paizo.com Recent Posts by Ezekial Krowspaizo.com Recent Posts by Ezekial Krows2022-05-26T20:21:57Z2022-05-26T20:21:57ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Empire of Xeilias (New - 4/28/14)Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qy4v&page=4?The-Empire-of-Xeilias#1742014-07-08T15:00:46Z2014-07-08T15:00:46Z<p>Warstein Ale, Elkhaven Canadian. I'm noting an important trend here; of all the possible trade goods, alcohol is going to be right up there.</p>Warstein Ale, Elkhaven Canadian. I'm noting an important trend here; of all the possible trade goods, alcohol is going to be right up there.Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-07-08T15:00:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Unofficial PFO Land Rush MapEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r2lt&page=2?Unofficial-PFO-Land-Rush-Map#642014-07-07T21:58:27Z2014-07-07T21:58:27Z<p>Thank you for providing this outstanding service, Harad!</p>Thank you for providing this outstanding service, Harad!Ezekial Krows2014-07-07T21:58:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Edpisode 15 of Gobbocast is live!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7yx?Edpisode-15-of-Gobbocast-is-live#422014-07-03T00:01:14Z2014-07-02T19:57:48Z<p>A mono version of Episode 15 is now available!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gobbocast.com/episodes/Episode15Mono.mp3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Listen in here.</a></p>
<p>Also, please thank TEO Papaver for providing this formatted version! We appreciate the assistance, Sir :)</p>A mono version of Episode 15 is now available!
Listen in here.
Also, please thank TEO Papaver for providing this formatted version! We appreciate the assistance, Sir :)Ezekial Krows2014-07-02T19:57:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Blunt Logic to trade with CallambeaAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r855?Blunt-Logic-to-trade-with-Callambea#42014-07-02T17:55:55Z2014-07-02T17:55:55Z<p>This is a momentous occasion for Callambea; trade is the lifeblood of our fair settlement, and knowing we can work together months before the game is playable to create a unique trade agreement with our allies speaks volumes of the hard work and collaboration involved between both parties.</p>
<p>We look forward to the economic partnership, Blunt Logic!</p>This is a momentous occasion for Callambea; trade is the lifeblood of our fair settlement, and knowing we can work together months before the game is playable to create a unique trade agreement with our allies speaks volumes of the hard work and collaboration involved between both parties.
We look forward to the economic partnership, Blunt Logic!Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-07-02T17:55:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#252014-07-01T21:50:09Z2014-07-01T21:30:23Z<p>Oh, I was indeed hoping for a little later when the servers were offline; I dare not interrupt Alpha!</p>
<p>So the 9th, or the 13th; does anyone else hold issue with these days?</p>Oh, I was indeed hoping for a little later when the servers were offline; I dare not interrupt Alpha!
So the 9th, or the 13th; does anyone else hold issue with these days?Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T21:30:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#222014-07-01T20:49:30Z2014-07-01T20:49:30Z<p>Outstanding Cheatle and Nihimon!</p>
<p>So let's say we shoot for the Thursday - Sunday of that week; 10 - 13 July. What dates <b>DON'T</b> work for the above parties who wish to participate?</p>Outstanding Cheatle and Nihimon!
So let's say we shoot for the Thursday - Sunday of that week; 10 - 13 July. What dates DON'T work for the above parties who wish to participate?Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T20:49:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#192014-07-01T20:29:23Z2014-07-01T20:29:23Z<p>Thank you Dakcenturi!</p>
<p>Alexander, I would be honored if you would join our team of 'Alphas' and conduct a Roundtable discussion about your impressions with the game so far. We are looking at possibly next week, the 7-11th of July to conduct this Roundtable!</p>Thank you Dakcenturi!
Alexander, I would be honored if you would join our team of 'Alphas' and conduct a Roundtable discussion about your impressions with the game so far. We are looking at possibly next week, the 7-11th of July to conduct this Roundtable!Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T20:29:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=10?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4532014-07-01T20:25:39Z2014-07-01T20:25:39Z<p>Light on coin? Looking for work? Look no further!</p>
<p>Callambea, home to a vast array of lawful citizens and steadfast friends, needs You! </p>
<p>Earn Fame and Fortune with a myriad of choices!</p>
<p>Work as a crafter! Trade as a merchant! Gather valuable resources as a collector! Collect a couple of bounties with our bounty hunters! Serve honorably as a member of our armed forces!</p>
<p>Callambea, the City of Coin has a place for you!</p>Light on coin? Looking for work? Look no further!
Callambea, home to a vast array of lawful citizens and steadfast friends, needs You!
Earn Fame and Fortune with a myriad of choices!
Work as a crafter! Trade as a merchant! Gather valuable resources as a collector! Collect a couple of bounties with our bounty hunters! Serve honorably as a member of our armed forces!
Callambea, the City of Coin has a place for you!Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-07-01T20:25:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#142014-07-01T16:30:41Z2014-07-01T16:30:41Z<p>Indeed! Being, you always were able to crash my eccentric party with your highly efficient discussions, weren't you? ;)</p>Indeed! Being, you always were able to crash my eccentric party with your highly efficient discussions, weren't you? ;)Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T16:30:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#102014-07-01T16:11:40Z2014-07-01T16:11:40Z<p>We're on the same page! I would rather prefer to do this sometime next week; I fear if we wait too long, that 'first impressions' will be lost as you fine alphalites (alphanians? alphers?) dig deeper into the game, and as GoblinWorks responds with new updates and improvements to Pathfinder Online.</p>We're on the same page! I would rather prefer to do this sometime next week; I fear if we wait too long, that 'first impressions' will be lost as you fine alphalites (alphanians? alphers?) dig deeper into the game, and as GoblinWorks responds with new updates and improvements to Pathfinder Online.Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T16:11:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Edpisode 15 of Gobbocast is live!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7yx?Edpisode-15-of-Gobbocast-is-live#282014-07-01T16:04:31Z2014-07-01T16:04:31Z<p>Excellent. Nihimon, can I post this to the GobboCast Episode 15 page itself?</p>Excellent. Nihimon, can I post this to the GobboCast Episode 15 page itself?Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T16:04:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#82014-07-01T15:59:55Z2014-07-01T15:59:55Z<p>Thank you Kitsune! Of the two date ranges named above (7-11 and 14-18 July), which works best for you?</p>Thank you Kitsune! Of the two date ranges named above (7-11 and 14-18 July), which works best for you?Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T15:59:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#62014-07-01T15:30:26Z2014-07-01T15:30:26Z<p>We could also think about the week after, 14 - 18 July if that week causes too much trouble! </p>
<p>I would like to get an 'Initial Thoughts' Round Table done, and then, in a few weeks as we have the end of the Land Rush, a repeat of that Round Table, to see where the game is headed and how you all think the game is progressing.</p>We could also think about the week after, 14 - 18 July if that week causes too much trouble!
I would like to get an 'Initial Thoughts' Round Table done, and then, in a few weeks as we have the end of the Land Rush, a repeat of that Round Table, to see where the game is headed and how you all think the game is progressing.Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T15:30:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Edpisode 15 of Gobbocast is live!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7yx?Edpisode-15-of-Gobbocast-is-live#212014-07-01T15:27:17Z2014-07-01T15:27:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">froggalpha wrote:</div><blockquote> I look forward to a mono version, or a write-up. My headphones have been short an ear for ages. :P </blockquote><p>Now, if we could just convince Shane of Fidelis to conduct a write-up.... ;)froggalpha wrote:I look forward to a mono version, or a write-up. My headphones have been short an ear for ages. :P
Now, if we could just convince Shane of Fidelis to conduct a write-up.... ;)Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T15:27:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Alpha Testers: GobboCast Needs YOUEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r808?Alpha-Testers-GobboCast-Needs-YOU#42014-07-01T14:57:15Z2014-07-01T14:57:15Z<p>Morbis, consider your happy/stabby time on my list of interviews; I appreciate it greatly.</p>
<p>Nihimon, I think that is an excellent idea. The last Community Round Table went splendidly (if I do say so myself!), and I think a select table of Alpha testers offering their unique perspectives in a chat setting would lend itself perfectly to this environment.</p>
<p>The Team has discussed conducting the interview (or in this case a Community Round Table) after this next round of Alpha; as I understand it, the server will be open all 4th of July weekend, and having some sort of get together within the days following (while it's still fresh in your minds) may be the best time.</p>
<p>We are certainly open to suggestions about timing, but does anyone see any issue with the week following (7 - 11 July)?</p>Morbis, consider your happy/stabby time on my list of interviews; I appreciate it greatly.
Nihimon, I think that is an excellent idea. The last Community Round Table went splendidly (if I do say so myself!), and I think a select table of Alpha testers offering their unique perspectives in a chat setting would lend itself perfectly to this environment.
The Team has discussed conducting the interview (or in this case a Community Round Table) after this next round of Alpha; as I understand it,...Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T14:57:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Edpisode 15 of Gobbocast is live!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7yx?Edpisode-15-of-Gobbocast-is-live#142014-07-01T12:41:46Z2014-07-01T12:41:46Z<p>Again, that would be my fault. Tonight I will upload a mono version of the interview and link it to this thread; I apologize for the audio issues this may have caused anyone trying to tune in.</p>
<p>A little history; Harad and I dusted off GobboCast - along with the help of extremely intelligent but already busy support crew - just last month after a four month hiatus. As we bring everything back online, as we add more people, the quality of these shows will improve. </p>
<p>Harad has already been in discussions with GoblinWorks about the possibility of more interviews, maybe even a reoccurring spot for the developers. We've been looking at getting Alpha testers involved to get their opinion and thoughts (post on that soon). On top of all that, we still have this little Land Rush thing going on that could use a bit more coverage as locations become more set. </p>
<p>Things are heating up in the community, and GobboCast wants to be a part of it; please bear with us as we get ourselves sorted out and into a steady rhythm!</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Again, that would be my fault. Tonight I will upload a mono version of the interview and link it to this thread; I apologize for the audio issues this may have caused anyone trying to tune in.
A little history; Harad and I dusted off GobboCast - along with the help of extremely intelligent but already busy support crew - just last month after a four month hiatus. As we bring everything back online, as we add more people, the quality of these shows will improve.
Harad has already been in...Ezekial Krows2014-07-01T12:41:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: GobboCast Episode 14: Three KingsEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7jn?GobboCast-Episode-14-Three-Kings#202014-06-30T05:42:59Z2014-06-30T05:42:59Z<p>I'll be honest, in our effort to get GobboCasts out at a record pace, we've been bucking the conventional means of recording locally on each system and then sending them in to one editor. Instead, we've been doing a simple recording of the teamspeak server as we're rolling along. </p>
<p>Yes, it does cause sound issues, especially for the one who's not recording locally, but once we understand our pace, get things on a better rhythm, and gain more GobboCast Crew, we will be bringing back the high fidelity local-recordings for each pod caster. </p>
<p>So, take this as a request for more help! If you're interested in GobboCast - helping behind the scenes, assisting with the Pod Cast, writing your own Blog for our website - let either myself or Harad know and we'll get you hooked up to the right department!</p>I'll be honest, in our effort to get GobboCasts out at a record pace, we've been bucking the conventional means of recording locally on each system and then sending them in to one editor. Instead, we've been doing a simple recording of the teamspeak server as we're rolling along.
Yes, it does cause sound issues, especially for the one who's not recording locally, but once we understand our pace, get things on a better rhythm, and gain more GobboCast Crew, we will be bringing back the high...Ezekial Krows2014-06-30T05:42:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Chartered Company: Aeternum Trade AllianceAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r67a?Chartered-Company-Aeternum-Trade-Alliance#362014-06-29T16:28:14Z2014-06-29T16:28:14Z<p>Uh, Areks, I need a smoke screen....</p>Uh, Areks, I need a smoke screen....Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-29T16:28:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: GobboCast Episode 14: Three KingsEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7jn?GobboCast-Episode-14-Three-Kings#112014-06-29T16:27:32Z2014-06-29T16:27:32Z<p>It was our pleasure, and I hope we can interest you back on the show as GoblinWorks takes us deeper into Alpha, Early Enrollment and beyond!</p>It was our pleasure, and I hope we can interest you back on the show as GoblinWorks takes us deeper into Alpha, Early Enrollment and beyond!Ezekial Krows2014-06-29T16:27:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Chartered Company: Aeternum Trade AllianceAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r67a?Chartered-Company-Aeternum-Trade-Alliance#342014-06-29T16:07:02Z2014-06-29T16:07:02Z<p>Outstanding! My Ambassador budget is secure!</p>Outstanding! My Ambassador budget is secure!Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-29T16:07:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: GobboCast Episode 14: Three KingsEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7jn?GobboCast-Episode-14-Three-Kings#92014-06-29T16:05:14Z2014-06-29T16:05:14Z<p>We appreciated the fact that you would still offer a contribution even with all that was going on; your answers were perfect, and hopefully Harad and I delivered them as you would have.</p>We appreciated the fact that you would still offer a contribution even with all that was going on; your answers were perfect, and hopefully Harad and I delivered them as you would have.Ezekial Krows2014-06-29T16:05:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: GobboCast Episode 14: Three KingsEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7jn?GobboCast-Episode-14-Three-Kings#72014-06-29T15:12:05Z2014-06-29T15:12:05Z<p>It was our pleasure; the representatives of the three settlements were a blast to speak with, and it adds a little more depth to the game when you can have statements directly from these large organizations as to the why and what when it came to their settlement locations and plans for the future.</p>
<p>We can't wait to release Episode 15 in the next day or two!</p>It was our pleasure; the representatives of the three settlements were a blast to speak with, and it adds a little more depth to the game when you can have statements directly from these large organizations as to the why and what when it came to their settlement locations and plans for the future.
We can't wait to release Episode 15 in the next day or two!Ezekial Krows2014-06-29T15:12:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Peace in Our Lands - An Invitation to Cooperation in the North WestAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r75b?Peace-in-Our-Lands-An-Invitation-to#292014-06-29T15:03:51Z2014-06-29T15:03:51Z<p>Caldeathe,</p>
<p>The number of entities coming to this table is growing! Congratulations!</p>
<p>Are you hosting any discussions of the North West cooperation on any specific forums, or are you keeping the discussion here for the time being?</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Caldeathe,
The number of entities coming to this table is growing! Congratulations!
Are you hosting any discussions of the North West cooperation on any specific forums, or are you keeping the discussion here for the time being?
- KrowAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-29T15:03:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Chartered Company: Aeternum Trade AllianceAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r67a?Chartered-Company-Aeternum-Trade-Alliance#322014-06-29T15:01:44Z2014-06-29T15:01:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aet Areks Kel'Goran wrote:</div><blockquote>... and we'll even bring the coffee and donuts to the table ;) </blockquote><p>Those come out of the Aeternum Trade Alliance budget and not the State Department budget, right?
<p>•Checks his expenditure reports•</p>Aet Areks Kel'Goran wrote:... and we'll even bring the coffee and donuts to the table ;)
Those come out of the Aeternum Trade Alliance budget and not the State Department budget, right? *Checks his expenditure reports*Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-29T15:01:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4432014-06-26T21:02:32Z2014-06-26T21:02:32Z<p>What a horrible, horrible way to go :(</p>
<p>•Removes his awesome cap in remembrance of Jon. Just for a moment.•</p>What a horrible, horrible way to go :(
*Removes his awesome cap in remembrance of Jon. Just for a moment.*Ezekial Krows2014-06-26T21:02:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Chartered Company: Aeternum Trade AllianceAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r67a?Chartered-Company-Aeternum-Trade-Alliance#282014-06-29T09:07:49Z2014-06-26T15:51:51Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger>Crafters, Merchants and Gatherers:</span></p>
<p><b>What does the ATA offer that other economic based companies may not?</b></p>
<p><i>The Protection of Powerful, Combat Oriented Companies (and a whole bunch of 'em)</i>
<br />
(IE <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pdh2&page=last?Chartered-Company-The-Bloody-Hand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Bloody Hand</a>, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#438" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Corpus Aeternum</a>, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r68a?Chartered-Company-The-Hounds-of-the-Imperium#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Hounds of the Imperium</a>, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r6xx?CC-The-Iron-Tusk-Band-Greenskin-brutality" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iron Tusk Band</a>, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q8b1?House-Karnath-and-Maelstrom#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Maelstrom</a>)</p>
<p><i>The Freedom to Conduct Uninhibited Trade within its region due to a Non-Aggression Pact</i>
<br />
(IE <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r13k?Settlement-Aragon#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Aragon</a>, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r2fr?Settlement-Freevale#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Freevale</a>)</p>
<p><i>Access to Every Major Non-Regional Hex Source</i>
<br />
Within two hexes in any direction of Callambea you can find:
<br />
8 Mountain, 9 Woodland, 1 Highland, 1 Cropland, 2 Badlands and 1 Monster Hex (Per <a href="https://goblinworks.com/landrush/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Callambea's Location in the Land Rush</a>)</p>
<p>Crafters; look to <a href="https://goblinworks.com/landrush/guild/5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Callambea</a>!</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Crafters, Merchants and Gatherers:
What does the ATA offer that other economic based companies may not?
The Protection of Powerful, Combat Oriented Companies (and a whole bunch of 'em)
(IE The Bloody Hand, Corpus Aeternum, The Hounds of the Imperium, Iron Tusk Band, Maelstrom)
The Freedom to Conduct Uninhibited Trade within its region due to a Non-Aggression Pact
(IE Aragon, Freevale)
Access to Every Major Non-Regional Hex Source
Within two hexes in any direction of Callambea you can...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-26T15:51:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4412014-06-26T14:28:46Z2014-06-26T14:28:46Z<p>•scoots a little further away from Jonaontas in case Kard Warstein overheard that comment•</p>*scoots a little further away from Jonaontas in case Kard Warstein overheard that comment*Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-26T14:28:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4392014-06-25T19:40:56Z2014-06-25T19:40:56Z<p>Looking for a safe, secure location to conduct your craft in peace? Look no further! </p>
<p>Nestled against a gorgeous mountain, flanked by members of a Non-Aggression Pact, and fortified with not only our own standing army but that of our fellow Imperial Settlement, Golgotha, you will be free to focus on perfecting your profession and not protecting your person. </p>
<p>Crafters: Look to <a href="https://goblinworks.com/landrush/guild/5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Callambea</a>!</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Looking for a safe, secure location to conduct your craft in peace? Look no further!
Nestled against a gorgeous mountain, flanked by members of a Non-Aggression Pact, and fortified with not only our own standing army but that of our fellow Imperial Settlement, Golgotha, you will be free to focus on perfecting your profession and not protecting your person.
Crafters: Look to Callambea!
- KrowAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-25T19:40:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Peace in Our Lands - An Invitation to Cooperation in the North WestAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r75b?Peace-in-Our-Lands-An-Invitation-to#62014-06-24T17:12:46Z2014-06-24T17:12:46Z<p>Callambea, a proponent of trade and commerce for the River Kingdoms, hopes to broach the topic of good trade and commerce with the entities of the Northwest. As the position within the Coalition and Empire closest to the Northwest, I wish you all good fortune in your endeavor, and look forward to future discussions with our neighbors.</p>
<p>- Krow
<br />
Ambassador of Callambea (Of the Cities Slightly to the Southeast of Northwest)</p>Callambea, a proponent of trade and commerce for the River Kingdoms, hopes to broach the topic of good trade and commerce with the entities of the Northwest. As the position within the Coalition and Empire closest to the Northwest, I wish you all good fortune in your endeavor, and look forward to future discussions with our neighbors.
- Krow
Ambassador of Callambea (Of the Cities Slightly to the Southeast of Northwest)Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-24T17:12:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Northern CoalitionAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r47p&page=8?The-Northern-Coalition#3522014-06-24T15:32:11Z2014-06-24T15:32:11Z<p>Master Bluddwolf, there are days where I'm just happy I'm on this side of the ally / mark line in the dirt ;)</p>Master Bluddwolf, there are days where I'm just happy I'm on this side of the ally / mark line in the dirt ;)Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-24T15:32:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Trade, Callambea, and The War of the TowersAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r6ru?Trade-Callambea-and-The-War-of-the-Towers#72014-06-24T15:24:59Z2014-06-24T15:24:59Z<p>Crafters, Gatherers and Traders of the River Kingdoms!</p>
<p>Callambea is devoted to the growth and betterment of trade and crafting within the realm. How do we plan to support this?</p>
<p><ul><li>Our Guarantee to focus on training for the crafting / gathering classes of Pathfinder Online, as stated by our High Thane above<li>Ready access to all manner of bulk goods and crafting resources; what our diverse surrounding hexes do not initially offer, we will seek to procure from our trade allies and partners<li>The ironclad support of our settlement, our empire, and our friends and partners in the Northern Coalition</ul></p>
<p>As a business-oriented community, we understand the need for a clear vision; our mission and purpose in the Golarion world. Our focus is on providing first rate training and resources, all supported in a safe, secure environment in which to do so. </p>
<p>With a major NPC Hub close by, and one of the largest east to west running roads available at early enrollment, Callambea is well on its way to turning our vision into reality.</p>
<p>- Krow
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Callambea Ambassador</p>Crafters, Gatherers and Traders of the River Kingdoms!
Callambea is devoted to the growth and betterment of trade and crafting within the realm. How do we plan to support this?
Our Guarantee to focus on training for the crafting / gathering classes of Pathfinder Online, as stated by our High Thane aboveReady access to all manner of bulk goods and crafting resources; what our diverse surrounding hexes do not initially offer, we will seek to procure from our trade allies and partnersThe...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-24T15:24:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4382014-06-26T23:16:15Z2014-06-24T14:45:51Z<p>Something else that should get you all giddy, Feydred.</p>
<p>As per the Blog <a href="https://goblinworks.com/blog/beyond-this-hill-it-floods-rays-of-hope/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Beyond this Hill it Floods Rays of Hope"</a> that our friend Guurzak pointed out:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>We chose a segment of the map—roughly 5x5 hexes—that included all the locations we needed.</blockquote><p>and
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>The area we built includes two settlements, three monster hexes, a badlands hex, and lots of wilderness hexes spread across an area that is primarily Mountain and Forest terrain.</blockquote><p>If you review the Landrush Map, you'll note that Callambea has -sans swampland- ready access to every single base resource hex.
<p>As someone devoted to crafts, this should be an exciting proposition. While bulk goods will be decided upon by the needs of the settlement, each resource hex also produces crafting resources, as per Lee's Blog, <a href="https://goblinworks.com/blog/rushing-the-land/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Rushing the Land"</a>:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Hexes produce two categories of resources: crafting resources and bulk resources. Crafting resources come in a wide variety of forms: brimstone, willow bark, maple logs, adamantine, pearls, etc. We have around one hundred and thirty different types of crafting resources, with most hexes having twenty to thirty of these. Crafting resources are found by interacting with nodes that spawn in the hex, and can be collected by anyone with the right skills. If a hex is overtaxed, these resources become scarcer, and it is possible to temporarily exhaust a hex of its resources. Bulk resources will be produced by Points of Interest and Outposts, and represent the large-scale components needed to construct buildings, upgrade Points of Interest, etc.</blockquote><p>So, let's review. On top of Callambea's Company Specializations:
<p><ul><li>A Standing Army in Corpus Aeternum<li>A Rough and Ready Crew who can be persuaded to assist you in protection / harvesting needs in <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r68a?Chartered-Company-The-Hounds-of-the-Imperium#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Hounds of the Imperium</a><li>A Devoted Crafting / Trade company in <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r67a?Chartered-Company-Aeternum-Trade-Alliance#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Aeternum Trade Alliance</a></ul></p>
<p>Callambea also offers it's crafters and traders:</p>
<p><ul><li>Access to almost every single base hex available, either for bulk good or crafting resources<li>Access to monster and ruin hexes for quick procurement of monster related crafting materials and recipes, a confirmed monster-drop item during Early Enrollment.<li>Ready access to the only major East - West running road available at Early Enrollment<li>A steadfast focus on offering the highest quality training available to the crafting / gathering classes in the River Kingdoms</ul></p>
<p>No matter the kind of crafter or gatherer you want to be, no matter your focus in materials or craft, Callambea is utterly and completely focused on providing you with the resources, training and environment you need to make that happen.</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Something else that should get you all giddy, Feydred.
As per the Blog "Beyond this Hill it Floods Rays of Hope" that our friend Guurzak pointed out:
Quote:We chose a segment of the map—roughly 5x5 hexes—that included all the locations we needed.
and Quote:The area we built includes two settlements, three monster hexes, a badlands hex, and lots of wilderness hexes spread across an area that is primarily Mountain and Forest terrain.
If you review the Landrush Map, you'll note that...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-24T14:45:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Northern CoalitionAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r47p&page=7?The-Northern-Coalition#3462014-06-28T07:16:31Z2014-06-24T14:01:27Z<p>Gotta love the NC; we can be utterly professional and detail-driven one moment, and completely SQUIRREL</p>Gotta love the NC; we can be utterly professional and detail-driven one moment, and completely SQUIRRELAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-24T14:01:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Guide ProgramAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pvcu&page=4?The-Guide-Program#1672014-06-23T16:32:56Z2014-06-23T16:32:56Z<p>Not as prompt, but count me in for Day 1 Early Enrollment ;)</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Not as prompt, but count me in for Day 1 Early Enrollment ;)
- KrowAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-23T16:32:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Northern CoalitionAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r47p&page=7?The-Northern-Coalition#3322014-06-21T16:27:12Z2014-06-21T16:12:13Z<p>It's a legitimate concern, as there is no inherent guarantee that can be readily seen that this would not happen. However, I ask that you also keep in mind that this coalition came into being from the efforts of four very different play styles. I would like to believe that the four entities came together -much like Roseblood Accord- under a single ideal.</p>
<p>I can only speak from the view of Aeternum and Callambea, but I think we as a Settlement and entity have always let it be known how much we value open, clear and mutually beneficial agreements. Our founders all have history in sandbox and pvp games. There's a realization there that an entity, no matter how strong they are, will fall at some point during the life of the game. Only through strong friendships and proactive discussion (like the creation of the coalition before the game is playable) that we can ready ourselves for that inevitable fact.</p>
<p>The Northern Coalition is founded on experienced sandbox / pvpers who realize what is at stake and want to maximize both the lifespans of their organizations and the fun (we seem to forget that word on the forums) that can be had enjoying a game we are all, now, deeply invested in.</p>
<p>Can I make guarantees, Erian? I am not in the position to do so, for the coalition. I can suggest to you that this coalition is a projection of the values and experience that are embodied in each member state, and in the form of a simple NAP there is still much room for discussion and growth, now that we are all at the same table.</p>
<p>- Krow
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Callambean Ambassador</p>It's a legitimate concern, as there is no inherent guarantee that can be readily seen that this would not happen. However, I ask that you also keep in mind that this coalition came into being from the efforts of four very different play styles. I would like to believe that the four entities came together -much like Roseblood Accord- under a single ideal.
I can only speak from the view of Aeternum and Callambea, but I think we as a Settlement and entity have always let it be known how much we...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-21T16:12:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Episode 13: You Can't Go Home Again...Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r52h&page=2?Episode-13-You-Cant-Go-Home-Again#662014-06-14T03:15:21Z2014-06-14T03:15:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Keovar wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I tried searching for you on iTunes, but you weren't listed. Being on iTunes and Stitcher would help expand your reach and make the podcast easier to keep up with. It could even draw in new pledgers if those who haven't heard of PFO stumble across the podcast by searching for terms like "Pathfinder", "MMORPG", etc. Be sure to include some links on the show notes to help people find the Goblinworks site. :)</p>
<p>There are some podcasts I follow who have accounts on Patreon which allow listeners to opt-in to support the show, helping to cover any file hosting costs and such. Some set their pledges up to happen per-episode, and some are done per time period, and patrons can set a cap for how much they pledge per month. Most of the few podcasts I pledge to are set to go 2$ per episode, with a cap of 10$ a month, example.
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It's not one I'm currently a patron of, but <a href="http://www.patreon.com/minecraft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here's an example</a> of a gaming 'cast on Patreon. It's a video-podcast and it runs a Minecraft server, so it likely has higher expenses than a basic audio podcast.
<br />
Some creators on Patreon offer bonus material which is only available to patrons at or above a certain support level. Another common practice is for patrons to get a thank-you shoutout at the end of an episode after their first payment goes through, or if they give more support, they might... </blockquote><p>Excellent Keovar, thank you for this input!
<div class="messageboard-quotee">TEO Papaver wrote:</div><blockquote> Any plans to put that podcast up on iTunes? You will be the first PFO related one on there too :) </blockquote><p>Also an excellent point Papaver, I think we need to look into this "iTunes" business everyone is going on about ;)
<p>- Krow</p>Keovar wrote:I tried searching for you on iTunes, but you weren't listed. Being on iTunes and Stitcher would help expand your reach and make the podcast easier to keep up with. It could even draw in new pledgers if those who haven't heard of PFO stumble across the podcast by searching for terms like "Pathfinder", "MMORPG", etc. Be sure to include some links on the show notes to help people find the Goblinworks site. :)
There are some podcasts I follow who have accounts on Patreon which allow...Ezekial Krows2014-06-14T03:15:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Northern CoalitionAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r47p&page=5?The-Northern-Coalition#2322014-06-04T21:54:01Z2014-06-04T21:54:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gaskon wrote:</div><blockquote>I agree that the level of cooperation between UNC and Callambea you are describing will be mutually beneficial to both parties. What I object to is the claim that this is fundamentally different from the level of cooperation that is encompassed by the Roseblood Accord. </blockquote><p>But that's just one side to a many faceted relationship. The relationship between the Roseblood Accord members is going to vary from that of the Northern Coalition simply on merit of the member base. We have one of the largest confirmed evil organizations within our coalition; does that not significantly impact our relationship and the function of the Coalition? Will it not change the way we need to present our coalition, as well as the perception of that coalition to newcomers?
<p>Specifics are hard to nail down this far in advance, but I think they will become much more noticeable and continue to grow, to the point that two non-agression pacts in the same game (and same 'shard') can look so different from one another.</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Gaskon wrote:I agree that the level of cooperation between UNC and Callambea you are describing will be mutually beneficial to both parties. What I object to is the claim that this is fundamentally different from the level of cooperation that is encompassed by the Roseblood Accord.
But that's just one side to a many faceted relationship. The relationship between the Roseblood Accord members is going to vary from that of the Northern Coalition simply on merit of the member base. We have one...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-04T21:54:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Northern CoalitionAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r47p&page=5?The-Northern-Coalition#2252014-06-05T05:22:56Z2014-06-04T21:14:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">T7V Avari wrote:</div><blockquote> For those confused how this coalition will work, here is a leaked video of <a href="http://youtu.be/167IhlXnN2Y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">trade negotiations between UnC and the Empire of Xelias as well as Gol Morbis welcoming traders to Callambea</a>. </blockquote><p>Very cute, Avari!
<p>I believe I can shed a little light on how trade in the Northern Coalition will work, specifically where Callambea is involved. As a trade city, it behooves us to do two things:</p>
<p>1) Facilitate as much positive trade and collaboration of economics as possible in our region.
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2) Look out for the interests of our trade partners and allies within that region.</p>
<p>When you look at the current land rush map, a couple of settlements around Callambea may pop out and give a trader pause. Specifically, the Settlements of Aragon and Golgotha. Entering into a mutual non-aggression pact via the Northern Coalition is beneficial to both of those statements. Why?</p>
<p>Knowing that such power houses of PvP intent are on Callambea's side rather than against is a great boon. Our flanks are protected, our trade caravans within their areas are protected, and we have large entities who consume great quantities of war stuffs close by to trade with on a normal basis. </p>
<p><i>“But what does that do for me, Krow? Just because Callambea is in an non-agression pact doesn’t mean I am! Xeen will empty me of both blood and baggage before I arrive at your gates!”</i></p>
<p>How would your cold, lifeless body earn me any bags of gold? Would you not believe that, in the best interest of my two statements above, Callambea would, say, offer our fellow NC members some sort of recompense for allowing non-NC trade caravans through? What about going a step further, and saying now I have rough, violent men standing watch on the road to protect <b>you</b>, my trading partner?</p>
<p>I won’t argue the differences between the Roseblood Accord and the Northern Coalition; you have to make peace with your neighbors or fight until there are none. Each coalition will handle business (or not handle business) in the way that its signatories declare. The above is a statement from only one of those cities of the Northern Coalition.</p>
<p>- Krow</p>T7V Avari wrote:For those confused how this coalition will work, here is a leaked video of trade negotiations between UnC and the Empire of Xelias as well as Gol Morbis welcoming traders to Callambea.
Very cute, Avari! I believe I can shed a little light on how trade in the Northern Coalition will work, specifically where Callambea is involved. As a trade city, it behooves us to do two things:
1) Facilitate as much positive trade and collaboration of economics as possible in our region.
2)...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-04T21:14:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Greetings and Salutations!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r4kt?Greetings-and-Salutations#232014-06-03T18:53:30Z2014-06-03T18:53:30Z<p>Welcome!</p>Welcome!Ezekial Krows2014-06-03T18:53:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4162014-06-01T16:50:20Z2014-06-01T16:50:20Z<p>I knew it!</p>
<p>Selling on the side, eh, Mr. Warstein? </p>
<p>•runs off and buys a few cases•</p>I knew it!
Selling on the side, eh, Mr. Warstein?
*runs off and buys a few cases*Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-06-01T16:50:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Vlog Transcription: More Info on the Crafting SystemAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r3yv?Vlog-Transcription-More-Info-on-the-Crafting#62014-05-29T21:30:07Z2014-05-29T21:30:07Z<p>Shane, thank you for this!</p>Shane, thank you for this!Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-05-29T21:30:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4082014-05-27T12:17:02Z2014-05-27T12:17:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ironsam wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Greetings to all, just getting acquainted with this part of the community. I am a recruit to Pax Aeternum, but really don't expect to not be accepted.</p>
<p>My current plans are fairly simple, to be a human warrior, go out in the world and bring back the items we need, ore, herbs, ale, etc. Oh, and to not get killed/robbed while doing this, always an important detail. I will have a Destiny's Twin who's path is yet to be determined, but will most likely include Arcane or Divine magic and whatever skills the community finds itself short on.</p>
<p>I expect to have great fun being drunk and cracking skulls with you all. I have devised a fairly straightforward and simple to follow strategy for combat that I hope to share with you all: KILL THEM FIRST.
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Properly executed this strategy has never failed me, well except for that one time with the guy with the poisoned blade... </blockquote><p>Welcome to our little cubbyhole in the community, Ironsam!Ironsam wrote:Greetings to all, just getting acquainted with this part of the community. I am a recruit to Pax Aeternum, but really don't expect to not be accepted.
My current plans are fairly simple, to be a human warrior, go out in the world and bring back the items we need, ore, herbs, ale, etc. Oh, and to not get killed/robbed while doing this, always an important detail. I will have a Destiny's Twin who's path is yet to be determined, but will most likely include Arcane or Divine magic...Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-05-27T12:17:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=9?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#4012014-05-24T22:54:50Z2014-05-24T22:54:50Z<p>Unfortunately, Master Morbis, the joke will be on you when you arrive home. They don't pay us poor retired folk much coin, I'm afraid ;)</p>
<p>•checks his hidden coin pouch when no one is looking•</p>Unfortunately, Master Morbis, the joke will be on you when you arrive home. They don't pay us poor retired folk much coin, I'm afraid ;)
*checks his hidden coin pouch when no one is looking*Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-05-24T22:54:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingAet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=8?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#3992014-05-24T22:34:37Z2014-05-24T22:34:37Z<p>Don't be too concerned, brother Feydred. Evil might be sexy, but everyone comes around to the clink of coin, sooner or later.</p>Don't be too concerned, brother Feydred. Evil might be sexy, but everyone comes around to the clink of coin, sooner or later.Aet Krow (alias of Ezekial Krows)2014-05-24T22:34:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: My Public Apology to UNC & PaxEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qarj?My-Public-Apology-to-UNC-Pax#162013-10-27T07:03:41Z2013-10-27T06:19:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>This community is also very important to me..</blockquote><p>I don't think anyone can or would deny that you have been as much an advocate and enabler for community growth as any of the other major voices on these forums, Nihimon. It was apparent in the few Teamspeak discussions we have had, and in the major resources you maintain.
<p>We all bring something unique to this table, and that, at times, has caused us to butt heads. It also encourages growth, both in terms of hammering out game mechanics, but also the relationships we build before we even have a game to play.</p>
<p>I know I'm still as excited as ever to play this game, and it's not all about the game mechanics for me; Sandboxing is just as much about the politics, and building a solid community.</p>
<p>There are many MMOs, with many forums that see bickering, petty language or cheap shots thrown between community members. Very few, though, are the ones where the community members come out and apologize for those mistakes. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Qallz wrote:</div><blockquote>Truth is, I have a handsome face under this mask, but I just don't want everyone else to be jealous of my good looks. </blockquote><p>We appreciate this humble gift you deliver to the forums, Sir ;)
<p>- Krow</p>Nihimon wrote:This community is also very important to me..
I don't think anyone can or would deny that you have been as much an advocate and enabler for community growth as any of the other major voices on these forums, Nihimon. It was apparent in the few Teamspeak discussions we have had, and in the major resources you maintain. We all bring something unique to this table, and that, at times, has caused us to butt heads. It also encourages growth, both in terms of hammering out game...Ezekial Krows2013-10-27T06:19:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=6?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#2632013-10-25T20:33:01Z2013-10-25T20:33:01Z<p>Alright! Wonderful initiative, Deianira, I look forward to participating in it!</p>Alright! Wonderful initiative, Deianira, I look forward to participating in it!Ezekial Krows2013-10-25T20:33:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum and the UnNamed Company- Terms of AllianceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7vx&page=5?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-and-the-UnNamed-Company#2372013-10-24T12:50:13Z2013-10-24T12:50:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wurner wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Your point #3 I take to mean that the UNC won't mind if PAX allows others to do banditry in PAX territory. Now I am curious as to whether PAX intends to have banditry a legally sanctioned activity for all their members or if UNC will be the only group with that privilige.</p>
<p>I ask because I suspect that not all planned settlements will see it as obvious that their members should be allowed to rob strangers in their territory. I'm trying to get a better picture of what the political landscape will look like. I'm just curious, no hidden agendas here :) </blockquote><p>A good question, Wurner; I appreciate the flow of thought here. However, Aeternum itself does not have any bandit VCC planned. We will have bounty hunting, route/goods protection, a formal military, but no organic bandit organizations that will conduct SAD in the name of Aeternum.
<p>It is the reason we are allied with UNC. We do not, nor will we, provide this kind of activity within our own lands. By allying with an organization of UNCs caliber, we gain an ally that is more than capable of defending our borders from non-sanctioned entries or, more importantly, raiding/looting parties.</p>
<p>More simply, Wurner, Aeternum is looking at this alliance as a way to bolster our defenses in an area that we do not personally engage in. Organic Aeternum units engaging in SAD will (unless core concepts change on me) be a rarity more than a norm.</p>
<p>Could military units of Aeternum end up SADing Trade Convoys of enemy organizations? Possibly, but doubtful; that would require our military to meet them on the road, instead of being at key assault/defend locations, where they are more effective. And if it's in Aeternum land, why in the dickens would our enemies send a convoy through known enemy land? </p>
<p>Could our bounty hunting units end up SADing a possible Convoy carrying a wanted criminal? Possibly, but the purpose of SAD at that point would be the mechanical advantage of stopping and looking through hiding places (if players could hide in barrels or such!), not to loot and pillage.</p>
<p>We are aiming to be a trade empire; SADing and in general banditry is one of the few options we will not focus our efforts on. We instead look to ally with organizations that do focus on those skills, and in doing so, we increase the amount of 'skin' both entities have in the community game. Specifically, the actions of one affect the actions of the other. If anything, this alliance has proven that UNC and Aeternum need to be focused on our image to the community, whether that be as a Bandit Outfit or a Trade Empire.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bluddwolf wrote:</div><blockquote>All information available now is theory and desire. Concrete policies will have to wait for EE. </blockquote><p>Bludd hit the nail on the head. I can theorize all day about what is necessary to defend a kingdom, its allies and its trade partners, but without specific game mechanics, we talk in circles.
<p>UNC and Aeternum have done their best to create a Terms of Alliance that is as encompassing as possible, but as Bludd states, there are still major systems not yet revealed that will require adaptation of both organizations in order to make it to launch. </p>
<p>Please understand, Wurner, and everyone else that reads my post, that while this community has been around now for years, we are still all very much waiting on core concepts to be published. Fluidity and an understanding of each others' driving motivations is, in my opinion, much more important than any discussion on possible game mechanics. </p>
<p>- Krow</p>Wurner wrote:Your point #3 I take to mean that the UNC won't mind if PAX allows others to do banditry in PAX territory. Now I am curious as to whether PAX intends to have banditry a legally sanctioned activity for all their members or if UNC will be the only group with that privilige.
I ask because I suspect that not all planned settlements will see it as obvious that their members should be allowed to rob strangers in their territory. I'm trying to get a better picture of what the political...Ezekial Krows2013-10-24T12:50:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Community Introductions & Roll CallEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q3pa&page=4?Community-Introductions-Roll-Call#1732013-10-13T23:14:01Z2013-10-13T23:14:01Z<p>Pax is a rather large organization; when a public post is made on our forums to our membership, it would make sense that a portion of that large organization would see the post, read and understand the context, and act in recognition of that post.</p>
<p>That is what happened here; it looks suspicious simply because we are many in number. Charlie George, ZenPagan and Areks are being honest and true when they state that we asked only those who meet Keovar's original requirements should post, and no one was forced to come here and post.</p>
<p>I think we can all agree that the number of lurkers who view these boards who never actually post anything far outweigh those of us who do.</p>
<p>To put it in context, I'm the High Thane of Pax Gaming, and I just now posted my own initial post in this thread; this isn't some secret push by Pax, merely a few of us looking to rectify oversight on this community initiative.</p>
<p>And I think we can all agree that anything that increases (constructive) activity within our PfO community is a win-win for us all.</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Pax is a rather large organization; when a public post is made on our forums to our membership, it would make sense that a portion of that large organization would see the post, read and understand the context, and act in recognition of that post.
That is what happened here; it looks suspicious simply because we are many in number. Charlie George, ZenPagan and Areks are being honest and true when they state that we asked only those who meet Keovar's original requirements should post, and no...Ezekial Krows2013-10-13T23:14:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Community Introductions & Roll CallEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q3pa&page=4?Community-Introductions-Roll-Call#1622013-10-13T21:48:07Z2013-10-13T09:04:35Z<p>Krow, a proud member of Aeternum.</p>
<p>Currently I'm wondering how in the dickens I got to be High Thane of such an outstanding crew, and how excited I am to work with the PfO/Paizo Community in preparation for launch day.</p>Krow, a proud member of Aeternum.
Currently I'm wondering how in the dickens I got to be High Thane of such an outstanding crew, and how excited I am to work with the PfO/Paizo Community in preparation for launch day.Ezekial Krows2013-10-13T09:04:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum and the UnNamed Company- Terms of AllianceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7vx?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-and-the-UnNamed-Company#422013-10-02T17:23:13Z2013-10-02T17:18:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord Regent: Deacon Wulf wrote:</div><blockquote> Golgotha has deemed it worthy to congradulate both organizations on coming to an agreement. I hope this will not cause a loss of relations between Golgotha and both of your organizations. We look forward to continuing to build ample trade and dimplomatic ties with both PAX and the UNC </blockquote><p>The Kingdom of Aeternum appreciates Golgotha's congratulations, and I see no reason why we can not continue to build trade and diplomatic ties; in fact, I look forward to future discussion to do just so.Lord Regent: Deacon Wulf wrote:Golgotha has deemed it worthy to congradulate both organizations on coming to an agreement. I hope this will not cause a loss of relations between Golgotha and both of your organizations. We look forward to continuing to build ample trade and dimplomatic ties with both PAX and the UNC
The Kingdom of Aeternum appreciates Golgotha's congratulations, and I see no reason why we can not continue to build trade and diplomatic ties; in fact, I look forward to future...Ezekial Krows2013-10-02T17:18:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum and the UnNamed Company- Terms of AllianceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7vx?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-and-the-UnNamed-Company#262013-10-02T15:37:17Z2013-10-02T15:37:17Z<p>I think the three of us all said the exact same things in our own way. Soon enough, we'll be finishing each others sentences. ;)</p>I think the three of us all said the exact same things in our own way. Soon enough, we'll be finishing each others sentences. ;)Ezekial Krows2013-10-02T15:37:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum and the UnNamed Company- Terms of AllianceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7vx?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-and-the-UnNamed-Company#252013-10-02T15:36:21Z2013-10-02T15:36:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Xeen wrote:</div><blockquote>You are safe in PAX territory if you are doing business with PAX. If you are just passing through, stealing their resources, or trying to "teach them a lesson." You will be subject to NBRI... or NBKI (not blue kill it). </blockquote><p>Wow, Xeen, it takes my like four paragraphs to make that summation. Much appreciated, Sir :)Xeen wrote:You are safe in PAX territory if you are doing business with PAX. If you are just passing through, stealing their resources, or trying to "teach them a lesson." You will be subject to NBRI... or NBKI (not blue kill it).
Wow, Xeen, it takes my like four paragraphs to make that summation. Much appreciated, Sir :)Ezekial Krows2013-10-02T15:36:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum and the UnNamed Company- Terms of AllianceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7vx?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-and-the-UnNamed-Company#242013-10-02T15:35:21Z2013-10-02T15:35:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gaskon wrote:</div><blockquote><p> You don't forsee any potential conflict between this:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ezekial Krows wrote:</div><blockquote>Pax Aeternum exists to be a merchant empire. Whether it involves the selling of finished products, resources, or services we hope as an organization to provide for your needs. This means that our settlement, Callambea, will be set up with NeRDS for as long as it can be feasible specifically to facilitate the most trade we can possibly encourage.</blockquote><p>and this?
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bluddwolf wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The UNC will practice an NBRI (Not Blue, Rob It) policy. Your use of the term NBEI incorrectly implies that we will only use SAD (extortion) as a means to interdict in another's activities. Robbery, on the other hand, can be done through intimidation (SAD) or force (Ambush).
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</blockquote>If I was a merchant bringing goods to sell in Pax lands or a shopper looking to purchase your products, how will you reassure me that I won't be jumped by the UNC on my journey to or from your "trade hub"? </blockquote><p>The problem is the definition of what is 'Blue' and what is 'Red.' If the UnNamed Company pillaged every caravan coming into Pax Lands that was not Pax, UNC or one of our allies, we wouldn't be much of a Merchant Kingdom, would we?
<p>The purpose of this alliance is to bring together two entities that see a unique advantage to working together. UnNamed Company gains a place to hang their hat, complete training as needed, and reload/refit. Pax Aeternum gains the assistance of a PvP Hardened crew who understand and follow agreements. </p>
<p>Xeen even points out above that it's all about the reason. If you notify the Nation of Aeternum in advance that you are looking to do business with us, I think you can expect reasonable safe passage to our trade city, Callambea. </p>
<p>I say reasonable not because I worry about the UnNamed Company; they've given their word, and this relationship has been built on weeks of discussion and understanding to where both entities feel comfortable with the other.</p>
<p>Reasonable is due to the fact that we aim to be the largest merchant capital in the River Kingdoms. That would probably make for a good target for individual or non-aligned bandit organizations, wouldn't it? Entities that will stay on the borders, preying on choice targets, causing havoc and disappearing into the landscape. The formal military we are building will focus on protecting us from Siege warfare; our Bounty Hunting outfit will look for High Value and High Profile targets. What, then, is the best way to hunt smaller targets who utilize unconventional warfare? </p>
<p>I may be leading the thought process, but if you think about it pragmatically, why wouldn't a large merchant organization ally itself with an organization it not only trusts to leave alone it's own resources, allies and trade partners, but will destroy the riff-raff that will gather around such an organization?</p>Gaskon wrote:You don't forsee any potential conflict between this:
Ezekial Krows wrote:Pax Aeternum exists to be a merchant empire. Whether it involves the selling of finished products, resources, or services we hope as an organization to provide for your needs. This means that our settlement, Callambea, will be set up with NeRDS for as long as it can be feasible specifically to facilitate the most trade we can possibly encourage.
and this? Bluddwolf wrote: The UNC will practice an NBRI...Ezekial Krows2013-10-02T15:35:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#212013-10-01T18:13:25Z2013-10-01T18:13:25Z<p>What can I say? Our Divisions are trend setters in whatever game they play ;)</p>What can I say? Our Divisions are trend setters in whatever game they play ;)Ezekial Krows2013-10-01T18:13:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#182013-10-01T15:53:41Z2013-10-01T15:53:41Z<p>I apologize on the wait, Nihimon.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I was trying to use whatever definition of "threat" you had in mind in the quote I provided:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ezekial Krows wrote:</div><blockquote>Simply, if there exists a threat in Pathfinder Online that is larger and more experienced than our own kingdom...</blockquote></blockquote><p>It boils down to the fact that we can't truly define 'threat' beyond that there will be actions/organizations/situations Aeternum (and others) will deem a threat. This far in advance, with out all of the game systems and how they will be manipulated by the player available to dissect, that term needs to stay vague.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>But more importantly, I was trying to understand the import of that threat being "larger and more experienced".</blockquote><p>I don't think it's a stretch to say that Aeternum will be a powerful entity within the River Kingdoms. How powerful is relative to who shows up on day one of Early Enrollment, and even then, power can and will remain a subjective term. It could be that the 'threat' brings more sword arms to the fight; it could be that they wield more allegiance than we do. It could be that they have spent the last 10 years preparing themselves for a Sandbox PvP that they will treat with a 'scorched earth' philosophy.
<p>The point of the statement is to say that Aeternum is not against the community working together when a 'threat' arises, or even that we won't be a part of the 'solution'; Aeternum is not going to put a face on that threat a year from launch, and does not think it will do the community any good to do so this early, either. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>Finally, with respect to supporting characters of Low Reputation, I am very interested in your answer because it is a "red line" for me, personally, and I will do whatever I can to make it a red line for The Seventh Veil as well. </blockquote><p>I completely respect your statement, Nihimon. We all have our stances, our red lines. Aeternum may have crossed some of those with our statement, but as Bluddwolf pointed out, it Aeternum's stance; it is stated only for clarification, not as a springboard for more argument.
<p>I've enjoyed our discussions in the past, Nihimon, though they were not done as one guild officer to another. I think it would be in the best interest of both our organizations to have those kind of discussions, and I look forward to that chance. </p>
<p>- Krow</p>I apologize on the wait, Nihimon.
Nihimon wrote:I was trying to use whatever definition of "threat" you had in mind in the quote I provided:
Ezekial Krows wrote:Simply, if there exists a threat in Pathfinder Online that is larger and more experienced than our own kingdom...
It boils down to the fact that we can't truly define 'threat' beyond that there will be actions/organizations/situations Aeternum (and others) will deem a threat. This far in advance, with out all of the game systems...Ezekial Krows2013-10-01T15:53:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#112013-09-30T23:23:38Z2013-09-30T23:23:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andius wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Pax will not ally or <b>go to war with</b> any guild who does not agree to our rules of engagement.</blockquote>By with do you mean alongside or against? </blockquote><p>CG beat me to it ;)Andius wrote:Quote:Pax will not ally or go to war with any guild who does not agree to our rules of engagement.
By with do you mean alongside or against? CG beat me to it ;)Ezekial Krows2013-09-30T23:23:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#92013-09-30T23:21:38Z2013-09-30T23:21:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jazzlvraz wrote:</div><blockquote> I dread the implications inherent in a game-related organisation with a charter so complex as to require decimal points. I can almost see the point of a charter generally, but even that's a bit murky; it feels on the depressing road from "fun game" to "real life". </blockquote><p>I can appreciate the concern. As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, I can completely see where 'bureaucracy' can, in fact, slow down a system. And as someone who has had to suffer under the weight of too much 'red tape,' I will be the first to admit that there is a point where words on a paper are more oppressive than liberating.
<p>But in larger organizations it can be a useful tool; there's a reason the U.S. Army lives by Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Review the <a href="http://www.paxgaming.com/index.php?wiki/pax-gaming-charter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pax Gaming Charter</a>; it's just as large(r) and vibrant as the Aeternum Charter. The scope of a large organization requires focus, and a well organized charter delivers. It creates a language that every member of that organization can speak with; it's why we have terms like Mil-Speak.</p>
<p>It's not always perfect, but it's worked for Pax Gaming for over a decade; it sees constant updates -as it should- to meet with the changing environment of gaming, but the basics, the core is still there; providing every member with a distinct understanding of the inner workings of the organization they belong to, and the power to affect those systems through their own effort. </p>
<p>It's hard to explain, Jazzlvraz, but take it from someone who is now sold on the idea; the Pax model has worked for multiple games over multiple years, and we aim to prove that for Pathfinder Online, too. </p>
<p>- Krow</p>Jazzlvraz wrote:I dread the implications inherent in a game-related organisation with a charter so complex as to require decimal points. I can almost see the point of a charter generally, but even that's a bit murky; it feels on the depressing road from "fun game" to "real life".
I can appreciate the concern. As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, I can completely see where 'bureaucracy' can, in fact, slow down a system. And as someone who has had to suffer under the weight of too much 'red...Ezekial Krows2013-09-30T23:21:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#32013-09-30T22:05:50Z2013-09-30T22:05:50Z<p>Wonderful questions, Nihimon. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>Does Pax intend to lobby Goblinworks to modify their stance to become more in line with this?</blockquote><p>Not in the slightest. I think the forums have proven that we have little control of modification of anyone's belief of what griefing is or how it should be dealt with. This is simply our stance, and one that has served Pax Gaming well for more than a decade.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>Does this mean you intend to support Low Reputation characters?</blockquote><p>Can Low Reputation characters follow laws to the letter? Can Low Reputation characters remain civil in dealing with a nation? I do not know completely how the system will work, Nihimon, and won't until we're that much closer (or even inside) Early Enrollment. I do know, however, that if someone is capable of following laws within Aeternum borders and towards our away entities and allies, they have the capacity for trade, diplomacy, interaction. Will Low Reputation characters brings issues upon themselves that will keep them from following laws, especially all laws and for an extended period of time? Quite possibly, but that would be conjecture, and I'd rather not go far down that road.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>Does this mean that any "threats" that don't actually threaten Pax will be ignored, until such time as they grow large enough to threaten Pax directly?</blockquote><p>The problem is comparing definitions, Nihimon. What is a 'threat'? Are you a threat to me or Aeternum, because of your jabs at our stance, because of previous situations that occurred between our organizations and allies? Of course not. But that's because you and I agree that that's not what a 'threat' is, if not formally and publicly, through our core ideals.
<p>Threats to Aeternum are just as they are stated above; physical threats to our kingdom, our nation, and our allies. To state more would leave it to ambiguity, and we as a community have already been down that road. There will come a time when a discussion needs to be had about threats, but it is not when we are still more than a year from an actual game in our hands.</p>
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Nihimon, the purpose of this thread is to state who we are. It bares our organization, our goals and our driving force. It's blunt in its statements, but that doesn't mean it can cover everything; we're still more than a year from Early Enrollment, where systems can (and will) change to meet the playstyles and needs of the Pathfinder Online Community.</p>
<p>The initial tendency is to respond with conjecture, theory, things that can be left open to ambiguity. You may find many of my answers will fall short, and for that, I apologize; our statement has been made, and it is the statement of Aeternum, not just Ezekial Krows. </p>
<p>- Krow</p>Wonderful questions, Nihimon.
Nihimon wrote:Does Pax intend to lobby Goblinworks to modify their stance to become more in line with this?
Not in the slightest. I think the forums have proven that we have little control of modification of anyone's belief of what griefing is or how it should be dealt with. This is simply our stance, and one that has served Pax Gaming well for more than a decade. Nihimon wrote:Does this mean you intend to support Low Reputation characters?
Can Low Reputation...Ezekial Krows2013-09-30T22:05:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Aeternum Parcel ServiceEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rw?The-Aeternum-Parcel-Service#42013-09-30T21:42:04Z2013-09-30T21:42:04Z<p>We let him rest. A little.</p>
<p>Wonderfully posted, Bringslite :)</p>
<p>- Krow</p>We let him rest. A little.
Wonderfully posted, Bringslite :)
- KrowEzekial Krows2013-09-30T21:42:04ZForums: Pathfinder Online: What is Aeternum?Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rx?What-is-Aeternum#12013-10-01T21:23:46Z2013-09-30T21:24:04Z<p>For the past year now, there have been posts about community initiatives in relation to a perceived threat. Thus far Pax Aeternum has rejected such proposals as they crop up. While we believe our opposition has been based on what we as an organization perceive to be feasible, we do understand that merely showing opposition tends to give the community an inaccurate perception of our position. To properly represent our position it is important to include positive solutions to the issues addressed by these past threads. This post serves to identify that as well as to express our goals and clearly express where we could align with other kingdoms.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>Why is Pax Gaming Against Current Community Efforts? </b></span></p>
<p>It is important to note that Pax is not suggesting that we can dictate what individual players, CC's, or Kingdoms define favorable or unacceptable behavior. It has been said in many threads that people have the right to call behavior out or not as they see fit. We completely agree with that assessment. That view point only runs into issue if you are looking for outside support. We do not agree to such wide initiatives where the terms are subjective, there is little consensus, and when outside viewpoints are not taken into account.</p>
<p>Aeternum has also, as the game information is progressing, been less confident that meta kingdom alliances will be feasible. Kingdom alliances hold an advantage by virtue of shared resources. A settlement or chartered company inside of a larger kingdom benefits from supporting their nation because of the simple fact that their holdings are also at stake. While we certainly acknowledge that temporary alliances (against a greater threat, like BigTown) are possible and likely we do not see the same necessarily holding true for long standing meta alliances.</p>
<p>There is a distinct possibility that kingdoms will (I would even call it likely) go to war with each other when the need to expand arises. In those instances the goal will be to destroy the other settlement, or defend your settlement from destruction. There might be instances of land being peaceably traded, but that could easily be an exception to the rule. One theme of current community talks has been outrage that settlements might be burned to the ground by invaders. That possibility is not as surprising to Pax, after all it is not that uncommon of a sandbox feature. Far from being outraged, we look forward to this function as an extra challenge.</p>
<p>Along with settlement warfare, there seems to be differences of opinion on what is considered meaningful player interaction in relation to player versus player conflict. In an effort to clearly state our position on that subject here is our charter section relating to griefing:</p>
<p>"6.5 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE): Players have a right to be free from griefing. While most online games are about war, the Pax Gaming Community is against the griefing of other players. In addition to the harassment and verbal abuse rules, Pax members will conduct themselves with the utmost honor in all aspects of the game related to PVP combat. This includes the ban on the initiation of combat on zoning or link-dead opponents as shown in the practice of corpse camping, graveyard camping, or the like. PVP combat between different levels (i.e. higher level player attacking a lower level player) or different numbers (i.e. 10 players attacking 3 players) is considered standard PVP tactics that regularly occur within the rules of fair-play. Pax will not ally or go to war with any guild who does not agree to our rules of engagement. As a no-drama guild our policy is to avoid griefing players (or get back at them with superior numbers and firepower), than to complain and engage with them in any argument about fair-play. Therefore, in certain situations turn-about is fair play when that is the predominant tactic being used by the opposition, but generally such activities are not the rule."</p>
<p>6.5 of our charter identifies non meaningful player interaction (in relation to pvp) as:</p>
<p>1. Verbal abuse and harassment. An example of this is poor sportmanship, vulgarity, etc.</p>
<p>2. Using mechanical limitations to cause undue stress to a player, as in attacking zoning or link dead combatants. This also includes corpse camping and respawn area camping.</p>
<p>Everything outside of those two points is considered meaningful pvp in our organization. Overwhelming numbers (often called ganking), attacking lower powered characters, and sometimes turn-about (a rare situation where we might retaliate against a player or organization through superior firepower or numbers) are explicitly stated as normal player versus player tactics in both sandbox and themepark games. Also notice that RPKing (Random Player Killing) is also not listed under our rules of engagement, because it is also considered a legitimate playstyle in many games.</p>
<p>Another opinion in these community threads lately has been the issue of NBSI policies as a possible indicator of threat. The kingdom of Aeternum certainly plans to run our settlement in the preferred NeRDS system (for purely pragmatic reasons, more on that in a bit) . We do not think it fair, or even reasonable, to oppose other powers for choosing harsher restrictions in their own lands. Not only we will not go to war with such powers purely based on such choices, we will not limit them from our own lands or trade agreements based on territory choices.</p>
<p>In summation, the reason for our rejection for the solutions put forward so far are simple. Those solutions have gone beyond the "lets agree to cooperate against BigTown type entities who come with the purpose of wrecking the game" . Instead it seems as if such calls are used as a vehicle for trying to go down the road of setting out acceptable behaviors That in itself would not be a problem if definitions of acceptable behavior didn't vary so much.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>So How is Aeternum Planning to Address the BigTown Threat? </b></span></p>
<p>In short, by attempting to create AnotherBigTown. That is to say we have, and will continue to aggressively recruit like minded players into the Kingdom of Aeternum. We continue to gather interest internally (from our other active divisions and membership), into Pax Aeternum specifically (maintaining recruitment threads on the Paizo boards), and court other organizations through a kingdom alliance (Being a part of our kingdom, while maintaining your own settlement or chartered company)</p>
<p>Hubris is a dangerous mindset when it comes to games like these, and we operate with a complete knowledge that failure is a possibility. It is the driving factor behind our constant attempt to organize what we can, when we can, and in every way we can. Luckily we have plenty of experience in multiple games at our disposal, and our leader conversations are always actively pinging new ideas.</p>
<p>Failure is instrumental and educational. Arguably equal to success in sandbox games. As an organization we have both flourished in nullsec (in Eve through alliances) as well as been pushed back into lowsec. Rebuilding yourself, recovering from infiltration, and identifying what went wrong is a big step in identifying what you could do better.</p>
<p>It is because of that we are wary of meta kingdom alliances (or alliances between kingdoms). Like has been said above, alliances are more cemented when parties share resources, space, consequences, and representation.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>Does That Mean Aeternum Will Not Work With Other Kingdoms? </b></span></p>
<p>Aeternum will most certainly work with other kingdoms, both against a larger threat as well as securing favorable trade agreements. In the case of a map wide threat, Aeternum will treat the problem as numerical, and our response will also be numerical.</p>
<p>Simply, if there exists a threat in Pathfinder Online that is larger and more experienced than our own kingdom we will gather together with other powers that are likewise smaller individually than the current threat. What exists in that case is a temporary alliance of necessity. Such an alliance could exist for as long as the threat does, and dissolve or become a permanent alliance once it does not.</p>
<p>An important note is that such an alliance would not exist along alignment borders. We will join up with evil, neutral, or good parties in retaliation to a threat equally. We will also not consider any supported tactic towards success as off limits. This could include hiring or gaining the support of infiltrators, rpkers, gankers, bandits, etc. The goal is to demolish the threat. We have little interest in policing behaviors.</p>
<p>Outside of the threat scenario, we will work with other kingdoms in community events such as the guide program, celebrations, and trade agreements.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>So What Does Aeternum Stand For? </b></span></p>
<p>This question has been asked of us multiple times in the past, and we have not been specific in that response because in a lot of ways our defining purpose was being dictated by our membership and officer conversations. Over the months our purpose has arisen somewhat organically. Since in the recent past others have sought to define us, for us, the time is ripe for us to put such questions to rest.</p>
<p>Pax Aeternum exists to be a merchant empire. Whether it involves the selling of finished products, resources, or services we hope as an organization to provide for your needs. This means that our settlement, Callambea, will be set up with NeRDS for as long as it can be feasible specifically to facilitate the most trade we can possibly encourage.</p>
<p>We define ourselves as Lawful Neutral because our primary attribute is honesty. In both our alliance contracts and merchant dealings we clearly define what we are offering, and stick with our terms for the duration of the contract for as long as the other party does the same. That is our single largest identifier. We are not (as an organization) crusaders, concerned with altruistic goals. We will have members on every aspect of the alignment scale that the mechanics will allow. We actively plan to provide services such as militia, bounty hunting, and assassins for hire in addition to goods. Please visit the following thread for examples of our merchant goals:</p>
<p><a href=" http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7rw?The-Aeternum-Parcel-Service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Announcing: Aeternum Postal Service</a></p>
<p>Likewise our kingdom is Lawful Neutral in nature, and we are and will actively continue to court alliances from good to evil and in between. This means that bandits and evil entities will be allowed in our borders for as long as they agree to our laws (cessation of violence in our towns among them). We will entertain alliances with similar organizations for as long as they agree not to target our members and our allies. Otherwise the golden rule is the rule of coin. The bandit's gold clinks just as loudly as the paladin's.</p>
<p>A decent argument could be made that our stance is pragmatic and self-interested. Such an interpretation might not be untrue, but it is important to understand that those qualities are not of themselves detrimental. It is in our interest economically to have safe borders, so we will endeavor to ensure that they are. It is detrimental to our sales to shoot everyone on sight, so we plan our kingdom to fit the NeRDS archetype.</p>
<p>Similarly it is in our benefit to attract other settlements and CC's that hope to provide similar services or goods. It is also to our benefit to ensure that our kingdom is as safe as the mechanics can allow. In that regard we have set up an alliance contract and system that clearly identifies the process. We make sure such powers feel comfortable with their representation on our National Councils while maintaining minimal funnels for espionage. While such systems are never air tight, we feel confident that we have moved positively towards achieving such goals. In short it is because of our self-interest that our potential allies can operate in our borders, with our support, and with an acceptable level of representation. We make our holdings as safe as feasible and as lucrative as possible because quite simply it benefits Aeternum to do so.</p>
<p>On the other side of the coin, our lack of institutionalized altruism means we will not expect our members and allies to police the River Kingdoms in any regard. Our stance on defense is based on the pragmatic concerns of our borders. Protecting Aeternum is protecting your own interests. Outside of that we welcome any player or organization that strives to maximize profits. Similarly we welcome any player or organization that wants a safe base of operations, and a good deal of flexibility to achieve their own goals in addition to the needs of the kingdom.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>Aeternum Moving Forward</b></span></p>
<p>This message was developed over the course of weeks, with the input of both the High and Low Consul. This is not a message put together lightly, and as such, in the eyes of Aeternum, it is a direct response to the back and forth discussions of 'What is Aeternum?'. While interpretation, conjecture and unproductive comments may arise alongside the constructive discussion, the only part Aeternum will take in those non-constructive discussions is a restatement of the above beliefs. Our message is clear, honest, and open; without further knowledge of in-game systems and until a better understanding of the Sandbox world of Pathfinder Online evolve, it is the statement that we will stand by, and a statement that we welcome the community to use or link to when someone asks 'What is Aeternum?'.</p>
<p>- Krow, High Thane</p>For the past year now, there have been posts about community initiatives in relation to a perceived threat. Thus far Pax Aeternum has rejected such proposals as they crop up. While we believe our opposition has been based on what we as an organization perceive to be feasible, we do understand that merely showing opposition tends to give the community an inaccurate perception of our position. To properly represent our position it is important to include positive solutions to the issues...Ezekial Krows2013-09-30T21:24:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Gobbocast Episode 12 - We're Back!!!Ezekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q65i?Gobbocast-Episode-12-Were-Back#282013-09-19T04:33:41Z2013-09-19T04:33:41Z<p>Howdy folks!</p>
<p>Forgive me for a slow reply; currently conducting my two weeks of the year for military service, and time has been in short supply for darn near everything else.</p>
<p>Nihimon, I reviewed my notes at specifically the point when Mr. Dancey spoke about Open Enrollment. The statement was that unlimited monthly sign ups would begin; instead of 4.5k(ish) a month, every months, anyone and everyone can jump in as they see fit.</p>
<p>Reviewing that bit of discussion, the point that should have come across (and did not) was that no matter how many players we have wanting to jump into EE, we'll only see 4.5k at most (per month), until Open Enrollment hits. </p>
<p>My focus during the Gobbocast was on those who had jumped into the Kickstarters and had invested already; it makes complete sense that GW would want to inject as many players as they could (towards that cap) each month, Kickstarter backers or no, though I do not know how that system will work (sign ups, pay a Goblin Squad fee, etc).</p>
<p>Also, let me reiterate what Areks said; we would be delighted to have you on the show (and you again, Being). I've always had problems with the written word; there's a lot of confirmation bias and perception that can play into reading someone's words. Putting a voice to a major community member works to alleviate that; maybe not completely, but the show always comes off as invested fans who are genuinely concerned and enthused about their game of choice.</p>
<p>And then there's me; I just come off as Krow ;)</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Howdy folks!
Forgive me for a slow reply; currently conducting my two weeks of the year for military service, and time has been in short supply for darn near everything else.
Nihimon, I reviewed my notes at specifically the point when Mr. Dancey spoke about Open Enrollment. The statement was that unlimited monthly sign ups would begin; instead of 4.5k(ish) a month, every months, anyone and everyone can jump in as they see fit.
Reviewing that bit of discussion, the point that should have...Ezekial Krows2013-09-19T04:33:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=4?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1612013-08-06T14:03:54Z2013-08-06T14:03:54Z<p>No worries, I'm sure I can come up with something just as devious, Mr. Lite! :)</p>No worries, I'm sure I can come up with something just as devious, Mr. Lite! :)Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T14:03:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=4?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1552013-08-06T13:47:22Z2013-08-06T13:47:22Z<p>Bringslite,</p>
<p>Your first order of business is getting the entire forum to agree on alignment.</p>
<p>And, go!</p>
<p>•starts the stop watch•</p>Bringslite,
Your first order of business is getting the entire forum to agree on alignment.
And, go!
*starts the stop watch*Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T13:47:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=4?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1522013-08-06T13:40:07Z2013-08-06T13:40:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bringslite wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Keovar wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Deianira wrote:</div><blockquote>I think I'm going to pout now. They got off really lightly re: the Sudden Death Round!</blockquote><p>From Raph Koster's <a href="http://www.raphkoster.com/gaming/laws.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Laws of Online World Design</a>:
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>Dr Cat's Theorem: Attention is the currency of the future.</p>
<p>Dr Cat's Theorem as expressed by J C Lawrence: The basic medium of multiplayer games is communication.</blockquote>So enjoy that you got bonus attention! ;P </blockquote>Strange, but I can't decide if it is good or bad to have The Eye of The Krow focused upon you.... </blockquote><p>It could be that instead of working on Sudden Death Rounds, I was working on my 'Ultimate Plan to put Keovar and Bringslite to Work,' uh, plan.Bringslite wrote:Keovar wrote: Deianira wrote:I think I'm going to pout now. They got off really lightly re: the Sudden Death Round!
From Raph Koster's Laws of Online World Design:
Quote:Dr Cat's Theorem: Attention is the currency of the future.
Dr Cat's Theorem as expressed by J C Lawrence: The basic medium of multiplayer games is communication.
So enjoy that you got bonus attention! ;P Strange, but I can't decide if it is good or bad to have The Eye of The Krow focused upon you.... It...Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T13:40:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=3?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1472013-08-06T13:20:54Z2013-08-06T13:20:54Z<p>They lucked out; they got a free pass with a certain High Thane's Bday ;)</p>
<p>Don't worry, D, we'll put them to work...</p>They lucked out; they got a free pass with a certain High Thane's Bday ;)
Don't worry, D, we'll put them to work...Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T13:20:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=3?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1452013-08-06T04:19:36Z2013-08-06T04:19:36Z<p>Welcome gentlemen ;)</p>Welcome gentlemen ;)Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T04:19:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Playing the Role of the ExtrasEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q0z2?Playing-the-Role-of-the-Extras#42013-08-06T04:09:45Z2013-08-06T04:09:45Z<p>Count me in, friend.</p>Count me in, friend.Ezekial Krows2013-08-06T04:09:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Settlement: AcheronEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxuc&page=3?Settlement-Acheron#1192013-08-02T15:04:54Z2013-08-02T15:04:54Z<p>Careful, Nihimon, he's trying to push you back to your old ways!</p>
<p>(Just kidding, really folks).</p>Careful, Nihimon, he's trying to push you back to your old ways!
(Just kidding, really folks).Ezekial Krows2013-08-02T15:04:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Settlement: AcheronEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxuc&page=3?Settlement-Acheron#1162013-08-02T14:09:28Z2013-08-02T14:09:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bringslite wrote:</div><blockquote>How is it possible to cheat on the poll unless the tally masters don't do their homework? It is clear that you have to be a "Goblin Squad Member" to vote at all. </blockquote><p>If I remember correctly (it's been a few months), you could easily just vote again; either that, or it wasn't completely tied to the "Goblin Squad Member" requirement.
<p>Throwing myself under the bus here, but I did in fact +1 Pax Aeternum's numbers in an effort to test it. Yes, I know; I apologize, PfO Community. However, it did work, and I had already voted as a +6 with my Guild Kickstarter Package.</p>
<p>In any case, Bludd and Areks are both right; the poll wasn't 100% perfect, GW knows that, and whatever system they are creating will in fact alleviate as much of those concerns as it can. </p>
<p>Edited: Bludd was in the know. Thanks Bludd ;)</p>Bringslite wrote:How is it possible to cheat on the poll unless the tally masters don't do their homework? It is clear that you have to be a "Goblin Squad Member" to vote at all.
If I remember correctly (it's been a few months), you could easily just vote again; either that, or it wasn't completely tied to the "Goblin Squad Member" requirement. Throwing myself under the bus here, but I did in fact +1 Pax Aeternum's numbers in an effort to test it. Yes, I know; I apologize, PfO Community....Ezekial Krows2013-08-02T14:09:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Settlement: AcheronEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxuc&page=3?Settlement-Acheron#1142013-08-02T14:06:02Z2013-08-02T14:06:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ezekial Krows wrote:</div><blockquote>He was actually speaking to the fact that we (Pax Aeternum) had several votes appear on our Landrush Poll that we could not account for. Further delving showed that it was more than likely someone 'plussing up' our numbers or trying to cause strife when our numbers were close to another organization (I think specifically when we first climbed towards The Seventh Veil the first time).</blockquote><p>I confess! I did it! I couldn't stand the pressure of being part of the second biggest (at the time) guild, and I was trying to impress Dak...
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</blockquote><p>Ah ha! At last he confesses!Nihimon wrote:Ezekial Krows wrote:He was actually speaking to the fact that we (Pax Aeternum) had several votes appear on our Landrush Poll that we could not account for. Further delving showed that it was more than likely someone 'plussing up' our numbers or trying to cause strife when our numbers were close to another organization (I think specifically when we first climbed towards The Seventh Veil the first time).
I confess! I did it! I couldn't stand the pressure of being part of the...Ezekial Krows2013-08-02T14:06:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Settlement: AcheronEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxuc&page=3?Settlement-Acheron#1102013-08-02T12:59:27Z2013-08-02T12:59:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andius wrote:</div><blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Areks wrote:</div><blockquote>We'll see what happens when the real poll comes out, as anyone can generate an email account, then a paizo account, then vote. IP addresses can be changed through a variety of different methods. So that poll is anything but authentic.</blockquote>I find the baseless implications being made here very classy. But then you've always struck me as a classy guy. </blockquote><p>He was actually speaking to the fact that we (Pax Aeternum) had several votes appear on our Landrush Poll that we could not account for. Further delving showed that it was more than likely someone 'plussing up' our numbers or trying to cause strife when our numbers were close to another organization (I think specifically when we first climbed towards The Seventh Veil the first time).
<p>It was very easy to have erroneous votes added to the Land Rush poll, and it will be nice to see the actual numbers without those off votes.</p>Andius wrote:Areks wrote:We'll see what happens when the real poll comes out, as anyone can generate an email account, then a paizo account, then vote. IP addresses can be changed through a variety of different methods. So that poll is anything but authentic.
I find the baseless implications being made here very classy. But then you've always struck me as a classy guy. He was actually speaking to the fact that we (Pax Aeternum) had several votes appear on our Landrush Poll that we could not...Ezekial Krows2013-08-02T12:59:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=3?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#1052013-07-23T20:09:18Z2013-07-23T20:09:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bringslite wrote:</div><blockquote> Hehe. I will be honest, creative, and complete. That will, hopefully, carry me through. </blockquote><p>That's all I ask for, my friend ;)Bringslite wrote:Hehe. I will be honest, creative, and complete. That will, hopefully, carry me through.
That's all I ask for, my friend ;)Ezekial Krows2013-07-23T20:09:18ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=2?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#982013-07-23T13:40:38Z2013-07-23T13:40:38Z<p>Funny doesn't count! I only have so many of these things, you know. </p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>- Krow</p>Funny doesn't count! I only have so many of these things, you know.
;)
- KrowEzekial Krows2013-07-23T13:40:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Kingdom of Aeternum: Pax GamingEzekial Krowshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prdl&page=2?Kingdom-of-Aeternum-Pax-Gaming#962013-07-23T12:42:08Z2013-07-23T12:42:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bringslite wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ah Ha! Re reading my task I can clearly see that I did this wrong the first time.</p>
<p>Hello! I am Bringslite. Some may know me and some do not yet. I have been around for a little while, here and there, stirring up trouble.</p>
<p>I have come to know several members of the Pax Aeternum crew through conversation with them. Very fun, funny, intelligent Folks. They are just neat and down to earth, regular, people.</p>
<p>Anyway, I have applied to be a member of Pax Aeternum because I like their Lawful approach with a twist of good. If I pass the really fun, so far, app process I will be very happy to call them brothers and sisters. They seem like they will all be very fun to game with. :) </blockquote><p>Bringslite! We welcome you to the process with open arms, friend. You are an intelligent, resourceful fellow, and I am privileged that you would think of Pax as a great group of gamers and friends to call your own!
<p>- Krow</p>Bringslite wrote:Ah Ha! Re reading my task I can clearly see that I did this wrong the first time.
Hello! I am Bringslite. Some may know me and some do not yet. I have been around for a little while, here and there, stirring up trouble.
I have come to know several members of the Pax Aeternum crew through conversation with them. Very fun, funny, intelligent Folks. They are just neat and down to earth, regular, people.
Anyway, I have applied to be a member of Pax Aeternum because I like...Ezekial Krows2013-07-23T12:42:08Z