Alright... (using this thread's alias, just in case)
Spoiler:
For the past few days, I've been really upset about this, but I have nowhere to talk about it.
There's a somewhat infamous poster in the Bestiary threads who apparently has some sort of issue with me. An ugly, misogynistic grudge, or so it seems.
Recently, he posted this - referring to me. It immediately stung me, and it's been digging its way deeper ever since.
It's not the first time, either. Read on from this post. It amazed me how quickly he was able to eat away my happiness at one of the few legitimate compliments I'd ever received.
There's also a now-deleted post (mods never saw it) where he accused me - specifically - of favoriting posts that were negatively reflecting on him... something like "For such a supposedly nice person, you like favoriting posts that hate me" or something. (Should have screencapped it.)
I flagged the first two, and even emailed Chris about it. Nothing. Liz Courts even went into the thread to clean up, and left the most recent one standing. So, apparently this sort of thing is A-OK on the forums.
I can't complain about this on Facebook - two of my six friends are Paizo employees, and it feels unethical to complain within earshot of them. I feel like I'd be taking advantage of our friendship. And, nobody anywhere else cares.
Ever since then, I've dreaded posting on these forums. Just seeing him post makes me feel sick. But, everybody else seems to be OK with it - including the moderators. Which makes me feel even more alone... it's like I'm some sort of freak for being upset by this.
The Paizo staff don't normally come into your domain here, so I figure I can post this without feeling like I'm begging for their attention or making a scene. I did that in my earliest days here, and I'm still ashamed of it.
It's a relief to finally get this out. Thank you for listening.
• DARKVISION 60 FT: Orcs can see in the dark up to 60 ft.
• ORC FEROCITY: An orc remains conscious and can continue fighting even if its hit point total is below 0. It is still staggered and loses 1 hit point each round. A creature with ferocity still dies when its hit point total reaches a negative amount equal to its Constitution score.
• LIGHT SENSITIVITY: Orcs are dazzled in areas of bright sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell.
• WEAPON FAMILIARITY: Orcs are proficient with greataxes and falchions and treat any weapon with the word “orc” in its name as a martial weapon.
Frostborn: Long nights in the frigid winters of the north have inured you to cold. You gain a +4 trait bonus on any savings throws made to resist the effects of cold environments, as well as a +1 trait
bonus on all saving throws against cold effects. (PFCo: DoG 11)
Reactionary: +2 Trait bonus on Initiative checks
FEATS:
- Keen Scent: Scent Special Ability (PFCR 564): Detect the presence (but not specific location) of a creature within 30 ft (12 downwind, 3 upwind, x3 for really strong scents). (PFAPG 164)
- Shield of Swings: When you take a full-attack action while wielding a
two-handed weapon, you can choose to reduce the damage by 1/2 to gain a +4 shield bonus to AC and CMD until the beginning of your next turn. The reduction in damage applies until the beginning of your next turn. (PFAPG 169)
- Armor Proficiency, Light: No penalties on attack rolls while wearing light armor
- Armor Proficiency, Medium: No penalties on attack rolls while wearing medium armor
- Shield Proficiency: No penalties on attack rolls when using a shield
CLASS:
RANGER
- Favored Enemy (Ex): Gain bonus on Bluff/Knowledge/Perception/Sense Motive/Survival checks, weapon attacks and dmg rolls; may make Knowledge skill checks untrained when attempting to identify these creatures; +2 vs. Humans.
- Track (Ex): Gain +1 on Survival checks to follow/identify tracks
- Wild Empathy (Ex): Spend 1 min and roll 1d20 to improve attitude animal w/in 30' as if using Diplomacy; influence magical beast w/ Int of 1 or 2 at –4 penalty
- RANGER COMBAT STYLE: As a Ranger you have selected Two-Handed Weapon combat style. You've gained the following bonus feats related to that style: Shield of Swings. (PFCR 65).
GEAR:
11.9gp
316.29 g
Falchion (75)
Sap (1)
Sling (10 bullets)(.1)
Light Mace - Silver (25)
Dagger - Cold Iron (4)
Kit, Ranger's
Price 9 gp; Weight 28 lbs.
This includes a backpack, a bedroll, a belt pouch, a flint and steel, iron pot, mess kit, rope, torches (10), trail rations (5 days), and a waterskin.
Well-worn Polishing Rag: this square of what was once decent cloth has long lost any softness and grown threadbare... yet it is still yours and forms part of your ritual.
If you use it to maintain your gear, treat your weapons as though sharpened by a whetstone, and treat your armor as masterwork for 24 hours.
Kalsgard Rock: a soft and crumbly sweet that comes in paper wrapped sticks and is flavored with strong peppermint. With a strength of flavor that belies it's delicate form, the rock helps keep one focused during monotonous tasks.
Four doses left, gives +2 on either Perception for a full night's watch; or on Survival when attempting to track.