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I am getting more and more excited for PaizoCon by the day! So many people (staff and volunteers) are hard at work on making this event fire, and I am glad to get to be a part of it from the other side this time. <3

These are horridly adorable in all the best ways! If you can attract someone with puns, then you know they have a sense of humor [even if it may drive you nutty!].

Looking forward to seeing people at PAXU! I'll be hanging around the play space, showing off Pathfinder Quest!

I'm also STOKED to get Liane to sign my book too!

Abyssal Bunnies! <3 <3 <3

Hi, Ivis here. Let me be clear, I am coming here as an author, and a GM, to share the answers as I run them. Hopefully, this can help with gm consistency.

I am currently preparing to run this scenario. The first encounter seems to have two contradictory instructions:

However, their resolve is shaken, and Jamimpi will surrender if reduced to low enough health (see Creatures below). A critical success adds 10 to this HP threshold [...] If any PC critically succeeded on the above Request or Coerce checks while trying to get them to stand down, Jamimpi surrenders when reduced to 20 Hit Points (30 for levels 11–12) [...]. Otherwise Jamimpi fights to the death, believing it is the only way to protect Csilla from herself.

Which one would be the correct one to use? I can't follow both instructions.

My Table Call

Later on, there is another contradiction, though a less severe one:

Quote:

If the group obtains a number of these equal to the number of PCs, they trigger the Gug Guardians encounter [...] This combat is triggered by either accumulating 5 Observance Points, or[...]

My Table Call

1. On high tier, a crit fail on a certain save will most likely outright kill a character. On Low tier it doesn't do that. Why the difference? High Tier Characters are not better equipped to deal with such an ability in any way.

2. The "Endless" ability was changed from 1 minute to 1 hour in both subtiers. That is a good thing, otherwise the fight might happen multiple times.

My Personal Reason

My Table Call
I make sure that all players have access to a minimum of 1 Hero Point going into that room, in order to have the best shot at dealing with their dice.

Also, the scenario has the Vigilant Seal tag, but has no "Faction Notes" which give Reputation with the Vigilant Seal faction under certain circumstances.

My Table Call

Hound of Tindalos bite and claw damage are both listed as 2d10. The claws are agile and listed as 2d8 in the regular creature.

My Table Call

At the start of the scenario it says it may be difficult to recover the PCs if they die.

My Table Call

Encounter B2, the text says at 9-10 you start with 2 weak ropers, the encounter section at the back suggests it is 1 normal roper with weak ropers added at higher CPs.

My Table Call

I hope this helps others with clarity and consistency.

Dearest Quinn,

Even I, as horrid as I am with social clues, could see that man wishes to be more than just your waiter.

Please, take my Hero Point so you can reroll that Nat 1 you made on the check to connect the dots the next time you see him (because I want to see what happens when this flame gets fanned).

Dae is amazing, and I would do anything for them (and their bestie Chk Chk). <3

Hmmm... All good candidates... but I know one I won't vote for... Sorry Nykiti, your whole name is too easy to stumble through its pronunciation, the others are much easier to say at a glance. ;)

As someone with a name no one seems to be able to pronounce, I feel the opposite- more representation for unique names! <3

I just realized the only eligible 1-4 level voter I have is the one who only cares about hunting for cultists of the Great Old Ones! Total single issue voter. I wonder if anyone will win him over

Mine only one is a skittermander who tends to get a little too caught up in helping. So, I feel you.

If you think you should have received an email from us and haven't, PLEASE check your spam folders. we have quite a few outstanding GM emails, and we would like to hear from you - even if it is to cancel on us.

Blog wrote:

• The Core Rulebook now allows all characters to take two free ability boosts instead of the printed options for their ancestry. Newly created characters in Pathfinder Society may use this rule; previously built characters may not unless they rebuild the character from scratch with a boon.

• However, to retain the legality of numerous existing characters, the Pathfinder Society campaign will continue to offer the Voluntary Flaws optional ruleset and retain the text within the Guide to Organized Play.

OK. So we have THREE options for new PCs:

1. Vanilla ability boosts as printed
2. 2 free boosts and no flaws, any ancestry
3. Old optional flaw system

Is this correct?

As I understand it, yup.

For my own favorite, Happy Reunion to all! May you find your home with those you love this time of year.

Nic's arrow pierces through the brute, causing him to stumble and roar as the arrow goes cleanly through his arm. Delta and Zelen simultaneously attack as he is stumbling, his misstep causing them to miss with their attacks. As Watson goes to guide Ulvard, his greatsword swings true, first slicing off the zombie's arm, and then cleanly chopping off his head.

With that, the immediate threat is over. However, the passengers of the caravan are more antsy than before, and even Arek and Andri seem shaken. Arek looks to you, speaking in a quiet voice, "I think we need to get moving before anyone else comes after us." He then echoes a similar sentiment to the others, moving to quickly gather up the camping supplies and load the wagons. Others move to join him as they shake off their shock, and the camp is broken down much faster than the previous morning.

Once the caravan is packed, the group is able to leave, heading out into the fog. Though the fog remains heavy throughout the morning, the sounds of the forest quiet, and nothing more than the occasional chirping of a bird is heard.

Right before lunch, the caravan enters the bustling town of Caliphas. Once they reach the marketplace, the Graghol's pull the wagons off to the side, and Arek begins to unload. Andri comes over to you, thanking you profusely for your help, admitting clearly that they would not have survived the trip without you. She then pays you each your reward of four gold, and bids you farewell as she goes to help her brother with the wagons.

With that, you have survived your travels on the Tireless Path!

Looks like we diving head first into this one. Hopefully we come out of it without having our brains rattled.

Looking forward to this one!

I want to echo Alex's sentiments about PaizoCon - it was great getting to be there, and meet so many people in person (especially those that previously were only "virtual" acquaintances). Also seeing the energy in the Org. Play room the whole weekend was motivating, energizing, and rewarding for me personally. I hope that I get to meet even more of the awesome people in our community at GenCon.

Also, congrats to all of the new coin holders, especially one of my partners in crime - David Peever! Welcome all of you to the club, for each and everyone of you has earned your place at the table.

Ok - so first my apologies. Between PaizoCon and real life medical I got behind, and then posting again has been causing anxiety cause it was late, which would then cycle and get worse until I was much further behind here than I thought - and for that I am really, really sorry. (I also just realized I had the PM on here, I'm not the best at noticing them at times). CanisDirus got in touch with me earlier and I talked this out, and I think I am okay to pick this back up as long as y'all are okay keeping me as your GM. I am planning to try and get the post up moving us forward before I head to bed this evening.

whats the qualifying gm btw? Like did I miss chance to gm at this paizocon already because I haven't been following up on news much because of sterss lately?

If you are interested in trying to GM, send an email to paizoorgplayhq@gmail.com. We will work to see if we can fit you in where we have holes in our schedule. This goes for online as well as in-person.

PMSchulz wrote:

I am not seeing a link for the Online side of the con. I have that whole weekend already scheduled off, and I may want to jump in the online con for a few Starfinder games. Where can I sign up?

If you mean signing up for games to play. The games are listed in PaizoCon 2022's Warhorn. Make sure that you filter to only see the games for online play.

This is not open to the public yet, which is why it hadn't been shared. Because gms have some choice in what they are running, we have more games on the schedule than GMs. As such, this schedule will be culled before it is officially shared.

I promise we will have this information out for players to see in time to look it over before player registration opens, and when we do you will see it in a blog.

~Ivis
PaizoCon 2022 Organizing Committee Coordinator

Pheobe will take a look at the corpses, trying to determine whence they came.

Culture: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

However, she cannot get past the smell of rotting flesh to figure anything out.

Does forced movement provoke reactions?

Yup, it does. Look here in the FAQ.

I'll be there to see as many of you awesome people as I can. <3

No bot please. <3

A suggestion for those who get aggravated by them - look into singers/teachers masks. They are better for long term breathing and projection.

Sorry for my phase out this week. Work and PaizoCon got me flustered (to say the least), but trying to get caught up and get things moving forwards again.

Yay! GenCon is BACK!
Application done, and ready to see my friends again for the first time since 2018. <3

Manifold Hosts are in a scenario!!! I cannot WAIT to play this, and that Alex wrote it is just the icing on the cake. Congrats!

That's how I took it. <3

Yea, looks like it - since it isn't specific like it would be with haste.

Hopefully you're ok!

As for the fall - I believe it. Been dealing with back issues already from being hit by a car a few years ago... this has just been a crazy winter.

Replying to Coptidel (in elven), "Barad can be very vicious with his words, and often they are sharper than his sword. He means no ill to you or Avonathalanthalasa, only wanting the greatest good for us all."

Then looking to Gortek, as they are walking towards the next location they have been send, she replies to him, (in common), "My apologies for not including you in our conversation. I am so used to flipping tongues as I speak, that I did not stop to think about us leaving you out. I will endeavor to not do so again"

As they com upon the octopus and waterfall, she takes a moment to start to look around, but quickly stops as he yells at the group to retreat, and turns her full attention to him. Wondering what the octopus really is, she tries to rack her brain for any information she can recall.

(◆) Recall Knowledge
Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Reroll with hero point

Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

She then looks to the waterfall, and tries to see if she can remember any information about that.

(◆) Recall Knowledge
Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Finally, she chooses to defend herself, casting a magically barrier around herself.

(◆) Casting Shield

Roleplay is always better - thanks for the setup Barad. :-)

And now the raccoon has a name...

Amarië Berth- na lór wrote:

GM Tyranius wrote:

@Amarië- Could you add a quick link to your character sheet to your page please so I have your correct information for my tracker as well.

All should be fixed.

Is your character based on Galadriel?

Nope, the base of the idea actually is derived from the character of Amarië in The Silmarillion, flavored by some of ideas from Lúthien's story. From there, it was things we spun up on our own for Barad and Amarië.

@Amarië- Could you add a quick link to your character sheet to your page please so I have your correct information for my tracker as well.

All should be fixed.

As everyone else is gathered, an elf with golden hair and violet eyes steps out from behind her companions. Amarië then curtseys to everyone in turn, somewhat apprehensively towards Avonathalanthalasa. "I am glad to meet you all as we step forward to assist our societal brethren in this endeavor. I will try to stay out of front liners way, as I tend to be better at talking my way out of things than trying to hit them."

She then looks at Avonathalanthalasa, and addresses her in elven, "It's been a long time since I have seen another from Kyonin. It is good to see someone from home, even if not under the circumstances I would have wanted."

Accompanying Amarië are a small raccoon as well as her lady Cassenia Ainur. They stick closely to Barad and André when possible.

Escort, Perception (T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Last Meal, Society (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Magical Investigations, Arcana (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Mustering, Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Reassurances, Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Supplies, Society (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Um... Just wow Dennis. That ending is powerful to say the least, cause I'm sitting here in a bit of shocked horror...

And frustration that the forum ate my last post last night...

*blushes* Thank you Hillary and Cyrad. I can't wait to share the holiday magic with everyone!

Pheobe prances up towards Deckhand #2, hoping to catch it off guard as they focus on Usyl.

Trick attack: 1d20 - 20 + 17 ⇒ (13) - 20 + 17 = 10 Successful against CR 10
Called Thunderstrike Sonic pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 2, 8) = 14
Sonic Pistol Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Pheobe looks down at her gun as it shoots wide, slaps in against her leg, then blows into the barrel while muttering to the gun, "C'mon, you can do better than that!"

Zee Zee takes a look at what everyone is fiddling with, and tries to lift some of the machinery blocking their way so that the more mechanically inclined have an ​easier time getting into the fiddly-bits.

Athletics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Sorry for not posting to check in - medical and family stuff around the holiday completely threw my schedule for a loop the last week. :-/

.... and then realized that the last post I did make never appeared on top of that...

I'm all for keeping going - we've gotten a rhythm and this group is fun.

Pheobe stands up, nods to the Venture Captain, and heads for the ship. Once there, she climbs up into one of the Gunnery seats, fiddling with the controls and adjusting the height of the seat.

"One day they will start accommodating people who aren't just average size." Sighing in frustration, she starts looking for a book or similar to boost up her height.

Poking her head out from her hood, eyes wide at you all, a small screedreep with a rainbow mohawk looks around at you all.

"Battlebots, that seems really, really cool - though I don't think I've ever seen them on TV - we didn't get Pact Worlds shows where I'm from. I don't think I've meant and of you before, so hi! My name's Persephone Briarus, but you can call me Phoebe, cause people only use my full name when I'm in trouble.... Speaking of trouble, I'm a bit skittish, and tend to yell out when I'm surprised. Also, if we get into any scraps, don't worry immediately if I fall down... I tend to look for ways to pop up and catch people off guard."

She takes a breath after talking so fast, and looks towards Lucius.

"As for the Data Scourge... I don't know a lot about it, just that it seemed to throw Absalom Station for a tizzy last spring... Not good, not good at all."

Also helpful might be the stream resources for others looking to stream on Twitch!

https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1091

Also Linda's own PF1 adventure, Reaping What We Sow is ALAWAYS a Halloween favorite of mine!

Zee Zee looks down at her black, A-Line dress, and then at the pedestrian.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Using gestures, she tries to communicate to them and ask if they mean here?

This is great news. I'm looking forward to the positive momentum for change continuing.

I am excited (and a little nervous) to see more of the Sodden Lands, courtesy of Thurston and Michael! <3

Though that leech looks terrifying....

Congrats to Brent for his first adventure! So excited to see what treasures it holds.

Y'all my apologies for my silence this last week. Been dealing with some health issues among other things that pulled my attention away. Trying to jump back in and do better now. :-(

Thing is, GMs who are story focused [b] are [/] going to want to use them because their backgrounds enhance the stories of the one shots. I understand people wanting to play their characters, but as someone who plays and runs a lot, I will take story over mechanics any day.