paizo.com Recent Posts by Ian Eastmondpaizo.com Recent Posts by Ian Eastmond2023-09-05T10:56:56Z2023-09-05T10:56:56ZForums: Customer Service: Order # 4979419 - wrong product deliveredIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v5jl?Order-4979419-wrong-product-delivered#12018-05-21T23:11:51Z2018-05-20T09:19:11Z<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I recently ordered Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade and instead received Pathfinder Tales: Nightglass which I already own. I would be more than happy to swap for the correct product.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Ian Eastmond
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[phone number redacted]</p>Hello,
I recently ordered Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade and instead received Pathfinder Tales: Nightglass which I already own. I would be more than happy to swap for the correct product.
Thanks,
Ian Eastmond
[phone number redacted]Ian Eastmond2018-05-20T09:19:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: What point buy is right and what characters are effected the most.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2typt&page=3?What-point-buy-is-right-and-what-characters#1482016-11-12T18:20:39Z2016-11-12T18:20:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Prince Yyrkoon wrote:</div><blockquote> Why 18? Seems a strange number. </blockquote><p>The previous campaign we did 20-point buy and it seemed like the GM had to keep upping the HP of monsters/NPCs to make things sufficiently challenging.
<p>When we were creating PCs for the 1st 18-pt-buy campaign we first tried 15 points and the results were too lackluster. I experimented making a paladin, a monk, a barbarian, and a sorcerer with 15 points, 16 points, 17 points, 18 points, 19 points, 20 points; 18 points was where I found I wasn't disappointed with any of the PCs created and after running some test encounters with the GM found that although the combats weren't TPKs they weren't cake-walks either.</p>
<p>The next 2 following campaigns we used 18 points because it seemed to work. We're almost finished with Reign of Winter using 18-pt buy, and while we agree that point buy amount is probably the sweet spot we're going to go to 20 points for our next AP because we're not going to use Hero Points for it.</p>Prince Yyrkoon wrote:Why 18? Seems a strange number.
The previous campaign we did 20-point buy and it seemed like the GM had to keep upping the HP of monsters/NPCs to make things sufficiently challenging. When we were creating PCs for the 1st 18-pt-buy campaign we first tried 15 points and the results were too lackluster. I experimented making a paladin, a monk, a barbarian, and a sorcerer with 15 points, 16 points, 17 points, 18 points, 19 points, 20 points; 18 points was where I found I...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2016-11-12T18:20:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: What point buy is right and what characters are effected the most.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2typt&page=3?What-point-buy-is-right-and-what-characters#1452016-11-12T15:41:14Z2016-11-12T15:41:14Z<p>The past 3 campaigns I've played or run we used 18 points which has worked out pretty dang well even for MAD PCs.</p>
<p>Just thought I'd share.</p>The past 3 campaigns I've played or run we used 18 points which has worked out pretty dang well even for MAD PCs.
Just thought I'd share.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2016-11-12T15:41:14ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Official Critique My Item ThreadIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rwi6&page=14?Official-Critique-My-Item-Thread#6872015-01-25T12:17:55Z2015-01-25T12:17:55Z<p>In regards to the name <b>Spanwhammer</b>, possibly not capitalizing it or leaving the "h" out may have alleviated the confusion; I actually just came up with the name by speaking it aloud, and after saying it a few times kind of found it fun. I think I was following the magic item format for the CRB too closely and that's where the mistake of putting the item name in all caps crept in, so I see how that starts a funky snowball that ends up with people ending up confused and panning the item as it looks like a typo from the get-go.</p>
<p>Thank you kindly for your feedback, my 3rd time trying out for this and made it a lot closer to the Top 32 the last couple times so not certain it's really my cup of tea anymore, but I will always come back for the opportunity to learn and interact with my favorite online community.</p>
<p>Carry on, my fellow Paizonauts!</p>In regards to the name Spanwhammer, possibly not capitalizing it or leaving the "h" out may have alleviated the confusion; I actually just came up with the name by speaking it aloud, and after saying it a few times kind of found it fun. I think I was following the magic item format for the CRB too closely and that's where the mistake of putting the item name in all caps crept in, so I see how that starts a funky snowball that ends up with people ending up confused and panning the item as it...Ian Eastmond2015-01-25T12:17:55ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Official Critique My Item ThreadIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rwi6&page=14?Official-Critique-My-Item-Thread#6862015-01-25T12:10:20Z2015-01-25T12:10:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas LeBlanc wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>SPANWHAMMER</b> - Not good form to edit your item before posting it! <span class=messageboard-ooc>(-10 cool points)</span> Or edit it after people point out flaws! <span class=messageboard-ooc>(-20 integrity points)</span> History = down-check. Didn't like mechanics. Don't capitalize all of the name. Didn't like name. Minor formatting errors. Price/cost incorrect.
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</blockquote><p>Sorry Thomas, but I'm not following the -10 cool & -20 integrity point demerit; nobody was able to point out any flaws with this item because I wrote & submitted it in a single sitting, so I'm not really sure where you got the idea I was guilty of those things? Or maybe I'm not understanding the context.
<p>Don't get me wrong; any feedback is seriously appreciated, but I'm confused about those 2 critiques.</p>Thomas LeBlanc wrote:SPANWHAMMER - Not good form to edit your item before posting it! (-10 cool points) Or edit it after people point out flaws! (-20 integrity points) History = down-check. Didn't like mechanics. Don't capitalize all of the name. Didn't like name. Minor formatting errors. Price/cost incorrect.
Sorry Thomas, but I'm not following the -10 cool & -20 integrity point demerit; nobody was able to point out any flaws with this item because I wrote & submitted it in a single...Ian Eastmond2015-01-25T12:10:20ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Official Critique My Item ThreadIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rwi6&page=13?Official-Critique-My-Item-Thread#6022015-01-24T08:25:10Z2015-01-24T08:25:10Z<p><b>SPANWHAMMER</b>
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<b>Aura</b> strong abjuration and transmutation; <b>CL</b> 12th
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<b>Slot</b> none; <b>Price</b> 30,340 gp; <b>Weight</b> 14 lbs.
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<b>Description</b>
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This <i>+1 returning throwing earthbreaker</i> has a head of rough-hewn Irespan basalt instead of the usual jagged mass of metal, though the sepia-marbled stone matches steel in weight and hardness. Even as the stone harvested from the ruins of Magnimar’s signature ancient landmark is primarily prized for usefulness in golem-craft, the artisan melting-pot of Varisian cultures oft-times produces items like this massive two-handed maul named both after the origin of its main material and the fact that it can smash things at a distance. When used to sunder magic weapons or armor, a <i>spanwhammer</i>’s enhancement bonus increases by +2 (for a total of +3) and it also deals an additional 2d6 points of damage. The wielder can also ready an action to attempt a counterspell effect against any spell or spell-like ability with a measurable area of effect that spanwhammer can be thrown through or into as long as the area of effect is within 50 feet of the wielder at time of casting – no attack roll is required however a dispel check must be made as if attempting a counterspell using <i>greater dispel magic</i>, with the caster level equal to the wielder’s hit dice; this ability cannot target spells with no area of effect. Whether or not the attempt is successful <i>spanwhammer</i> returns to its wielder afterwards, however if the counterspell attempt was successful the weapon’s <i>returning</i> and <i>throwing</i> abilities will cease to function until a full day passes (it always remains a +1 weapon with the added benefit when sundering magic arms and armor).
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<b>Construction</b>
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<b>Requirements</b> Craft Magic Arms and Armor, <i>antimagic field</i>, <i>greater dispel magic</i>, <i>telekinesis</i>; <b>Cost</b> 15,170 gp</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>Having re-read my item after posting it here, I probably should have tried something more simple. I just figured on the theme being a big hammer made out of the Irespan, and figured what golem-like attributes can it have while still remaining a weapon without a doubt?</p>
<p>I think good idea, bad execution, possibly bad name although I think it's cool...</blockquote><p>SPANWHAMMER
Aura strong abjuration and transmutation; CL 12th
Slot none; Price 30,340 gp; Weight 14 lbs.
Description
This +1 returning throwing earthbreaker has a head of rough-hewn Irespan basalt instead of the usual jagged mass of metal, though the sepia-marbled stone matches steel in weight and hardness. Even as the stone harvested from the ruins of Magnimar’s signature ancient landmark is primarily prized for usefulness in golem-craft, the artisan melting-pot of Varisian cultures...Ian Eastmond2015-01-24T08:25:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Unique PFS-Legal Builds?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rtnf?Unique-PFSLegal-Builds#282014-12-25T18:13:57Z2014-12-25T14:18:59Z<p>I don't find the PFS guidelines for character creation and organized play any more or less restricting than the house rules of every single 3.5 & PFRPG campaign I've ever been in. Although a DM may allow 3rd-party material in his home game, there's usually a balancing act or penalty involved to try to make things interesting and challenging.</p>
<p>I give major kudos to anyone involved in PFS organization at any level, it's a dang good job done for many years now and is always my main event at any gaming Con.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>I don't find the PFS guidelines for character creation and organized play any more or less restricting than the house rules of every single 3.5 & PFRPG campaign I've ever been in. Although a DM may allow 3rd-party material in his home game, there's usually a balancing act or penalty involved to try to make things interesting and challenging.
I give major kudos to anyone involved in PFS organization at any level, it's a dang good job done for many years now and is always my main event at any...Ian Eastmond2014-12-25T14:18:59ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Do you want to see more support for words of power?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qhvd?Do-you-want-to-see-more-support-for-words-of#242013-12-27T15:38:05Z2013-12-27T15:38:05Z<p>It's funny how people love answering questions not asked. The OP's question (name of this thread) is "Do you want to see more support for words of power?" not "Why do you hate words of power and why should everyone else hate them as well?"</p>
<p>I haven't tried them yet but they intrigue me. I would like to play a Wizard who uses them once to try the system out, but because it's alternate and not a core system (just like the armor as DR system & other systems in UC, etc.) I doubt we'll see any more support for it from Paizo in this iteration of PFRPG; 3PPs however are going to support anything now or later so that's who I would look to for that.</p>It's funny how people love answering questions not asked. The OP's question (name of this thread) is "Do you want to see more support for words of power?" not "Why do you hate words of power and why should everyone else hate them as well?"
I haven't tried them yet but they intrigue me. I would like to play a Wizard who uses them once to try the system out, but because it's alternate and not a core system (just like the armor as DR system & other systems in UC, etc.) I doubt we'll see any...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2013-12-27T15:38:05ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: My new character sheets for PathfinderIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lbkj&page=10?My-new-character-sheets-for-Pathfinder#4692013-09-09T22:44:18Z2013-09-09T22:44:18Z<p>I am SOOOOOOOO glad this is still being updated! I came across it through www.d20pfsrd.com about 2-3 years ago and browsing through the PDF found the links to more updated stuff.</p>
<p>Although I am kind of disappointed because I am currently playing a Qinggong Monk archetype and the Character Builder doesn't have it as an archetype option, I understand why.</p>
<p>Much love and thanks for all your hard work, sadie!</p>I am SOOOOOOOO glad this is still being updated! I came across it through www.d20pfsrd.com about 2-3 years ago and browsing through the PDF found the links to more updated stuff.
Although I am kind of disappointed because I am currently playing a Qinggong Monk archetype and the Character Builder doesn't have it as an archetype option, I understand why.
Much love and thanks for all your hard work, sadie!Ian Eastmond2013-09-09T22:44:18ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Bastard Sword, Two-Handed Fighter Archetype, and Overhand ChopThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pqyj?Bastard-Sword-TwoHanded-Fighter-Archetype-and#42013-05-09T14:05:32Z2013-05-09T14:05:32Z<p>RAW, the description text for the bastard sword means:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>There would be a 2-handed martial weapon listed as "bastard sword" as well as the bastard sword listed under exotic weapons, but as we don't have unlimited space and printing budgets we're only going to put it in the list once.</blockquote><p>The rule of "How RPG books are written".RAW, the description text for the bastard sword means:
Quote:There would be a 2-handed martial weapon listed as "bastard sword" as well as the bastard sword listed under exotic weapons, but as we don't have unlimited space and printing budgets we're only going to put it in the list once.
The rule of "How RPG books are written".The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2013-05-09T14:05:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Haiku of Horror: Autumn Moon Bath House (PFRPG) PDFThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7v/discuss?Haiku-of-Horror-Autumn-Moon-Bath-House#42013-04-12T02:42:15Z2013-04-11T18:36:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">gamer-printer wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Awesome!</p>
<p>I named this series 'Haiku' for 3 reasons: </p>
<p>1. It's a recognizable Japanese word and concept to westerners.</p>
<p>2. I've included an appropriate haiku, that elucidates the mystery and location of the site.</p>
<p>3. Since a haiku is a very concise poetry format, this is intended to be a very concise product: as a mapped site, with a single encounter and included mechanics. It's just a slice of Kaidan, so using 'Haiku' in the title is very fitting, I thought.</p>
<p>This is my first published release as author/designer - I hope you enjoy it, as I have plans for many more!</p>
<p>I need to thank Justin Sluder who designed the higher CR stats and the additional special abilities for the yurei no kami ghost of the bath house. </blockquote><p>Major kudos to you, gamer-printer! I hope to join the ranks of the published myself someday, and as an avid dark/horror RPG player/GM I will definitely be purchasing and DLing this.
<p>Huzzah!</p>gamer-printer wrote:Awesome!
I named this series 'Haiku' for 3 reasons:
1. It's a recognizable Japanese word and concept to westerners.
2. I've included an appropriate haiku, that elucidates the mystery and location of the site.
3. Since a haiku is a very concise poetry format, this is intended to be a very concise product: as a mapped site, with a single encounter and included mechanics. It's just a slice of Kaidan, so using 'Haiku' in the title is very fitting, I thought.
This is my...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2013-04-11T18:36:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Hero Lab IssuesThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pm28?Hero-Lab-Issues#332013-03-27T17:37:14Z2013-03-27T17:37:14Z<p>2nd to what jwood314 said: One of the best things about Hero Lab for me is having the Bestiary packs and being able to advance monsters easily when adjusting adventures or creating my own; when not GMing it's an awesome tool for creating different versions of the PC I want during character creation until I come up with the one that fits. Well worth the $ for the time it saves me.</p>2nd to what jwood314 said: One of the best things about Hero Lab for me is having the Bestiary packs and being able to advance monsters easily when adjusting adventures or creating my own; when not GMing it's an awesome tool for creating different versions of the PC I want during character creation until I come up with the one that fits. Well worth the $ for the time it saves me.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2013-03-27T17:37:14ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: RPG Superstar Frequently-Fielded-Gripes: a draftIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p1pd?RPG-Superstar-FrequentlyFieldedGripes-a-draft#342012-12-06T01:59:45Z2012-12-06T01:59:45Z<p>One thing that <b>isn't directly pointed out</b> (from what I see around the RPG Superstar forums but I'm sometimes mistaken) in the auto-reject advice is a thing that I'm pretty certain arrested my item's seemingly inevitable forward movement into the Top 32 last competition:</p>
<p>Mr. Sean K Reynolds <i><b>really doesn't like any item that messes with action economy</i></b>, such as an item that makes a round-by-round combat choice, which almost always costs PCs a standard or move action, available with a swift or immediate action instead... </p>
<p><span class=tiny>...or it could have been neglecting to include the <i>range</i> of a <i>ranged attack</i> that I'd made a major selling point of the item...</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Needless to say, much more proofreading will be done this year!</span></p>
<p>That said, there is an <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2na4a?The-4-ACTUAL-judges-telling-you-exactly-how#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">audio file / podcast kind of thing from Paizocon 2011</a> that, during my first listen before last year's competition, I actually fast-forwarded through what I thought were "lulls" a few times to get to what I assumed were the juicy design parts with all the awesome-sauce rocket-science RPG-design auto-win buttons or whatever.</p>
<p>This was a learning experience for me, as I now know that what I did above is never the right way to research anything, ever. </p>
<p>If I would have been a truly dilligent and patient researcher, and listened to the entire recording from start to finish mutliple times (like I ended up doing <i>after</i> finding out I didn't make the Top 32 for the 2nd year in a row) I'd have heard Mr. Reynolds state his major hate for items that break action economy quite distinctly on said recording... and maybe avoided a pitfall.</p>
<p>Anyway, coulda-woulda-shoulda! I just wanted to share an experience from last go-around. Here's wishing all of us taking another crack at it this year the best of luck, and may the best designs and designers win!</p>
<p>EDIT: And now after re-reading the blog post, this is something we're voting on for the first round? Instead of the judges separating the choice from the dross behind the scenes until all is announced? I should look for a lot longer before I leap!</p>One thing that isn't directly pointed out (from what I see around the RPG Superstar forums but I'm sometimes mistaken) in the auto-reject advice is a thing that I'm pretty certain arrested my item's seemingly inevitable forward movement into the Top 32 last competition:
Mr. Sean K Reynolds really doesn't like any item that messes with action economy, such as an item that makes a round-by-round combat choice, which almost always costs PCs a standard or move action, available with a swift or...Ian Eastmond2012-12-06T01:59:45ZRe: Forums: Andoran: Andoran Season 4 Faction GoalsRarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okut?Andoran-Season-4-Faction-Goals#172012-10-24T14:51:21Z2012-10-24T14:51:21Z<p>I strike shackles off my spiritual brothers the Shoanti with my earthbreaker, just as Eagle Knight struck shackles off me in Absalom pits before I trade the blood of Kellid ancestors in veins and strength in arms to the Society in exchange for the opportunity to free more who were slaves as I.</p>I strike shackles off my spiritual brothers the Shoanti with my earthbreaker, just as Eagle Knight struck shackles off me in Absalom pits before I trade the blood of Kellid ancestors in veins and strength in arms to the Society in exchange for the opportunity to free more who were slaves as I.Rarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-24T14:51:21ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: From good to evilThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p1aq?From-good-to-evil#252012-10-19T16:03:42Z2012-10-19T16:03:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harrison wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">blue_the_wolf wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I have noticed in several games that players geneally start out good, or at the least neutural but many players end up becoming evil at higher levels... or at least much less good. </p>
<p>has any one else noticed this? </p>
<p>how does t show up in your game? </blockquote>I shudder to think what kind of depressing grim-dark setting you play in that would turn a Good-Aligned character all the way to evil by the end of it. </blockquote><p>I had this happen to me when I DM'd a 3.5 Planescape campaign, the bulk of which was filled by <i>Expedition to the Demonweb Pits</i>, the first "AP"-style adventure I had ever run and a hell of a fun ride for all of us. That campaign started out using much of the great stuff free for download from <a href="http://www.planewalker.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Planewalker.com</a> and included a Nathri Barbarian, an Aasimar Druid, and a Tuladari Rogue among the planar humans and halflings in the group, and all alignments were allowed. The party started out mostly neutral, a few good, one LE Cleric/Necromancer of Wee Jas that ended up a theurge.
<p>Many of these were first-time players, and I kept an internal point system for player actions that affected alignment. If a PC's actions were putting their alignment in danger of changing they were passed a card giving them the first warning as a "twinge" of guilt, later if the PC continued performing evil (or good, chaotic, w/e) acts they were passed a second card with their last warning. The third card informed them of their alignment change.</p>
<p>No one ended up good by the end of the campaign, the Aasimar Druid went from NG to NE in about the first 6 months, and the Halfling Fighter ended up CE. That halfling fought so much like a demon I made the guy his own Demon Knight prestige class (the PCs were on the Baatezu side in the Blood War).</p>Harrison wrote:blue_the_wolf wrote:I have noticed in several games that players geneally start out good, or at the least neutural but many players end up becoming evil at higher levels... or at least much less good.
has any one else noticed this?
how does t show up in your game?
I shudder to think what kind of depressing grim-dark setting you play in that would turn a Good-Aligned character all the way to evil by the end of it. I had this happen to me when I DM'd a 3.5 Planescape campaign,...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-19T16:03:42ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: From good to evilThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p1aq?From-good-to-evil#232012-10-19T15:44:36Z2012-10-19T15:44:36Z<p>So, OP, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.</p>So, OP, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-19T15:44:36ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Things you DO like in your Fantasy RPGsThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq07&page=3?Things-you-DO-like-in-your-Fantasy-RPGs#1102012-10-18T20:02:48Z2012-10-18T20:00:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TimD wrote:</div><blockquote> I’ll jump in on this minor thread necromancy :)</blockquote><p>It hasn't been "thread necromancy" for me as much as a <i>breath of life</i> spell to keep one of the few positivity-skewed threads on these forums alive.TimD wrote:I’ll jump in on this minor thread necromancy :)
It hasn't been "thread necromancy" for me as much as a breath of life spell to keep one of the few positivity-skewed threads on these forums alive.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-18T20:00:47ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Complete this sentence, My character doesn't carry a ranged weapon because...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p12c&page=6?Complete-this-sentence-My-character-doesnt#2572012-10-18T15:40:17Z2012-10-18T15:40:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Abandoned Arts wrote:</div><blockquote><p> My character doesn't carry a ranged weapon because he's dead. Because he didn't carry a ranged weapon.</p>
<p><i>Carry a ranged weapon</i>.</p>
<p>Daron Woodson
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<b><a href="http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/a/abandonedArts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Abandoned Arts</a></b> </blockquote><p><i>The More You Know...</i>Abandoned Arts wrote:My character doesn't carry a ranged weapon because he's dead. Because he didn't carry a ranged weapon.
Carry a ranged weapon.
Daron Woodson
Abandoned Arts
The More You Know...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-18T15:40:17ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why Do They Keep Nerfing Duelist?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p1ur?Why-Do-They-Keep-Nerfing-Duelist#42012-10-17T18:03:25Z2012-10-17T18:03:25Z<p>Check out the Pathfinder RPG take on "dervish", be it the archetypes or <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/dervish-dance-combat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dervish Dance</a> feat, and you'll see where a lot of the support for "duelist types" went.</p>
<p>Also, I've seen plenty of good archetypes from just the APG that help "einhanders".</p>
<p>I guess I'm not seeing the same things you're seeing, OP.</p>Check out the Pathfinder RPG take on "dervish", be it the archetypes or Dervish Dance feat, and you'll see where a lot of the support for "duelist types" went.
Also, I've seen plenty of good archetypes from just the APG that help "einhanders".
I guess I'm not seeing the same things you're seeing, OP.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-17T18:03:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Accessories: Paizo Blog: Synergistic MapsIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldze?Synergistic-Maps#322012-10-17T16:40:15Z2012-10-17T16:40:15Z<p>I 2nd the Chicken-Legged Hut in a map pack idea from above.</p>
<p>Keep up the good work! You've gotten me to buy a lot more map packs and filp-mats then I normally would just because I'm planning on running both Skull & Shackles & RotRLAE over the next few years and LOVE being as prepared as possible.</p>
<p>As always, Paizo rocks.</p>I 2nd the Chicken-Legged Hut in a map pack idea from above.
Keep up the good work! You've gotten me to buy a lot more map packs and filp-mats then I normally would just because I'm planning on running both Skull & Shackles & RotRLAE over the next few years and LOVE being as prepared as possible.
As always, Paizo rocks.Ian Eastmond2012-10-17T16:40:15ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Need help finding mini for Gillmen Rogue (eldritch raider) PCThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p0xz?Need-help-finding-mini-for-Gillmen-Rogue-PC#62012-10-13T03:04:38Z2012-10-13T03:04:38Z<p>Thanks for your help guys! This community rocks.</p>
<p>Velcro Zipper, that mini was exactly what I was thinking of as it could totally be a gillmen without any extraneous drawing or added features. I understand you could just put gills on any human neck but was looking for something more like this.</p>
<p>I'll email these links and suggestions to my player (he doesn't follow the forums like me). If anyone else thinks of anything, please don't hesitate to post ideas/links. :-)</p>Thanks for your help guys! This community rocks.
Velcro Zipper, that mini was exactly what I was thinking of as it could totally be a gillmen without any extraneous drawing or added features. I understand you could just put gills on any human neck but was looking for something more like this.
I'll email these links and suggestions to my player (he doesn't follow the forums like me). If anyone else thinks of anything, please don't hesitate to post ideas/links. :-)The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-13T03:04:38ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: ImrijkaThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldyr&page=2?Meet-the-Iconics-Imrijka#702012-10-12T17:48:12Z2012-10-12T17:48:12Z<p>This. Is. <b>AWESOME!!!!</b></p>This. Is. AWESOME!!!!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-12T17:48:12ZForums: Miniatures: Need help finding mini for Gillmen Rogue (eldritch raider) PCThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p0xz?Need-help-finding-mini-for-Gillmen-Rogue-PC#12012-10-12T15:10:18Z2012-10-12T15:10:18Z<p>Yo,</p>
<p>I'm about to start GMing Skull & Shackles, one of my players made a Gillmen Rogue with the eldritch raider archetype from ARG but he can find ANY gillmen minis anywhere online. I had thought maybe Reaper had one but I was mistaken, at least nothing in their Pathfinder Miniatures lines (and I haven't looked through the Pathfinder Minis plastic singles available yet but will after posting here).</p>
<p>Does anyone have a link or an idea for a good Gillmen mini for my player?</p>Yo,
I'm about to start GMing Skull & Shackles, one of my players made a Gillmen Rogue with the eldritch raider archetype from ARG but he can find ANY gillmen minis anywhere online. I had thought maybe Reaper had one but I was mistaken, at least nothing in their Pathfinder Miniatures lines (and I haven't looked through the Pathfinder Minis plastic singles available yet but will after posting here).
Does anyone have a link or an idea for a good Gillmen mini for my player?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-12T15:10:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: How to measure the attractiveness of a character.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p02y&page=2?How-to-measure-the-attractiveness-of-a-character#512012-10-08T16:43:04Z2012-10-08T16:43:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Trezomnar wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Just for kicks, when my players want to have a value assigned to attractiveness, we use the equation of (Charisma+Constitution)/2. Apply the resulting number to the same scale the attributes are based on (10 being average) and you have a number that we've had no problems with. </p>
<p>That being said, yeah..you could always just say "He's extremely attractive" or "She looks like an angel" and be done with it. </blockquote><p>I used to use the same formula (Cha+Con)/2 for a house-ruled appearance score because that seemed a logical explanation of how physical health and presence of personality could combine into attractiveness, but then you get TriOmegaZero's list above which means such a score only helps describe non-monstrous humanoids. I have since learned that good players will have different things their PCs find attractive or repulsive, and these days always let them decide on their own (and make sure I have pictures of any unique monsters and NPCs handy).Trezomnar wrote:Just for kicks, when my players want to have a value assigned to attractiveness, we use the equation of (Charisma+Constitution)/2. Apply the resulting number to the same scale the attributes are based on (10 being average) and you have a number that we've had no problems with.
That being said, yeah..you could always just say "He's extremely attractive" or "She looks like an angel" and be done with it.
I used to use the same formula (Cha+Con)/2 for a house-ruled appearance...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-08T16:43:04ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Battle in the Bosque - Albuquerque, NM - November 2-4Rarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oyp4?Battle-in-the-Bosque-Albuquerque-NM#22012-10-03T20:20:12Z2012-10-03T20:20:12Z<p>Awesome, this is right around when NeonCon used to be, and while nothing can really replace that I <i>am</i> looking for a replacement convention in the Southwest (live and mostly game in LV, NV), have always wanted to visit ABQ, and need a vacation. Hope to be there.</p>Awesome, this is right around when NeonCon used to be, and while nothing can really replace that I am looking for a replacement convention in the Southwest (live and mostly game in LV, NV), have always wanted to visit ABQ, and need a vacation. Hope to be there.Rarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-03T20:20:12ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Do bane weapon special abilities stack?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oz5y?Do-bane-weapon-special-abilities-stack#162012-10-03T17:43:50Z2012-10-03T17:43:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dominigo wrote:</div><blockquote> If you can have an Evil Outsider Bane weapon, why wouldn't you go for the catch all Extraplanar Outsider Bane weapon? As long as you aren't in their home plane, it works. </blockquote><p>Because "Extraplanar" is not one of the available options for the Bane special ability, unless you're house-ruling things or the weapon is unique (like the "Zon-Kuthon" Bane sword in the recent PF Campaign Setting artifact book, among other places; IMHO this is a mis-leading label for a Bane subtype, since it means that the bane works against any worshipper of Zon-Kuthon as well as possibly on the god himself, although bane or no if you tried hitting him with said sword he would probably just laugh and snap it like a twig before sending you to his fortress in the Plane of Shadow for an enternity of torment...)Dominigo wrote:If you can have an Evil Outsider Bane weapon, why wouldn't you go for the catch all Extraplanar Outsider Bane weapon? As long as you aren't in their home plane, it works.
Because "Extraplanar" is not one of the available options for the Bane special ability, unless you're house-ruling things or the weapon is unique (like the "Zon-Kuthon" Bane sword in the recent PF Campaign Setting artifact book, among other places; IMHO this is a mis-leading label for a Bane subtype, since it...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-03T17:43:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help with making a Mystic TheurgeThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oz1j?Help-with-making-a-Mystic-Theurge#172012-10-03T17:35:42Z2012-10-03T17:35:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ecw1701 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I would •LOVE• to be able to make this work, but every way I've tried, and every thread I've read always ends up the same: you'll be terribad.
</p>
</blockquote><p>Ignore them.they're all focused on winning DPR matches on playing the game the way a single classed character would.
<p>Focus on the reasons WHY you want to build such a character. There are good and valid roles for a Mystic Theurge to play but uou can't play the game of the single classed caster, you have to redefine your own. </blockquote><p>+1LazarX wrote:ecw1701 wrote:I would *LOVE* to be able to make this work, but every way I've tried, and every thread I've read always ends up the same: you'll be terribad.
Ignore them.they're all focused on winning DPR matches on playing the game the way a single classed character would. Focus on the reasons WHY you want to build such a character. There are good and valid roles for a Mystic Theurge to play but uou can't play the game of the single classed caster, you have to redefine your own. +1The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-03T17:35:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help with making a Mystic TheurgeThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oz1j?Help-with-making-a-Mystic-Theurge#152012-10-03T17:32:57Z2012-10-03T17:32:57Z<p>The most powerful character I played in 3.5 was a Mystic Theurge, haven't tried one in PFRPG yet. Was able to take a feat for multi-classing casters twice, once for Cleric and once for Wizard to keep the Caster Level the same as my character level, and IMHO that over-powered the PC; there wasn't any situation that came up that I didn't have a spell for, and therein lies the real strength of a Mystic Theurge.</p>
<p>For a Druid (Menhir Savant archetype) I played recently in PFRPG I was first debating Mystic Theurge by multiclassing with Wizard (friend was running a campaign where Cleric wasn't allowed) but decided straight Druid was better for the things I had in mind for the character.</p>
<p>Instead of MT you may want to look into the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/prestige-classes/other-paizo/n-r/pathfinder-savant" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pathfinder Savant</a> PRC, while it doesn't have the same insane amount of spell options available you would be able to dabble in Wizard spells without losing any Caster Level (if that's even a worry - one player in a 3.5 game I ran had a necro-themed MT without those "boost multi-class CL" feats I took when a later book came out and didn't have many problems with the -3 CL per casting class).</p>The most powerful character I played in 3.5 was a Mystic Theurge, haven't tried one in PFRPG yet. Was able to take a feat for multi-classing casters twice, once for Cleric and once for Wizard to keep the Caster Level the same as my character level, and IMHO that over-powered the PC; there wasn't any situation that came up that I didn't have a spell for, and therein lies the real strength of a Mystic Theurge.
For a Druid (Menhir Savant archetype) I played recently in PFRPG I was first...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-10-03T17:32:57ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Things you DO like in your Fantasy RPGsThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq07&page=2?Things-you-DO-like-in-your-Fantasy-RPGs#962012-09-28T20:28:32Z2012-09-28T20:28:32Z<p>Players that will bring up ideas and work together with me on truly unique PC abilities that reinforce their character's background and concept, and who are willing to compromise on adjustments I propose in order to achieve as much balance as can be rationally attained in any fantasy RPG.</p>Players that will bring up ideas and work together with me on truly unique PC abilities that reinforce their character's background and concept, and who are willing to compromise on adjustments I propose in order to achieve as much balance as can be rationally attained in any fantasy RPG.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-28T20:28:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: Time Keeps On Slipping, Slipping, Slipping into the Future!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxsn&page=3?Goblinworks-Blog-Time-Keeps-On-Slipping#1242012-09-28T17:32:44Z2012-09-28T17:32:44Z<p><b>Level Zero</b></p>Level ZeroThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-28T17:32:44ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: 100 reasons to leave townThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxk8&page=3?100-reasons-to-leave-town#1032012-09-28T15:20:08Z2012-09-28T15:20:08Z<p>169. You wake up to angry stares and whispers as you break your fast at the inn. As you head out to take your morning walk you gradually notice wanted posters plastered up on nearly every available surface. A sense of dread fills you, and as you near one you see your name in bold letters above an uncanny sketch of yourself staring back at you...</p>169. You wake up to angry stares and whispers as you break your fast at the inn. As you head out to take your morning walk you gradually notice wanted posters plastered up on nearly every available surface. A sense of dread fills you, and as you near one you see your name in bold letters above an uncanny sketch of yourself staring back at you...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-28T15:20:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: Shattered SteelIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldx9?Shattered-Steel#22012-09-27T16:25:35Z2012-09-27T16:25:35Z<p>Excellent tale, Mr. Schneider! Between this, <i>Curse of the Lady's Light</i>, & <i>Knights of the Inner Sea</i>, the Grey Maidens have come to new light and life and I can totally see myself playing one.</p>
<p>They kinda remind me of The Browncoats from <i>Serenity</i>/<i>Firefly</i> in that they still exist in their unofficial and broken state, but the resemblance ends there (all and well for the better).</p>
<p>Also completely awesome to read a knock-down, drag-out, bloody knight-on-knight-both-in-full-plate battle during my lunch break at work.</p>
<p>Thank you kindly. :-)</p>Excellent tale, Mr. Schneider! Between this, Curse of the Lady's Light, & Knights of the Inner Sea, the Grey Maidens have come to new light and life and I can totally see myself playing one.
They kinda remind me of The Browncoats from Serenity/Firefly in that they still exist in their unofficial and broken state, but the resemblance ends there (all and well for the better).
Also completely awesome to read a knock-down, drag-out, bloody knight-on-knight-both-in-full-plate battle during my...Ian Eastmond2012-09-27T16:25:35ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Help! I messed up and deleted a post and I cannot re-post it on the blog messageboardIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxuq?Help-I-messed-up-and-deleted-a-post-and-I#32012-09-27T14:34:49Z2012-09-27T14:34:49Z<p>That's not the problem; when I click on the <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinder/tales/serial/shatteredSteel/v5748dyo5ldx9?Shattered-Steel#discuss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1 comment</a> link at the bottom of the chapter, I can't post any comments at all, nor can I see any (if anyone else has posted comments) at that URL. I have no problem changing my post, but I can't <i>get</i> to the form to change it. :-(</p>
<p>I'll send him a PM for now, I'm just kind of weirded out by the situation. When I go to the main blog post page and mouse over the <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinder/tales/serial/shatteredSteel/v5748dyo5ldx9?Shattered-Steel#discuss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1 comment</a> link my old deleted post shows in the preview pop-up, but once I go to that page there's no change to the page layout (except my deleted post is gone) and no place to post comments. I've deleted all my cookies and temporary internet files thoroughly and still get the same issue.</p>That's not the problem; when I click on the 1 comment link at the bottom of the chapter, I can't post any comments at all, nor can I see any (if anyone else has posted comments) at that URL. I have no problem changing my post, but I can't get to the form to change it. :-(
I'll send him a PM for now, I'm just kind of weirded out by the situation. When I go to the main blog post page and mouse over the 1 comment link my old deleted post shows in the preview pop-up, but once I go to that page...Ian Eastmond2012-09-27T14:34:49ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: FAQs of LifeIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldx5?FAQs-of-Life#352012-09-27T00:37:33Z2012-09-27T00:37:33Z<p>Thank you again to the Paizo designers for taking time out of your busy schedules to post 2 FAQ blogs in a relatively short amount of time. Much love!</p>Thank you again to the Paizo designers for taking time out of your busy schedules to post 2 FAQ blogs in a relatively short amount of time. Much love!Ian Eastmond2012-09-27T00:37:33ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: Give the person above you a nickname.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n80q&page=32?Give-the-person-above-you-a-nickname#15792012-09-27T00:23:56Z2012-09-27T00:23:56Z<p>Grunt</p>
<p>(coincidentally sharing the same nickname with the one above him)</p>Grunt
(coincidentally sharing the same nickname with the one above him)The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-27T00:23:56ZForums: Website Feedback: Help! I messed up and deleted a post and I cannot re-post it on the blog messageboardIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxuq?Help-I-messed-up-and-deleted-a-post-and-I#12012-09-26T23:41:57Z2012-09-26T23:41:57Z<p>I had placed a messageboard post to <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinder/tales/serial/shatteredSteel/v5748dyo5ldx9?Shattered-Steel#discuss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">today's blog post for the final chapter of "Shattered Steel"</a>, and some of the posts to the other chapters fooled me into thinking I was posting in the wrong thread, so I deleted it but now I can't place ANY posts in that thread anymore. If anyone can fix this for me or restore the original post to the above linked URL it would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I posted (or would like to post):</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Excellent story, Mr. Schneider! Between this, <i>Curse of the Lady's Light</i>, & <i>Knights of the Inner Sea</i>, the Grey Maidens have come to new light and life and I can totally see myself playing one.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>They kinda remind me of The Browncoats from Serenity/Firefly in that they still exist in their unofficial and broken state, but the resemblance ends there (all and well for the better).</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Also completely awesome to read a knock-down, drag-out, bloody knight-on-knight-both-in-full-plate battle during my lunch break at work.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thank you kindly. :-)</span></p>I had placed a messageboard post to today's blog post for the final chapter of "Shattered Steel", and some of the posts to the other chapters fooled me into thinking I was posting in the wrong thread, so I deleted it but now I can't place ANY posts in that thread anymore. If anyone can fix this for me or restore the original post to the above linked URL it would be greatly appreciated.
I posted (or would like to post):
Excellent story, Mr. Schneider! Between this, Curse of the Lady's Light,...Ian Eastmond2012-09-26T23:41:57ZRe: Forums: Advice: OP Oracle?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxp2?OP-Oracle#262012-09-26T13:29:05Z2012-09-26T13:29:05Z<p>One thing I've done when 1-2 PCs in a group I've GM'd for seemed to mop the floor with every enemy is use a few methods to make encounters more "balanced":</p>
<p>Give every monster and enemy PC full HP for a group of 4-5 players, 6 or more give them 1.5 times full HP.
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Find a "debuffer" or "support" type monster and add it to the encounter.
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(Last resort) - Add 1-2 more enemies to the encounters.</p>
<p>Made for a much better game (I erred in letting the first PFRPG group I GM'd use 25-point buy for use with Pathfinder Modules and basic CRB CR guidelines... live and learn) for both me and my players, as we've all found that the greater the challenge the more fun the game.</p>
<p>I know it's not a problem with your whole party, but using some of these things may help even things out; if the other PCs are getting knocked out the Oracle will have to spend more time healing them than clobbering your monsters.</p>One thing I've done when 1-2 PCs in a group I've GM'd for seemed to mop the floor with every enemy is use a few methods to make encounters more "balanced":
Give every monster and enemy PC full HP for a group of 4-5 players, 6 or more give them 1.5 times full HP.
Find a "debuffer" or "support" type monster and add it to the encounter.
(Last resort) - Add 1-2 more enemies to the encounters.
Made for a much better game (I erred in letting the first PFRPG group I GM'd use 25-point buy for use...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-26T13:29:05ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: 100 reasons to leave townThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxk8?100-reasons-to-leave-town#142012-09-26T01:53:40Z2012-09-25T16:44:03Z<p>40. Plague that causes all who die from it to rise as zombies slays half the town in 24 hours.</p>40. Plague that causes all who die from it to rise as zombies slays half the town in 24 hours.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-25T16:44:03ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Wild armor allows you to ignore armor penalties?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owod&page=2?Wild-armor-allows-you-to-ignore-armor-penalties#602012-09-21T15:26:45Z2012-09-21T15:26:45Z<p>What sucks for a druid in <i>wild</i> armor he's not proficient in, that is crazy heavy and has all of those armor check and speed/encumbrance penalties etc., is probable roleplaying restrictions and therefore ALWAYS wanting to be in wild shape, so this scenario only maxes out its benefits at fairly high-level play. </p>
<p>Heavy armor takes forever (in combat time) to remove and don, most civilized societies aren't going to allow wild animals or elementals within the community limits or indoors (although once the druid is high enough level for tiny animals this isn't much of an issue), and while wearing it in normal humanoid form the character is going to be much slower and klutz-ier (<-word? :-P).</p>
<p>As a GM I say go for it, but don't expect to have an easy ride.</p>
<p>Oh, and I agree with everyone who says you only get the bonuses from <i>wild</i> armor while in wildshape and not any of the penalties, anything differing from that is a house-rule.</p>
<p>Talk amongst yourselves...</p>What sucks for a druid in wild armor he's not proficient in, that is crazy heavy and has all of those armor check and speed/encumbrance penalties etc., is probable roleplaying restrictions and therefore ALWAYS wanting to be in wild shape, so this scenario only maxes out its benefits at fairly high-level play.
Heavy armor takes forever (in combat time) to remove and don, most civilized societies aren't going to allow wild animals or elementals within the community limits or indoors (although...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-21T15:26:45ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: So bracers of Archery are obsolete now?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ow03?So-bracers-of-Archery-are-obsolete-now#262012-09-18T15:08:40Z2012-09-18T15:08:40Z<p>This is a problem with designing a SIAC Wondrous Item and using the usual spell-level formula for pricing the item without taking the spell effects into consideration. Since a revision of Core rules (<i>bracers of archery, lesser/greater</i>) is probably a bad idea at this stage, increasing the price of the <i>bracers of the falcon</i> or not using every aspect of the spell would be preferred, IMHO</p>This is a problem with designing a SIAC Wondrous Item and using the usual spell-level formula for pricing the item without taking the spell effects into consideration. Since a revision of Core rules (bracers of archery, lesser/greater) is probably a bad idea at this stage, increasing the price of the bracers of the falcon or not using every aspect of the spell would be preferred, IMHOThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-18T15:08:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: More Venture-Captains Added to the RanksIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldwo?More-VentureCaptains-Added-to-the-Ranks#72012-09-17T17:52:31Z2012-09-17T17:52:31Z<p>I would also like to thank Doug Dalton for all he did with PFS in Vegas, especially Neon-Con which will be sorely missed. I know that Vegas Game Day is still an option, but those convention days were always set aside for PFS every year and now it's difficult finding a replacement. Even if it's just some space set aside to play PFS for a weekend once a year and not a humongous convention, I think it's do-able. </p>
<p>Also, grats to Chris Clay, I'm not 100% familiar with you on the Vegas Gamers website but please feel free to get in touch with me through Paizo IM. I'm now available for GM-ing with adequate notice from November to February as my day job goes off-season during that time of year.</p>I would also like to thank Doug Dalton for all he did with PFS in Vegas, especially Neon-Con which will be sorely missed. I know that Vegas Game Day is still an option, but those convention days were always set aside for PFS every year and now it's difficult finding a replacement. Even if it's just some space set aside to play PFS for a weekend once a year and not a humongous convention, I think it's do-able.
Also, grats to Chris Clay, I'm not 100% familiar with you on the Vegas Gamers...Ian Eastmond2012-09-17T17:52:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Make them Cry!! - The DM's Diabolic Book of Mean Mean ThingsIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2np31&page=3?Make-them-Cry-The-DMs-Diabolic-Book-of-Mean#1442012-09-17T17:14:53Z2012-09-17T17:14:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Irranshalee wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ian Eastmond wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I believe one of my favorites was a game I ran where a group of 2nd Lvl PCs, 2 Paladins (1 Halfling, 1 Human) and 4 others; pretty much most of the party are Lawful Good knight-types. </p>
<p>They enter a town being attacked by an army of giant frogs.</p>
<p>They start fighting the frogs and when they knock the first one unconscious (and dying) it turns into a child. </p>
<p>Spellcraft and Knowledge checks reveal that all of these frogs are polymorphed children that were kidnapped months ago from the same town, by lizardmen from the swamp. </p>
<p>The halfling paladin suddenly gets swallowed whole by a giant frog.</p>
<p>Hilarity ensues as they attempt to complete the fight dealing (mostly) non-lethal damage to the horde of frogs so as not to accidentally kill them, while simlutaneously trying to get the halfling out of the frog without it turning into a child with him in its stomach.</p>
<p>They thought that was sick and wrong of me, it was priceless. They managed to pull it off without breaking their vows, but they were thinking <i>really</i> hard about every move. </blockquote><p>Thank you, Ian. I used a variation of this in my last session. I was lucky enough to have one of my players specifically state at the beginning of my campaign (well over a year ago) that above all else, he would love and protect children. He was the one to cause a frog that had swallowed an adult elf to revert back into a child. I had the child explode. The look on his face was priceless. He later confided in me that he thought the child would just appear on the ground next to the adult.
<p>I now have the party hooked hard. I can throw anything at them and they are not going to turn back. Additionally, the player plans on spending a sizable amount of money to resurrect the child. Double bonus.</p>
<p>So again, thank you. An awesome idea with perfect execution ! </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>•sniff•</i></span> ...so devious, choked up with pride! <span class=messageboard-ooc><i>(wipes away tear)</i></span>Irranshalee wrote:Ian Eastmond wrote:I believe one of my favorites was a game I ran where a group of 2nd Lvl PCs, 2 Paladins (1 Halfling, 1 Human) and 4 others; pretty much most of the party are Lawful Good knight-types.
They enter a town being attacked by an army of giant frogs.
They start fighting the frogs and when they knock the first one unconscious (and dying) it turns into a child.
Spellcraft and Knowledge checks reveal that all of these frogs are polymorphed children that were...Ian Eastmond2012-09-17T17:14:53ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Things you DO like in your Fantasy RPGsThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq07&page=2?Things-you-DO-like-in-your-Fantasy-RPGs#842012-09-11T18:11:33Z2012-09-11T18:11:33Z<p>Killer rabbits. Sound effects. Free Profession ranks for each PC (makes wilderness, urban, & sea travel more interactive).</p>Killer rabbits. Sound effects. Free Profession ranks for each PC (makes wilderness, urban, & sea travel more interactive).The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-11T18:11:33ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: The FAQ That Time ForgotIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldw0?The-FAQ-That-Time-Forgot#22012-09-16T23:36:43Z2012-09-11T17:53:41Z<p>Thanks for this. I had ruled that Viscious Stomp worked the way that you verify here in my home game, for the same reasons you have listed, so I'm glad that there's something backing it up besides GM fiat and rational thinking (which, in a perfect world, would work all the time).</p>
<p>Please sir, can we have another? (Whenever possible.)</p>Thanks for this. I had ruled that Viscious Stomp worked the way that you verify here in my home game, for the same reasons you have listed, so I'm glad that there's something backing it up besides GM fiat and rational thinking (which, in a perfect world, would work all the time).
Please sir, can we have another? (Whenever possible.)Ian Eastmond2012-09-11T17:53:41ZRe: Forums: Television: Big Bang Theory: Love It or Hate It? And Why?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otmo?Big-Bang-Theory-Love-It-or-Hate-It-And-Why#232012-09-07T20:33:14Z2012-09-07T20:33:14Z<p>Taste is always relative: some people love something, some people enjoy it sometimes but aren't a "fan", some people it is Not For Them, and some people are offended by it.</p>
<p>Paraphrasing (and probably badly), I believe it was Marilyn Manson who once said that those who take themselves too seriously end up becoming parodies of themselves.</p>
<p>I used to like BBT, and enjoy re-runs, but lately the only character that's interesting to me is Amy Farrah Fowler... I found the "Fun With Flags" youtube video she & Sheldon made last season hysterically amusing.</p>
<p>YMMV, as always.</p>Taste is always relative: some people love something, some people enjoy it sometimes but aren't a "fan", some people it is Not For Them, and some people are offended by it.
Paraphrasing (and probably badly), I believe it was Marilyn Manson who once said that those who take themselves too seriously end up becoming parodies of themselves.
I used to like BBT, and enjoy re-runs, but lately the only character that's interesting to me is Amy Farrah Fowler... I found the "Fun With Flags" youtube...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-07T20:33:14ZRe: Forums: Advice: Explaining the Undead DruidThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otg6?Explaining-the-Undead-Druid#132012-09-09T11:13:29Z2012-09-07T16:35:28Z<p>After the encounter if she's still complaining about your enemy being "badwrongfun", refer her to the Blight Druid archetype and Rule 0. I don't let what my players "insist" things should be effect what any type of class or race <i>may</i> be when I GM, if she wants to create that constrained mythos then <i>she</i> can do it when it's her turn to GM, if she ever wants to.</p>
<p>From my experience that's just basic gaming etiquette. You've done your homework, nothing more needed IMO.</p>After the encounter if she's still complaining about your enemy being "badwrongfun", refer her to the Blight Druid archetype and Rule 0. I don't let what my players "insist" things should be effect what any type of class or race may be when I GM, if she wants to create that constrained mythos then she can do it when it's her turn to GM, if she ever wants to.
From my experience that's just basic gaming etiquette. You've done your homework, nothing more needed IMO.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-07T16:35:28ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: The Next Poster...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5cf&page=17?The-Next-Poster#8182012-09-07T16:26:29Z2012-09-07T16:26:29Z<p>...or 4:20...</p>
<p>The next poster wishes the world were made of Nerf®.</p>...or 4:20...
The next poster wishes the world were made of Nerf®.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-07T16:26:29ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: What is your favorite Paizo product?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otbl?What-is-your-favorite-Paizo-product#312012-09-07T16:19:28Z2012-09-07T16:19:28Z<p>Ultimate Combat, for highly personal reasons (see special thanks).</p>
<p>Core Rulebook, APG, GMG, Bestiary 1/2/3 all tied for 2nd.</p>
<p>Favorite Accessories - Map Packs: Ships & MP: Ships Cabins plus Flip-Mat: Pirate Ship makes for a happy GM who likes naval/pirate stuff.</p>Ultimate Combat, for highly personal reasons (see special thanks).
Core Rulebook, APG, GMG, Bestiary 1/2/3 all tied for 2nd.
Favorite Accessories - Map Packs: Ships & MP: Ships Cabins plus Flip-Mat: Pirate Ship makes for a happy GM who likes naval/pirate stuff.Ian Eastmond2012-09-07T16:19:28ZRe: Forums: Advice: Explaining the Undead DruidThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otg6?Explaining-the-Undead-Druid#92012-09-06T17:30:54Z2012-09-06T17:30:54Z<p>There's also the <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/coreClasses/druid.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blight Druid</a> archetype from the APG which would also support an undead-type druid.</p>There's also the Blight Druid archetype from the APG which would also support an undead-type druid.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-06T17:30:54ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Mythic Playtest Sneak PeekThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldvg&page=2?Mythic-Playtest-Sneak-Peek#792012-09-05T18:52:42Z2012-09-05T16:37:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Foghammer wrote:</div><blockquote> I would suggest that the domain ability be a radius rather than its current wording. Setting a radius is a well established method of defining an area in the game already. </blockquote><p>Minotaurs prefer squares. It is known.Foghammer wrote:I would suggest that the domain ability be a radius rather than its current wording. Setting a radius is a well established method of defining an area in the game already.
Minotaurs prefer squares. It is known.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-09-05T16:37:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Magic Item Crafting: any unresolved questions?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opr7&page=4?Magic-Item-Crafting-any-unresolved-questions#1522012-09-08T02:13:14Z2012-09-05T16:20:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sean K Reynolds wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I consider <i>evil outsider bane</i> and <i>chaotic outsider bane</i> to be two different properties.</p>
<p><i>Evil outsider bane</i> and <i>evil outsider bane</i> are the same property, though...</blockquote><p>Thanks for the reply. As you can see from another poster's reply, whether they're separate or whether they stack or not is something you may look to clarify if this thread's subject matter is the place you're looking to do it, if not it may help to be added to the FAQ. Or not, just something I've run into over time.
<p>You guys rock for taking time to listen and reply to your customers. It is greatly appreciated.</p>Sean K Reynolds wrote:I consider evil outsider bane and chaotic outsider bane to be two different properties.
Evil outsider bane and evil outsider bane are the same property, though...
Thanks for the reply. As you can see from another poster's reply, whether they're separate or whether they stack or not is something you may look to clarify if this thread's subject matter is the place you're looking to do it, if not it may help to be added to the FAQ. Or not, just something I've run into...Ian Eastmond2012-09-05T16:20:58ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Magic Item Crafting: any unresolved questions?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opr7&page=3?Magic-Item-Crafting-any-unresolved-questions#1252012-08-31T20:53:21Z2012-08-31T20:53:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">mdt wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I've always allowed multiple banes, but only one can give a bonus at a time. So bane elf and bane human would both work against a half-elf, but you'd still only get the +2/+2d6, not the double bonus.</p>
<p>That's from the 3.5 clarifcations though, so something in PF about it would be nice. </blockquote><p>Of course GM fiat always applies in these situations, but official clarification would help simplify things tremendously.mdt wrote:I've always allowed multiple banes, but only one can give a bonus at a time. So bane elf and bane human would both work against a half-elf, but you'd still only get the +2/+2d6, not the double bonus.
That's from the 3.5 clarifcations though, so something in PF about it would be nice.
Of course GM fiat always applies in these situations, but official clarification would help simplify things tremendously.Ian Eastmond2012-08-31T20:53:21ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Goblin Plush—paizo.com ExclusiveThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8t2m/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Goblin-Plush-paizocom-Exclusive#692012-08-31T19:54:32Z2012-08-31T19:54:32Z<p>Luckily I found <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy8u0s?Pathfinder-Goblin-Plush-Standard-Version" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this one coming in December</a> and placed my preorder, even though I missed out on the original.</p>
<p>So, although my g-friend's kid won't be able to get one for her b-day, she'll at least get one for X-Mas!</p>Luckily I found this one coming in December and placed my preorder, even though I missed out on the original.
So, although my g-friend's kid won't be able to get one for her b-day, she'll at least get one for X-Mas!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-31T19:54:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Magic Item Crafting: any unresolved questions?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opr7&page=3?Magic-Item-Crafting-any-unresolved-questions#1222012-08-31T19:41:37Z2012-08-31T19:41:37Z<p>Thanks again for listening to us Paizo!</p>
<p>One question about magic weapon abilities:</p>
<p>If one weapon cannot have the same special ability twice, do <b><i>bane (evil outsiders)</i></b> and <b><i>bane (chaotic outsiders)</i></b> count as the same ability or as different abilities for that rule?</p>
<p>I know if you're going by rules-as-written, that rule is a note attached to the table of special abilities, one of which is <b><i>bane</i></b>...</p>
<p>...however, since there can be more than one "type" of <b><i>bane</i></b> due to the associated creature type/subtype, some people I've played and chatted with think that different "types" of <b><i>bane</i></b> should be allowed on a single weapon.</p>
<p>Clarification on this point (unless it's been done before and I missed it) would be appreciated.</p>Thanks again for listening to us Paizo!
One question about magic weapon abilities:
If one weapon cannot have the same special ability twice, do bane (evil outsiders) and bane (chaotic outsiders) count as the same ability or as different abilities for that rule?
I know if you're going by rules-as-written, that rule is a note attached to the table of special abilities, one of which is bane...
...however, since there can be more than one "type" of bane due to the associated creature...Ian Eastmond2012-08-31T19:41:37ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Goblin Plush—paizo.com ExclusiveIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8t2m/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Goblin-Plush-paizocom-Exclusive#642012-08-31T13:56:43Z2012-08-31T13:56:43Z<p>Unavailable? :-(</p>Unavailable? :-(Ian Eastmond2012-08-31T13:56:43ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why are people reluctant to play clerics?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2orcq&page=5?Why-are-people-reluctant-to-play-clerics#2262012-08-31T00:55:44Z2012-08-30T15:40:52Z<p>In my experience, back in 3.5 clerics were the most poweful class in the game (we used to fight each other's characters when we were bored, cleric won more often than anyone else).</p>
<p>Despite the loss of a spell slot, the re-balancing in PFRPG has made them less all-powerful, but still fun to play. I'm currently the cleric in the campaign I'm playing in and I like being able to keep my party alive (other PCs in party are rogue, spellslinger, & magus).</p>
<p>Clerics rock, and will continue to rock for the life of D&D in any of its incarnations. And you can play any kind of cleric you want to in PFRPG, especially with the archetypes, domains, and spells available in the SRD alone.</p>
<p>Personally, I think Paizo has done a decent job of giving enough love to all of the classes, and there isn't one that I wouldn't consider playing (doesn't go the same for archetypes, but I think that's the point).</p>In my experience, back in 3.5 clerics were the most poweful class in the game (we used to fight each other's characters when we were bored, cleric won more often than anyone else).
Despite the loss of a spell slot, the re-balancing in PFRPG has made them less all-powerful, but still fun to play. I'm currently the cleric in the campaign I'm playing in and I like being able to keep my party alive (other PCs in party are rogue, spellslinger, & magus).
Clerics rock, and will continue to rock...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-30T15:40:52ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Things you DO like in your Fantasy RPGsThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq07?Things-you-DO-like-in-your-Fantasy-RPGs#482012-08-24T18:10:22Z2012-08-24T16:29:43Z<p>Alignment as a role-playing tool and not a straight-jacket.</p>Alignment as a role-playing tool and not a straight-jacket.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-24T16:29:43ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=428?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#213992012-08-23T18:27:44Z2012-08-23T18:27:44Z<p>Would the Eldest be candidates for demi-god-like-enemies in Mythic Adventures, or more like dieties? Just curious.</p>Would the Eldest be candidates for demi-god-like-enemies in Mythic Adventures, or more like dieties? Just curious.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T18:27:44ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Gen Con Costume Contest Voting!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldug?Gen-Con-Costume-Contest-Voting#182012-08-23T18:13:33Z2012-08-23T18:13:33Z<p>Master Spy costume gets the vote, although Nicole gets an honorable mention for best smile.</p>Master Spy costume gets the vote, although Nicole gets an honorable mention for best smile.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T18:13:33ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: does the bane weapon property stack?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq5t?does-the-bane-weapon-property-stack#62012-08-23T18:08:41Z2012-08-23T18:08:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Human Diversion wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">The Covenant Man wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>EDIT: Whoops! Cheapy was right again:</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/magicItems/weapons.html#_weapons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> "Weapons cannot possess the same special ability more than once."</a> My bad. </blockquote><p>Can that be interpreted more liberally? I.E. is Bane: Undead "the same" as Bane: vermin?
<p>Regardless, if you want the 4d6 goodness you can always do holy/evil stacked with bane. </blockquote><p>The way I read it (and its placement below the special abilities) is that you cannot have 2 "bane"s on the same weapon, just like you couldn't have 2 "frost"s, "holy"s, "defending"'s, etc.
<p>It could always be interpreted by a GM more liberally in a home game, as said YMMV.</p>The Human Diversion wrote:The Covenant Man wrote:EDIT: Whoops! Cheapy was right again:
"Weapons cannot possess the same special ability more than once." My bad.
Can that be interpreted more liberally? I.E. is Bane: Undead "the same" as Bane: vermin? Regardless, if you want the 4d6 goodness you can always do holy/evil stacked with bane. The way I read it (and its placement below the special abilities) is that you cannot have 2 "bane"s on the same weapon, just like you couldn't have 2...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T18:08:41ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Which element is more evil?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq2b?Which-element-is-more-evil#152012-08-23T17:48:19Z2012-08-23T17:48:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">UltimaGabe wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Well, I've always viewed crackling black energy (i.e., electricity) as being the best representation of negative energy damage. (At least, that's how I've described it a lot. I'm not sure where I got that from, as I've been using it for years.)</p>
<p>Basically, I'm writing a story, and part of it involves a BBEG using negative energy. I originally pictured it as the crackling black electricity I mentioned before, but I think for thematic purposes black fire might actually be better.</p>
<p>I guess the tl;dr version is: If you read about or saw a movie where a bad guy uses some sort of energy attack that screams "evil", what would it be and why? And if you had to limit that to either electricity or fire, which would you pick? </blockquote><p>Whatever works better for the narrative; whichever looks best in your mind's eye when you read the words on the page.UltimaGabe wrote:Well, I've always viewed crackling black energy (i.e., electricity) as being the best representation of negative energy damage. (At least, that's how I've described it a lot. I'm not sure where I got that from, as I've been using it for years.)
Basically, I'm writing a story, and part of it involves a BBEG using negative energy. I originally pictured it as the crackling black electricity I mentioned before, but I think for thematic purposes black fire might actually be
...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T17:48:19ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: does the bane weapon property stack?The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oq5t?does-the-bane-weapon-property-stack#32012-08-23T17:38:25Z2012-08-23T17:38:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cheapy wrote:</div><blockquote> You can only place one bane on a weapon at a time. They changed that in PF, I think. </blockquote><p>I'm not seeing that anywhere. <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/magicItems/weapons.html#_weapons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Bane in the PRD)</a>
<p>My thoughts on this subject are that bonuses of the same type don't stack. What the PRD says is that <i>"Against a designated foe, the weapon's enhancement bonus is +2 better than its actual bonus"</i>. So, if I'm interpreting rules correctly (and this is unfortunately a corner case): having a <i>+1 evil outsider bane chaotic outsider bane longsword</i> is possible, but only one or the other applies and both bane bonuses don't stack against a CE creature.</p>
<p>In 3.5 I house-ruled that they stacked only because the weapon that had both of those bane properties was a near-artifact-status legendary demon-slaying weapon, but that was GM fiat. YMMV.\</p>
<p>EDIT: Whoops! Cheapy was right again:</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/magicItems/weapons.html#_weapons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> "Weapons cannot possess the same special ability more than once."</a> My bad.</p>Cheapy wrote:You can only place one bane on a weapon at a time. They changed that in PF, I think.
I'm not seeing that anywhere. (Bane in the PRD) My thoughts on this subject are that bonuses of the same type don't stack. What the PRD says is that "Against a designated foe, the weapon's enhancement bonus is +2 better than its actual bonus". So, if I'm interpreting rules correctly (and this is unfortunately a corner case): having a +1 evil outsider bane chaotic outsider bane longsword is...The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T17:38:25ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: The Best Deal in Gaming Miniatures—Now With More Pathfinder!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lduj?The-Best-Deal-in-Gaming-Miniatures-Now-With#222012-08-23T16:17:43Z2012-08-23T16:17:43Z<p>36 minis for the $15 level. Just funded my first Kickstarter.</p>36 minis for the $15 level. Just funded my first Kickstarter.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-23T16:17:43ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo has won the gold Ennie for Best PublisherThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldtm?Paizo-has-won-the-gold-Ennie-for-Best-Publisher#362012-08-19T07:37:16Z2012-08-19T07:37:16Z<p>Excellent! Congrats! Hooray! Huzzah! Exclamatory salutation!</p>Excellent! Congrats! Hooray! Huzzah! Exclamatory salutation!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-19T07:37:16ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: 1st Annual Not-At-Gen-Con Pizza Party Lunch and CoupThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldt8?1st-Annual-NotAtGenCon-Pizza-Party-Lunch-and#322012-08-19T07:29:31Z2012-08-19T07:29:31Z<p><i>The King in Yellow</i>:</p>
<p><b>I wear no mask!</b></p>The King in Yellow:
I wear no mask!The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-19T07:29:31ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Mythic AdventuresThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oohs&page=2?Mythic-Adventures#822012-08-17T16:39:19Z2012-08-17T16:39:19Z<p>This sounds excellent. Paizo never ceases to satisfy.</p>This sounds excellent. Paizo never ceases to satisfy.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-08-17T16:39:19ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other StrangenessThe Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o8bd&page=2?Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-and-Other#682012-06-22T17:52:11Z2012-06-22T17:52:11Z<p>The <i>Advanced Race Guide</i> would be a neat thing to play with to try to replicate PFRPG versions of all of the TMNT animal races for personal use. Maybe one day when I have some extra time I'll try to tackle it, but from what I've read of the race creation rules this seems doable.</p>The Advanced Race Guide would be a neat thing to play with to try to replicate PFRPG versions of all of the TMNT animal races for personal use. Maybe one day when I have some extra time I'll try to tackle it, but from what I've read of the race creation rules this seems doable.The Covenant Man (alias of Ian Eastmond)2012-06-22T17:52:11ZForums: Pathfinder Society: RIP NeonconIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o6ao?RIP-Neoncon#12012-05-26T13:43:31Z2012-05-26T13:43:31Z<p>Just got a very depressing email from Doug Dalton. All and any pertinent info can be found <a href="http://www.neoncon.com/index.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://www.neoncon.com/faq.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>
<p>:-(</p>
<p>I really wish I would have found out about this con before I did (2010), as I missed out on 3 years of great gaming goodness. </p>
<p>That being said, Neoncon 2010 will always have a major place in my life as my first 'Con ever, as well as the 'Con I got to meet and talk to some of my favorite writers and designers from Paizo and Super Genius Games, and also participating in the Neoncon Gaming Workshop and getting a special thanks in the credits for <i>Ultimate Combat</i>. </p>
<p>Neoncon 2011 might have not had any seminars or anything like that, but I played every slot of PFS that I could and had a great time. I was really looking forward to Neoncon 2012, and being a Vegas native without a lot of money for travelling, Neoncon was a source of pride for Vegas gamers. It was OUR con, at one of our oldest surviving casinos (the Tropicana, an awesome example of true Vegas old-school), and although I only went to 2 out of 5 years I was planning on going every year.</p>
<p>Looking on the bright side, this gives me more reason to make it out to Paizocon this year... my boss already told me I could take a couple of days off for it, so now I just need to register and find some cheap airline tix and hotel...</p>
<p>R.I.P. Neoncon... you will be sorely missed by many.</p>Just got a very depressing email from Doug Dalton. All and any pertinent info can be found here and here.
:-(
I really wish I would have found out about this con before I did (2010), as I missed out on 3 years of great gaming goodness.
That being said, Neoncon 2010 will always have a major place in my life as my first 'Con ever, as well as the 'Con I got to meet and talk to some of my favorite writers and designers from Paizo and Super Genius Games, and also participating in the Neoncon...Ian Eastmond2012-05-26T13:43:31ZRe: Forums: Books: What books are you currently reading?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2gmcl&page=73?What-books-are-you-currently-reading#36162012-04-19T18:47:15Z2012-04-19T18:47:15Z<p>Finishing up my 2nd read-through of <i>The Dark Tower</i> series by Stephen King, about 100 pages into <i>VII: The Dark Tower</i>. I hadn't read the 2003 re-edit of <i>I: The Gunslinger</i> yet and last read any books from the series over 5 years ago so it's been a good re-read.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Finishing up my 2nd read-through of The Dark Tower series by Stephen King, about 100 pages into VII: The Dark Tower. I hadn't read the 2003 re-edit of I: The Gunslinger yet and last read any books from the series over 5 years ago so it's been a good re-read.
[Spoiler omitted]Ian Eastmond2012-04-19T18:47:15ZRe: Forums: Books: Who are your top fantasy sci-fi authors?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nij0?Who-are-your-top-fantasy-scifi-authors#242012-04-19T16:50:19Z2012-04-19T15:47:18Z<p>Glad to see many other fellow <a href="http://dreamcafe.com/words/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steven K. Z. Brust, PJF</a> fans here! He's my favorite author, I actually got the chance to talk to him on the phone while he was living in Vegas and made a complete idiot of myself.</p>
<p>If you like his stuff but haven't checked it out yet I recommend the <a href="http://dragaera.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dragaera Wiki</a>.</p>
<p>Others:
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Neil Gaiman
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George R. R. Martin
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Michael Moorcock
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Orson Scott Card
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R. A. Salvatore
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J. R. R. Tolkien
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William Gibson
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Stephen King
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Terry Goodkind
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H. P. Lovecraft
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Clive Barker
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Greg Keyes (his Elder Scrolls books are friggin' awesome)
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James Luceno
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...and a new favorite, even though I've only read his one novel I love reading his gaming supplements as well: James L. Sutter. Looking forward to the next one!!!</p>Glad to see many other fellow Steven K. Z. Brust, PJF fans here! He's my favorite author, I actually got the chance to talk to him on the phone while he was living in Vegas and made a complete idiot of myself.
If you like his stuff but haven't checked it out yet I recommend the Dragaera Wiki.
Others:
Neil Gaiman
George R. R. Martin
Michael Moorcock
Orson Scott Card
R. A. Salvatore
J. R. R. Tolkien
William Gibson
Stephen King
Terry Goodkind
H. P. Lovecraft
Clive Barker
Greg Keyes (his Elder...Ian Eastmond2012-04-19T15:47:18ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2012: General Discussion: Neil's Feedback: Selected, In-Depth Item ReviewsIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nkfh&page=3?Neils-Feedback-Selected-InDepth-Item-Reviews#1162012-04-06T17:55:19Z2012-04-06T17:55:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Neil Spicer wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>P.S. I've got some Easter activities planned this weekend, so I'm not sure when I'll get back in here to assess the remaining item requests. But I'll get around to them... </span></blockquote><p>You deserve a break or 42. Even those with superpowers need some time off. ;-)Neil Spicer wrote:P.S. I've got some Easter activities planned this weekend, so I'm not sure when I'll get back in here to assess the remaining item requests. But I'll get around to them...
You deserve a break or 42. Even those with superpowers need some time off. ;-)Ian Eastmond2012-04-06T17:55:19ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2012: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: RPG Superstar: Item FeedbackIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ld1v&page=2?RPG-Superstar-Item-Feedback#772012-04-05T20:21:22Z2012-04-05T20:21:22Z<p>Thanks a million, Sean! This is seriously priceless feedback, and I feel that my design and writing chops have gone up quite a few notches just by voting and following along with this year's contest on the messageboards. I'll do everything I can to bring my A+ game next time around, and until then snatch up every opportunity for getting that dang foot in the door that comes my way. :-)</p>Thanks a million, Sean! This is seriously priceless feedback, and I feel that my design and writing chops have gone up quite a few notches just by voting and following along with this year's contest on the messageboards. I'll do everything I can to bring my A+ game next time around, and until then snatch up every opportunity for getting that dang foot in the door that comes my way. :-)Ian Eastmond2012-04-05T20:21:22ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Grappling a GrapplerIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nw70?Grappling-a-Grappler#62012-04-05T17:15:43Z2012-04-05T17:15:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Fastmover wrote:</div><blockquote> Ah, well what had happened in game was two medium ninja grappled a middle aged small master summoner who was strength poisoned and his small eilodon. The summoners strength was at 1 and dropping and he already had a summons out tanking. I wanted to interject and save the summoner, but as a sap ninja myself I would do little damage to the ninja grappling him so I wanted to grapple the ninja myself. DM and group said that I couldn't do that due to no rules on multiple grapples. </blockquote><p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/combat.html#_combat-maneuver-defense" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">From the PRD:</a>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">PRD / Grapple / Multiple Creatures wrote:</div><blockquote>Multiple Creatures: Multiple creatures can attempt to grapple one target. The creature that first initiates the grapple is the only one that makes a check, with a +2 bonus for each creature that assists in the grapple (using the Aid Another action). Multiple creatures can also assist another creature in breaking free from a grapple, with each creature that assists (using the Aid Another action) granting a +2 bonus on the grappled creature's combat maneuver check.</blockquote><p>Fastmover wrote:Ah, well what had happened in game was two medium ninja grappled a middle aged small master summoner who was strength poisoned and his small eilodon. The summoners strength was at 1 and dropping and he already had a summons out tanking. I wanted to interject and save the summoner, but as a sap ninja myself I would do little damage to the ninja grappling him so I wanted to grapple the ninja myself. DM and group said that I couldn't do that due to no rules on multiple grapples.
...Ian Eastmond2012-04-05T17:15:43ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Poll: What part of iPathfinder/i do you want to know more about?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hcsu&page=9?Poll-What-part-of-Pathfinder-do-you-want-to#4152012-03-30T19:37:46Z2012-03-30T19:37:46Z<p>Nidal and Vudra</p>Nidal and VudraIan Eastmond2012-03-30T19:37:46ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: The Lovecraft Damage Control ThreadIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ntow?The-Lovecraft-Damage-Control-Thread#212012-03-30T19:27:34Z2012-03-30T19:27:34Z<p>I dig the Lovecraft stuff just as much as all the other Golarion stuff (Numeria!). The BBEG for a dungeon I just had players run through was an Advanced Half-fiend Froghemoth named "Grag'hrach'tho-lach'tha". Fun times.</p>I dig the Lovecraft stuff just as much as all the other Golarion stuff (Numeria!). The BBEG for a dungeon I just had players run through was an Advanced Half-fiend Froghemoth named "Grag'hrach'tho-lach'tha". Fun times.Ian Eastmond2012-03-30T19:27:34ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2012: General Discussion: Round 5 Exit PollIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nukm?Round-5-Exit-Poll#192012-03-30T17:27:21Z2012-03-30T17:27:21Z<p>Voted for <i>Doom Comes to Dustpawn</i>. Even though <i>Scarlet God</i> is also very good and I like many of Tom's previous entries more than Mike's, <i>Doom Comes to Dustpawn</i> was the one I want to play more than any of the others and I think that my vote this round should be 100% based on the adventure proposal.</p>Voted for Doom Comes to Dustpawn. Even though Scarlet God is also very good and I like many of Tom's previous entries more than Mike's, Doom Comes to Dustpawn was the one I want to play more than any of the others and I think that my vote this round should be 100% based on the adventure proposal.Ian Eastmond2012-03-30T17:27:21ZRe: Forums: Advice: Spell casting Pharasma cleric. Help picking feats. Augment Summoning worth it?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ntpn?Spell-casting-Pharasma-cleric-Help-picking#162012-03-23T18:58:48Z2012-03-23T18:58:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gignere wrote:</div><blockquote>You are not looking hard enough. One of the arcane bloodline abilities, I believe the level 9 one, grants spells. </blockquote><p>Okay just looked at that. Granted, you get one spell for that, arcane bond, and metamagic adept, but you don't get 3 spells. I'm not sure that's worth 4 feats (including the Skill Focus you'll have to take for Eldritch Heritage) for a Cleric to get one conjuration spell.Gignere wrote:You are not looking hard enough. One of the arcane bloodline abilities, I believe the level 9 one, grants spells.
Okay just looked at that. Granted, you get one spell for that, arcane bond, and metamagic adept, but you don't get 3 spells. I'm not sure that's worth 4 feats (including the Skill Focus you'll have to take for Eldritch Heritage) for a Cleric to get one conjuration spell.Ian Eastmond2012-03-23T18:58:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Spell casting Pharasma cleric. Help picking feats. Augment Summoning worth it?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ntpn?Spell-casting-Pharasma-cleric-Help-picking#142012-03-23T18:25:10Z2012-03-23T18:25:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gignere wrote:</div><blockquote><p>None of your domain spells work well with Spell Focus Conjuration other than when you are damaging undead with your cure/heal spells. You might want to consider picking up Eldritch Heritage chain with the arcane bloodline, and pick up 3 sorcerer/wizard conjuration spells.</p>
<p>3 feats so one of your feat is less of a tax. I don't know. </blockquote><p>I saw this post and was like "Wow, I'm making a Cleric, this sounds great!" but then looked up the Eldritch Heritage feat chain and saw that you don't get any Sor/Wiz spells at all, you get Sorcerer bloodline powers only.
<p>My Cleric I'm currently planning right now (playing tomorrow at 1st lvl), is a Cleric of Desna that is going to be taking Harrower later; I was also thinking about Augment Summoning and Spell Focus (conjuration) but those went toward Harrower and Fortune Teller (obviously we're using any Paizo PFRPG stuff in my GM's game).</p>
<p>One feat that I will definitely be taking is Reach Spell, to be able to heal people from a distance.</p>Gignere wrote:None of your domain spells work well with Spell Focus Conjuration other than when you are damaging undead with your cure/heal spells. You might want to consider picking up Eldritch Heritage chain with the arcane bloodline, and pick up 3 sorcerer/wizard conjuration spells.
3 feats so one of your feat is less of a tax. I don't know.
I saw this post and was like "Wow, I'm making a Cleric, this sounds great!" but then looked up the Eldritch Heritage feat chain and saw that you...Ian Eastmond2012-03-23T18:25:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: Make them Cry!! - The DM's Diabolic Book of Mean Mean ThingsIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2np31&page=3?Make-them-Cry-The-DMs-Diabolic-Book-of-Mean#1072012-09-21T05:36:05Z2012-03-01T22:00:20Z<p>I believe one of my favorites was a game I ran where a group of 2nd Lvl PCs, 2 Paladins (1 Halfling, 1 Human) and 4 others; pretty much most of the party are Lawful Good knight-types. </p>
<p>They enter a town being attacked by an army of giant frogs.</p>
<p>They start fighting the frogs and when they knock the first one unconscious (and dying) it turns into a child. </p>
<p>Spellcraft and Knowledge checks reveal that all of these frogs are polymorphed children that were kidnapped months ago from the same town, by lizardmen from the swamp. </p>
<p>The halfling paladin suddenly gets swallowed whole by a giant frog.</p>
<p>Hilarity ensues as they attempt to complete the fight dealing (mostly) non-lethal damage to the horde of frogs so as not to accidentally kill them, while simlutaneously trying to get the halfling out of the frog without it turning into a child with him in its stomach.</p>
<p>They thought that was sick and wrong of me, it was priceless. They managed to pull it off without breaking their vows, but they were thinking <i>really</i> hard about every move.</p>I believe one of my favorites was a game I ran where a group of 2nd Lvl PCs, 2 Paladins (1 Halfling, 1 Human) and 4 others; pretty much most of the party are Lawful Good knight-types.
They enter a town being attacked by an army of giant frogs.
They start fighting the frogs and when they knock the first one unconscious (and dying) it turns into a child.
Spellcraft and Knowledge checks reveal that all of these frogs are polymorphed children that were kidnapped months ago from the same town,...Ian Eastmond2012-03-01T22:00:20ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Whirlwind Attack & Vital StrikeIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2noaq?Whirlwind-Attack-Vital-Strike#192012-02-24T05:06:19Z2012-02-24T05:06:19Z<p>In order to keep Vital Strike & related feats most viable in the games I run, I house-rule that any time you can only make a single attack during a round (whether that be a charge, Spring Attack, Shot On The Run, or attack and move) then you can use Vital Strike; however in any round where you take more than one attack (such as flurry of blows, full attack action, or Whirlwind Attack) Vital Strike doesn't apply.</p>
<p>Basically, I think that the RAI when PFRPG came out was that Vital Strike was intended to replace iterative attacks for those that preferred an alternative; however, now that charge and Spring Attack are full-round actions per errata (although I don't think they've done the same thing with Shot On The Run, so that still works RAW with Vital Strike) the only really cool thing is if you have a high Acrobatics skill and have a character build that benefits from remaining mobile.</p>
<p>It makes a lot more sense to let PCs still use it with charge and Spring-Attack (although as I said that requires house-ruling it); however I would never allow it with Whirlwind Attack because Whirlwind Attack is more than one attack per round.</p>In order to keep Vital Strike & related feats most viable in the games I run, I house-rule that any time you can only make a single attack during a round (whether that be a charge, Spring Attack, Shot On The Run, or attack and move) then you can use Vital Strike; however in any round where you take more than one attack (such as flurry of blows, full attack action, or Whirlwind Attack) Vital Strike doesn't apply.
Basically, I think that the RAI when PFRPG came out was that Vital Strike was...Ian Eastmond2012-02-24T05:06:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Should the Synthesist be banned?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nnjd&page=2?Should-the-Synthesist-be-banned#822012-02-20T22:17:46Z2012-02-20T22:17:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b><span class=messageboard-ooc>SHOULD THE OP BE BANNED?</span></b></span></p>
<p>Just seems to me that they made an account made one thread and one post and then did nothing else, now posting seems obsolete because the thread resembles the virtual equivalent of a bathtup full of drunken cats, that makes me a sad panda.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>:::cues music:::</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>who sat down by the willow tree
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sexual harrassment
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panda-a-a...</i></span></p>SHOULD THE OP BE BANNED?
Just seems to me that they made an account made one thread and one post and then did nothing else, now posting seems obsolete because the thread resembles the virtual equivalent of a bathtup full of drunken cats, that makes me a sad panda.
:::cues music:::
who sat down by the willow tree
sexual harrassment
panda-a-a...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T22:17:46ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Sidhe LordIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlug?Sidhe-Lord#352012-02-20T20:56:34Z2012-02-20T20:56:34Z<p>Will, I've changed my mind, after reading every Round Three entry a few times each and voting here and commenting there... I am voting for your submission this round although I still don't like this monster as much as I was expecting to, probably due to a difference of opinion; personally I think something that is called (or calls itself) a Sidhe Lord would have, at minimum, at least a size of medium... but that may just be me being stuck in my ways and tied up by tropes.</p>
<p>Hopefully your next round's submission will be more like your first and second round's, and I am still rooting for you; not everyone can "throw a no-hitter" every game.</p>Will, I've changed my mind, after reading every Round Three entry a few times each and voting here and commenting there... I am voting for your submission this round although I still don't like this monster as much as I was expecting to, probably due to a difference of opinion; personally I think something that is called (or calls itself) a Sidhe Lord would have, at minimum, at least a size of medium... but that may just be me being stuck in my ways and tied up by tropes.
Hopefully your next...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T20:56:34ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Cancer from the VoidIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nltp&page=2?Cancer-from-the-Void#522012-02-20T20:47:09Z2012-02-20T20:47:09Z<p>Bob,</p>
<p>No problem and no worries. I didn't dislike the name either, I just think the negative connotations that often pop up when people see words like that sometimes have a strange reaction in a reader's brain (it works in other mediums as well, an audience is predictably unpredictable if nothing else).</p>
<p>I don't know if there is already a monster with this name, but I was thinking that maybe "Voidscar" might have been a better name for this monster...? If only to avoid "The C-Word" and a possibly negative first impression, since it is a mass of tumorous flesh from space, and flesh that has been damaged is scar tissue, you can't really call it "Scar Tissue from the Void" unless you want the Red Hot Chili Pepper's lawyers calling you sometime down the road...</p>
<p>I would swear by "Voidscar" if I didn't have a really bad feeling that I'd already seen it somewhere before.</p>
<p>Hope that helps in any way. :-)</p>Bob,
No problem and no worries. I didn't dislike the name either, I just think the negative connotations that often pop up when people see words like that sometimes have a strange reaction in a reader's brain (it works in other mediums as well, an audience is predictably unpredictable if nothing else).
I don't know if there is already a monster with this name, but I was thinking that maybe "Voidscar" might have been a better name for this monster...? If only to avoid "The C-Word" and a...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T20:47:09ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Phasic RavagerIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlkw&page=2?Phasic-Ravager#532012-02-20T20:35:25Z2012-02-20T20:35:25Z<p>Well Mike, with an hour and a half to go before the end of voting you got my 2nd-to-last possible vote. It would take me too long to comment on it as my computer is acting up, but I just wanted you to know. It's kind of a bummer that I was not happy (and not unhappy) with your wondrous item, and I was very much not happy with your organization, but you've really turned this competition around for yourself in my eyes.</p>
<p>And for this, my fellow Paizonaut, I salute you! (...and also you get a vote this round...)</p>Well Mike, with an hour and a half to go before the end of voting you got my 2nd-to-last possible vote. It would take me too long to comment on it as my computer is acting up, but I just wanted you to know. It's kind of a bummer that I was not happy (and not unhappy) with your wondrous item, and I was very much not happy with your organization, but you've really turned this competition around for yourself in my eyes.
And for this, my fellow Paizonaut, I salute you! (...and also you get a...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T20:35:25ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: BristlecrawIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlv5?Bristlecraw#242012-02-20T20:20:25Z2012-02-20T20:20:25Z<p>I'm sorry but I can't justify giving a vote to this suicidal pseudo-starfish.</p>
<p>My honest first impression... and it's a really hard one to get out of my head, so I apologize in advance if anyone thinks I'm outta line, as I am in <b><i>no way</i></b> saying that this is what actually happened to Mr. Chris Shaeffer, although I am implying & speculating... after I first read through the <span class=messageboard-ooc>Bristleclaw</span> submission, it seems like the competitor had metaphorically "bet the bank" on the ooze mechanic, 'split', working together with his self-eviscerate thing. When the news that no competitor's monster could be an ooze, etc., was released he could have just hand-waved his monster to the required CR and it ended up as a starfish-like aberration so that it could retain the 'split'... because it's a starfish... and they do something kind of like that in real life (although a starfish doesn't split like the way the ability description reads). </p>
<p>What puzzles me most is that I can't think of a single existing core Pathfinder RPG aberration that has the 'split' defensive ability (right now off of the top of my head, but I'll look later and if I find one I swear I'll say sorry), I don't think I've seen any type of monster except for oozes possess the 'split' defensive ability; the only other logical monster that would be able to do this would be some strange kind of outsider with the elemental subtype, but not aberration.</p>
<p>OK, so this theory, having been put down onto virtual paper, is something that I know is far-fetched, but IMHO the competitor could have just as well have made his monster an animal... or better yet a vermin, instead of an aberration. Vermin fits better with the "starfish-type-splitting-creature-which-floats-randomly-around-eating-itsel f-to-death", I think. Maybe.</p>
<p>Well Chris, you've made it this far and that is no small thing. I dunno, again I think you can see where my head was at when I first saw your monster submission. I'm not insisting that anything I've suspected or posted here is the "gospel truth", just sharing some feedback with you that possibly no one else did or probably will. I'm just sorry that I can't share my vote with you as well.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you Mr. Shaeffer, in this contest and in all of your endeavors.</p>I'm sorry but I can't justify giving a vote to this suicidal pseudo-starfish.
My honest first impression... and it's a really hard one to get out of my head, so I apologize in advance if anyone thinks I'm outta line, as I am in no way saying that this is what actually happened to Mr. Chris Shaeffer, although I am implying & speculating... after I first read through the Bristleclaw submission, it seems like the competitor had metaphorically "bet the bank" on the ooze mechanic, 'split',...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T20:20:25ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Necrotic ReefIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlv6?Necrotic-Reef#272012-02-20T19:02:52Z2012-02-20T19:02:52Z<p>Greetings, Steve Miller!</p>
<p>I feel I <i>must</i> ask you:
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Do some people call you the "space cowboy"? The "gangster of love"? "Maurice"? And what, pray tell, is a <i>pompitous</i>, exactly?
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<span class=tiny><i>I keed, I keed. ;-)</i></span></p>
<p>I really liked your <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz50ki?Night-Monarch-Vardo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Night Monarch Vardo</a>, although I haven't had a chance to post anything about it yet. I will when I can.</p>
<p>On the other hand, unfortunately, I am not a fan of the <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz55hg?Arcadian-Interceptors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Arcadian Interceptors</a> - I wasn't convinced that they were clearly antagonistic (except for the hidden enemy being the leader), and I also found it difficult to believe they would have any chance for longevity, given their modus operandi, versus the usual suspects that ply the waters of the Arcadian Ocean (the Chelaxian and Nidalese navies in particular). Having said that, I looked back at that thread and I now see many walls of text from you with exposition which might contain further explanation that could alter my initial impression, but since that round is over now I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.</p>
<p>Now that's out of the way, I would like to say that the <b>Necrotic Reef</b> is extremely cool, and IMHO a <i>very</i> "Superstar" monster submission for this Round! This is my favorite submission of yours so far, and the dripping-with-evil-awesome <b>Necrotic Reef</b> gets two thumbs up and one of my votes this Round.</p>
<p>As far as feedback, I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said by the judges and the other Paizonauts except that I am DEFINITELY using this monster (with the recommended changes) in my home campaign at some time in the near future, because it is too hungry and lonely and it wants me to feed some PCs to it.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you, sir, and I <i>really</i> hope to see what else you have in store for us in the last rounds.</p>Greetings, Steve Miller!
I feel I must ask you:
Do some people call you the "space cowboy"? The "gangster of love"? "Maurice"? And what, pray tell, is a pompitous, exactly?
I keed, I keed. ;-)
I really liked your Night Monarch Vardo, although I haven't had a chance to post anything about it yet. I will when I can.
On the other hand, unfortunately, I am not a fan of the Arcadian Interceptors - I wasn't convinced that they were clearly antagonistic (except for the hidden enemy being the...Ian Eastmond2012-02-20T19:02:52ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Cancer from the VoidIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nltp?Cancer-from-the-Void#412012-02-19T22:23:26Z2012-02-19T22:23:26Z<p>Hope all is well, Bob. I am extremely sorry about what happened. I wanted to see what else you would do as rounds progressed, and as others have already written of these things much more eloquently than I could I will leave it at a very sincere apology and speak no more of it at present...</p>
<p>(...except for one thing: I've checked the voting box next to your monster anyway even though it doesn't count, and time is against me changing my mind and giving the vote to someone I don't want to.)</p>
<p>I voted for <b><a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz55b7?Fear-Fist-and-Flame#26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fear, Fist, and Flame</a></b>, partly because it appealed to me despite my initial misgivings as did your wondrous item, the <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz4wxd?Figurine-of-Familiar-Power" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Figurine of Familiar Power</a>, and the same thing happened for the second time this competition: as I was putting my notes together and making sure to vote for the contestants whose monsters I really liked as well as those I wasn't completely thrilled by but who demonstrated skill and imagination and also had good work to back them up from the previous rounds, that although there are some things that rub me the wrong way about this submission I ended up liking it more as time passed.</p>
<p>I felt the same way about the Figurine of Familiar Power; at first glance it seemed to me to be too much like any other wondrous item figurine for me to be interested in it, but then when Round Two began and I revisited Fear, Fist, and Flame, I began reading over the Figurine of Familiar Power again and realizing that it was actually a well thought-out and useful idea, and the mechanics were great, but if your organization wouldn't have made me curious about your item I may never have read to the end of the item's description.</p>
<p>And with Fear, Fist, and Flame, the name didn't grab my interest and temperamentally they reminded me of about half of the PCs my friends play in campaigns that I GM, but as the deadline for voting grew closer the more I read and re-read both the organization and the item, and now that the monster round it almost up, well...</p>
<p>With voting closing soon I have only come up with 5 contestant's monsters so far this round that I can justify giving my vote to- I wanted to give you feedback on your <span class=tiny><b>Cancer from the Void</b></span> as such a perfectly revolting, hideous, and seemingly aborted star-spawn would have at least been one out of 6 votes, and there's a possibility that I'm not going to be able to use all my Round 3 votes.</p>
<p>I think that if you worked on first impressions, possibly finding someone willing to be a guinea pig / trial audience that would be able to honestly tell you what kind of overall unifying opinion the submission leaves with them after they've read it completely once. </p>
<p>With limits on how many words can be used changing from round to round in this competition (and from what I've heard the bulk of writing assignments and freelance gigs all come with some type of restriction which is probably why Paizo does it), it would strengthen your future chances at achieving whatever your goals are with writing if you could find the silver lining in the cloud and put that out front where that is the first thing that the reader's eye hits. Starting your third round submission off with the name of the plague of the twentieth century (to paraphrase Sean Connery) may not have been the way to go. </p>
<p>So as I said, something I've discovered as far as my reaction to your submissions, is that first impressions aren't everything. I would have left well enough alone and posted about another contestant's monster at this point if I thought that me not taking a liking to any of your submissions at first glance was a coincidence. I hope that I've helped you in any way, shape or form by sharing this feedback with you, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.</p>Hope all is well, Bob. I am extremely sorry about what happened. I wanted to see what else you would do as rounds progressed, and as others have already written of these things much more eloquently than I could I will leave it at a very sincere apology and speak no more of it at present...
(...except for one thing: I've checked the voting box next to your monster anyway even though it doesn't count, and time is against me changing my mind and giving the vote to someone I don't want to.)
I...Ian Eastmond2012-02-19T22:23:26ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2012: General Discussion: How I blew it.Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nikg?How-I-blew-it#432012-02-19T20:24:31Z2012-02-19T20:24:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Deiros wrote:</div><blockquote> I had a similar item made but it was a sword that added a +1 to the caster level of it's user. It is also just a +1 sword, very nifty (and costly) item. I think it was worth if I remember correctly like 34,000k </blockquote><p>@Deiros: Unfortunately, sarcasm via internet isn't often successfully interpreted, so I first hoped you were being sarcastic about that. I apologize as I don't recognizing your screen name off the top of my head, so I checked your messageboard posts on your profile counting from today back to January when the Top 32 were originally announced for 2012; it looks like you are pretty busy on the homebrew threads and other things and I've seen some interesting posts from you.
<p>However, in the <b><a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz556p?Some-Common-Misteps-Im-Seeing-This-Year#43" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Some Common Misteps I'm Seeing This Year"</b> thread you posted something similar</a> shortly before you had posted the message above that I am initially responding to.</p>
<p>(Please keep in mind I'm paraphrasing what you had posted on the other thread and so I didn't copy over anything that didn't stand out as possibly confirming what I first thought when I read your post above; I linked to the paraphrased post in case anyone wants to read the rest of it...)</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Deiros wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm just pissed I couldn't make it to participate in this year, since I had at least 2 things (magic Item & Monster) already made polished ready to participate but will save them for net year...</p>
<p>...redundant item?...</p>
<p>...a total different things if they ask for something more specific like a monster with CR X for certain region, or Magic Item for uses in the APG XX set in XX part of Golarion...</blockquote>The 1st Round of RPG Superstar since it began in 2008 has always been to design a <span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Wondrous Item</b></span>, <i>never</i> has it been to design Magic Arms or Magic Armor or Potions / Rings / Rods / Scrolls / Staves / Wands or any other type of magic item except for what is, per the <i>Core Rulebook pg 496</i>, <div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>Wondrous Items.
</p>
This is a catch all category for anything that doesn’t fall into the other groups. Anyone can use a wondrous item (unless specified otherwise in the description).</blockquote><p>I don't like giving bad news (even when it's not really bad news, and sorry I'm digressing), but if you had entered a sword it would have been auto-rejected for being in the category of Magic Arms and Armor instead of Wondrous Items.
<p>Just wanted to make sure that was pointed out to you so that you don't make that kind of mistake if you are planning on entering the contest next year or any time after that, and sorry if I come off as [Spoiler omitted]</p>Deiros wrote:I had a similar item made but it was a sword that added a +1 to the caster level of it's user. It is also just a +1 sword, very nifty (and costly) item. I think it was worth if I remember correctly like 34,000k
@Deiros: Unfortunately, sarcasm via internet isn't often successfully interpreted, so I first hoped you were being sarcastic about that. I apologize as I don't recognizing your screen name off the top of my head, so I checked your messageboard posts on your profile...Ian Eastmond2012-02-19T20:24:31ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why are barbarians barbarians and not berzerkers?Ian Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nmvr?Why-are-barbarians-barbarians-and-not-berzerkers#362012-02-16T18:18:51Z2012-02-16T18:18:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ragnarok Aeon wrote:</div><blockquote> On that note, I think Monk is much stranger. Outside of D&D and certain versions of Final Fantasy, I <i>never</i> use monk to refer to a barefisted combatant who teleports and slides down walls, unless of course for whatever reason that person is also a chaste disciple who spends a lot of time in temples and praying. </blockquote><p>Well, now World of Warcraft is jumping on that boat with the upcoming "Mists of Pandaria" expansion; those monks are pretty much D&D/FF-type monks as well.Ragnarok Aeon wrote:On that note, I think Monk is much stranger. Outside of D&D and certain versions of Final Fantasy, I never use monk to refer to a barefisted combatant who teleports and slides down walls, unless of course for whatever reason that person is also a chaste disciple who spends a lot of time in temples and praying.
Well, now World of Warcraft is jumping on that boat with the upcoming "Mists of Pandaria" expansion; those monks are pretty much D&D/FF-type monks as well.Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T18:18:51ZForums/RPG SuperstarTM 2012: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: RPG Superstar: Encounter Challenge PreviewIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ld4s?RPG-Superstar-Encounter-Challenge-Preview#12012-02-16T18:14:03Z2012-02-16T18:14:03Z<p>Is anyone else thinking "Skirmish game extravaganza!!!"?</p>
<p>Fun times are in store for us Paizo fans, I must say. Now I just need to start my new job so I can get my hands on those minis!</p>Is anyone else thinking "Skirmish game extravaganza!!!"?
Fun times are in store for us Paizo fans, I must say. Now I just need to start my new job so I can get my hands on those minis!Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T18:14:03ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: LaruIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nluy?Laru#262012-02-16T09:48:15Z2012-02-16T09:48:15Z<p>This reminds me more of the dementors from Harry Potter than the Anzu does. If it didn't <i>really</i> remind me of them, then this would probably be an auto-vote from me; however since no one else seems to have made the connection it's probably just me.</p>
<p>CR 7 is a bit too low for this monster; with an attack that potentially does 1d8 points of Charisma <span class=messageboard-ooc>drain</span> per round, survivors of this fight would require multiple castings of <i>restoration</i> (and more than likely <i>greater restoration</i>) to recover from, and at the level that most PCs would encounter this that is a tall order. If instead it was 1d6 points of Charisma <span class=messageboard-ooc>damage</span> per round (or something a little less dire than 1d8 drain, this is just the first recommendation of the top of my head) then I think you would have had a solid CR 7 monster.</p>
<p>I wasn't a fan of your organization or your item; however you may be getting a vote from me this round.</p>This reminds me more of the dementors from Harry Potter than the Anzu does. If it didn't really remind me of them, then this would probably be an auto-vote from me; however since no one else seems to have made the connection it's probably just me.
CR 7 is a bit too low for this monster; with an attack that potentially does 1d8 points of Charisma drain per round, survivors of this fight would require multiple castings of restoration (and more than likely greater restoration) to recover from,...Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T09:48:15ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Ravenous GorgewortIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlrl?Ravenous-Gorgewort#282012-02-16T09:21:51Z2012-02-16T09:21:51Z<p>This is awesome. Although their organization is solitary, I would love using about 7 of these in a First World encounter for the current campaign I am running (average party level is 12th, so they would probably be minions to some other nasty CR 12-13 creature that is using them as guards) and having the PCs being hawked in and spit out all over the battle map... HA!</p>
<p>Another vote from me. The only thing you've done so far that I didn't dig 100% is your item; your Round Two and Round Three entries are <span class=messageboard-ooc>butter</span> (this is a good thing).</p>This is awesome. Although their organization is solitary, I would love using about 7 of these in a First World encounter for the current campaign I am running (average party level is 12th, so they would probably be minions to some other nasty CR 12-13 creature that is using them as guards) and having the PCs being hawked in and spit out all over the battle map... HA!
Another vote from me. The only thing you've done so far that I didn't dig 100% is your item; your Round Two and Round Three...Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T09:21:51ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: SlaughterhoundIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlrx?Slaughterhound#302012-02-16T09:08:08Z2012-02-16T09:08:08Z<p>I think you can do it this time around, Tom. You get my vote again for Round Three.</p>
<p>In keeping with the "wrath" theme, I believe that getting rid of <i>teleport</i> and some of the other spell-like abilities in favor of some low-level damage-dealing spell-like abilities, while also getting rid of the SR and Spell Distortion, would have made this more of a CR 7 creature. I do like the Maw of the Void ability, both the name and the effect.</p>
<p>Really hope to see more! Hang in there, man!</p>I think you can do it this time around, Tom. You get my vote again for Round Three.
In keeping with the "wrath" theme, I believe that getting rid of teleport and some of the other spell-like abilities in favor of some low-level damage-dealing spell-like abilities, while also getting rid of the SR and Spell Distortion, would have made this more of a CR 7 creature. I do like the Maw of the Void ability, both the name and the effect.
Really hope to see more! Hang in there, man!Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T09:08:08ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: PyrebloomIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlqk?Pyrebloom#412012-02-16T08:36:08Z2012-02-16T08:36:08Z<p>This is the first one that grabbed me, and would be a solid CR 7 if you would have toned down the CR for both the nausea and the death throes and the death throes damage. Maybe the death throes should be 1d6 points of damage per daily bomb not used by the creature that day; so, say at the end of the encounter if the thing's used 5 bombs then the death throes are 5d6, but should still be no higher than CR 17.</p>
<p>Nauseated is an <i>awful</i> condition that may not be easy to get rid of at the point that most PCs fight this, and so knocking a PC out of combat (which would happen to most PCs if they failed the save against this) for 2-5 rounds with a chance to affect an area of (my math may be off but) 32 squares using 2 bombs is a bit much. Maybe a 15 foot cone instead of 15 foot radius is more balanced (again, at a DC not higher than 17).</p>
<p>All that said, I will more than likely be voting for you this round based on this and your previous entries, and would like to see what else you can bring to the competition.</p>This is the first one that grabbed me, and would be a solid CR 7 if you would have toned down the CR for both the nausea and the death throes and the death throes damage. Maybe the death throes should be 1d6 points of damage per daily bomb not used by the creature that day; so, say at the end of the encounter if the thing's used 5 bombs then the death throes are 5d6, but should still be no higher than CR 17.
Nauseated is an awful condition that may not be easy to get rid of at the point that...Ian Eastmond2012-02-16T08:36:08ZRe: Forums: Round 3: Create a Bestiary entry: Sidhe LordIan Eastmondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlug?Sidhe-Lord#212012-02-15T16:28:21Z2012-02-15T16:28:21Z<p>I hate to say this, but you lost me on this one. I really love your item and your organization, but unfortunately your monster doesn't strike me as a solid CR 7; also this would require unnecessary work for me as a GM to use in a game just by going off of the given stat block.</p>
<p>I'll have to see how many votes are allowed for this round and the quality of the other monsters, but based on this monster I can't guarantee that you will be getting a vote from me this time around. Sorry, Will.</p>I hate to say this, but you lost me on this one. I really love your item and your organization, but unfortunately your monster doesn't strike me as a solid CR 7; also this would require unnecessary work for me as a GM to use in a game just by going off of the given stat block.
I'll have to see how many votes are allowed for this round and the quality of the other monsters, but based on this monster I can't guarantee that you will be getting a vote from me this time around. Sorry, Will.Ian Eastmond2012-02-15T16:28:21ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Gnomes in PathfinderSyfil Shimmergloom (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mjvx?Gnomes-in-Pathfinder#282011-07-17T03:23:52Z2011-07-17T03:23:52Z<p>I made a goth gnome for PFS that was still a pathfinder gnome, dressing in black leather with blue-black hair with glitter everywhere, worshipper of Zon-Kuthon she staves off the bleaching by experimenting with self-mutilation and making clothes out of the things that end up dead around her with a great Craft(clothes) skill. Shadow-bloodline Sorceror from Nidal. Picked Cheliax faction but will probably change to something else ;-).</p>I made a goth gnome for PFS that was still a pathfinder gnome, dressing in black leather with blue-black hair with glitter everywhere, worshipper of Zon-Kuthon she staves off the bleaching by experimenting with self-mutilation and making clothes out of the things that end up dead around her with a great Craft(clothes) skill. Shadow-bloodline Sorceror from Nidal. Picked Cheliax faction but will probably change to something else ;-).Syfil Shimmergloom (alias of Ian Eastmond)2011-07-17T03:23:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why did you choose Pathfinder?demosthenes777 (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ld0m&page=5?Why-did-you-choose-Pathfinder#2202010-10-16T05:48:29Z2010-10-16T05:48:29Z<p>Why did I choose Pathfinder?</p>
<p>I have been playing D&D since I got the old-school red box at the age of 12 (I'm 32 now) and had graduated to all the 2nd edition AD&D core books in a matter of months. Countless hours with me and my friends in our main hangout (my best friend's room was a converted garage with its own entrance and very lenient parents, quite the refuge for any adolescent) and many all-nighters.</p>
<p>Growing up and life intruded, as it will, and besides a brief dip into White Wolf's stuff in the mid-90s I didn't do table-top RPGs for a long time, until in 2000 I was working on the phone doing tech support and the guy next to me was reading something about this "New D&D" that was about to come out, I pulled up the page he was looking at and knew that my RPG days were coming back.</p>
<p>By 2003 I had found a dedicated group of gamers that still plays together every 2 out of 3 weekends to this day, and we played many campaigns, the first I played with them was 3.0, then the 2nd 3.5. We then would take turns being DM when the campaign reached its reasonable conclusion or we needed a change of pace.</p>
<p>I found out about Pathfinder from a different gaming group that I would sometimes play with when my main group was on a break, and a friend in that other group was filling out a survey about the release of 4th edition on the WoTC website, filling out the "other comments" section with "if I wanted to play World of Warcraft I would do that, for now me and most people I know are waiting for the release of Pathfinder", I asked him about it and he filled me in and brought up the Paizo website.</p>
<p>About a year ago one of the other guys in my main group was up for running the game, and by the time the core rulebooks for D&D 4th edition had come out each of us had read as much as we could handle of the PHB and each of us decided it was blasphemy of the worst sort. </p>
<p>By this time I had been following the playtest of Pathfinder from Alpha through the actual game's release and bought the PDF version of the Core Rulebook online, and I brought up changing from 3.5 to Pathfinder since I had pretty much memorized all of the changes. </p>
<p>The DM (well, soon-to-be GM) said for me to bring as much Pathfinder stuff as I could find to the pre-muster session before we made characters and the group would decide what we wanted to do, "We've been playing the same game for over 5 years now, a change may be the best thing yet," he said.</p>
<p>Every day I would check the local bookstores (since I always have discount coupons and at the time was living off of unemployment) and finally a few days before the session the Core Rulebook and the Bestiary were there, one copy of each, and I swooped them up and the vote to switch to Pathfinder was unanimous.</p>
<p>That campaign is on probably-permanent hiatus, and I was the next in line to run the game, and I am currently GM-ing a wickedly delicious Golarion campaign and we are all loving every minute of it.</p>
<p>Thank you for keeping this game alive and well, Paizo, you have my eternal gratitude!</p>Why did I choose Pathfinder?
I have been playing D&D since I got the old-school red box at the age of 12 (I'm 32 now) and had graduated to all the 2nd edition AD&D core books in a matter of months. Countless hours with me and my friends in our main hangout (my best friend's room was a converted garage with its own entrance and very lenient parents, quite the refuge for any adolescent) and many all-nighters.
Growing up and life intruded, as it will, and besides a brief dip into White Wolf's...demosthenes777 (alias of Ian Eastmond)2010-10-16T05:48:29ZRe: Forums: Local Play: NeonCon 2010, Las VegasRarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7d5&page=2?NeonCon-2010-Las-Vegas#512010-10-15T20:05:26Z2010-10-15T20:05:26Z<p>This is Ian Eastmond (finally registered my character, as you can see), and getting things moving again.</p>
<p>I have signed up on the warhorn site and pre-mustered for #1 on Thursday night. I am not too sure about the pre-mustering for the other ones because I haven't seen any schedules for CreativeU yet.</p>This is Ian Eastmond (finally registered my character, as you can see), and getting things moving again.
I have signed up on the warhorn site and pre-mustered for #1 on Thursday night. I am not too sure about the pre-mustering for the other ones because I haven't seen any schedules for CreativeU yet.Rarg Arrakhis (alias of Ian Eastmond)2010-10-15T20:05:26Z