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She also cleans up rather nicely (see page 27 For Queen and Country). The one problem I was having with this adventure was imagining the Dark Iconics running it. Especially imagining them asking Nyctessa about her parents; "Mother?"
Of course this is Cheliax, they might not be extreme enough.
Love the illustration for Wizened Appearance. I didn't recognize her at first, until I saw Gom-Gom.
I'm sorry, these books are a great read, but there is a point when I have to say "I'm done" and walk away. Losing the subscription pdfs, jacking up the cost of the paperbacks and only being able to buy the e-book at Amazon, who by the way has the Kindle version of this book priced higher than the print version.
Imrijka lost her keys again?
None of the Occultic classes need spellbooks, but since the spells can be recorded as Scrolls, can they also be recorded in an occultic spellbook? Can a Psychic spell that is also on the list of an Arcane or Divine caster be translated to an Arcane or Divine form? Or would they need a "Read Psychic Magic" spell to do something like that?
My next Occultist will be named Ford Prefect and his implements will be a toothbrush, his towel, a book that says "Don't Panic" on the cover and a restaurant menu.
Very nice. I'm consistently impressed by the cool backstories of Paizo's iconics. It occurs to me that the Meet the Iconics series is still incomplete, though-- we've never gotten a story for the iconic Antipaladin! What dark events drove him onto the path of wickedness? What nefarious goals does he seek to accomplish? And most of all, what's the story behind the illustration on page 248 of the Advanced Class Guide? That poor pig's family deserve some answers!His cheeseburger didn't have enough cheese once. Worse, they left the Bacon off his Bacon Cheeseburger. I mean it's right there in the name BACON Cheeseburger!
That beard needs a character sheet all its own. Hmmmmm, Alchemist's parasitic twin?
My old stuff is here (NSFW). Newer stuff is still in my sketchbooks... >.> Does Reiko ever take that mask off? It probably needs to be laundered.
Any chance we could get Wayne Reynolds to do some blogs on how he creates these Iconic images and the reasons behind things like Lini's Sticks and Harsk's Tea Pot?
How about the story of when Kess and her party met Smaug? I am SMAUG! I kill when I wish! I am strong, strong, STRONG! My armor is like tenfold shields! My teeth like swords! My claws, spears! The shock of my tail, a thunder.......What is she doing? She's punching you. Yes, but why? We really don't know, she hits everybody; other warriors, barmaids, street orphans,.... Can you get her to stop? I am kind of ticklish there? Trust me we have been trying to do that since she joined up with us. It get a little annoying. Tell me about it. * Smaug flicks her away with a fore-claw * Look just grab whatever you can carry and let's all pretend this never happ....
Maybe they're just sticks. Lini is the Iconic stick Collector http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5la0w?Meet-the-Iconics-Lini
What are the two sticks for? They are not thick enough to be escrima fighting sticks, don't look like they are bamboo and two aren't enough for a tent or shelter.
Well sure, but he's in his 40s...his parents being dead isn't shocking. And actually, Jirelle's father could easily be alive, we just don't know. Only if the shark is still chewing.
I do have to wonder, is this why we lost Kobold Quarterly?
Why only four Iconics? And no Cleric in your party? I don't think I would like to play the Runelord campaign with only a wizard/fighter/ranger/rogue party.
Got mine today, looks good, but I do have two questions. Can we see the full art for the pic on page 3? (What the hell is she fighting?) Why no Half Elf Heritage for those with Half Elf Heritage? (You know those born from Half elves for one or more generations?)
I think my main problem with the War Priest is that I have always considered the Cleric to be a War Priest. Personally I would rather see a True Priest class that can be customized to each deity. I do like the new Arcanist and his ability to tweek spells. I would like to see the Slayer get some supernatural options, so I could create an Undead Slayer, Demon Slayer or Lycanthrope Slayer. As to the Investigator, I would add access to all Wizard Divination spells for CSI purposes.
One of Malhovoc's books had a Gutter Mage, that was a spellcasting rogue. Personally I like Shinobi as a name for such a class.
As to Pathfinder Psionics, the wait is nearly over.
As others have said, a burned-out Ioun Stone is a one shot item only good for 1 PsP. You are much better off with Cognizance Crystals, up to 17 PsP and you can recharge them. But as other said, a single power must be fueled from a single source and you can't use these to restore your own power points. As to understanding Psionics, in my game the "Powers" oppose each other just like the elements; Air vs Earth, Water vs Fire. Arcane opposes Nature, one works within the natural order, the other twists and manipulates that order. Divine opposes Psionics, one draws from powers outside of ourselves and the other draws from within, tapping the mortal soul. And of course Rule #1 of Psionics, you cannot spend more on a power than your level. Yes it is possible for a Psion to "go Nova" and use up all his power points in one encounter, just as it is possible for a Wizard to cast all his spells in one encounter. And both will be SOL in the next encounter. And there will be an entire chapter in the above Ultimate Psionics just for those who have never used or played Psionics rules.
How do you plan to deal with Defiling? The best 3.5 way I came up with is that all Arcane spellcasters have access to all Metamagic feats in the Player's Handbook at any time, they just have to be willing to defile the world around them. The level of defiling damage would be equal to the level adjustment of the feat. A maximized spell would do 3 levels of defiling. A preserver would actually learn the feat and modify the spell as usual, but even the most diehard preserver would have to decide if saving his friends lives would be worth a little defiling.
While this would likely get the job done for those that couldn't read it any other way. It wouldn't compare to the enjoyment of a professionally done reading of a novel. Yeah, listen to the Girl Genius Audio books Here and you will be amazed how the voice actor brings each character alive. I am glad to hear we may finally get the Forgotten Realms books in audio format, if they can figure out how to pronounce all of Ed Greenwood's Realms names.
When I first read the Mythic rules, my first question was "Why?" I was expecting it to be a new version of Epic level rules, not this. My primary problem is that I already thought my PCs were "mythic". They are the heroes, and thru their adventures they are becoming legends. I can understand the desire to have a more "Extreme" game from time to time. I prefer the options from the 3.5 Unearthed Arcana; Gestalt Classes, spell-touched feats, etc. Mythic first level character just doesn't seem right to me, PCs should earn their legendary stats. And yes Heracles was killing snakes as a toddler, her was also a Demigod. Problem two is that the Mythic rules are just a layer of complexity added to an already complex game. I would prefer something like substitution levels, maybe even each class remade into a Mythic version. When your PC becomes mythic, you stop using the regular class levels and switch to the mythic rules. The tiers would be built into the class or presented as Mythic Prestige classes, not layered on top, and the rules would support multi-classing better. The other problem is that there needs to be a danger to your PC. I need to feel that they are at risk to enjoy the game. But when nothing can hurt them, they heal like Wolverine and even auto-resurrect, where is danger? Oh just add Mythic to their adversaries and then they are at danger? So those honeybees are Mythic Bees, those rose bushes must be Mythic Roses for their thorns to scratch them and your PC choked to death on a chicken bone? Must have been a Mythic Chicken!
Most of the Art / Text disconnect are things like Headbands, Cloaks or Ioun Stones mentioned in the gear but not shown in the art. Most could be items not in use at the moment of the picture, but a few are very noticeable, especially armor. Page 20, Xavier is listed as wearing Shadow Breastplate with spikes but is wearing what appears to be Red Dragonhide without spikes. Page 58 Gavramha is listed as wearing Full Plate but is wearing Leather or Hide with what I assume is a bodystocking (or a psionic psychoactive skin). Page 22, Sibussuwe is listed as wearing Mithril Breastplate but is wearing Studded Leather. Page 139 Seijal is listed as wearing a chain shirt but has a bare midriff and just wrappings over her breasts. Also her weapons are a Falchion and a Warhammer but are listed as a Scimitar and a Light Hammer. Also Page 181, her familiar is a falcon but is listed as Arcane Bond (Falchion). One question on the iconics, it their level advancement, their items increase in magical power, but when it is a personal item like Amiri's Giant sword or Harsk's brother's axe, are they enchanting them or replacing them?
Through rituals dark and terrible, but not as terrible as this movie. Spoiler: Good things Vermin lord turning into a swarm of locusts. Red Dragon fight Potion of invisibility Undead girl and Sword Wraith Bad things
What are her physical stats, height, weight, etc,. They should reflect the new body. She has black hair and what appears to be Amber eyes on page 55.
Are the gems on Sorshen's shoulders cosmetic or are they implanted Ioun Stones? Is there a more detailed description with ability scores for the clone?
Both, I was researching this and wondered if it could be theme related. It has been a while since I logged in so I don't remember what my setting were. Can't register two accounts under the same email address.
Both, I was researching this and wondered if it could be theme related. It has been a while since I logged in so I don't remember what my setting were.
OK I am in for $50. I don't know why but when I log in at Dreamscarred website all I get is a white screen. It worked fine till I logged in. If there is anything you can do on your side to help.
I got my book last week and while I will do a proper review once I have played with it more, I have to say I love the Cryptic! This is the best Psychic Rogue yet. I wish I had an Eberron game going on just so I could run a Cannith Cryptic Trapsmith.
That always bothered me, honestly, because halfings in Athas were described as being cannibals... but if they ate everything BUT other halflings, that just makes them, at best, anthrophages. I thought it made them Epicurean.
I think the Herd has been building all season. The Walkers ID each other by scent, so burning all the Walkers from the barn may have been an invitation. We have at least two dead cows, Dale and Randal to add the scent of blood in the air. And it is possible that the Herd may be following the scent of the Walkers we have seen. Like bees, they might give off a pheromone that draws more of their kind when hurt or killed. Or maybe Otis the Walker just lead them home.
Who is responsible for the Azruverda? That pic is going to haunt my dreams.
How about a color pic of Imrijka the Iconic Inquisitor? All you have on your website is a sketch. In fact there are only two pics of our Half-orc Iconic. Is she camera shy? Did she eat all the donuts in the break room? Did Cosmo break her heart?
River is my Iconic Wilder. Great power, but no training or control. Her powers are mainly Telepathic and Clairsentient, but she definitely has Animal Affinity to boost her physical abilities when needed, and throw in Skate and Body Equilibrium and you have her apparent super-dexterity.
Xena has always been my Iconic Psychic Warrior. It explains why sometimes she is unstoppable and other times, she is out of power points.
I have always wanted to see some variant Griffons, combining other birds and cats. Raven/ Panther
And for a Dire Griffon :D
I like what I see with the Savant, but I would really like to see some examples of Trades and Avatars. And of course an Iconic Savant would always be good, especially stated out. Sometimes I need to "see" the class to fully understand it. Also, how do you use the Savant as a NPC? If he can add one item to his book a day, what would a 6th level or 15th level Savant have in his book?
How do the Werewolf tribes react to the temple being restored and consecrated?
Hey she petrified a Triceratops! She showed us who was the greater monster in that scene. But as to my first Medusa, it had to be the one in the 7 Faces of Dr Lao. Of course I latter learned "she" was Tony Randal in drag, which makes "her" even more disturbing. Hmmm, maybe that's why we see any male Medusas?
I only get them because they are part of my subscription, personally I wish they were not. I love maps, but as others have said, with the pdf of the adventure, I already have this map. Mow if the map pack came with additional content, not included with the adventure; player handouts, player maps or such, I might be more interested.
I got my copy Thursday and have to say it has addressed almost all of my concerns about Psionics. I am working up a proper review, but here is a quick review; The races are fixed up in small ways, for example Psionic Aptitude allows you to add 1 Power point instead of a skill point or hit point. The Ophiduan will fit nicely into Golarion as a race touched or created by the Serpentfolk. The Psion Specialists are now "Special", all now having unique class-abilities. Also we now have a generalist version of the Psion. The Psychic Warrior has been given Warrior's Paths, that allow for customization and make it more than a fighter with psychic powers. The Soulknife has been given the best overhaul, with full BAB and all those Soulknife feats worked in as "Blade Skills". You can create a dozen Soulknives without using the same Blade skill twice. The Wilder has Surge types, for example the Artificer Surge gives a Wilder the ability to surge psionic items. Skills and feats have been cleaned up and Powers look very good. All those "Psionic Spell" powers have been tweaked into new powers. For example Psionic Knock is now Breach. The lack of 0-level talents that can be used for free like cantrips has been fixed with a form of lesser augmentation that allows you to manifest certain powers for free. Psionic items and monsters finish out the book, just the basics here. There is a lot of good stuff here and I hope to see it built upon with additional books. I am already looking how some of my unused "The Mind's Eye" ideas can be reworked based off this book.
Don't overlook a well placed garden. Vines and creepers could either block or give you something to teleport into. Wicker and bamboo lattice could be nasty to teleport into, and you think a splinter hurts! And there could be magical plants that can be used as Hazards.
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These appear to be a variety of sand burrs, but seem to be able to grow in any environment. They are most commonly found in areas with extra-dimensional travelers or teleporters and are sometimes spread on purpose. The burrs, when attached to a creature or their clothing that uses any form of teleportation or extra-dimensional travel or summoning power has a much greater chance of being “Off Target” when using the above abilities. The target creature must make a Will save, DC10 + 2 per burr, whenever any spell, power or special ability is used by the creature that has the Teleportation, Calling or Summoning descriptor. A failed check causes the spell/ power to go off target, call or summon the wrong creature or summon a creature without controlling it.
All I can imagine holding this shipment up is if customs agents opened up a cargo container and it was full of a hundred or so of Flumphs. Flumphs who were told that we humans speak in LOL cat. And the creature that told them this also ordered a dozen or so Pizzas to be delivered to the customs agents.
You could probably make a good Bones Oracle based off Ichigo from Bleach.
As for a Fire Oracle, Liz Sherman from Hellboy might be a good template. She is definitively haunted, and would be different from most fire casters because she is dedicated to controlling and preventing (forest) fires. Any word when we will see more Mysteries for Oracles?
Don't look now, but you are on IO9. How come nobody mentioned the Giant Magic:The Gathering cards? Makes it hard to keep a forest up your sleeve.
I vote for Lora as Feiya, the iconic witch. I also suggest that Jodi get the original print of the art from page 56 of Pathfinder 36. I assume that's Sean at the bottom of the throne ;) |
