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I am 100% for this. Not only have I long wished for such a Class. But I am also quite frustrated with the fact that you cannot get Inspire Courage before level 8 unless you are the master of Occult casting called the Bard. We had two classes for 1st Edition. It's called a Battle Lord or Commander. The Battle Lord for 1st Edition is in our book called Liber Influxus Communis was the most recent. Legendary Games had a class as well. Battle Lord for 2nd edition comes out tomorrow on DrivethruRPG. It's making it's way through the Paizo servers as I type this.
Based on how the final system looks, Amora Game might port over Art of War setting to P2e from Savage Worlds. We have considered doing a Liber Influxus Communis 2e as well. Current working project is called "Liber Codex", because calling something "book book" is funny.
Michael Sayre....my Battle Lord Michael Sayre?
Let's do this here (copy paste from PF thread) This is a thread for third-party publishers to post open calls searching for freelancers of all kinds: writers, artists, editors, layout, cartography, developers, etc. Please use the following format: Publisher Name looking for [[position]]
MODS, can I get this as a sticky?
Link fixed. Watching this.
To me this is like saying D&D or Pathfinder. Two different rule sets. But in regards to SJ or SF, it depends on what type of game I am playing. If I want fantasy in my Sci-Fi I'll use SJ, but I'd use spelljammer ships.
If I want Sci-Fi, I'll use another system.
The plan so far is to do a yearly print.
EDIT: Issue 1 should be available once the Paizo staff gets back from GenCon and sends it through the servers.
I will make mention, no less than 3 people on this project have worked for Amora Game. I'm very happy to see them all working on this same project. Go to it folks!!
I posted this under PF compatible open call, but I'll share here in case it was missed. Amora Game is looking for authors/designers for our monthly Xeno File series.
Cover of Issue 1, can be seen here on our facebook.
Amora Game looking for authors/designers for our monthly Xeno File series.
Steve and the rest of us had ideas being mapped out. But I think I was the only one under contract for the 1st of the AP. With his passing I think it might be on hold.
I'll take 4 stars any day. As always, thanks for the review End!
It would be in your companies interest to make sure you get your Paizo store setup and the PDF uploaded here as well.
Liber Xpansion is finally finished. That's our last known Pathfinder product we are publishing for a while (if we do any more). There have been a few 3PP fall off. A couple new ones.
In the Company of Dragons (Rite Publishing) should be about done according to KS updates. There are a few more I am missing.
Final version is uploaded. If you notice any editing glitches, let me know in the next week before we start the print process. I am writing up a new description to send to Paizo so they can update it for us. Thank you all for your patience. See introduction for explanation of delay. All the best.
The problem is with the Pathfinder Compatibility License, rather than any OGL stuff, which is why they're very carefully not claiming it's Pathfinder compatible (though this forum thread is cutting it a bit fine, I suspect). PCL says no "adult themes" and this book is absolutely "adult themed", but I'm also pretty sure that being indirect about it is okay as long as they never (EVER) directly indicate Pathfinder Compatible or display the Pathfinder Compatibility logo. And I get that part. But can a publisher use the rule set and not have the PFC licenses associated with the book (regardless of the theme)?I'm curious how they are going to list the OGL.
Thank you End.
It's been awhile since we hit the boards here with an update.
Thanks for your patience.
It is a WIP but the Forged from LX makes you a construct.
Forged:
PrC that was inspired by the renegade master
In the ancient times there are stories of men made of bronze and gears that would march forth to do battle in the name of their ruler or creator. Constructs that seemed to possessed sentient and would bleed when struck down. These were the early conscripts that would become known as the Forged. Only found tucked away on the forgotten shelf of a library or buried deep within the realms of an alchemist laboratory, one can find the recipe for a special formula that is kept secret. Artificers, tinkers, and even warsmiths long for the artifact that is comparable to a sorcerer's stone, that promises a path to immortality called the 'Book of Formation'. No individual is said to have ever found a completed manuscript, but excepts and some incomplete fragments are said to surface throughout history. Those that study the legends know that they can become a forged, a being of flesh and metal. A living construct. Role: Forged are warriors or intellectuals that search for lasting life in their physical form. Some seek out undeath as their means to mortality, but the forged seek to never die. Wishing to become immortal to carry out their studies or life passions for eternity, at the sacrifice of their flesh. Alignment: Any. Hit Die: d8 Requirements:
Class Skills:
Class Features:
chart: Level Base Attack Bonus Fort Save Ref Save Will Save Special Spells per day 1st +0 +1 +0 +1 Alchemical suit, Iron Fist - 2nd +1 +1 +1 +1 Craft Master (Ex), Spike armor +1 level of existing class 3rd +2 +2 +1 +2 Construct Perfection I - 4th +3 +2 +1 +2 Alchemical Veins, Reconstruction I +1 level of existing class 5th +3 +3 +2 +3 Half-Construct - 6th +4 +3 +2 +3 Damage Reduction 2/- +1 level of existing class 7th +5 +4 +2 +4 Construct Perfection II - 8th +6 +4 +3 +4 Reconstruction II +1 level of existing class 9th +6 +5 +3 +5 Damage Reduction 4/- - 10th +7 +5 +3 +5 Construct Perfection III -
Hi Colette, I believe we spoke over on Facebook. Let me know if there is any issues with the file I sent.
Thank you Liz!
Now available on Paizo: Kemonomimi - Moe Races, Moe Fun!.
Kemonomimi are humanoid characters that were born from the influence of animal yokai spirits mingling with generations of bloodlines of the families they watched over. After a few centuries these families no longer exhibited their original nature, creating new subspecies of humanoids, known as the Kemonomimi. There are 7 species that are known to exist: red panda, raccoon, dog, cat, fox, hare, and the tanuki. Once it works it's way through the servers, it will be available.
I will preface by saying I pay attention to the Paizo Blog and Store Front blog, and I get the weekly news letter. Sometimes I feel that I am missing some really neat things from other companies to buy from the Paizo site. Has the option been discussed to have a new release section added to the left side column of all the products that the Paizo warehouse/store stocks. Just a simple link, like the others ones, that leads to a product list page of what's new in stock? Just a thought. I would be curious to know if it's an option to program it into the website.
I think a different consideration to take in as a 3PP, doesn't mean you have to play with all 3PP. If company X is working with company Y & Z to do their own Organized Play (OG), with select material, they are more than welcome to. If company A B & C decide they want to open up their own OG and allow select content they can. Just because its Pathfinder compatible doesn't mean it has to be all inclusive. If a 3PP wants to play in X's sandbox, and X has an avenue for them, I support it. If a 3PP wants to play in X's sandbox and X doesn't want that material in it because it doesn't work, that's okay to. X is in charge of X's OG. So any 3PP doesn't have to include ALL 3PP. 3PP just means you are a third party OG. It's a pretty neat idea. Just a different thought process or devil's advocate.
wasn't this already tried? Like 3-Play or something? It was greatly discussed, but no one had the time to be the administrating body if I recall. I have figured a way to do it, actually based on the ideas mentioned above. Similar to what LPJ said.
I think LPJ is on the right track with Crisis of the World Eater AP with a multiparty AP. Also a good module is the DM Guild style that Wizards has.
I may have missed it in the threads, but who are the authors of this book?The product descriptions never say unless the book was written by one freelancer. Which is why I asked in the threads for an answer :-). I enjoy certain writer teams over others. Helps influence a blind pre-order or shelf browse.
Please give hyperlink. This way it can be added.
Thank you End. Sasha did a good job on this on.
If you are looking for a dedicated animal shapeshifter I recommend this shapeshifter. If you want an augment-able class like an eidolon, I also recommend the metamorph from this book.. Endzeitgeist Review: The Metamorph-class with d8, 4+Int skills per level, proficiency with simple and natural attacks, but no armor, good 3/4 BAB-progression, good fort- and ref-saves and begin play with a maximum number of 3 attacks and an evolution pool of 3 that scales up to 26 at 20th level. Metamorphs also have a built-in natural armor bonus that increases over the levels and ability-increases dispersed over the levels. 2nd level and every 4 levels thereafter see bonus feats. 1st level metamorphs may choose their genesis, determining the key-ability modifier for the class and modifying the class skill list. Now unlike some other takes on the evolution-based class framework, a list of phenotypes, which determine ultimately the evolutions that become available for the class - a total of 8 phenotypes are provided and a massive table helps the player determine which evolutions are eligible for the phenotype chosen. Only fey and undying may for example choose the basic magic evolution, whereas only bestial, monstrous or reconstructed metamorphs may learn the trample evolution. A metamorph has 2+class level evolution points, +1 at 4th level and every 4 levels thereafter. Evolutions can be reassigned upon gaining a level. The class also sports 3 archetypes - one that wilders amid sorceror bloodlines/eldritch heritages, while metamorphic abominations may wilder in racial heritages. Finally, the Transmogrifist may wilder in the alchemist's toolbox. We also get a sample level 13 character here. I honestly was NOT looking forward to yet another evolution-based class - after masquerade reveler, underterror and iron titan, I was simply burned out on them. However, Wojciech Gruchala's metamorph ultimately may be one of the most user-friendly and easy to balance takes on the concept - while I prefer the fluff of the masquerade reveler still, the metamorph may be the most user-friendly take on the concept - with the handy table and restrictions that prevent abuse as well as thanks to the cap of maximum attack and the lack of flexible changes of the basic evolutions chosen. All in all, a solid take on the concept I can't really complain about.
I'm going to do Paizo.com as default because I'm not asking 450 times which people would prefer first lol. Once I get started, if people have a preference, I'd be happy to change them. Just to quip. This is also a Paizo message board, and it might be fitting to link to the space you use :). But all points are valid.
And BoB has arrived here on Paizo.
Bevy of Blades contains 4 classes designed by Brian Moran.
The Aether Blade forms his weapon from the raw magic around him. His force of personality allows him to produce a myriad of with different auras. The ability to meld his blade with an item, also allows for him to bond with a wand, staff, or rod. Light shining upon all things is always mirrored by a darkness. Pulling from its effects the Shadow Blade uses this shapeless form to her advantage. Able to strike unexpectedly from the shadows, she learns shroud secrets of the past and conjurers dark revelations. Nature calls to rangers and druids to protect and serve the wilds, while a Verdant Blade is a blessed champion of nature. Given the secrets of the woad weapon, she discovers various types of seeds that can grow into different effects. Fused with nature, she is able to temporary create makeshift items and harness the power of a treant. With his sanguineous sword, a Vital Blade draws his power from his own blood. He gains the ability to store excess blood to form a blood pool, which in turn fuels natural born talents. Harnessing his blood allows the vital blade take advantage of the many options granted from his weeping weapon ability. This product will contain 4 Martial classes with the unique ability to use specialty weapons in new ways, archetype for each of the new base classes, feats, and even favored racial trait options. Coming to digital stores this week.
My 2 cents. I am going to echo AmberVael and Marc, but with a different twist. Do you want to be published or be a publishing company. If you want to be published, then work with an existing company as a freelancer or as a co-op project. If you want to be a publishing company, then everything above echoed. Remember though, that once you start working on the business everything gets tricky to balance, specially if you do everything as a one/two person shop. You can't always design and write full time and then not do layout. If you want to stay a small biz/self publisher, and produce a few things because you love what you do and want to do it, then echo everyone said above. Think about growth. Are you going to stay a Pathfinder publisher all your term or are you wanting to expand into other systems. If you don't find your niche in the PF world or carve out a hole, you will get swallowed and lost in the sea of 3PPs. Look at the compatibility page of companies. The list is HUGE isn't it? A lot of those companies have faded and disappear, others that are small are still producing but don't get the recognition they deserve. Make sure you are doing everything in code of the OGL. Make sure it's done properly. There are so many products I have seen where their OGL has the wrong companies listed, and they don't even list their own product. Make sure you identify what is product identity and what is open game content.
If there is a certain company you enjoy and idolize, may send that person an email and ask for advice. Last year at GenCon and the year before at DragonCon, I was able to sit down the heads of my favorite companies and just ask insane questions. And randomly enough, I am freelancing for one of them. It's a small industry and people talk. Some form their circles, some don't, but word can get around if your company is hard to deal with, or if someone from your company talks smack. So if you are freelancing or publishing, always be professional. *edited and added post*
@Insane Dragoon - Yes I was able to grab that feedback.
*Coming up*
One big thing in the next update (goal is within the next two weeks) will be the Gun Adept. What is a Gun Adept, well it's our version of a gun mage. Think of Wax from the Mistborn series starting with Alloy of Law. You will cast like a sorcerer with the spell progression of the magus. You gain an arcane bonded gun with the ability to carve specialty bullets.
You can sacrifice a spell slot when you fire off a round to have the rune bullet cause spell-like effects.
Wow. Thanks everyone that mentioned Liber Influxus Communis. Current books in my Pathfinder fav 3PP list
And the Chronicle of the Gatekeepers Sidetrek series by Louis Porter Design.
And some 13th Age Compatible products.
Steve, I have 3 copies of our 1st printing of Liber Influxus Communis I can donate, if you would like.
If I may: The Battle Lord is currently by far the best martial commander class out there. Its versatility surpasses the Warlord and every single Talented Cavalier build I can come up with. Good skills and full BAB maintain flexibility and allow you to be the group's face, front-line fighter and buff-battery. The draw of the class lies not in teamwork feats, but in its class options, which greatly enhance the tricks available at your behest. I'm going to say the warchief can't replace barbarian or skald, but it's a lot of fun to play. I will also mention that I like to play marital that can cast spells. So yeah I would play a magus. But if I wanted a more marital with a chance of casting magic, I'll take the Eldritch Chevalier. A VERY limited number of spells per day, but it could be any spell he chooses to prepare. But it also takes this into account. Instead of learning a drill I can gain a spell slot. It's pretty well put together I feel.
Thank you for the compliment and review. I also feel I have grown as a designer. :)
Thank you End! As always, a gentleman and a scholar.
I mix a lot of 3PP togeather and never touch a core book, except for the main rules. But you need to be careful on two on your list, IMO.
Mixing those two I find a gap in the casting / martial arena. "=" means compatible from my playtesting Paizo = Path of War
Path of War /=/ Spheres of Power If i am wrong and I might be, it's just my opinion and testing. And while mixing magic and psionics is suppose to be interchangeable, I just don't like to mix the two. They work fine together, but I'm not a huge fan of mixing the pot.
Nov 21 will be the next upload date with most of the finished material. Almost done.
Pitched in.
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