paizo.com Favorited Posts by Dennis Bakerpaizo.com Favorited Posts by Dennis Baker2023-03-24T21:33:40Z2023-03-24T21:33:40ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want a new edition...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9e7&page=2?I-cant-believe-Im-saying-this-but-I-want-a#542015-05-13T03:04:45Z2015-05-12T04:25:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skeld wrote:</div><blockquote><p> PFRPG has been a thing since 2009 and people have been speculating about a new edition for at least a couple years now. I've yet to see anyone put forth a compelling argument for why a new edition is needed. </p>
<p>-Skeld </blockquote><p>"Needed"? If you use that as your criteria few things would ever improve.
<p>I would love to see the beginner's box exploded into a new version that is fully compatible with the current system, but integrates improvements to the current system like the new versions of the rogue and barbarian. Also, we've learned a lot from the Beginner's Box and it would be great if we took that learning into the core system, making the system easier to learn and clearing up a lot of the confusing rules. While we're at it we can file off some proud nails like Stealth. </p>
<p>Essentially, It would be Pathfinder, but with the stuff we've learned since it was first released. </p>
<p>I would also love to see some big changes to high level play, but it would fully break compatibility which pretty much makes it a no-go.</p>Skeld wrote:PFRPG has been a thing since 2009 and people have been speculating about a new edition for at least a couple years now. I've yet to see anyone put forth a compelling argument for why a new edition is needed.
-Skeld
"Needed"? If you use that as your criteria few things would ever improve. I would love to see the beginner's box exploded into a new version that is fully compatible with the current system, but integrates improvements to the current system like the new versions of...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2015-05-12T04:25:38ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Which Paizo Freelancers Are Coming to PaizoCon 2015?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2q4?Which-Paizo-Freelancers-Are-Coming-to#102015-03-17T19:52:15Z2015-03-16T02:01:37Z<p>I'll be there, schedule is pretty open at the moment.</p>I'll be there, schedule is pretty open at the moment.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2015-03-16T02:01:37ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Trans Paizo employee fired for complaining about trans Iconic?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rj5v&page=3?Trans-Paizo-employee-fired-for-complaining#1352014-10-19T13:56:44Z2014-09-26T17:38:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Crystal Frasier wrote:</div><blockquote> Sutter tells the truth on this: I am rad.</blockquote><p>That pretty much sums it up.Crystal Frasier wrote:Sutter tells the truth on this: I am rad.
That pretty much sums it up.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-09-26T17:38:25ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Overheard at the Paizo officeDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mjiz&page=123?Overheard-at-the-Paizo-office#61162014-09-30T23:50:00Z2014-09-25T20:51:45Z<p>Office romances are different at Paizo I see...</p>Office romances are different at Paizo I see...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-09-25T20:51:45ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Is there a means to contact the moderation team?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhyp?Is-there-a-means-to-contact-the-moderation-team#52014-09-16T22:46:22Z2014-09-16T05:37:52Z<p>I'm sure they will be in tomorrow morning during business hours. They only come in during the evening hours when posts are flagged because you know... they have lives.</p>I'm sure they will be in tomorrow morning during business hours. They only come in during the evening hours when posts are flagged because you know... they have lives.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-09-16T05:37:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Thrown Weapons = Useless?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l6oq&page=3?Thrown-Weapons-Useless#1172014-09-16T02:01:55Z2014-09-16T00:57:42Z<p>I've always thought of throwers as crossover characters that should be good in melee and at close range which isn't really the archer schtick. If you are close, you stab em, if you are far you throw a knife. If you kill someone you throw a dagger at his cousin. You build around melee and only spend one or two feats on throwing.</p>I've always thought of throwers as crossover characters that should be good in melee and at close range which isn't really the archer schtick. If you are close, you stab em, if you are far you throw a knife. If you kill someone you throw a dagger at his cousin. You build around melee and only spend one or two feats on throwing.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-09-16T00:57:42ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Seeing the Arcanist in actionDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf2p&page=2?Seeing-the-Arcanist-in-action#612016-02-21T18:24:18Z2014-08-27T01:49:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mystically Inclined wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I think Marroar is trying to say that sorcerers are viable (they still 'function just fine') but are inferior (for reasons given in the rest of the post).</p>
<p>I don't agree with this, btw. I think it's okay for the sorcerer to have a niche, and have them be superior in their particular niche. </blockquote><p>I've never understood this sort of mentality. I honestly could care less if my character is the most powerful guy at the table. The only question I care about "Is it fun to play?"
<p>I can understand the frustrations with the rogue and the monk because they can easily be outclassed by others doing what they are supposed to be great at and can seem like the 5th wheel in a party... the sorcerer? Maybe if you are completely horrible at picking spells. Of course if that's the case, wizard isn't going to be better.</p>Mystically Inclined wrote:I think Marroar is trying to say that sorcerers are viable (they still 'function just fine') but are inferior (for reasons given in the rest of the post).
I don't agree with this, btw. I think it's okay for the sorcerer to have a niche, and have them be superior in their particular niche.
I've never understood this sort of mentality. I honestly could care less if my character is the most powerful guy at the table. The only question I care about "Is it fun to play?"...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-27T01:49:10ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Seeing the Arcanist in actionDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf2p&page=2?Seeing-the-Arcanist-in-action#572014-08-27T18:19:36Z2014-08-26T22:37:40Z<p>I've never had trouble making sorcerers that are fun and effective and this isn't going to change that. Bloodlines, racial favored class bonuses, and new items have made playing sorcerers far less painful then they were when the class was just a few known spells you could spam over and over.</p>
<p>For me, the arcanist will likely replace any future wizard characters I might make. I've always hated the spell prepared/ burned mechanic; the mechanic the arcanist uses is just much more natural to me.</p>I've never had trouble making sorcerers that are fun and effective and this isn't going to change that. Bloodlines, racial favored class bonuses, and new items have made playing sorcerers far less painful then they were when the class was just a few known spells you could spam over and over.
For me, the arcanist will likely replace any future wizard characters I might make. I've always hated the spell prepared/ burned mechanic; the mechanic the arcanist uses is just much more natural to me.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-26T22:37:40ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Are goblins in Golarion categorically insane?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfag?Are-goblins-in-Golarion-categorically-insane#112014-08-26T22:12:48Z2014-08-26T21:15:52Z<p>Seems to me this post is more about a disconnect between your expectations of the game and treatment of monstrous creatures and that of your GM and fellow players. </p>
<p>It's very hard to play a redemption focused character when everyone else in the group is focused on killing everything you encounter. It's particularly difficult when the GM is running goblins and many enemies as irrevocably evil. I've run much of Rise of the Runelords and while playing the paladin redeemer type could make for a very fun adventure, this particular AP is only going to get more and more confounding to you unless you iron this out.</p>
<p>I'm not trying to criticize your character choice here, but without some kind of buy-in from the GM and from the other players in your group, this is going to be a frustrating, uphill battle for you. </p>
<p>To be clear here: </p>
<p>Redeemer type characters are a blast, nothing wrong with them.</p>
<p>Trying to play such a character when the rest of your group and GM are determined to run a classic hack & slash game is a huge challenge.</p>Seems to me this post is more about a disconnect between your expectations of the game and treatment of monstrous creatures and that of your GM and fellow players.
It's very hard to play a redemption focused character when everyone else in the group is focused on killing everything you encounter. It's particularly difficult when the GM is running goblins and many enemies as irrevocably evil. I've run much of Rise of the Runelords and while playing the paladin redeemer type could make for a...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-26T21:15:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Seeing the Arcanist in actionDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf2p?Seeing-the-Arcanist-in-action#502014-08-26T21:03:17Z2014-08-26T20:38:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mystically Inclined wrote:</div><blockquote>If people are saying that the Arcanist is just barely under the Wizard, and that the class has a "eh... some will take em, some won't" feel to it, then I think Paizo nailed things perfectly. </blockquote><p>This is more or less my impression also. It has some neat non-casty abilities and it's casting is super versatile, but that's offset by lower spells/ day and slower spell progression.Mystically Inclined wrote:If people are saying that the Arcanist is just barely under the Wizard, and that the class has a "eh... some will take em, some won't" feel to it, then I think Paizo nailed things perfectly.
This is more or less my impression also. It has some neat non-casty abilities and it's casting is super versatile, but that's offset by lower spells/ day and slower spell progression.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-26T20:38:38ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Seeing the Arcanist in actionDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rf2p?Seeing-the-Arcanist-in-action#372014-08-26T19:03:04Z2014-08-26T10:27:28Z<p>Well... from Pearl of Power:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Once per day on command, a pearl of power enables the possessor to recall any one spell that she had prepared and then cast that day. The spell is then prepared again, just as if it had not been cast.</blockquote><p>For an arcanist, preparing a spell only puts it into her memory so she can cast it from the book, there are two pieces here: "While studying, the arcanist decides what spells to prepare <b>and</b> refreshes her available spell slots for the day." The memorizing and spell slots are separate.
<p>Sounds to me like the slots per day are independent of preparing spells and the pearl of power would not work. (But things like rhinestones of power would)</p>Well... from Pearl of Power:
Quote:Once per day on command, a pearl of power enables the possessor to recall any one spell that she had prepared and then cast that day. The spell is then prepared again, just as if it had not been cast.
For an arcanist, preparing a spell only puts it into her memory so she can cast it from the book, there are two pieces here: "While studying, the arcanist decides what spells to prepare and refreshes her available spell slots for the day." The memorizing and...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-26T10:27:28ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Monster Codex (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9926/discuss&page=6?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Monster-Codex#2722014-08-27T16:18:35Z2014-08-25T22:28:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Guy St-Amant wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Axial wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dennis Baker wrote:</div><blockquote> Allies last for multiple sessions and often you don't even need a full stat block. A party might kill off 20 enemies in a single session and always require full stat blocks. So GMs need about 100 times more enemy stat blocks than allies. Thus the need for books filled with people to fight are more in demand than books filled with allies. </blockquote>Not if you're running an evil campaign. ;) </blockquote>Because evil is less likely to have allies? </blockquote><p>When 95% of the well designed NPCs are Evil, having guidelines on how to make good guys would be nice.
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</blockquote><p>I don't follow your thinking here. There are tons of sources of stat blocks for good aligned creatures and NPCs. NPC Codex, Giants Revisited, Dragons Revisited, the Rival Guide, every single bestiary, the bestiaries in the APs, and many times the APs and modules have good aligned creatures or NPCs as allies.
<p>Evil guys outnumber good for the reasons I stated above, but if you are looking for allies there are plenty of sources and given Paizo's history, I'm certain there will be more in the future.</p>
<p>If you are looking for opponents for evil aligned NPCs to face, you have an even bigger pool to choose from. Bad guys are just as likely to steal from each other as they are to steal from good guys. Rivalries and betrayals between evil groups can easily turn into entire adventures. I can easily see an evil group trying to steal an artifact from a liche king or the middle of necropolis. Baba Yaga is just as concerned about her daughters as she is about good aligned adventurers. Orc or goblin raiders don't care if the neighboring kingdom is run by a benevolent dictator or an evil despot. Evil groups operate in a target rich environment.</p>Guy St-Amant wrote:Ross Byers wrote: Axial wrote: Dennis Baker wrote: Allies last for multiple sessions and often you don't even need a full stat block. A party might kill off 20 enemies in a single session and always require full stat blocks. So GMs need about 100 times more enemy stat blocks than allies. Thus the need for books filled with people to fight are more in demand than books filled with allies.
Not if you're running an evil campaign. ;) Because evil is less likely to have allies?...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-25T22:28:02ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Archetypes from Advanced class guide that are "Mandatory"Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rede&page=2?Archetypes-from-Advanced-class-guide-that-are#1002014-08-24T15:10:36Z2014-08-24T00:56:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ssalarn wrote:</div><blockquote><p>"<i>Eldritch Blade:</i> A blade adept with this exploit uses her
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caster level instead of her class level for the purpose of
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advancing her bonded sword’s powers."</p>
<p>I guess that does make for a pretty solid Eldritch Knight. </blockquote><p>It's almost as if someone were thinking about moving into Eldritch Knight when they wrote it....
<p>It's best to wait and to take Extra Exploit (eldritch blade) as your 9th level feat. The blade's effective level lags behind the magus by 2 levels. That's mitigated a lot by the more flexible nature of the arcane reservoir.</p>Ssalarn wrote:"Eldritch Blade: A blade adept with this exploit uses her
caster level instead of her class level for the purpose of
advancing her bonded sword’s powers."I guess that does make for a pretty solid Eldritch Knight.
It's almost as if someone were thinking about moving into Eldritch Knight when they wrote it.... It's best to wait and to take Extra Exploit (eldritch blade) as your 9th level feat. The blade's effective level lags behind the magus by 2 levels. That's mitigated a lot...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-24T00:56:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: OK, Bestiary 4 devs, fess up :)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reyx?OK-Bestiary-4-devs-fess-up#72014-08-27T22:19:44Z2014-08-23T19:57:19Z<p>Paizo gets lots of inspiration from movies and books. The list would likely be "Too many to count".</p>Paizo gets lots of inspiration from movies and books. The list would likely be "Too many to count".Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-23T19:57:19ZRe: Forums: Technology: Best way to view PDFs on ipad?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rexc?Best-way-to-view-PDFs-on-ipad#112014-08-25T04:31:45Z2014-08-23T19:17:56Z<p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goodreader-4/id777310222?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Goodreader 4</a> is on sale right now for $.99. You can transfer over wifi, send PDFs downloaded from the web to it, or use DropBox or other services. Easily worth a buck. </p>
<p>My favorite thing about dropbox is the fact that I can set a crop level and it applies it across the entire book so I can get rid of thick borders and just view the text.</p>Goodreader 4 is on sale right now for $.99. You can transfer over wifi, send PDFs downloaded from the web to it, or use DropBox or other services. Easily worth a buck.
My favorite thing about dropbox is the fact that I can set a crop level and it applies it across the entire book so I can get rid of thick borders and just view the text.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-23T19:17:56ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: POLL: Do You Want A New Edition of Pathfinder? (From Erik Mona's Interview)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rewi&page=2?POLL-Do-You-Want-A-New-Edition-of-Pathfinder#832014-08-25T00:35:13Z2014-08-23T08:06:29Z<p>I would love for a way for the current rules to "evolve". No huge changes, but a simplification of presentation and clarification of many of the currently confusing rules. Essentially taking much of what was learned in the Beginners Box and expanding it to the entire core book. Perhaps folding some of the better (better as in more interesting/ balanced not as in stronger) play options from later in the game into the core book (for example: get rid of seldom used rage talents and fold some of the better ones back into core).</p>
<p>Is that a new version? I don't think it needs to be, but I suspect many would argue it is.</p>I would love for a way for the current rules to "evolve". No huge changes, but a simplification of presentation and clarification of many of the currently confusing rules. Essentially taking much of what was learned in the Beginners Box and expanding it to the entire core book. Perhaps folding some of the better (better as in more interesting/ balanced not as in stronger) play options from later in the game into the core book (for example: get rid of seldom used rage talents and fold some of...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-23T08:06:29ZRe: Forums: Advice: Swashbucklers overpowered?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2re5x?Swashbucklers-overpowered#192016-03-14T15:24:13Z2014-08-20T20:23:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Darche Schneider wrote:</div><blockquote> Paunch points can be regained through completing dares as well.</blockquote><p>Paunch points are regained by spending time on the couch and eating an extra helping of dessert. Spending a long weekend gaming with a bag of Cheetos and Oreos is also a quick way to pick up some Paunch points.
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Darche Schneider wrote:Paunch points can be regained through completing dares as well.
Paunch points are regained by spending time on the couch and eating an extra helping of dessert. Spending a long weekend gaming with a bag of Cheetos and Oreos is also a quick way to pick up some Paunch points. [Spoiler omitted]Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-20T20:23:27ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo and "USES PER DAY" featuresDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ree7?Paizo-and-USES-PER-DAY-features#382014-08-20T22:21:00Z2014-08-20T07:06:15Z<p>If you want a character to occasionally be able to do something awesome, there needs to be some kind of limit to it. </p>
<p>How do you solve the problem of metering "awesome" for non-magic-weilding characters?</p>
<p>Tell people playing characters without magic they can't do awesome stuff?</p>
<p>Let them do awesome things every round?</p>
<p>Put an arbitrary limit on it? (Rounds of rage, uses per day, panache)</p>
<p>Use another expendable resource which is possibly easier to game? (Hit Points, ability scores, fatigue, consciousness)</p>
<p>At some point you have to make a choice and something needs to meter the awesome.</p>If you want a character to occasionally be able to do something awesome, there needs to be some kind of limit to it.
How do you solve the problem of metering "awesome" for non-magic-weilding characters?
Tell people playing characters without magic they can't do awesome stuff?
Let them do awesome things every round?
Put an arbitrary limit on it? (Rounds of rage, uses per day, panache)
Use another expendable resource which is possibly easier to game? (Hit Points, ability scores, fatigue,...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-20T07:06:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=44?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#21872014-08-18T19:27:36Z2014-08-16T05:17:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">anonymous101 wrote:</div><blockquote> For the sake of simplification, let's just say that in August 14, 2014, Paizo.com did not have an option to use a cc registered to Republic of Korea (South Korea) address, but it did have the option to use a cc connected to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) address. Hence my rant. </blockquote><p>This is something you should bring up with <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizo/customerService" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">customer service</a>, not on a random thread. They'll get you straightened out.anonymous101 wrote:For the sake of simplification, let's just say that in August 14, 2014, Paizo.com did not have an option to use a cc registered to Republic of Korea (South Korea) address, but it did have the option to use a cc connected to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) address. Hence my rant.
This is something you should bring up with customer service, not on a random thread. They'll get you straightened out.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-16T05:17:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Class Guide: Known Class ArchetypesDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r761&page=5?Advanced-Class-Guide-Known-Class-Archetypes#2232014-08-14T04:04:44Z2014-08-14T04:00:31Z<p>Stab
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Casting Time 1 standard action
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Range touch
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<p>A stabbing thing of pure force appears in the caster's hand. If the caster strikes a target, the stabber deals 1d6 points of force damage and the spell ends.</p>Stab
level 0 Bard, Magus, Sorcerer/ Wizard, Witch
Casting Time 1 standard action
Duration 1 round, see text.
Range touch
Target creature touched
Saving Throw No; Spell Resistance Yes
A stabbing thing of pure force appears in the caster's hand. If the caster strikes a target, the stabber deals 1d6 points of force damage and the spell ends.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-14T04:00:31ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=39?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#19032014-08-14T13:31:09Z2014-08-14T01:31:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Melkiador wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Artanthos wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Melkiador wrote:</div><blockquote> I am assuming there is nothing summoner related in this book; and if there is, it will be banned from Pathfinder Society. </blockquote>I believe only one of the summoner archetypes was banned. </blockquote>i wonder if the guys in the design office ever talk to the guys in the society office. Why come out with so much stuff that is immediately banned. </blockquote><p>Because PFS isn't Pathfinder. Not every class or concept that fits the game system fits PFS well.
<p>I suspect even if all of the archetypes/ feats/ items/ spells were run by the PFS team in advance (they aren't), many of them would still be in the book. </p>
<p>Overall, very little of the book is held back from PFS. A few archetypes with firearms, a couple archetypes that summon lots of things, and one or two evil oriented archetypes is about it; some feats that do similar things; and a few magic items. Out of the 290+ pages in the book, maybe 1% is not allowed.</p>Melkiador wrote:Artanthos wrote: Melkiador wrote: I am assuming there is nothing summoner related in this book; and if there is, it will be banned from Pathfinder Society.
I believe only one of the summoner archetypes was banned. i wonder if the guys in the design office ever talk to the guys in the society office. Why come out with so much stuff that is immediately banned. Because PFS isn't Pathfinder. Not every class or concept that fits the game system fits PFS well. I suspect even if all...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-14T01:31:42ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Class Guide: Known Class ArchetypesDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r761&page=5?Advanced-Class-Guide-Known-Class-Archetypes#2152014-08-14T01:32:10Z2014-08-14T01:21:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Necromancer wrote:</div><blockquote>I saw "steel hound" and got the knee-jerk image of a detective with a clockwork hound construct companion. Knowledge of existing class balance dismissed this theory and I started reading. I like what it does...<span class=tiny>if that counts...</span> </blockquote><p>•Shrug• the mecha pup has tons of appeal so I can see that.
<p>A hound is a tracker... an investigator is a tracker... Granted the parallels are thin, but there you go.</p>
<p>As for steel, that's meant to be a reference to the weapon.</p>
<p>I'm still not sure where I could have gone with a name for this guy that would be more evocative/ descriptive. It's an investigator with a gun... IMO a good concept for an archetype but a tough call on naming.</p>
<p>Sometimes you have a good name and the make the concept follow, other times its the reverse, you have a great concept and need a name.</p>Necromancer wrote:I saw "steel hound" and got the knee-jerk image of a detective with a clockwork hound construct companion. Knowledge of existing class balance dismissed this theory and I started reading. I like what it does...if that counts...
*Shrug* the mecha pup has tons of appeal so I can see that. A hound is a tracker... an investigator is a tracker... Granted the parallels are thin, but there you go.
As for steel, that's meant to be a reference to the weapon.
I'm still not sure...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-14T01:21:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Class Guide: Known Class ArchetypesDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r761&page=4?Advanced-Class-Guide-Known-Class-Archetypes#1822014-08-13T17:44:01Z2014-08-13T05:08:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DeciusNero wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Necromancer wrote:</div><blockquote> It's a weird choice, but I still think the worst-name archetype is the brown-fur transmuter with steel hound running a close second. </blockquote>I'm (supposedly) getting my book tomorrow, but I have to ask, what does the brown-fur transmuter get? </blockquote><p>If I were a betting man, I'd say something with brown fur.DeciusNero wrote:Necromancer wrote: It's a weird choice, but I still think the worst-name archetype is the brown-fur transmuter with steel hound running a close second.
I'm (supposedly) getting my book tomorrow, but I have to ask, what does the brown-fur transmuter get? If I were a betting man, I'd say something with brown fur.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-13T05:08:24ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Bestiary (PFRPG)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy99vj/discuss?Advanced-Bestiary#62014-08-18T17:30:23Z2014-08-09T06:05:19Z<p>Glad I got in on this Kickstarter. Looking forward to this bad boy.</p>Glad I got in on this Kickstarter. Looking forward to this bad boy.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-09T06:05:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=31?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#15272014-08-11T03:27:49Z2014-08-09T02:11:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm surprised no one has said anything about the unlettered arcanist. </blockquote><p>There are no words.Ross Byers wrote:I'm surprised no one has said anything about the unlettered arcanist.
There are no words.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-09T02:11:12ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=30?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#14862014-08-08T23:18:53Z2014-08-08T23:12:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Verzen wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Jim. Question. How is the best way to get in on the design team for Paizo?</p>
<p>I have around 20 years of tabletop gaming experience... </blockquote><p>Not Jim, but I'll take a swing.
<p>#1 RPGSS... yeah I know it's a bit of a lottery, but you'll notice most active freelancers have RPG Superstar in their badges in addition to Contributor.</p>
<p>#2 Wayfinder - The Paizo staff reads it, most contributors also have Wayfinder credit also often before they were picked up.</p>
<p>#3 Independent publishing - This is arguably a bit more of a crap-shoot, but Paizo does pay attention to what products are popular in the store.</p>
<p>#4 Go to Conventions and get your face and name associated in the minds of the designers. If you have business cards, it helps. </p>
<p>Beyond that... Luck? I hate to say that, but there is no sure fire way and it's a struggle to get noticed.</p>Verzen wrote:Jim. Question. How is the best way to get in on the design team for Paizo?
I have around 20 years of tabletop gaming experience...
Not Jim, but I'll take a swing. #1 RPGSS... yeah I know it's a bit of a lottery, but you'll notice most active freelancers have RPG Superstar in their badges in addition to Contributor.
#2 Wayfinder - The Paizo staff reads it, most contributors also have Wayfinder credit also often before they were picked up.
#3 Independent publishing - This is...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-08T23:12:02ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=30?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#14512014-08-08T22:31:00Z2014-08-08T20:44:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tirisfal wrote:</div><blockquote> I've been following the discussion off and on, but I don't remember if this was already asked; did fans of rogue/wizards such as myself get any new toys?</blockquote><p>Not so much a multi-classed rogue/wizard, but if you want a rogue who uses wands, there is an archetype called the Conterfeit Mage that gives big bonuses to UMD when using wands and scrolls and lets them pick a want they can draw as a free action and use without using UMD. Also... Dex to UMD when using wands.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>Also, what are the cutthroat, grave warden, and stygian Slayer archetypes like?</p>
<p>Thanks!! </blockquote><p>Grave Warden has undead fighting abilities such as the ability to draw holy water as if it were a weapon (so you can throw multiple vials in a round), protections against undead, and the ability to "Assassinate" undead.
<p>Stygian Slayer gets invisibility as an SLA, can use illusion scrolls and wands without UMD, and can turn to mist at higher levels. </p>
<p>(I'm not sure about the cutthroat)</p>Tirisfal wrote:I've been following the discussion off and on, but I don't remember if this was already asked; did fans of rogue/wizards such as myself get any new toys?
Not so much a multi-classed rogue/wizard, but if you want a rogue who uses wands, there is an archetype called the Conterfeit Mage that gives big bonuses to UMD when using wands and scrolls and lets them pick a want they can draw as a free action and use without using UMD. Also... Dex to UMD when using wands. Quote:Also, what...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-08T20:44:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=24?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#11782014-08-11T13:03:37Z2014-08-08T03:12:07Z<p>I had a reply about this new Dex to damage gripe... but I deleted it out of respect for the dev teams request that we let it drop.</p>I had a reply about this new Dex to damage gripe... but I deleted it out of respect for the dev teams request that we let it drop.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-08T03:12:07ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=20?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#9652014-08-10T06:26:13Z2014-08-07T17:52:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dragon78 wrote:</div><blockquote> So there is a spontaneous caster Magus archetype, which one is it? Is it still int based caster or cha based caster? </blockquote><p>A magus loses it's spell list and can only cast shocking grasp or shocking grasp with meta-magic applied. In exchange, it gains 1 spell per level.
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Dragon78 wrote:So there is a spontaneous caster Magus archetype, which one is it? Is it still int based caster or cha based caster?
A magus loses it's spell list and can only cast shocking grasp or shocking grasp with meta-magic applied. In exchange, it gains 1 spell per level. [Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-07T17:52:33ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=20?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#9552014-08-07T18:45:54Z2014-08-07T17:36:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">magnuskn wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zark wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Even though I'm baffled too by no rapier and dex damage could we take that discussion elsewhere? This is not the rapier thread.</p>
<p>Also, as Set pointed out there might be an explanation for this.</p>
<p>Let it go or take the raper/dex - damage elsewhere. Please </blockquote>This is the product thread for the book containing the swashbuckler class and the Slashing Grace feat. There really is no more appropiate thread at this time, because the book hasn't released yet. </blockquote><p>Which is fine, I'd love for this thread to be about what is or isn't in the book. Not argue about a single rules issue which we already know the status of.
<p>There is a feat for Dex Dex to Damage for slashing weapons but not piercing. I understand your confusion, it's a little odd to me too, but we've got this idea pretty much nailed down and the development team has said they aren't going to comment on it until after gencon.</p>
<p>We got all that. Can we move on now or should we write 4 more pages of rants about it?</p>magnuskn wrote:Zark wrote:Even though I'm baffled too by no rapier and dex damage could we take that discussion elsewhere? This is not the rapier thread.
Also, as Set pointed out there might be an explanation for this.
Let it go or take the raper/dex - damage elsewhere. Please
This is the product thread for the book containing the swashbuckler class and the Slashing Grace feat. There really is no more appropiate thread at this time, because the book hasn't released yet. Which is fine, I'd...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-07T17:36:41ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=13?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#6262014-08-06T21:43:26Z2014-08-06T21:22:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Barachiel Shina wrote:</div><blockquote> Can someone explain why a feat to allow Dex to damage is such a scare? I mean if the prerequisites were heavy enough it shouldn't matter right? I feel like the designers from both WotC and Paizo have been avoiding this for years with their products with no real explanation for why it would be an imbalance? </blockquote><p>They have explained it on several occasions.
<p>When you can get dexterity to damage, there is no point of the strength ability score at all. Dexterity already applies to a lot of game mechanics and adding damage to that list would basically make it the only physical attribute anyone cares about.</p>Barachiel Shina wrote:Can someone explain why a feat to allow Dex to damage is such a scare? I mean if the prerequisites were heavy enough it shouldn't matter right? I feel like the designers from both WotC and Paizo have been avoiding this for years with their products with no real explanation for why it would be an imbalance?
They have explained it on several occasions. When you can get dexterity to damage, there is no point of the strength ability score at all. Dexterity already applies...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-06T21:22:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: HunterDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgd8&page=5?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Hunter#2192014-08-06T22:52:16Z2014-08-06T15:50:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Seifter wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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I think you're right about the classes, Sean. And glad you liked the writeups. But gosh, it must be 3 AM in Indiana—get some sleep! (I should too) </blockquote><p>Sean's gone all rural, he wasn't up late, he just got out of bed, and was waiting for sunrise before heading out to milk the chickens.Mark Seifter wrote:I think you're right about the classes, Sean. And glad you liked the writeups. But gosh, it must be 3 AM in Indiana--get some sleep! (I should too)
Sean's gone all rural, he wasn't up late, he just got out of bed, and was waiting for sunrise before heading out to milk the chickens.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-06T15:50:22ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: HunterDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgd8&page=4?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Hunter#1832014-08-08T21:02:55Z2014-08-06T06:38:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tels wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As for the spontaneous caster bit, I did forget about the Warpriest (because I find him forgettable now). The Alchemist and the Investigator aren't true casters, so I didn't really count them.</p>
<p>So that leaves the Magus and the Warpriest as the only prepared sixth level casters.</p>
<p>On the side of spontaneous 6th level casters, you have Summoners, Bards, Inquisitors, Hunters and Skalds.</p>
<p>I would have liked to see more 6th level prepard casters is all.</p>
<p>Mayhaps a 6th level Monk/Magus hybrid?!?! </blockquote><p>I'm a huge fan of spontaneous casting, it's is easier and less fiddly for both players and GMs. Six level casters tend to have a lot of other class abilities going on so keeping them simpler is a good idea.
<p>I suspect that's a big part of the reason the six level casting classes are spontaneous.</p>Tels wrote:As for the spontaneous caster bit, I did forget about the Warpriest (because I find him forgettable now). The Alchemist and the Investigator aren't true casters, so I didn't really count them.
So that leaves the Magus and the Warpriest as the only prepared sixth level casters.
On the side of spontaneous 6th level casters, you have Summoners, Bards, Inquisitors, Hunters and Skalds.
I would have liked to see more 6th level prepard casters is all.
Mayhaps a 6th level Monk/Magus...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-06T06:38:45ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Gary Teter asks ALL his questions here!Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q41d&page=11?Gary-Teter-asks-ALL-his-questions-here#5062014-10-06T01:14:07Z2014-08-06T02:49:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gary Teter wrote:</div><blockquote> Why does the skeleton wave when they leave the classroom? </blockquote><p>You have to understand that we can't give official answers to rules questions here, but if it were in my game, it would be the head of the head of the class.Gary Teter wrote:Why does the skeleton wave when they leave the classroom?
You have to understand that we can't give official answers to rules questions here, but if it were in my game, it would be the head of the head of the class.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-06T02:49:04ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: ArcanistDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg93&page=12?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Arcanist#5662014-08-05T18:24:03Z2014-08-05T01:26:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Deadmanwalking wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Tels wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ok... so the Arcanist, a full casting class, is getting an archetype to make it more like the Grey Mouser, a book series that inspired D&D to make the Thief class that, over decades, evolved into the Rogue class.</p>
<p>...</p>
<p>I mean, does no one else see the problem with the fact that even the Rogue's inspirational material is being stolen from her? </blockquote>There is a mouser archetype in the book. I don't think it has been confirmed to belong to a particular class. It could be a rogue or inquisitor archetype. </blockquote>I'd bet it's a Slayer Archetype, actually. </blockquote><p>I'll take that bet ;)Deadmanwalking wrote:Ross Byers wrote: Tels wrote:Ok... so the Arcanist, a full casting class, is getting an archetype to make it more like the Grey Mouser, a book series that inspired D&D to make the Thief class that, over decades, evolved into the Rogue class.
...
I mean, does no one else see the problem with the fact that even the Rogue's inspirational material is being stolen from her?
There is a mouser archetype in the book. I don't think it has been confirmed to belong to a...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-05T01:26:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: ArcanistDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg93&page=12?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Arcanist#5522014-08-05T23:18:29Z2014-08-04T22:52:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">BrazenBadger wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Honestly, you could nerf or buff this class up or down and I'd still probably wanna play one. </p>
<p>Personally, even from the old days, I always found the wizard (then magic user) class a bit 'meh'. I love magic in fantasy fiction, but playing one never felt very magical. Like, I wanted Doctor Strange and got Harry Potter. . </blockquote>So basically what you want out of a magician is a comic book superhero, not a classic literary spellcaster. Because that is what Dr. Strange is. he fires off spells pretty much the same way that other characters throw up force fields and energy blasts. </blockquote><p>I struggle with the idea that the wizard is a great representative of a classic literary spellcaster. The overwhelming majority of spellcasting I've seen done in fiction has been something much closer to what the sorcerer does. Casters have some spell or power they know and cast it whenever they want but it exhausts some pool of power they have.
<p>The other way I see spellcasting done is more along the lines of rituals where they have a spell book out and are referring it as they prepare and perform the ritual. This also lacks the "Magic Missile twice, color spray once" sort of aspect.</p>
<p>The big and obvious exceptions to this are books which are built around RPGs.</p>LazarX wrote:BrazenBadger wrote:Honestly, you could nerf or buff this class up or down and I'd still probably wanna play one.
Personally, even from the old days, I always found the wizard (then magic user) class a bit 'meh'. I love magic in fantasy fiction, but playing one never felt very magical. Like, I wanted Doctor Strange and got Harry Potter. .
So basically what you want out of a magician is a comic book superhero, not a classic literary spellcaster. Because that is what Dr. Strange...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-04T22:52:55ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: New Iconics DesexedDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc2g&page=2?New-Iconics-Desexed#682014-08-11T17:55:15Z2014-08-04T16:48:22Z<p>I understand where Lord Fyre is coming from. I like Seoni and I like a lot of the pin-up style artwork on Paizo's covers. </p>
<p>Paizo made a choice—focus on art that makes their products appealing to a broader audience. It was a good choice. I'd rather have a game that's more inclusive and more likely to get female gamers into the fold then see fantasy pin-ups on the cover of Paizo products. There is a ton of fan art in the pin-up style and a •lot• of it is quite good. Much of Paizo's interior artwork is also in the pin-up or classic fantasy style as well, so it's not as if we're being deprived of it.</p>
<p>I like pin-up fantasy art, but I'd much rather have a game that is more inclusive and play in a game where young women can have heroic iconics that aren't necessarily sex-objects. Fortunately, we can have both (but the pin-up art isn't necessarily on Paizo product covers).</p>I understand where Lord Fyre is coming from. I like Seoni and I like a lot of the pin-up style artwork on Paizo's covers.
Paizo made a choice—focus on art that makes their products appealing to a broader audience. It was a good choice. I'd rather have a game that's more inclusive and more likely to get female gamers into the fold then see fantasy pin-ups on the cover of Paizo products. There is a ton of fan art in the pin-up style and a *lot* of it is quite good. Much of Paizo's interior...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-04T16:48:22ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: New Iconics DesexedDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc2g&page=2?New-Iconics-Desexed#592014-08-04T05:33:37Z2014-08-04T05:05:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Graeme Lewis wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I came into this thinking that it would be an interesting discussion about the iconics being, in essence, changed from beings with two at-least-semi-distinct sexes (male/female) into sexless, humanoid-shaped characters. I'd actually be interested in seeing that, removing any semblance of masculinity or femininity from the features, and just make them look... "generic". See how it changes the perception of the average person. Names for most of them would probably have to change as well, since a name can be a good indicator of a person's sex and/or gender.</p>
<p>And instead I come in here and it's talk about the "sexiness" vs. "non-sexiness" of their clothes. Somehow, I feel disappointed. </blockquote><p>Strangely, this is actually what drew me into this thread also and I was likewise disappointed.Graeme Lewis wrote:I came into this thinking that it would be an interesting discussion about the iconics being, in essence, changed from beings with two at-least-semi-distinct sexes (male/female) into sexless, humanoid-shaped characters. I'd actually be interested in seeing that, removing any semblance of masculinity or femininity from the features, and just make them look... "generic". See how it changes the perception of the average person. Names for most of them would probably have to...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-04T05:05:04ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: ArcanistDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg93&page=11?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Arcanist#5442014-08-04T03:20:55Z2014-08-03T23:29:20Z<p>I'm listening to the Grey Mouser stories right now and read them many years ago. As far as I know, he doesn't do any actual spellcasting (maybe none?). The current rogue or the slayer (<span class=messageboard-ooc>edit: or even Swashbuckler</span>) are much closer to a "Mouser" type character then the Arcane Trickster.</p>
<p>Sneak attacking with rays of fire... definitely not part of the Gray Mouser's bag of tricks.</p>I'm listening to the Grey Mouser stories right now and read them many years ago. As far as I know, he doesn't do any actual spellcasting (maybe none?). The current rogue or the slayer (edit: or even Swashbuckler) are much closer to a "Mouser" type character then the Arcane Trickster.
Sneak attacking with rays of fire... definitely not part of the Gray Mouser's bag of tricks.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T23:29:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: A Tale of Two CoversDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcs&page=4?A-Tale-of-Two-Covers#1732014-08-03T23:31:10Z2014-08-03T23:24:15Z<p>Can we get the cover printed upside-down next time? </p>
<p>Maybe someone could accidentally change the artwork rotation by 180 degrees after the last sign-off.</p>Can we get the cover printed upside-down next time?
Maybe someone could accidentally change the artwork rotation by 180 degrees after the last sign-off.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T23:24:15ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: New Iconics DesexedDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc2g?New-Iconics-Desexed#362014-08-18T19:43:32Z2014-08-03T22:31:54Z<p>I'm not sure what the particular issue is because the vague nature of the complaint. That said, I'm a firm believer that characters that are going to be engaged in a•• kicking should be dressed like they are ready to kick a••. </p>
<p>I don't think <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5lgay?Meet-the-Iconics-Kess" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kess</a> is "Desexed" </p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5lg97?Meet-the-Iconics-Enora" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Enora is not devoid of curves</a></p>
<p>Jirelle is <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5lg5a?Meet-the-Iconics-Jirelle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">properly clothed for a swashbuckler</a>, but is distinctly female.</p>
<p>What exactly are we complaining about? The fact that they aren't half naked?</p>
<p>I guess I haven't seen this "New Puritanism" in action so don't get the context. It would be helpful if someone posted examples of these sexless characters rather than vague comments.</p>I'm not sure what the particular issue is because the vague nature of the complaint. That said, I'm a firm believer that characters that are going to be engaged in a** kicking should be dressed like they are ready to kick a**.
I don't think Kess is "Desexed"
Enora is not devoid of curves
Jirelle is properly clothed for a swashbuckler, but is distinctly female.
What exactly are we complaining about? The fact that they aren't half naked?
I guess I haven't seen this "New Puritanism" in...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T22:31:54ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: ArcanistDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg93&page=11?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Arcanist#5282014-08-04T21:59:36Z2014-08-03T22:04:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Insain Dragoon wrote:</div><blockquote>I've never met anyone whos character concept was Sorceror+wizard...</blockquote><p>There was actually a prestige class which did this in 3.5. It was a bit silly though.
<p>The one that makes me scratch my head is the warpriest, the cleric is already a divine caster who has weapons and armor and domain based bonuses. I don't know a lot of people who multi-classed cleric and fighter either. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Edit: Also, Paladin, Anti-Paladin, and Inquisitor. Lots of divine butt-kicking in the game prior to this book</span></p>
<p>These are hybrid classes though, which are not equivalent to multi classing. It's a peanut butter and chocolate thing. In the case of the arcanist, it's not a "sorcerer/ wizard", it's "You got your prepared spells in my spontaneous casting". And the result is something different and IMO better than the pure wizard. The idea of separating spells per day and spells prepared is far more intuitive to me than the current system of prepared spells and I've met a fair number of new players who mis-understand the Vancian wizard mechanics and expect that they can cast a spell multiple times a day. </p>
<p>There are a lot of different opinions on which classes in the book should have been left off and which additional ones should be added, it's kind of the nature of the beast.</p>Insain Dragoon wrote:I've never met anyone whos character concept was Sorceror+wizard...
There was actually a prestige class which did this in 3.5. It was a bit silly though. The one that makes me scratch my head is the warpriest, the cleric is already a divine caster who has weapons and armor and domain based bonuses. I don't know a lot of people who multi-classed cleric and fighter either. Edit: Also, Paladin, Anti-Paladin, and Inquisitor. Lots of divine butt-kicking in the game prior to...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T22:04:34ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: ArcanistDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg93&page=11?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Arcanist#5252014-08-03T23:23:31Z2014-08-03T21:49:31Z<p>The rogue/ wizard would be awesome. I've got lots of love for the sneaky casters and loved the unseen seer. </p>
<p>The rest, I'd pass on. The paladin is already something of a hybrid class by nature so seems a strange choice for this treatment. I find it particularly odd that you complain about fusions of classes that are too similar then propose a ranger/ paladin and paladin/ anti-paladin. The latter is a class paired with a variant of itself, sort of like suggesting a rogue/ ninja merger. The ranger/ paladin could arguably make a decent paladin or ranger archetype, but it don't make sense to build a full new class when the two overlap so much already.</p>The rogue/ wizard would be awesome. I've got lots of love for the sneaky casters and loved the unseen seer.
The rest, I'd pass on. The paladin is already something of a hybrid class by nature so seems a strange choice for this treatment. I find it particularly odd that you complain about fusions of classes that are too similar then propose a ranger/ paladin and paladin/ anti-paladin. The latter is a class paired with a variant of itself, sort of like suggesting a rogue/ ninja merger. The...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T21:49:31ZRe: Forums: Lost Omens Products: Inner Sea Gods Magic Items: Too Good to Be True?Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbqd?Inner-Sea-Gods-Magic-Items-Too-Good-to-Be-True#122014-08-04T03:00:21Z2014-08-03T07:44:58Z<p>If an item costs too much, it won't get purchased. If it costs too little, everyone buys it. A "Right Priced" item sits in the sweet spot between the two. </p>
<p>There is no other metric that really matters.</p>
<p>By that measure, it's well priced. I can see some people buying it, but ultimately there aren't a lot of levels where it's "Great". When it's most useful, you can't afford it, when you can first afford it, it's pretty nice, but not long after that, 7 points of damage per round from magic missiles is trivial. The only levels where 2 magic missiles per round is really unbalancing this is just too expensive to gain. If you play PFS, it's not even an option.</p>If an item costs too much, it won't get purchased. If it costs too little, everyone buys it. A "Right Priced" item sits in the sweet spot between the two.
There is no other metric that really matters.
By that measure, it's well priced. I can see some people buying it, but ultimately there aren't a lot of levels where it's "Great". When it's most useful, you can't afford it, when you can first afford it, it's pretty nice, but not long after that, 7 points of damage per round from magic...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-08-03T07:44:58ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: Shardra GeltlDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcn&page=2?Meet-the-Iconics-Shardra-Geltl#1002017-11-21T20:41:03Z2014-07-31T20:17:12Z<p>I really love that it's a story more about confusion, discovery, and acceptance... Sharda has problems, but they revolve around her powers not her gender choices.</p>
<p>Also, the familiar rocks!</p>I really love that it's a story more about confusion, discovery, and acceptance... Sharda has problems, but they revolve around her powers not her gender choices.
Also, the familiar rocks!Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-31T20:17:12ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=10?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#4832014-08-06T22:30:22Z2014-07-31T18:24:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cthulhudrew wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Jordan wrote:</div><blockquote> Swish and Flick, it's all in the wrist. I think of it more as Somatically manipulating it into working as opposed to Verbally commanding it to function. </blockquote><p>We need a Strength based ability like this now, so we can make that cool "Fonzie" character who smacks it and makes it work. :D
<p>(Kidding aside, I think it's an interesting twist on an ability.) </blockquote><p>Fonzie is obviously powered purely based on Charisma. If anything, he'd have a special ability that allowed him to use Charisma in place of Dexterity or Strength in certain situations.Cthulhudrew wrote:Robert Jordan wrote: Swish and Flick, it's all in the wrist. I think of it more as Somatically manipulating it into working as opposed to Verbally commanding it to function.
We need a Strength based ability like this now, so we can make that cool "Fonzie" character who smacks it and makes it work. :D (Kidding aside, I think it's an interesting twist on an ability.) Fonzie is obviously powered purely based on Charisma. If anything, he'd have a special ability that allowed...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-31T18:24:07ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Advanced Class Guide (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy978v/discuss&page=10?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Advanced-Class-Guide#4712014-08-01T02:32:22Z2014-07-31T08:13:18Z<p>Nice to see these sneak out :D</p>
<p>Super excited with how the rogue archetypes turned out!!!</p>Nice to see these sneak out :D
Super excited with how the rogue archetypes turned out!!!Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-31T08:13:18ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Class Guide: Known Class ArchetypesDennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r761?Advanced-Class-Guide-Known-Class-Archetypes#362014-08-07T21:48:26Z2014-07-30T00:44:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Necromancer wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dennis Baker wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Blackvial wrote:</div><blockquote> is there anything for the Anti-Paladin, Magus, Ninja, Gunslinger, or Samurai? </blockquote>I doubt this book has much for anti-paladin, but you should check out Inner Sea Combat, there are at least a couple anti-paladin archetypes in that book. </blockquote>Maybe in the upcoming Monster Codex? I imagine drow or ghouls could qualify. </blockquote><p>There's bound to be at least one in there somewhere, but that would be a fully built NPC.Necromancer wrote:Dennis Baker wrote: Blackvial wrote: is there anything for the Anti-Paladin, Magus, Ninja, Gunslinger, or Samurai?
I doubt this book has much for anti-paladin, but you should check out Inner Sea Combat, there are at least a couple anti-paladin archetypes in that book. Maybe in the upcoming Monster Codex? I imagine drow or ghouls could qualify. There's bound to be at least one in there somewhere, but that would be a fully built NPC.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-30T00:44:58ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Monster Codex (OGL)Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9926/discuss&page=5?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Monster-Codex#2262014-08-06T19:53:53Z2014-07-27T20:33:54Z<p>Allies last for multiple sessions and often you don't even need a full stat block. A party might kill off 20 enemies in a single session and always require full stat blocks. So GMs need about 100 times more enemy stat blocks than allies. Thus the need for books filled with people to fight are more in demand than books filled with allies.</p>Allies last for multiple sessions and often you don't even need a full stat block. A party might kill off 20 enemies in a single session and always require full stat blocks. So GMs need about 100 times more enemy stat blocks than allies. Thus the need for books filled with people to fight are more in demand than books filled with allies.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-27T20:33:54ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: You might be a Paizo veteran if...Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ralg&page=3?You-might-be-a-Paizo-veteran-if#1022014-07-24T18:14:41Z2014-07-24T01:12:36Z<p>You remember when James Jacobs still dropped spoilers in Tuesday night Chat.</p>You remember when James Jacobs still dropped spoilers in Tuesday night Chat.Dennis Baker (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)2014-07-24T01:12:36Z