paizo.com Recent Posts by Chris O'Reillypaizo.com Recent Posts by Chris O'Reilly2023-10-29T23:17:13Z2023-10-29T23:17:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You are your Race and Class, and nothing moreChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rphx?You-are-your-Race-and-Class-and-nothing-more#92014-11-17T11:23:35Z2014-11-17T11:23:35Z<p>I would throw in faction too but yeah that does seem to be how it is.</p>I would throw in faction too but yeah that does seem to be how it is.Chris O'Reilly2014-11-17T11:23:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Is it considered Metagamey or "bad form" to learn from past scenarios?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rntz?Is-it-considered-Metagamey-or-bad-form-to#182014-11-03T16:05:37Z2014-11-02T21:52:41Z<p>If your character has learned something from one scenario, or through pathfinder training, then you should represent that by putting points into the appropriate knowledge</p>If your character has learned something from one scenario, or through pathfinder training, then you should represent that by putting points into the appropriate knowledgeChris O'Reilly2014-11-02T21:52:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Why do Thornkeep levels count as "modules" for PFS credit?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rlw1?Why-do-Thornkeep-levels-count-as-modules-for#352014-10-18T23:02:44Z2014-10-18T23:02:44Z<p>I didnt participate but I thought pfs sanctioning was part of the kickstarter package deal for emerald spire. I dont know if the timing was specified but it seems reasonable for people to be asking the day of release about pfs sanctioning in that case.</p>I didnt participate but I thought pfs sanctioning was part of the kickstarter package deal for emerald spire. I dont know if the timing was specified but it seems reasonable for people to be asking the day of release about pfs sanctioning in that case.Chris O'Reilly2014-10-18T23:02:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventure Card Society: Drawing a random card as a rewardChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rlez?Drawing-a-random-card-as-a-reward#52014-10-14T21:48:09Z2014-10-14T21:48:09Z<p>Thank you. Thats what we did but we wern't sure.</p>Thank you. Thats what we did but we wern't sure.Chris O'Reilly2014-10-14T21:48:09ZForums: Pathfinder Adventure Card Society: Drawing a random card as a rewardChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rlez?Drawing-a-random-card-as-a-reward#12014-10-13T23:31:19Z2014-10-13T23:31:19Z<p>When a scenario reward instructs you to draw a random card of some type do you draw from the base box and then select a card of the same level from your class deck like a normal upgrade? Or do you draw a random card of that type from your class deck?</p>When a scenario reward instructs you to draw a random card of some type do you draw from the base box and then select a card of the same level from your class deck like a normal upgrade? Or do you draw a random card of that type from your class deck?Chris O'Reilly2014-10-13T23:31:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pummeling Charge no longer legalChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rkca?Pummeling-Charge-no-longer-legal#362014-10-08T13:25:35Z2014-10-08T03:54:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Criik wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I absolutely hate the power creep that archery has become. My Eyes of the Ten outing went horribly due to it.
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I spent my career as a would be summoning cleric. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I actually got to summon before everything was annihilated, but I'd just go on hoping next game It'd be my time to shine. </p>
<p>All in all archery is probably a bit too easy, its just been given too many legs up (seeking, weapon blanches, deadly aim, cluster shot, rapid/multishot, snap shot, often early access improved precise shot). <b>But</b> two wrongs dont exactly make a right. Archery being strong doesnt mean we need to proliferate the overpowerdness. Leave pummeling charge out as it stands.</p>Criik wrote:I absolutely hate the power creep that archery has become. My Eyes of the Ten outing went horribly due to it.
Im almost entirely sure I played in the same eyes group. [Spoiler omitted]
I spent my career as a would be summoning cleric. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I actually got to summon before everything was annihilated, but I'd just go on hoping next game It'd be my time to shine. All in all archery is probably a bit too easy, its just been given too...Chris O'Reilly2014-10-08T03:54:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: re: size of Pathfinder Society in the Pathfinder Society Organized Play campaign.Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjs8?re-size-of-Pathfinder-Society-in-the#122014-10-01T09:05:21Z2014-10-01T08:39:28Z<p>Maybe this mechanic wasnt meant to be representative of the lore but...
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Maybe this mechanic wasnt meant to be representative of the lore but...
[Spoiler omitted]Chris O'Reilly2014-10-01T08:39:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventure Card Society: Looking for advice on limitation of growing Pathfinder Society Adventure Card GuildChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjpb?Looking-for-advice-on-limitation-of-growing#202014-09-30T21:32:29Z2014-09-30T21:32:29Z<p>If you dont have area venture officers contact mike brock directly. From his posts I get the idea they are almost desperate for acg vls. It might not get you stuff in time but it would help for the future</p>If you dont have area venture officers contact mike brock directly. From his posts I get the idea they are almost desperate for acg vls. It might not get you stuff in time but it would help for the futureChris O'Reilly2014-09-30T21:32:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventure Card Society: Looking for advice on limitation of growing Pathfinder Society Adventure Card GuildChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjpb?Looking-for-advice-on-limitation-of-growing#62014-09-30T04:31:56Z2014-09-30T04:31:56Z<p>Have you contacted your area venture leadership? The PACG VL gets 2 sets to promote play</p>Have you contacted your area venture leadership? The PACG VL gets 2 sets to promote playChris O'Reilly2014-09-30T04:31:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=17#8322014-09-28T21:36:19Z2014-09-28T21:36:19Z<p>Notes the scrolls
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<b>Thank ye kindly for all the help. Ill have to check in with our expedition leqder and see what he wants us to get. </b></p>
<p>And I return to the others</p>Notes the scrolls
Thank ye kindly for all the help. Ill have to check in with our expedition leqder and see what he wants us to get.
And I return to the othersJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-28T21:36:19ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: How does the Family Subdomain power work in PFS?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2riz4?How-does-the-Family-Subdomain-power-work-in-PFS#342014-09-24T21:17:41Z2014-09-24T21:17:41Z<p>If you take the "dead" condition from someone and then heal them above negative con when the subdomain ability expires they will again gain the "dead" condition. Healing someone who is now at negative con would have prevented them from gaining the dead condition but it does not explicitly end or remove the dead condition itself. </p>
<p>Say the user of the subdomain ability is level one and uses the ability on an ally who was inside a stinking cloud and became nauseated. During the one turn respite the formerly nauseated character leaves the cloud. When the subdomain ability ends and the nauseated condition is set to return the character still gains the nauseated condition despite no longer being in the place that originally gave it to him. That he is now in a position which wouldnt have given him the condition in the first place doesn't negate the condition and is not the same as ending or removing the condition.</p>If you take the "dead" condition from someone and then heal them above negative con when the subdomain ability expires they will again gain the "dead" condition. Healing someone who is now at negative con would have prevented them from gaining the dead condition but it does not explicitly end or remove the dead condition itself.
Say the user of the subdomain ability is level one and uses the ability on an ally who was inside a stinking cloud and became nauseated. During the one turn respite...Chris O'Reilly2014-09-24T21:17:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Test Run DiscussionJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/discussion&page=4#1802014-09-22T18:54:56Z2014-09-22T18:54:56Z<p>Im here</p>Im hereJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-22T18:54:56ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Wayfinder + Clear Spindle Ioun StoneChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ripc?Wayfinder-Clear-Spindle-Ioun-Stone#42014-09-22T07:26:00Z2014-09-22T07:26:00Z<p>The discussion youre talking about at the bottom of page 8 in the best legal tips tricks and items thread</p>
<p>http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r9pt&page=8?Best-PFSlegal-itemsspellsfeats tidbits-that-no#384</p>The discussion youre talking about at the bottom of page 8 in the best legal tips tricks and items thread
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r9pt&page=8?Best-PFSlegal-itemsspellsfeats tidbits-that-no#384Chris O'Reilly2014-09-22T07:26:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Best PFS-legal items/spells/feats/tidbits that no one else seems to know aboutChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r9pt&page=9?Best-PFSlegal-itemsspellsfeatstidbits-that-no#4162014-09-18T17:58:45Z2014-09-18T17:58:45Z<p>Retraining to add 1 hit point takes 3 days, costs gp equal to 10 × your level × the number of days required to retrain, and costs 3 prestige</p>Retraining to add 1 hit point takes 3 days, costs gp equal to 10 × your level × the number of days required to retrain, and costs 3 prestigeChris O'Reilly2014-09-18T17:58:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=17#8252014-09-16T02:27:06Z2014-09-16T02:27:06Z<p><b>Aye, if I knew what was best I could do it. Thats the rub. I guess for now I'll just have to put the thinking on hold and wait for Abadar himself to guide me when the time comes. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going down the wrong path.
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If thats about as settled as can be for now I did have some more practical matters while we are here. My travels may soon be taking me up and around the Bishop's gate area - I was supposed to ask for a quote on some common healing supplies. Or, maybe, you know the area a bit better than i and can make some recommendations? </b></p>Aye, if I knew what was best I could do it. Thats the rub. I guess for now I'll just have to put the thinking on hold and wait for Abadar himself to guide me when the time comes. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going down the wrong path.
If thats about as settled as can be for now I did have some more practical matters while we are here. My travels may soon be taking me up and around the Bishop's gate area - I was supposed to ask for a quote on some common healing supplies. Or, maybe, you...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-16T02:27:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Something kinda cheesy and rule bendyChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhts?Something-kinda-cheesy-and-rule-bendy#162014-09-15T19:31:34Z2014-09-15T19:31:34Z<p>They are led by a group of ten, the decemvirate, and so wouldn't have a monolithic alignment outlook.</p>They are led by a group of ten, the decemvirate, and so wouldn't have a monolithic alignment outlook.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-15T19:31:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Death and the NewbiesChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhsx?Death-and-the-Newbies#242014-09-15T15:46:53Z2014-09-15T15:46:53Z<p>Level one pregens contribute basically nothing to a raise dead. Its a long shot but you can try posting in one of the boon threads. Someone might have an extra aasimar boon and be willing to send it over.</p>Level one pregens contribute basically nothing to a raise dead. Its a long shot but you can try posting in one of the boon threads. Someone might have an extra aasimar boon and be willing to send it over.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-15T15:46:53ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Elemental Body XX (mostly Druid Wild Shape) with Alternate elemental typesChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhuw?Elemental-Body-XX-with-Alternate-elemental#32014-09-15T12:45:27Z2014-09-15T12:45:27Z<p>I think you might have the wrong forum, this is for discussing society play. Spell errata would not come from the society developers. </p>
<p>(For PFS as Im aware the other elemenatals are not in fact legal. OP probably just means that since summon monster doesnt specify in non-pfs games youd be able to pick whichever elemental, whereas elemental body specifically lists choosable forms and their benefit and would require errata or another spell to add the other elementals even for non society play)</p>I think you might have the wrong forum, this is for discussing society play. Spell errata would not come from the society developers.
(For PFS as Im aware the other elemenatals are not in fact legal. OP probably just means that since summon monster doesnt specify in non-pfs games youd be able to pick whichever elemental, whereas elemental body specifically lists choosable forms and their benefit and would require errata or another spell to add the other elementals even for non society play)Chris O'Reilly2014-09-15T12:45:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Death and the NewbiesChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhsx?Death-and-the-Newbies#22014-09-15T01:46:55Z2014-09-15T01:46:55Z<p>I know one scenario with a negative boon at the end on the chronicle indicating you get captured and tortured. To me, that implies that if they want to say you get captured instead of killed it will be made explicit.</p>
<p>Pfs has a strict run as written mantra and I see a lot of gms afraid to go out of bounds, which would include alternate punishments. There's a reportable option for players died. There no such option for players were looted of gear and left to recover. </p>
<p>Myself I have spared low level groups as the enemy was specifically fighting to escape or was on some sort of time crunch. Sometimes, though, you get wrecked so totally that you just have to accept that you are done for. </p>
<p>Perhaps you can see if you can pool your resources to raise one character. If you didn't know you had that option the GM might be willing to revisit the death. It doesn't sound like you will have enough but I say always do the math and be sure.</p>I know one scenario with a negative boon at the end on the chronicle indicating you get captured and tortured. To me, that implies that if they want to say you get captured instead of killed it will be made explicit.
Pfs has a strict run as written mantra and I see a lot of gms afraid to go out of bounds, which would include alternate punishments. There's a reportable option for players died. There no such option for players were looted of gear and left to recover.
Myself I have spared low...Chris O'Reilly2014-09-15T01:46:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=17#8142014-09-12T01:40:24Z2014-09-12T01:40:24Z<p>Takes the tea but goes right into talking without drinking
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<b>Uh, well, you see... I guess its kind of a hard question... that boils down to this: what is the city, its people or its rulers? Lets say, uh, the only prince has a birth defect, looks all strange but is mentally competent. The citizens dont want him but then the king dies. If our goal is to do whats best for the kingdom, are we supposed to try and convince the city the prince is fit to rule or let who knows what happens with the next ruler? Either way its not a pretty picture.</p>
<p>So, like, I guess the question is it alright as a representative of Abadar, father of cities, to think you know whats best for people and to try and make it happen?</b></p>Takes the tea but goes right into talking without drinking
Uh, well, you see... I guess its kind of a hard question... that boils down to this: what is the city, its people or its rulers? Lets say, uh, the only prince has a birth defect, looks all strange but is mentally competent. The citizens dont want him but then the king dies. If our goal is to do whats best for the kingdom, are we supposed to try and convince the city the prince is fit to rule or let who knows what happens with the next...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-12T01:40:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: I think my GM unintentionally "cheated" and TPKed, what do I do?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rh4r&page=2?I-think-my-GM-unintentionally-cheated-and#762014-09-10T09:45:58Z2014-09-10T09:45:58Z<p>I think the bigger question is that even if the GM were wrong to focus the one player does that mean you retcon the death? Do you undo the tpk on a later fight because they were down one? Where do you draw the line on these things? They were all level one characters, unless one of them spent 700$ for an android boon I say you have to let things go.</p>I think the bigger question is that even if the GM were wrong to focus the one player does that mean you retcon the death? Do you undo the tpk on a later fight because they were down one? Where do you draw the line on these things? They were all level one characters, unless one of them spent 700$ for an android boon I say you have to let things go.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-10T09:45:58ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which Ring of Summoning Affinity do you think is the best?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rer7?Which-Ring-of-Summoning-Affinity-do-you-think#102020-05-18T07:06:59Z2014-09-10T04:33:48Z<p>I was gonna write a guide but I got lazy, maybe I still will but my initial impressions:
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<b>Aeon</b>: Worse than regular summons, cant even use for sacred summons. Edit: I forgot the theletos added to the lvl4 list is also Cr7, not that great for a Cr7, but outclasses any of the standard Cr3 summons for the spell level. The akhana at 9th has 1 raise dead SLA and 2 restorations, abuse away.
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<b>Agathion</b>: Gives leonal at level 8 while summon good monster gives it at 9, pretty alright but the lower level monsters arent worth it
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<b>Angel</b>: Adds manadic/movanic devas which you get from the feat but add good aligned options at levels there wouldnt be any otherwise for sacred summoning
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<b>Archon</b>: Adds legion and shield archons which the feat adds, neither are great but no other lawful good options those levels for sacred summons
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<b>Asura</b>: Adds a CR 7 summonable with SM4 so... theres that. Aghasura is probably flat better than bone devil at same level offensively but is huge
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<b>Daemon</b>: Pretty much the only way to get neutral evil things so if thats your thing it adds a lot of options. Leukos and Piscos at lvl7 both seem usable, lvl9 has true sight energy drain and 3 enervations, meladaemon at 8th with horrid wilting, 3 quickened magic missles, waves of fatigue. Decent overall- some options have auras and gazes, careful of friendly fire
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<b>Div</b>: Nothing stands out, mostly for flavor (but not at all bad)
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<b>Inevitable</b>: adds 2 options the feat doesnt (at 8th and 9th), Zelekhut at lvl7 has true sight one of the earliest options I know, kolyarut at will enervation and 3 quickened suggestions, marut is CR 15 might be the highest or tied for highest Cr summon available, pretty good overall
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<b>Kyton</b>: Not many options but the 9th level interlocutor has breath of life
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<b>Protean</b>: Naunets at 6th can get through some material DRs, Imentesh at 9th is bad cr for the levl (Cr 10) but has permanent freedom of movement if you need that. With 4d6 sneak attack if you can summon it into flanking against something with bad ac it could actually probably do okay. Not a lot of added options from the ring and the feat adds the immentesh at 8th level instead
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<b>Psychopomp</b>: None of the options are too combat focused and you get the same summons from the feat but get catrina at 4th instead of 5th (still pretty bad)
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<b>Qlippoth</b>: All have horrific appearance, watch for friendly fire or turn it off. Shoggti at 6th have touch attack 1d4 wis damage, augnagar at 9th is huge with 30ft reach.</p>
<p>All the 3rd level options added are basically the same, only useful for commune but that has 10 min cast time.
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Barring a few outliers (adhukhait asura) or for the purposes of sacred summons none of these would really be must have items, or they can save you a feat on summon good/neutral monster. Most of the time the options just dont compare to the equivalent level summoned animal with the appropriate smite going.</p>I was gonna write a guide but I got lazy, maybe I still will but my initial impressions:
Aeon: Worse than regular summons, cant even use for sacred summons. Edit: I forgot the theletos added to the lvl4 list is also Cr7, not that great for a Cr7, but outclasses any of the standard Cr3 summons for the spell level. The akhana at 9th has 1 raise dead SLA and 2 restorations, abuse away.
Agathion: Gives leonal at level 8 while summon good monster gives it at 9, pretty alright but the lower level...Chris O'Reilly2014-09-10T04:33:48ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 6-02 The Silver Mount Collection [Spoilers]Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc9r&page=3?602-The-Silver-Mount-Collection-Spoilers#1212014-09-09T21:52:32Z2014-09-09T21:52:32Z<p>I don't like the wait 'em out tactic as a player because it relies on assuming the bad guy won't just escape. And by that I mean it relies on the players knowing the scenarios never call for the enemies to escape.</p>I don't like the wait 'em out tactic as a player because it relies on assuming the bad guy won't just escape. And by that I mean it relies on the players knowing the scenarios never call for the enemies to escape.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-09T21:52:32ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 1st timer & dealing with random looting [candlesticks & body parts]Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rh5d?1st-timer-dealing-with-random-looting#32014-09-09T11:58:36Z2014-09-09T11:58:36Z<p>A lot of old faction side missions were basically asking the pathfinders to act as you described. There is now one secondary mission per scenario, some of which are drawn from the old missions and might ask for anything from hieroglyph rubbings to an undamaged monster pancreas. In the newer missions your players should read their faction letters and be on the lookout for ways to further their faction goals in order to complete faction missions. </p>
<p>Beyond that the players dont get to keep other odds and ends. Assume it gets turned in and if a benefit comes of it, its on the chronicle sheet (like killing dragons usually opens up the purchase of dragonscale armor, noted on the chronicle)</p>
<p>If they get to be excessive I would probably have their venture captains (in game) send them a note that their mission reports are clogging the system as they take the Society's appraisers and anatomists an inordinate amount of time to sort through and perhaps they should endeavor to be more discreet and selective.</p>A lot of old faction side missions were basically asking the pathfinders to act as you described. There is now one secondary mission per scenario, some of which are drawn from the old missions and might ask for anything from hieroglyph rubbings to an undamaged monster pancreas. In the newer missions your players should read their faction letters and be on the lookout for ways to further their faction goals in order to complete faction missions.
Beyond that the players dont get to keep other...Chris O'Reilly2014-09-09T11:58:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=17#8022014-09-09T04:11:14Z2014-09-09T04:11:14Z<p><i>You make your way to the temple dedicated to your god. It is a simple building, and a old priest is sweeping off the steps as you approach. When you stop in front of him, he looks up from his work. "Can I help you, my son?</i></p>
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<b>Why yes, you likely can. I am Jesseare Mahan, a late age initiate into the clergy of The Lawgiver. Im in town for a few days before I set off again. I figured it my duty to stop by and fill out any pertinent documents for a temporary transfer of district. I was also to inquire about purchasing medical supplies for the journey, if perhaps you know anything of the route to the Bishop's Gate and could make recommendations?</b>
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<b>And, I might also have a personal concern. I'm faced with a moral quandary, you see. </b></p>You make your way to the temple dedicated to your god. It is a simple building, and a old priest is sweeping off the steps as you approach. When you stop in front of him, he looks up from his work. "Can I help you, my son?
Making sure to gesture heavily to the emblazoned holy symbol of Abadar on his shield as he speaks-
Why yes, you likely can. I am Jesseare Mahan, a late age initiate into the clergy of The Lawgiver. Im in town for a few days before I set off again. I figured it my duty to...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-09T04:11:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=16#7872014-09-06T06:59:46Z2014-09-06T06:59:46Z<p><b>No, no, that wont be necessary. I won't bother the lady tonight but perhaps you could let her know I'll be by tomorrow morning to speak with her. Or, if for some reason she prefers, she knows where we are staying.</b></p>
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<p><b>I'll head to the temple to inquire about the healing scrolls you wanted Fenn but I doubt my compatriots are likely to offer a discount even to one of their own. If we are to remain with the lady for the duration of her trip we may have to rebudget for... an extended outing.</b></p>No, no, that wont be necessary. I won't bother the lady tonight but perhaps you could let her know I'll be by tomorrow morning to speak with her. Or, if for some reason she prefers, she knows where we are staying.
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I'll head to the temple to inquire about the healing scrolls you wanted Fenn but I doubt my compatriots are likely to offer a discount even to one of their own. If we are to remain with the lady for the duration of her trip we may have to rebudget for... an extended...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-06T06:59:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=16#7812014-09-05T06:06:05Z2014-09-05T06:06:05Z<p><b>Now, I know some of my fellow clergy can go a bit... overboard with their writs and contracts and I'm not trying to seem obstinate but... I'm not entirely sure what the job is you are asking us to do. Escort Halmoa and her retinue through to Bishop's gate and thats it? Or escort her until she finds her uncle? What if we get there and her uncle is nowhere to be found? Or dead? Or we end up kicking a hornet's nest and this EXILED man does something rash? Are we to escort her back or will she be departing back to her homeland directly from the gate?
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I understand you say the princess is being tight lipped- should we contact her directly or are you to serve as sole intermediary? Speaking of, in the unfortunate event that the escortee becomes unable or unwilling to pay upon successful completion of the as yet to be determined task as the direct agent responsible for rendering our services is it to be assumed that we can call upon you to remit funds appropriate to attain our initial agreed upon terms?</b>
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As he speaks he has pulled out a bit of parchment and has made some hasty scribbles, then looks attentive for answers, ready to make notes.</p>Now, I know some of my fellow clergy can go a bit... overboard with their writs and contracts and I'm not trying to seem obstinate but... I'm not entirely sure what the job is you are asking us to do. Escort Halmoa and her retinue through to Bishop's gate and thats it? Or escort her until she finds her uncle? What if we get there and her uncle is nowhere to be found? Or dead? Or we end up kicking a hornet's nest and this EXILED man does something rash? Are we to escort her back or will she be...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-05T06:06:05ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: A world where all the bad things in APs come trueChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h8&page=3?A-world-where-all-the-bad-things-in-APs-come#1172014-09-03T22:01:08Z2014-09-03T22:01:08Z<p>Okay, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was an intentional design decision or just some had been updated and others hadn't. I guess if theres two powerful ones to keep each other in check either runelord couldn't just conqueror all the others. That or despite being personally powerful the mythic runelords domains were not as militarily powerful (although it sounds like Xander had the best of both). Its hard to extrapolate power level from the wiki (like it says the few surviving accounts of Belimarius' rule were of perfect efficiency, so I'd have thought she was a power player) </p>
<p>Also, who invaded Sorshen?</p>Okay, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was an intentional design decision or just some had been updated and others hadn't. I guess if theres two powerful ones to keep each other in check either runelord couldn't just conqueror all the others. That or despite being personally powerful the mythic runelords domains were not as militarily powerful (although it sounds like Xander had the best of both). Its hard to extrapolate power level from the wiki (like it says the few surviving accounts of...Chris O'Reilly2014-09-03T22:01:08ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: A world where all the bad things in APs come trueChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h8&page=3?A-world-where-all-the-bad-things-in-APs-come#1142014-09-03T11:04:55Z2014-09-03T11:04:55Z<p>Probably a dumb question-</p>
<p>Why are sorshen and xanderghul so much more powerful/mythic? Just been at it longer?</p>Probably a dumb question-
Why are sorshen and xanderghul so much more powerful/mythic? Just been at it longer?Chris O'Reilly2014-09-03T11:04:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=16#7752014-09-03T04:45:25Z2014-09-03T04:45:25Z<p>Drumming his fingers on his armor
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<b>Well, I don't presume to know these people but presented with this unstable situation could not the uncle decide he'd make a good king? Even the most noble can make surprising decisions when an odd situation is dropped on their plate.</b>
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<b>Regardless, I presume you have a more specific idea where this Jesir went, as "the north" is quite general. I can also only figure they have attempted to contact him magically or to divine his whereabouts. This sounds like quite the large undertaking and you'd best to leave no detail unmentioned. I can understand keeping some information aside until you've deemed us fully trustworthy but you were quite forward divulging the potentially damaging news that the king Ragnir is dying so I can't see the harm in divulging the details as well. </b></p>Drumming his fingers on his armor
Well, I don't presume to know these people but presented with this unstable situation could not the uncle decide he'd make a good king? Even the most noble can make surprising decisions when an odd situation is dropped on their plate.
Turns, crosses his arms behind his back and looks up, thinking to himself for a few seconds, before he turns back around
Regardless, I presume you have a more specific idea where this Jesir went, as "the north" is quite general....Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-03T04:45:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Test Run DiscussionJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/discussion&page=4#1692014-09-02T21:33:40Z2014-09-02T21:33:40Z<p>I thought the same as Bringor. I dont think anyone would be against keeping it the same for everyone.</p>I thought the same as Bringor. I dont think anyone would be against keeping it the same for everyone.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-02T21:33:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=16#7692014-09-02T01:37:32Z2014-09-02T01:37:32Z<p>Wearily
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<b>Oh come now, all of us however old and degrading to shouting matches.</b></p>
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<b>Now, we're all </b> motions his head slightly toward Fenn, <b>more or less rational beings here, not locks to be broken. If we, as your "finest agents" are being volunteered for something it behooves everyone here for you to simply lay that out in a straightforward manner. I surmise we are to be guards for someone, likely the lady, and that seems like a job where you would want all of us fully invested in the outcome. So please, explain the situation and we can proceed from there. </b></p>Wearily
Oh come now, all of us however old and degrading to shouting matches.
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Now, we're all motions his head slightly toward Fenn, more or less rational beings here, not locks to be broken. If we, as your "finest agents" are being volunteered for something it behooves everyone here for you to simply lay that out in a straightforward manner. I surmise we are to be...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-09-02T01:37:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Wheres the archaeology?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfnf?Wheres-the-archaeology#372014-09-01T22:13:06Z2014-09-01T22:13:06Z<p>From a certain recent scenario involving mass combat we can see exactly what the default class for a pathfinder society field agent is assumed to be, and it's not barbarian. So the field agents are supposed to be murderhobos theory doesn't pan out.</p>From a certain recent scenario involving mass combat we can see exactly what the default class for a pathfinder society field agent is assumed to be, and it's not barbarian. So the field agents are supposed to be murderhobos theory doesn't pan out.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-01T22:13:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: can I buy 'skill services'?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rg37?can-I-buy-skill-services#42014-09-01T06:03:50Z2014-09-01T06:03:50Z<p>Probably not. There is the human spell bestow insight which would allow you to do a skill with a bonus as though you were trained. It does require the caster to have at least a rank in the skill but doesn't require you to haggle over stats for the person performing the skill or stretch the aid of the prestige purchase. Instead you have to find a suitable caster.
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The more general answer is that if something is core to your character concept you are best being able to do it yourself.</p>Probably not. There is the human spell bestow insight which would allow you to do a skill with a bonus as though you were trained. It does require the caster to have at least a rank in the skill but doesn't require you to haggle over stats for the person performing the skill or stretch the aid of the prestige purchase. Instead you have to find a suitable caster.
The more general answer is that if something is core to your character concept you are best being able to do it yourself.Chris O'Reilly2014-09-01T06:03:50ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Improved Precise Shot vs DisplacementChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfzr?Improved-Precise-Shot-vs-Displacement#22014-08-31T06:32:15Z2014-08-31T06:32:15Z<p>If the miss chance from displacement is the same as that from total concealment its hard to define its effect as "the miss chance granted to targets by anything less than total concealment." Its not less than, its equal to. </p>
<p>Additionally the exception to displacement acting as total concealment is irrelevant to the situation. The general application of the displacement affect in which "the creature benefits from a 50% miss chance <b>as if it had total concealment.</b>" So the effect is as if total concealment for all effects other than targeting (and being subject to true sight). </p>
<p>I don't believe there is a faq and I don't believe one is needed.</p>If the miss chance from displacement is the same as that from total concealment its hard to define its effect as "the miss chance granted to targets by anything less than total concealment." Its not less than, its equal to.
Additionally the exception to displacement acting as total concealment is irrelevant to the situation. The general application of the displacement affect in which "the creature benefits from a 50% miss chance as if it had total concealment." So the effect is as if total...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-31T06:32:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Scenario DesignChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfzn?Scenario-Design#62014-08-31T06:10:04Z2014-08-31T06:10:04Z<p>Item access and boons are two more possible rewards. </p>
<p>I dont agree that there should be multiple paths to everything. I'm sorry, I don't want to be able to talk Krune into giving up that whole evil runelord thing, I want to smash him. </p>
<p>Multiple ways to earn prestige in a scenario also just sounds like prestige inflation to me. I very much want PFS scenarios to be more pathfinder-y and less murder hobo-y but, not even counting things like design time or word count, I don't think this is the best way.</p>Item access and boons are two more possible rewards.
I dont agree that there should be multiple paths to everything. I'm sorry, I don't want to be able to talk Krune into giving up that whole evil runelord thing, I want to smash him.
Multiple ways to earn prestige in a scenario also just sounds like prestige inflation to me. I very much want PFS scenarios to be more pathfinder-y and less murder hobo-y but, not even counting things like design time or word count, I don't think this is the...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-31T06:10:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7412014-08-31T04:10:17Z2014-08-31T04:10:17Z<p>(I dont mean to say I gave out 3 one gold coins, rather whatever assorted pocket change we found, just 3 g in total)
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<b>I dont think this bottle is stolen per se, the house was overrun with goblins. Clearly abandoned. If you would rather we not speak to these gruff but seemingly upstanding guards then we might as well leave and come back later. Although we are already here it might have been wise to seek more information about that mirror or its former owner to be on more level terms when we meet back up with Mr.Dugan.</b></p>(I dont mean to say I gave out 3 one gold coins, rather whatever assorted pocket change we found, just 3 g in total)
I dont think this bottle is stolen per se, the house was overrun with goblins. Clearly abandoned. If you would rather we not speak to these gruff but seemingly upstanding guards then we might as well leave and come back later. Although we are already here it might have been wise to seek more information about that mirror or its former owner to be on more level terms when we...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-31T04:10:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7382014-08-30T03:59:21Z2014-08-30T03:59:21Z<p>Quietly, probably backing off out of sight of the office/dwarves
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<b>Perhaps one of us the caravan didnt see the other day can go and make small talk? Im sure they are a reasonable group. Its not like they are orcs or something dreadful of the sort.</b></p>
<p>(Also, I'd have handed out 3g to the beggars. Thats my tithe allotment for this take)</p>Quietly, probably backing off out of sight of the office/dwarves
Perhaps one of us the caravan didnt see the other day can go and make small talk? Im sure they are a reasonable group. Its not like they are orcs or something dreadful of the sort.
(Also, I'd have handed out 3g to the beggars. Thats my tithe allotment for this take)Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-30T03:59:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What do people think about the new factions for season 6Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfcf?What-do-people-think-about-the-new-factions#382014-08-29T06:41:00Z2014-08-29T06:41:00Z<p>I dont feel a strong draw to any of the new factions. Having just played The Paths We Choose today I will wait until I read the scenario to see how the factions we didn't play pan out before I make any final decision but I will probably just "opt out" of the faction system by switching all my characters to Grand Lodge. </p>
<p>(Part of that might be a location specific predilection for people to reduce your characters personality to your faction. You are Taldor so you have to act like this)</p>I dont feel a strong draw to any of the new factions. Having just played The Paths We Choose today I will wait until I read the scenario to see how the factions we didn't play pan out before I make any final decision but I will probably just "opt out" of the faction system by switching all my characters to Grand Lodge.
(Part of that might be a location specific predilection for people to reduce your characters personality to your faction. You are Taldor so you have to act like this)Chris O'Reilly2014-08-29T06:41:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7322014-08-29T02:34:04Z2014-08-29T02:34:04Z<p><b>Ah, you couldn't humor an old guy? Thank you though.</b></p>
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<p><b>It would seem we are all best to pack our things. If Dugan intended to meet us here he left the barman uninformed. I prospose one last round and then we can set off. A few of you can still break off and go ahead once we get closer but I wouldn't want to just wait here.</b></p>Ah, you couldn't humor an old guy? Thank you though.
Returns to the table mid conversation
It would seem we are all best to pack our things. If Dugan intended to meet us here he left the barman uninformed. I prospose one last round and then we can set off. A few of you can still break off and go ahead once we get closer but I wouldn't want to just wait here.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-29T02:34:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7262014-08-28T10:45:39Z2014-08-28T10:45:39Z<p><b>Well, that Dugan fellow doesnt seem like the type to want to be checked up on, especially if hes currently being visited by an important personage. However, we went through a lot including watching a compatriot fall to get this bottle and I dont think sitting and waiting is the way to honor that. You know, I get the feeling Dugans done this before. I'll go ask the barkeep if he has a recommendation. If not, then I guess it might be best for you to go back to your old stomping grounds. </b></p>
<p>Makes his way over to the barkeep when he has a second not busy</p>
<p><b>Excuse me, could you settle a disagreement? I swear I heard you say Mr. Dugan was set to meet us but my companions are insisting that my age must be affecting my hearing. </b></p>Well, that Dugan fellow doesnt seem like the type to want to be checked up on, especially if hes currently being visited by an important personage. However, we went through a lot including watching a compatriot fall to get this bottle and I dont think sitting and waiting is the way to honor that. You know, I get the feeling Dugans done this before. I'll go ask the barkeep if he has a recommendation. If not, then I guess it might be best for you to go back to your old stomping grounds.
Makes...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-28T10:45:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS game changing items/spells from the ACGChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfkb?PFS-game-changing-itemsspells-from-the-ACG#182014-08-28T08:08:50Z2014-08-28T08:08:50Z<p>Evolved summon monster will be game changing to the extent it adds to table time. I also see it as a potential point of contention regarding what evolutions can be added to what summons. I mean, I intend to use it and pre-incorporate the evolutions but you know everyone won't. At least the way it stacks it gives multiple 1 point evolutions and doesn't give access to higher evolutions.</p>Evolved summon monster will be game changing to the extent it adds to table time. I also see it as a potential point of contention regarding what evolutions can be added to what summons. I mean, I intend to use it and pre-incorporate the evolutions but you know everyone won't. At least the way it stacks it gives multiple 1 point evolutions and doesn't give access to higher evolutions.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-28T08:08:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7162014-08-26T02:08:27Z2014-08-26T02:08:27Z<p><b>And here we are again.</b>
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<b>I know Im not the only curious one, did anyone hear anything about that dwarf caravan? Or is that usual around here?</b></p>And here we are again.
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I know Im not the only curious one, did anyone hear anything about that dwarf caravan? Or is that usual around here?Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-26T02:08:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What is the target audience for pfs?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf5u?What-is-the-target-audience-for-pfs#42014-08-25T13:27:20Z2014-08-25T13:27:20Z<p>"Management" doesn't have monolithic control of PFS. The PFS experience is defined by the people who play it, and if you don't seem to care for them what can anyone really say?</p>"Management" doesn't have monolithic control of PFS. The PFS experience is defined by the people who play it, and if you don't seem to care for them what can anyone really say?Chris O'Reilly2014-08-25T13:27:20ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: I'm new to PF (and PFS) and have questions about Draconic Bloodrager, Kensai, and PFS legality (APs)Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf5e?Im-new-to-PF#22014-08-25T06:44:52Z2014-08-25T06:44:52Z<p>If you are playing PFS the usual line is to expect table variation. It is not wise to build a character concept around an edge interpretation of something as you run the risk of having your character concept shut down at each table. There are also usually limited time slots and having to constantly make a case for everything your character does is likely to impede play. Personal thoughts on your specific questions:
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1) If the ability specified that you got the claws permanently that would override the clause that abilities end when your blood rage ends. Since they specify nothing they default to ending when the blood rage does
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2) A chakram is listed on the ranged weapon chart and is therefore a ranged weapon. Pretty much anything can be used as an improvised melee weapon, the chakram has much reduced penalties for doing so but is still not a melee weapon
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3) This one actually has developer clarification if you want to look it up. Clerics and clerics only of the respective gods can use the alternate summoning rules. I don't know offhand what god it is that grants that particular summons but yes the additional resource lists the alternate summoning as allowed.</p>If you are playing PFS the usual line is to expect table variation. It is not wise to build a character concept around an edge interpretation of something as you run the risk of having your character concept shut down at each table. There are also usually limited time slots and having to constantly make a case for everything your character does is likely to impede play. Personal thoughts on your specific questions:
1) If the ability specified that you got the claws permanently that would...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-25T06:44:52ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Empiricist Investigator - Sleepless DetectiveChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf15?Empiricist-Investigator-Sleepless-Detective#32014-08-24T09:14:33Z2014-08-24T09:14:33Z<p>A developer has clarified that you wouldn't. He said using weapon finesse (which replaces the ability score) and fury's fall (which adds the ability score) dont stack and the situation is pretty much the same. The post is from a while ago but I dont know that its been overruled.</p>A developer has clarified that you wouldn't. He said using weapon finesse (which replaces the ability score) and fury's fall (which adds the ability score) dont stack and the situation is pretty much the same. The post is from a while ago but I dont know that its been overruled.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-24T09:14:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=15#7052014-08-23T21:22:20Z2014-08-23T21:22:20Z<p>As usual, Jessare takes too long donning his armor and misses the commotion with the dwarven retinue. </p>
<p>When I get to the city I will do what I said before, but while at the local temples seeing to the body I will ask around a little about the dwarven caravan.</p>As usual, Jessare takes too long donning his armor and misses the commotion with the dwarven retinue.
When I get to the city I will do what I said before, but while at the local temples seeing to the body I will ask around a little about the dwarven caravan.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-23T21:22:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Test Run DiscussionJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/discussion&page=4#1562014-08-22T05:29:05Z2014-08-22T05:29:05Z<p>Yes</p>YesJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-22T05:29:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Season 6 Lasers?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reia?Season-6-Lasers#362014-08-20T22:47:06Z2014-08-20T22:41:10Z<p>If pfs continues to tie in with the adventure paths this season will be worth sitting through to see the tie in with the Hells Rebels announced ap.</p>If pfs continues to tie in with the adventure paths this season will be worth sitting through to see the tie in with the Hells Rebels announced ap.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-20T22:41:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=14#6912014-08-20T05:06:41Z2014-08-20T05:06:41Z<p><i>Prepares and casts gentle repose on the body as we travel. The first day we get back I'll assume one spell used.</i>
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<i>The following is assuming weve reached sight of town. If not just assume I do little besides become increasingly obvious about being rather unfond of nature</i>
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<b>I did not get to know Mr.Brom enough to know his religious preferences but, unless there are vocal objections, I will remit his body to the temple of Abadar. From there I assume they can contact any family he might have in the area and see that he is treated fairly. He'll be magically reposed until tomorrow morning but I would still prefer to see this done sooner than later.</b>
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<p><b>I assume you all will find a way to occupy your time. I also assume that someone intends to hawk some of our souvenirs. I shall return to the locale at which we originally met later tonight to claim a share. </b></p>
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<b>I would suggest no one get the idea of running off with anything, either. Theres not many places you can run away from the hand of Abadar, and having to be in one of those places is not worth what we've scrounged.</b></p>Prepares and casts gentle repose on the body as we travel. The first day we get back I'll assume one spell used.
The following is assuming weve reached sight of town. If not just assume I do little besides become increasingly obvious about being rather unfond of nature
I did not get to know Mr.Brom enough to know his religious preferences but, unless there are vocal objections, I will remit his body to the temple of Abadar. From there I assume they can contact any family he might have in the...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-20T05:06:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Best PFS support class?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2refi?Best-PFS-support-class#22014-08-20T01:29:15Z2014-08-20T01:29:15Z<p>Having a lot of skills is helpful for a support character, especially knowledge skills. If you want something bard like look at the new skald class. The arcanist has an archetype to bump the bulls strength style spells to be +6 in addition to the regular sorc/wiz stuff.
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And of course its hard to go wrong with a cleric.</p>Having a lot of skills is helpful for a support character, especially knowledge skills. If you want something bard like look at the new skald class. The arcanist has an archetype to bump the bulls strength style spells to be +6 in addition to the regular sorc/wiz stuff.
And of course its hard to go wrong with a cleric.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-20T01:29:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Skald Rage PowersChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2re8p?Skald-Rage-Powers#122014-08-19T04:17:40Z2014-08-19T04:17:40Z<p>You might not find superstitious worth it without being able to pump it with favored class bonuses. It's bonus to will saves will only be 1 higher than the song itself and doesn't stack with heroism.</p>You might not find superstitious worth it without being able to pump it with favored class bonuses. It's bonus to will saves will only be 1 higher than the song itself and doesn't stack with heroism.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-19T04:17:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS and friendly fireChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rdxw&page=3?PFS-and-friendly-fire#1432014-08-19T00:03:28Z2014-08-18T23:56:58Z<p>There is more than just the no pvp rule at work. Many other situations are covered better by the "dont be a jerk" rule.</p>There is more than just the no pvp rule at work. Many other situations are covered better by the "dont be a jerk" rule.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-18T23:56:58ZRe: Forums: Advice: Charisma-using Arcanist? (Or give me a reason not to dump cha on my Arcanist...)Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rdl1?Charismausing-Arcanist#172014-08-15T10:54:06Z2014-08-15T10:54:06Z<p>A lot of the exploits people wont take use charisma. The spell resist one lasts for cha rounds, the temp hp one gives hp of your level+cha. The only one I saw that seemed worthwhile was that if you pick a wizard school with uses per day it was cha based. You probably dont need much CHA but I wouldnt go with a 7 either. </p>
<p>Theres an elemental archetype to use d8s for one of the elemental blasts (which get cha to damage). It wont be optimal but I could see it working.</p>A lot of the exploits people wont take use charisma. The spell resist one lasts for cha rounds, the temp hp one gives hp of your level+cha. The only one I saw that seemed worthwhile was that if you pick a wizard school with uses per day it was cha based. You probably dont need much CHA but I wouldnt go with a 7 either.
Theres an elemental archetype to use d8s for one of the elemental blasts (which get cha to damage). It wont be optimal but I could see it working.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-15T10:54:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pageant of the Peacock illegalChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rd5c&page=4?Pageant-of-the-Peacock-illegal#1522014-08-19T05:15:40Z2014-08-15T02:37:59Z<p>I have a bard who had the masterpiece. I still invested in knowledges so its no big loss but in general rebuilds should err on the side of being generous.
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A small issue I have is that knowledges are often the only way for the gm to give players some of the pages of background in a scenario that they might not otherwise get and anything that encourages knowledges is a good thing in my book.
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My main issue, however, is that of all the things to ban they pick this. Oh well, looks like there is some room on that double barrel gunslinger train.</p>I have a bard who had the masterpiece. I still invested in knowledges so its no big loss but in general rebuilds should err on the side of being generous.
A small issue I have is that knowledges are often the only way for the gm to give players some of the pages of background in a scenario that they might not otherwise get and anything that encourages knowledges is a good thing in my book.
My main issue, however, is that of all the things to ban they pick this. Oh well, looks like there is...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-15T02:37:59ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Most popular Oracle Mystery?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rdf4?Most-popular-Oracle-Mystery#212014-08-15T02:13:33Z2014-08-15T02:13:33Z<p>If you count dips nature and lore. For cha to ac and sometimes focused trance. I see more characters with those than I do all other oracles combined.</p>If you count dips nature and lore. For cha to ac and sometimes focused trance. I see more characters with those than I do all other oracles combined.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-15T02:13:33ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Rating the ACG classes in their published versionChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rdhe&page=2?Rating-the-ACG-classes-in-their-published#792014-08-15T00:38:03Z2014-08-15T00:38:03Z<p>I feel like the hunter is going to depend a lot on how the skirmisher trick thing actually works out. As is I think the hunter needs a little something extra but a liberal interpretation of that ability gets into kind of ridiculous territory. I was also hoping for some more really tailored teamwork feats. </p>
<p>I think the arcanist does look borderline too strong because of its ability to cherry pick powers.</p>
<p>I mostly play pfs and I think they banned a lot of the really bad stuff but that cavalier archetype that gives swashbuckler abilities looks mighty powerful. </p>
<p>I thought the warpriest was supposed to get some buffs to blessings but I dont see any major changes. </p>
<p>Bloodrager bloodlines still seem pretty disproportionate in power. </p>
<p>I like the feats to give some evolution abilities to other classes. The evolved summoning is probably my favorite thing ever. The summoning rings are also a neat idea.</p>
<p>Anyway I think there is a noticeable power creep issue but I also have like at least 4 new character ideas after an incomplete run through of the book, so Im pretty pleased with the book as a whole.</p>I feel like the hunter is going to depend a lot on how the skirmisher trick thing actually works out. As is I think the hunter needs a little something extra but a liberal interpretation of that ability gets into kind of ridiculous territory. I was also hoping for some more really tailored teamwork feats.
I think the arcanist does look borderline too strong because of its ability to cherry pick powers.
I mostly play pfs and I think they banned a lot of the really bad stuff but that cavalier...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-15T00:38:03ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Knee-jerk reactions from the Advanced Class GuideChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rctc&page=8?Kneejerk-reactions-from-the-Advanced-Class-Guide#3782014-08-14T21:05:22Z2014-08-14T21:05:22Z<p>Few quick questions after a skim through:
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Elf arcanist favored class bonus, typo? Or how does it work.
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Can the skald inherently rage cycle since rage song doesn't give fatigue? I gather that's what their action economy for rage song doesn't progress like a bard.
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Is there no chaotic good summing ring? My first and most beloved pfs character is a cg sacred summons cleric summoner. My excitement seeing the items was only matched by my disappointment. (Also do they only seem to give access to the monsters from the summon good monster feat?)</p>Few quick questions after a skim through:
Elf arcanist favored class bonus, typo? Or how does it work.
Can the skald inherently rage cycle since rage song doesn't give fatigue? I gather that's what their action economy for rage song doesn't progress like a bard.
Is there no chaotic good summing ring? My first and most beloved pfs character is a cg sacred summons cleric summoner. My excitement seeing the items was only matched by my disappointment. (Also do they only seem to give access to the...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-14T21:05:22ZRe: Forums: Advice: Advice on Switch-hitter Ranger, PFS BuildChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rde8?Advice-on-Switchhitter-Ranger-PFS-Build#22014-08-13T18:26:14Z2014-08-13T18:26:14Z<p>Yes, you can use the wand as long as you dont trade out spells via an archetype. To see whats legal check the additional resources page, it was recently updated pre-gencon. </p>
<p>You can buy a bow later, or use prestige. A MWK darkwood composite longbow +2 STR comes in under the 750 value limit for a 2 point prestige purchase. I would get a healing wand first, then the bow, and make the bow adaptive later. Until you have the feats for it you will probably only use it if you have no other choice.</p>
<p>A lot of the newer scenarios do not feature a lot of undead, but we dont know what the new season holds. Unlikely to be undead though. The older seasons feature undead frequently, so if your area plays them evenly you should find a use for undead favored enemy. However, human is universally good and probably comes up in literally every scenario ever. You will be competent enough without your favored enemy bonus that you can choose undead for concept reasons, but know that you might run several scenarios in a row where you dont get to use your bonus at all. You can use your second trait to add to the concept, I believe the trait is just called undead hunter and is about your family being famous for hunting undead. </p>
<p>Perception is important sure, but so are will saves. I almost always recommend the half elf alternate racial bonus to will saves.</p>Yes, you can use the wand as long as you dont trade out spells via an archetype. To see whats legal check the additional resources page, it was recently updated pre-gencon.
You can buy a bow later, or use prestige. A MWK darkwood composite longbow +2 STR comes in under the 750 value limit for a 2 point prestige purchase. I would get a healing wand first, then the bow, and make the bow adaptive later. Until you have the feats for it you will probably only use it if you have no other choice.
...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-13T18:26:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Destroying, stealing, and sundering PC itemsChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rcmg&page=2?Destroying-stealing-and-sundering-PC-items#902014-08-09T08:08:55Z2014-08-09T08:08:55Z<p>The ye old 24/7 magic item emporiums are open to NPCs too. Although, now that we bring up that knowing about magic items should require some mechanical representation I think the season 6 guide should require PCs to make intelligence checks before they make purchases. You will be limited to purchases on certain tables based on what items your character knows about. For real though, some things are better if we don't overexamine them.</p>
<p>On the larger subject, the game does assume that magic items are part and parcel of your character. Them being so integral is why people get so upset that they could be targeted. But, as part of the character they shouldn't be assumed to be in some sort of off limits territory to bad guys. Just like any other tactic its the way things are handled that determines the good from the bad. If a GM goes off tactics to have at will invisibility demons trail you, wait till you sleep, and then steal your best stuff and teleport away that is jerk territory. But, if a demon is going to teleport away from a fight and can safely pick up a weapon you dropped for action economy reasons, well, why wouldnt it?</p>
<p>Whats considered "being a jerk" is malleable. When faction missions were still going people considered certain GMs to be jerks because they •gasp• might actually fail you on a faction mission! Perception isnt everything. If a character dumps strength to 5 they are vulnerable to shadows and its not being a jerk to have a shadow hit them if they are a viable target. Its not being a jerk to do something (tactically and NPC appropriate) to someones uber weapon that they spent 75% of their wealth by level on. And its definitely not being a jerk to assume NPCs operate under the same operational metagame considerations PCs do to make the game run smoothly.</p>The ye old 24/7 magic item emporiums are open to NPCs too. Although, now that we bring up that knowing about magic items should require some mechanical representation I think the season 6 guide should require PCs to make intelligence checks before they make purchases. You will be limited to purchases on certain tables based on what items your character knows about. For real though, some things are better if we don't overexamine them.
On the larger subject, the game does assume that magic...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-09T08:08:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=14#6822014-08-09T06:55:19Z2014-08-09T06:55:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Grab 4 bottles, 2 of the remaining shortbows, hobgoblins flask and ring, and the other potions oils (read weather, lighten object, remove sickness). If Zabela has the potion book I will grab a random, hopefully nice looking book.</p>
<p>Then I leave</span></p>Grab 4 bottles, 2 of the remaining shortbows, hobgoblins flask and ring, and the other potions oils (read weather, lighten object, remove sickness). If Zabela has the potion book I will grab a random, hopefully nice looking book.
Then I leaveJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-09T06:55:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: HunterChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgd8&page=4?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Hunter#1752014-08-06T05:26:41Z2014-08-06T05:26:41Z<p>Ill still play one of these eventually but probably not until after a bloodrager and a swashbuckler. Concept wise this was the class I was most looking forward to but unless the teamwork feats to be released give it that extra •something• I just cant shake the feeling that the class is missing something integral.</p>
<p>I think being compared to a druid and an inquisitor are high bars to set and on the one hand Im glad we didnt get into power creep territory. On the other hand I feel like resist energy at level one as the "big draw" is just... so underwhelming.</p>Ill still play one of these eventually but probably not until after a bloodrager and a swashbuckler. Concept wise this was the class I was most looking forward to but unless the teamwork feats to be released give it that extra *something* I just cant shake the feeling that the class is missing something integral.
I think being compared to a druid and an inquisitor are high bars to set and on the one hand Im glad we didnt get into power creep territory. On the other hand I feel like resist...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-06T05:26:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=14#6672014-08-05T20:58:48Z2014-08-05T20:58:48Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I have 75 lbs of carrying capacity since Im already heavily encumbered. Unless someone suggests something else Im grabbing so much booze. So much. </span></p>I have 75 lbs of carrying capacity since Im already heavily encumbered. Unless someone suggests something else Im grabbing so much booze. So much.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-05T20:58:48ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 5-24 Assault on the WoundChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8ky&page=3?524-Assault-on-the-Wound#1112014-08-05T04:31:53Z2014-08-05T04:31:53Z<p>I think the bleed ability represents more than actual bleed damage. The rogue talent and alchemist discovery abilities both translate into bleed for mass combat. The only bleed I remember comes from the howlers quills, an ability the golems actually don't seem like they would be immune to.</p>I think the bleed ability represents more than actual bleed damage. The rogue talent and alchemist discovery abilities both translate into bleed for mass combat. The only bleed I remember comes from the howlers quills, an ability the golems actually don't seem like they would be immune to.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-05T04:31:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: PFS/CRB-only Ranger Archer build. I've run out of feats to pick.Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc21?PFSCRBonly-Ranger-Archer-build-Ive-run-out-of#262014-08-04T04:59:38Z2014-08-04T04:59:38Z<p>Iron will. Getting to play your character is a pretty big plus in my book.</p>Iron will. Getting to play your character is a pretty big plus in my book.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-04T04:59:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=14#6602014-08-03T22:45:17Z2014-08-03T22:45:17Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I was figuring we would be on high alert for a little when the upstairs people come tell us the hobgoblin guy escaped, then grab what we could easily since it's not really a safe place if the hobgoblin got away. Probably not staying there days and days. </span></p>I was figuring we would be on high alert for a little when the upstairs people come tell us the hobgoblin guy escaped, then grab what we could easily since it's not really a safe place if the hobgoblin got away. Probably not staying there days and days.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-08-03T22:45:17ZRe: Forums: Advice: Build the most effective blaster sorcerer for current PFSChris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc3o?Build-the-most-effective-blaster-sorcerer-for#302014-08-03T22:26:17Z2014-08-03T22:26:17Z<p>Please remember that the main rule for players in PFS is "don't be a jerk" which includes wrecking encounters such that other players don't get to contribute. It's better to have some versatility rather than to over specialize to the point where the GM has to ask you to not use your schtick.</p>Please remember that the main rule for players in PFS is "don't be a jerk" which includes wrecking encounters such that other players don't get to contribute. It's better to have some versatility rather than to over specialize to the point where the GM has to ask you to not use your schtick.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-03T22:26:17ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: How do you handle Detect Evil in your low tier games?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc22?How-do-you-handle-Detect-Evil-in-your-low#172014-08-03T22:09:48Z2014-08-03T22:09:48Z<p>If the writers decide to make a seemingly obviously evil enemy chaotic neutral I can only assume that is for mechanical reasons (smite and protection from evil). Whatever the reason it's not up to me to change. I don't have a specific npc example in mind but I could probably find a few CN NPC rogues waiting to ambush the party (what I would call evil intent). It has never actually come up where I've seen someone try to smite someone who detected as evil but actually wasn't but the possibility is there.</p>
<p>Edit: What the appearance of using the detect evil SLA is might vary by GM but it does provoke so we figure it has some giveaway in social situations.</p>If the writers decide to make a seemingly obviously evil enemy chaotic neutral I can only assume that is for mechanical reasons (smite and protection from evil). Whatever the reason it's not up to me to change. I don't have a specific npc example in mind but I could probably find a few CN NPC rogues waiting to ambush the party (what I would call evil intent). It has never actually come up where I've seen someone try to smite someone who detected as evil but actually wasn't but the possibility...Chris O'Reilly2014-08-03T22:09:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Can you buy a potion of Monstrous Physique in PFS?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc14?Can-you-buy-a-potion-of-Monstrous-Physique-in#102014-08-03T04:56:13Z2014-08-03T04:56:13Z<p>4 stars to be able to buy a 10 charge wand.</p>4 stars to be able to buy a 10 charge wand.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-03T04:56:13ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: How do you handle Detect Evil in your low tier games?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc22?How-do-you-handle-Detect-Evil-in-your-low#22014-08-03T04:23:28Z2014-08-03T04:23:28Z<p>We have enough paladin players around here that we run it by the rules. In social situations we also generally say using it is an obvious act and likely to cause a scene. What I see people forget the most is that creatures with evil intent detect as evil potentially leading to a lot of ineffective smites. Well, that and something being evil isn't license to simply go all murderhobo, although I'm not sure that is forgetting so much as willful ignorance.</p>We have enough paladin players around here that we run it by the rules. In social situations we also generally say using it is an obvious act and likely to cause a scene. What I see people forget the most is that creatures with evil intent detect as evil potentially leading to a lot of ineffective smites. Well, that and something being evil isn't license to simply go all murderhobo, although I'm not sure that is forgetting so much as willful ignorance.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-03T04:23:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Can you buy a potion of Monstrous Physique in PFS?Chris O'Reillyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc14?Can-you-buy-a-potion-of-Monstrous-Physique-in#82014-08-03T03:54:00Z2014-08-03T03:54:00Z<p>Put your nose to the grindstone running games and you can use the GM boon to buy a partially charged wand.</p>Put your nose to the grindstone running games and you can use the GM boon to buy a partially charged wand.Chris O'Reilly2014-08-03T03:54:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=14#6542014-07-31T20:17:04Z2014-07-31T20:17:04Z<p>Walks back into the mirror room, empty handed
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<b>Could the floor be detecting as magical just because of the little ground up glass parts? I didnt mean to interrupt that was just my intuition. If we could find a broom we could probably see. I mean, if we're out of other things to try.</b></p>Walks back into the mirror room, empty handed
Could the floor be detecting as magical just because of the little ground up glass parts? I didnt mean to interrupt that was just my intuition. If we could find a broom we could probably see. I mean, if we're out of other things to try.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-31T20:17:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=13#6452014-07-28T02:44:58Z2014-07-28T02:44:58Z<p><b>Catalogue the wine cellar? Well, I suppose I could be convinced.</b></p>
<p>Rummages around for some scrap paper to write on, right before he leaves turns around and comes back to lean in and say to Zabela</p>
<p><b>Should I happen to fine something nice enough for us, but not nice enough to be worth taking back... you want to share? Sometimes it helps me think.</b> </p>
<p>Then takes 20 to thoroughly investigate the storage room for a Perception 24 paying special attention to fancy looking bottles, older dated bottles, and unopened bottles.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Untrained Appraise:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 5</span></p>Catalogue the wine cellar? Well, I suppose I could be convinced.
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Should I happen to fine something nice enough for us, but not nice enough to be worth taking back... you want to share? Sometimes it helps me think.
Then takes 20 to thoroughly investigate the storage room for a Perception 24 paying special attention to fancy looking bottles, older dated bottles,...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-28T02:44:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=13#6312014-07-26T20:15:37Z2014-07-26T20:15:37Z<p><b>I don't mean to call anyone's magicking capabilities into question but perhaps isn't this the kind of thing the local wizards guild or constable should be notified about? Perhaps someone back in town has a better idea what this guy was up to here. Even if they can't offer guidance they have a right to know what was happening in their own back yard, so to speak. </b></p>I don't mean to call anyone's magicking capabilities into question but perhaps isn't this the kind of thing the local wizards guild or constable should be notified about? Perhaps someone back in town has a better idea what this guy was up to here. Even if they can't offer guidance they have a right to know what was happening in their own back yard, so to speak.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-26T20:15:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=13#6122014-07-24T17:55:39Z2014-07-24T17:55:39Z<p><b>From here I'm not sure that I can tell how long this particular goblin has been down here, you young ones can go a bit ahead while I get a better look. Dont go out of earshot...! </b>
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Take 10 on heal if allowed for 17 to inspect the goblin's body for cause/time of death</p>From here I'm not sure that I can tell how long this particular goblin has been down here, you young ones can go a bit ahead while I get a better look. Dont go out of earshot...!
Take 10 on heal if allowed for 17 to inspect the goblin's body for cause/time of deathJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-24T17:55:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=12#5992014-07-21T03:48:30Z2014-07-21T03:48:30Z<p><b>In seems to me if this place in is intestacy or abandoned anything you find in there is rightful and proper to him who claims it....uh... so if you want to grab a nice looking one for the road...</b>
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Awkwardly coughs and finds a reason to devote himself to tying a strap on his armor</p>In seems to me if this place in is intestacy or abandoned anything you find in there is rightful and proper to him who claims it....uh... so if you want to grab a nice looking one for the road...
Awkwardly coughs and finds a reason to devote himself to tying a strap on his armorJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-21T03:48:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=12#5912014-07-19T06:43:17Z2014-07-19T06:43:17Z<p><b>Did those vines catch anyone else? Or more importantly did anyone catch any thorns? If no one needs attending to then I say we can continue.</b></p>Did those vines catch anyone else? Or more importantly did anyone catch any thorns? If no one needs attending to then I say we can continue.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-19T06:43:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=12#5632014-07-13T02:11:57Z2014-07-13T02:11:57Z<p><b> I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I believe we've been noticed. Mr. Fenn, could you perhaps shoot it again, mayhaps in that large mass over yonder? Something tells me that parts important.</b>
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Backpedals at half speed, uses nobility domain power inspiring command on fenn</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I believe we've been noticed. Mr. Fenn, could you perhaps shoot it again, mayhaps in that large mass over yonder? Something tells me that parts important.
Backpedals at half speed, uses nobility domain power inspiring command on fenn
[Spoiler omitted]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-13T02:11:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=12#5592014-07-12T20:01:14Z2014-07-12T20:01:14Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>reflex save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6</span></p>[dice=reflex save]1d20+1[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-12T20:01:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5482014-07-08T02:05:58Z2014-07-08T02:05:58Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 11</span></p>[dice=initiative]1d20[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-08T02:05:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5412014-07-07T20:40:37Z2014-07-07T20:40:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I just assume I fail all stealth roles, you might as well too.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>stealth:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (14) - 4 = 10</span></p>I just assume I fail all stealth roles, you might as well too.
[dice=stealth]1d20-4[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-07T20:40:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5282014-07-05T20:57:46Z2014-07-05T20:57:46Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sling attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1</span></p>[dice=Sling attack]1d20+0; 1d4+0[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-05T20:57:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5252014-07-04T16:15:21Z2014-07-04T16:15:21Z<p><b>Well I have this sling for a reason I guess. Don't think I've used it in years but I do suppose Abadar has no love of man eatin' plants so I don't see why I should. </b>
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Readies his sling</p>Well I have this sling for a reason I guess. Don't think I've used it in years but I do suppose Abadar has no love of man eatin' plants so I don't see why I should.
Readies his slingJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-04T16:15:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5142014-07-03T20:29:42Z2014-07-03T20:29:42Z<p><b>Your fate child. You might be wise to ask your budding friend if she can sense any magic emanating from the room first. Dont get too far 'till you see me come back down</b>
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And Jessare goes to tie off the rope</p>Your fate child. You might be wise to ask your budding friend if she can sense any magic emanating from the room first. Dont get too far 'till you see me come back down
And Jessare goes to tie off the ropeJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-07-03T20:29:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=11#5052014-06-30T03:17:13Z2014-06-30T03:17:13Z<p>Speaks as though not even he is sure if he is speaking to Dervick or to no one in particular:
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<b>Already lost a good man in this place and yet they insist on rushing ahead. </b></p>
<p>Speaks decidedly to Dervick:
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<b>I cannae' go much faster but if you can catch up to them let them know Im right behind. Ill light my shield here so youll have a better idea where Im at. If for some reason you cant hear me clankin' that is</b></p>Speaks as though not even he is sure if he is speaking to Dervick or to no one in particular:
Already lost a good man in this place and yet they insist on rushing ahead.
Speaks decidedly to Dervick:
I cannae' go much faster but if you can catch up to them let them know Im right behind. Ill light my shield here so youll have a better idea where Im at. If for some reason you cant hear me clankin' that isJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-30T03:17:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=10#4972014-06-28T06:41:32Z2014-06-28T06:41:32Z<p>Opens the door, widely, but stands in it such to block the way and addresses the newcomer (Dervick):
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<b>Well met good sir. Did the dwarf fellow send you to this location as well or did you happen upon us? Either way we seem to have stumbled upon a minor blight of goblin creatures. Should you have the strength of arm Im afraid I must implore you in the name of Adabar, Master of the First Vault, to do your civic duty and assist us in ridding the area of their presence and escorting those we can back to the city for further judgment. Im afraid I can offer no material recompense save what little we were offered ourselves, and that I dont quite speak for all of us so contracted for this mission as we are a rather ragtag lot at the moment... </b></p>
<p>(Trails off for a second before he recollects himself)</p>
<p><b>...but I am a rather decent judge of character and I should only presume none here would object to an offer of assistance. In fairness, however, I must warn that small though they may be these things have already claimed one who was with us. As my associate here suggests we do have more to do today and, in the interest of not putting off 'till later what we could be doing now, we'll be off that way. We can only assume that should you follow you tacitly agree to everything I just mentioned.</b></p>
<p>(Turns and begins to go inside, before he looks back and rather lazily waves at the pit trap)</p>
<p><b>Oh and do mind the pit, of course.</b></p>Opens the door, widely, but stands in it such to block the way and addresses the newcomer (Dervick):
Well met good sir. Did the dwarf fellow send you to this location as well or did you happen upon us? Either way we seem to have stumbled upon a minor blight of goblin creatures. Should you have the strength of arm Im afraid I must implore you in the name of Adabar, Master of the First Vault, to do your civic duty and assist us in ridding the area of their presence and escorting those we can...Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-28T06:41:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=10#4762014-06-25T20:00:07Z2014-06-25T20:00:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Assuming there are windows easily accessible</span>
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<b>Im going to perch here and keep watch. I'm not sure if the one that got away is running to find friends or just running but I intend to know if more are incoming</b></p>Assuming there are windows easily accessible
Im going to perch here and keep watch. I'm not sure if the one that got away is running to find friends or just running but I intend to know if more are incomingJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-25T20:00:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=10#4592014-06-20T04:59:59Z2014-06-20T04:59:59Z<p><b>Well, if that affair is thoroughly through Miss Zabela I believe I was in the process of showing you this book on potioncraft one of the goblins appeared to be reading. I only know enough to suspect that its important, perhaps you could weigh in?</b>
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And Jeseare starts clanking his way back to the stirge room.</p>Well, if that affair is thoroughly through Miss Zabela I believe I was in the process of showing you this book on potioncraft one of the goblins appeared to be reading. I only know enough to suspect that its important, perhaps you could weigh in?
And Jeseare starts clanking his way back to the stirge room.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-20T04:59:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=9#4412014-06-12T14:46:50Z2014-06-12T14:46:50Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ah, I thought I had given an action for my next turn but if possible I will change it:</span>
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Coming to investigate the previously roaring bugbear and finding him now asleep I will close the front door and stand in front of it to prevent any more escapees.</p>Ah, I thought I had given an action for my next turn but if possible I will change it:
Coming to investigate the previously roaring bugbear and finding him now asleep I will close the front door and stand in front of it to prevent any more escapees.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-12T14:46:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=9#4302014-06-03T19:10:04Z2014-06-03T19:10:04Z<p>When it comes to my turn Im just going to move to investigate the bugbear.</p>When it comes to my turn Im just going to move to investigate the bugbear.Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-06-03T19:10:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=9#4132014-05-24T19:48:29Z2014-05-24T19:48:29Z<p>Seeing Fenn rush forward I cautiously clank behind him in case there are more enemies than there seems
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(Move in that direction 20, full defensive)</p>Seeing Fenn rush forward I cautiously clank behind him in case there are more enemies than there seems
(Move in that direction 20, full defensive)Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-24T19:48:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=9#4052014-05-23T02:17:16Z2014-05-23T02:17:16Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Init:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (16) - 4 = 12</span></p>[dice=Init]1d20-4[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-23T02:17:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3972014-05-20T02:48:08Z2014-05-20T02:48:08Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span></p>[dice=Fort]1d20+4[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-20T02:48:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3922014-05-16T19:03:07Z2014-05-16T19:03:07Z<p>Whispers, more as if to himself <b>Oh my, more? Hmm..</b>
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And shuffles off to the side somewhere in an attempt not to spoil the others ambush by standing there right in the open.
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Slightly louder, looking at Quolamin <b>Theres a book on the table regarding potioncraft, if that interests you don't let me forget it</b></p>Whispers, more as if to himself Oh my, more? Hmm..
And shuffles off to the side somewhere in an attempt not to spoil the others ambush by standing there right in the open.
Slightly louder, looking at Quolamin Theres a book on the table regarding potioncraft, if that interests you don't let me forget itJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-16T19:03:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3872014-05-15T19:50:49Z2014-05-15T19:50:49Z<p><b>I'd like to quickly look at these books here on the table our little friend here had out, don't worry if there is commotion I'll be right along.</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19</span> To quickly browse the subjects of the books out on the table by the dead goblin</p>I'd like to quickly look at these books here on the table our little friend here had out, don't worry if there is commotion I'll be right along.
[dice=perception]1d20+4[/dice] To quickly browse the subjects of the books out on the table by the dead goblinJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-15T19:50:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3762014-05-09T04:49:32Z2014-05-09T04:49:32Z<p>•Squeamishly attempts to help Quolamin pluck off the insect•
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[Aid another attempt if Quolamin tries to break free]
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Aid:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4</span></p>*Squeamishly attempts to help Quolamin pluck off the insect*
[Aid another attempt if Quolamin tries to break free]
[dice=Aid]1d20+1[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-09T04:49:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Test Run DiscussionJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/discussion&page=3#1252014-05-06T03:48:09Z2014-05-06T03:48:09Z<p>(Sleep won't go off until the start of the next turn, one round cast time)</p>(Sleep won't go off until the start of the next turn, one round cast time)Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-06T03:48:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3692014-05-03T00:10:15Z2014-05-03T00:10:15Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Init:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17</span></p>[Dice=Init]1d20+0[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-05-03T00:10:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=8#3592014-04-25T05:52:19Z2014-04-25T05:52:19Z<p><b>After giving our friend here a look over, I will move to looking through the open books. Perhaps they will give us a clue what transpired here. Do we intend to stay here for a small while to investigate or are we going to press on?</b>
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•Walks over to the dead goblin and begins unceremoniously prodding it•</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Heal:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19</span></p>After giving our friend here a look over, I will move to looking through the open books. Perhaps they will give us a clue what transpired here. Do we intend to stay here for a small while to investigate or are we going to press on?
*Walks over to the dead goblin and begins unceremoniously prodding it*
[dice=Heal]1d20+7[/dice]Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-04-25T05:52:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Test RunJeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TestRun/gameplay&page=7#3502014-04-17T11:18:19Z2014-04-17T11:18:19Z<p>•Continues following along, contentedly•</p>*Continues following along, contentedly*Jeseare Mahan (alias of Chris O'Reilly)2014-04-17T11:18:19Z