paizo.com Favorited Posts by JoelF847paizo.com Favorited Posts by JoelF8472024-03-11T23:42:41Z2024-03-11T23:42:41ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo Pricing & Sustainability UpdateJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sifa&page=3?Paizo-Pricing-Sustainability-Update#1202024-01-27T00:11:44Z2024-01-25T00:40:08Z<p>PFS scenarios might not have printing, warehouse and logistic costs, but they still have costs for the writers, art, cartographers, editors, layout, etc, and those have all gone up over time. </p>
<p>Now, as a digital product I would expect a lower price percentage increase than physical products, but not zero.</p>PFS scenarios might not have printing, warehouse and logistic costs, but they still have costs for the writers, art, cartographers, editors, layout, etc, and those have all gone up over time.
Now, as a digital product I would expect a lower price percentage increase than physical products, but not zero.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2024-01-25T00:40:08ZRe: Forums: Television: 15th DoctorJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x3s?15th-Doctor#62024-01-08T07:13:19Z2024-01-08T04:45:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Charles Scholz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXgnqGTOXTE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>The Goblin Song - Doctor Who Style</b></a>
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</blockquote><p>Clearly someone in the writers room is a Pathfinder fan, and thought it would be neat to merge goblins and pugwamis.Charles Scholz wrote:The Goblin Song - Doctor Who Style
Clearly someone in the writers room is a Pathfinder fan, and thought it would be neat to merge goblins and pugwamis.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2024-01-08T04:45:15ZRe: Forums: Movies: Mickey’s Mouse TrapJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x9s?Mickey-s-Mouse-Trap#32024-01-03T18:13:26Z2024-01-03T01:36:08Z<p>And it was announced that "Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring." </p>
<p>So pretty late to the party compared to the game and movie already with trailers.</p>And it was announced that "Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring."
So pretty late to the party compared to the game and movie already with trailers.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2024-01-03T01:36:08ZRe: Forums: Movies: Mickey’s Mouse TrapJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x9s?Mickey-s-Mouse-Trap#22024-01-03T18:13:24Z2024-01-03T01:32:18Z<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe85jZhSflk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> And this...</a></p>And this...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2024-01-03T01:32:18ZRe: Forums: Television: AhsokaJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g35?Ahsoka#352023-12-23T08:11:56Z2023-12-23T01:37:33Z<p>It seems that Disney plus just released a 2h <a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/ahsoka-sabines-loth-cat/7WrueeJH7mqL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"show"</a> of Sabine's Loth Cat while she was away. I'm guessing it's 2h of it doing cat things, and will likely watch 5 minutes, but what fan service to everyone who clamored about what happened to the cat when she left!</p>It seems that Disney plus just released a 2h "show" of Sabine's Loth Cat while she was away. I'm guessing it's 2h of it doing cat things, and will likely watch 5 minutes, but what fan service to everyone who clamored about what happened to the cat when she left!JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-12-23T01:37:33ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: So in retrospect, anyone find runelords ignoring divination funny?JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x5k?So-in-retrospect-anyone-find-runelords#62023-12-27T23:15:40Z2023-12-23T01:28:48Z<p>I think the ironic humor of the Runelords not paying attention to divination is more about the fact that they didn't have more foresight and warning about Earthfall.</p>I think the ironic humor of the Runelords not paying attention to divination is more about the fact that they didn't have more foresight and warning about Earthfall.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-12-23T01:28:48ZRe: Forums: Movies: MCU Phases 5 & 6JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ncy&page=2?MCU-Phases-5-6#932023-12-21T03:53:33Z2023-12-20T01:10:09Z<p>I hope and expect they'll simply recast. They've done it before, and it hasn't been an issue, and they've set up Kang too much to abort and go a different direction. As for different variant, I expect the plan was to always have multiple variants in play, so that won't change. </p>
<p>And Avengers Kang Dynasty had already been pushed out a year due to the strikes, so that gives them time to re-cast.</p>I hope and expect they'll simply recast. They've done it before, and it hasn't been an issue, and they've set up Kang too much to abort and go a different direction. As for different variant, I expect the plan was to always have multiple variants in play, so that won't change.
And Avengers Kang Dynasty had already been pushed out a year due to the strikes, so that gives them time to re-cast.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-12-20T01:10:09ZRe: Forums: Television: Garth Ennis' "The Boys"JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42n6f&page=2?Garth-Ennis-The-Boys#622023-12-03T02:38:53Z2023-12-02T20:50:33Z<p>And the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9U-yoJbgWs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">season 4 teaser trailer</a> is out! And delivers on my hope for a fun scene with Karl Urban and Jeffrey Dean Morgan!</p>And the season 4 teaser trailer is out! And delivers on my hope for a fun scene with Karl Urban and Jeffrey Dean Morgan!JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-12-02T20:50:33ZRe: Forums: Television: Loki (Disney+)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42lyf&page=5?Loki#2312023-11-11T22:38:19Z2023-11-11T22:06:36Z<p>I actually think we could get Tom as Loki again in stuff, maybe Secret Wars, maybe What If? season 3, etc. But don't think we'll get him in Loki TV show anymore. And I think we're more likely to get Sylvie and the rest of the TV in other stories than their own for quite a while. It would be pretty awesome if Sylvie shows up in Thor 5, and he says "who are you?" to which she replies "Loki" and just takes up the Asgardian Loki frenemy to Thor role.</p>I actually think we could get Tom as Loki again in stuff, maybe Secret Wars, maybe What If? season 3, etc. But don't think we'll get him in Loki TV show anymore. And I think we're more likely to get Sylvie and the rest of the TV in other stories than their own for quite a while. It would be pretty awesome if Sylvie shows up in Thor 5, and he says "who are you?" to which she replies "Loki" and just takes up the Asgardian Loki frenemy to Thor role.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-11-11T22:06:36ZRe: Forums: Television: Loki (Disney+)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42lyf&page=5?Loki#2292023-11-13T23:54:37Z2023-11-11T00:55:25Z<p>Wow, what a fantastic (season) finale! Seems likely that there won't be a Loki season 3, but definitely will have some future connection to the MCU. One of the most satisfying finales I've ever seen.</p>Wow, what a fantastic (season) finale! Seems likely that there won't be a Loki season 3, but definitely will have some future connection to the MCU. One of the most satisfying finales I've ever seen.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-11-11T00:55:25ZRe: Forums: Television: Gen VJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pyo?Gen-V#22023-10-04T00:43:24Z2023-10-04T00:12:22Z<p>And the first 3 episodes were released last weekend. Lots of fun, great fit into the Boys universe. Not at all surprised by the kinds of shenanigans happening on campus, by the students or the administration. Looking forward to the rest of the season.</p>And the first 3 episodes were released last weekend. Lots of fun, great fit into the Boys universe. Not at all surprised by the kinds of shenanigans happening on campus, by the students or the administration. Looking forward to the rest of the season.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-10-04T00:12:22ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Star Wars: Dark Forces RemasteredJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43vax?Star-Wars-Dark-Forces-Remastered#22023-09-13T12:35:23Z2023-08-28T23:04:57Z<p>Original was fantastic - would recommend, and I generally don't play a lot of first person shooters.</p>Original was fantastic - would recommend, and I generally don't play a lot of first person shooters.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-08-28T23:04:57ZRe: Forums: Television: Invincible Animated Streaming SeriesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43cmj&page=2?Invincible-Animated-Streaming-Series#512023-07-22T21:50:44Z2023-07-22T19:05:53Z<p>Woo hoo! Bonus episode dropped last night with no warning, a backstory for Atom Eve. It was a lot of fun. And they announced season 2 in November (if I remember right).</p>Woo hoo! Bonus episode dropped last night with no warning, a backstory for Atom Eve. It was a lot of fun. And they announced season 2 in November (if I remember right).JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-07-22T19:05:53ZRe: Forums: Television: Willow on Disney+JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43mhk&page=2?Willow-on-Disney#912023-05-23T19:36:58Z2023-05-23T17:24:54Z<p>The residuals issue is also because of the method streamers pay residuals. To avoid paying a lot, they pay a flat residual per movie or TV season per month. This means for popular shows they don't have to pay a lot, regardless of how many people stream it. On the flip side, for shows which aren't very popular, if they don't get a certain amount of streams, it's not worth paying that flat fee to keep it on air. If the WGA strike successfully changes the streaming residual methodology to be $X per 1000 streams or something based on actual number of people watching (in buckets, tiers, whatever) then this oddity of low watched shows being pulled to save money won't happen anymore. The residuals will just be low due to low viewership, while writers who work on huge hits will get a fair share of the wealth from the success.</p>
<p>So go WGA!</p>The residuals issue is also because of the method streamers pay residuals. To avoid paying a lot, they pay a flat residual per movie or TV season per month. This means for popular shows they don't have to pay a lot, regardless of how many people stream it. On the flip side, for shows which aren't very popular, if they don't get a certain amount of streams, it's not worth paying that flat fee to keep it on air. If the WGA strike successfully changes the streaming residual methodology to be $X...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-05-23T17:24:54ZRe: Forums/Licensed Products: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: A Pathfinder Abomination Vaults ARPG coming to Kickstarter!JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6siah?A-Pathfinder-Abomination-Vaults-ARPG-coming#322023-05-02T19:30:37Z2023-05-01T17:16:13Z<p>Was hoping it would be a turn based, or at least pauseable real time RPG. Zero interest in an action RPG. When it's based on a tabletop RPG, you already know your fan base are fans of turn based tactical games, seems like a mismatch to do ARPG. </p>
<p>That being said, hopefully this license only covers ARPGs, and there's still room for a video game company to get a license to do other RPGs which are more emulations of the tabletop experience. If Owlcat is done with Paizo licenses over their preference for PF1, hopefully someone else can step in for that for PF2.</p>
<p>I'll also agree that I'd much rather see games NOT based on existing adventure paths (or if so, as sequels, etc, rather than a straight up adaptation). Not only does it sour the player base for playing those APs tabletop, but as a player I'd much rather an original story over something I already know (sure there's changes, but I still know 80% of the final product and the overall plot movements).</p>Was hoping it would be a turn based, or at least pauseable real time RPG. Zero interest in an action RPG. When it's based on a tabletop RPG, you already know your fan base are fans of turn based tactical games, seems like a mismatch to do ARPG.
That being said, hopefully this license only covers ARPGs, and there's still room for a video game company to get a license to do other RPGs which are more emulations of the tabletop experience. If Owlcat is done with Paizo licenses over their...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-05-01T17:16:13ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=4?Star-Trek-Picard#1762023-04-25T22:14:15Z2023-04-25T17:11:35Z<p>I also loved when Riker tried to lift the sword and it fell like a ton of bricks since he didn't realize how heavy it was. Worf pretty much had the best humor in the series, directly or indirectly.</p>I also loved when Riker tried to lift the sword and it fell like a ton of bricks since he didn't realize how heavy it was. Worf pretty much had the best humor in the series, directly or indirectly.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-25T17:11:35ZRe: Forums: Television: The MandalorianJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42b7i&page=7?The-Mandalorian#3082023-04-14T19:15:46Z2023-04-14T17:29:53Z<p>Pretty sure Thrawn reference is just setting the stage for Ashoka where he actually shows up. But agreed, looking forward to him (and that entire show). </p>
<p>Another fun detail is that Admiral Hux the senior was played by the brother of the actor who played Admiral Hux the junior in the sequel series, which gives them an automatic family resemblance.</p>
<p>I'd love to someday find out what each of the members of the Shadow Council's individual plans and plots were before they merge into the New Order.</p>Pretty sure Thrawn reference is just setting the stage for Ashoka where he actually shows up. But agreed, looking forward to him (and that entire show).
Another fun detail is that Admiral Hux the senior was played by the brother of the actor who played Admiral Hux the junior in the sequel series, which gives them an automatic family resemblance.
I'd love to someday find out what each of the members of the Shadow Council's individual plans and plots were before they merge into the New Order.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-14T17:29:53ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=4?Star-Trek-Picard#1632023-04-15T01:40:23Z2023-04-14T00:09:29Z<p>Some of the stupidity of the whole "all the fleet in one place for Frontier Day" is somewhat explained by the fact that the Borg/Changeling alliance wanted that to happen and made sure voices of reason against that were overlooked/overruled. I've been gnashing my teeth about that all season, but seems that there's a reason it happened.</p>
<p>I liked one of the Easter eggs in the list of ships on the screen which were at Frontier Day, the USS Okuda, named for Mike Okuda, who pretty much designed all of the look and feel of TNG.</p>Some of the stupidity of the whole "all the fleet in one place for Frontier Day" is somewhat explained by the fact that the Borg/Changeling alliance wanted that to happen and made sure voices of reason against that were overlooked/overruled. I've been gnashing my teeth about that all season, but seems that there's a reason it happened.
I liked one of the Easter eggs in the list of ships on the screen which were at Frontier Day, the USS Okuda, named for Mike Okuda, who pretty much designed...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-14T00:09:29ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=4?DD-One#1582023-04-09T07:28:49Z2023-04-06T22:23:35Z<p>Guess they aren't aware that actual hybrids exist and the game can't support Lygers or Mules. And for that matter Dark Sun can't have Muls.</p>
<p>Maybe to be safe they should exclude centaurs, half dragons, and any other chimeric creatures. Bye-bye owlbear.</p>Guess they aren't aware that actual hybrids exist and the game can't support Lygers or Mules. And for that matter Dark Sun can't have Muls.
Maybe to be safe they should exclude centaurs, half dragons, and any other chimeric creatures. Bye-bye owlbear.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-06T22:23:35ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): Shadow of the Dragon QueenJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pxb?Shadow-of-the-Dragon-Queen#352023-04-07T16:39:06Z2023-04-06T22:23:14Z<p>Oops, replied to the wrong thread, was referring to the latest D&D One changes on half-races.</p>Oops, replied to the wrong thread, was referring to the latest D&D One changes on half-races.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-06T22:23:14ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): Shadow of the Dragon QueenJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pxb?Shadow-of-the-Dragon-Queen#332023-04-07T16:39:13Z2023-04-05T23:32:57Z<p>Guess they aren't aware that actual hybrids exist and the game can't support Lygers or Mules. And for that matter Dark Sun can't have Muls. </p>
<p>Maybe to be safe they should exclude centaurs, half dragons, and any other chimeric creatures. Bye-bye owlbear.</p>Guess they aren't aware that actual hybrids exist and the game can't support Lygers or Mules. And for that matter Dark Sun can't have Muls.
Maybe to be safe they should exclude centaurs, half dragons, and any other chimeric creatures. Bye-bye owlbear.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-04-05T23:32:57ZRe: Forums: Television: Dragonlance live action TV show in developmentJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sob?Dragonlance-live-action-TV-show-in-development#72023-03-30T07:16:29Z2023-03-30T04:16:24Z<p>I'm pretty sure he'd prefer a role where his face shows. Also, Lord Soth wouldn't show up until season 2 or 3 depending on what they cover, and I'm assuming he wants to be in season 1.</p>I'm pretty sure he'd prefer a role where his face shows. Also, Lord Soth wouldn't show up until season 2 or 3 depending on what they cover, and I'm assuming he wants to be in season 1.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-30T04:16:24ZRe: Forums: Television: Dragonlance live action TV show in developmentJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sob?Dragonlance-live-action-TV-show-in-development#52023-03-30T07:16:25Z2023-03-29T17:25:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aberzombie wrote:</div><blockquote><p> He’s a good enough actor, and a big D&D fan from what I’ve seen. My hope is that love for the hobby extends to a love for Dragonlance. If so, and he can exert enough pressure to be as true to the source material as possible, then this could be pretty decent.</p>
<p>Color me cautiously pessimistic (since it’s still modern Hollywood we’re dealing with). </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote> Manganiello revealed that it led to his working with Wizards of the Coast on a live-action television adaptation of the Dragonlance novels, <b>which he loves</b> </blockquote><p>He says he loves Dragonlance, so think that box is checked. I'm curious if Weiss and Hickman are involved at all, either as writers or consultants, and if they plan to include the newer novels which cover the parts of the DL adventures which weren't in the original trilogy.Aberzombie wrote:He’s a good enough actor, and a big D&D fan from what I’ve seen. My hope is that love for the hobby extends to a love for Dragonlance. If so, and he can exert enough pressure to be as true to the source material as possible, then this could be pretty decent.
Color me cautiously pessimistic (since it’s still modern Hollywood we’re dealing with).
Quote:Manganiello revealed that it led to his working with Wizards of the Coast on a live-action television adaptation of the...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-29T17:25:00ZForums: Television: Dragonlance live action TV show in developmentJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sob?Dragonlance-live-action-TV-show-in-development#12023-03-30T07:16:17Z2023-03-29T03:16:10Z<p>Being <a href="https://www.cbr.com/dnd-joe-manganiello-dragonlance-adaptation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">developed</a> by Joe Manganiello. Seems likely that it will have the budget to be well done, based on what I've seen of the movie and the current competitive landscape. Can't wait to see who they case in this, though I expect most will be relative newcomers.</p>
<p>I could see Joe himself either go for a starring role as Tanis Half-elven, or more of a supporting character like Dragon Highlord Verminaard. Or just develop the show and not be in it I guess, but considering how big a D&D fan he is, I'd think he'd want to be on camera.</p>Being developed by Joe Manganiello. Seems likely that it will have the budget to be well done, based on what I've seen of the movie and the current competitive landscape. Can't wait to see who they case in this, though I expect most will be relative newcomers.
I could see Joe himself either go for a starring role as Tanis Half-elven, or more of a supporting character like Dragon Highlord Verminaard. Or just develop the show and not be in it I guess, but considering how big a D&D fan he is,...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-29T03:16:10ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=3?Star-Trek-Picard#1372023-03-12T16:10:03Z2023-03-12T00:59:41Z<p>Ah, that is better! Too many shows to keep track of how many episodes for each. But more is always better!</p>Ah, that is better! Too many shows to keep track of how many episodes for each. But more is always better!JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-12T00:59:41ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=3?Star-Trek-Picard#1252023-03-06T19:46:31Z2023-03-06T18:37:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bjørn Røyrvik wrote:</div><blockquote> First episode was good, much better than season 2, and I was excited to see more. Then it turns out only the first episode is on Prime you need a Paramount subscription for the rest. Bleh. Maybe if I wait a bit the entire thing will come to AP. </blockquote><p>That's highly unlikely to ever happen. It's a Paramount show. Prime sometimes works with other channels to hook people with a free first episode to entice them to sign up for the channel. If you wait until the season ends, you could easily watch it all in a single month's subscription though.Bjørn Røyrvik wrote:First episode was good, much better than season 2, and I was excited to see more. Then it turns out only the first episode is on Prime you need a Paramount subscription for the rest. Bleh. Maybe if I wait a bit the entire thing will come to AP.
That's highly unlikely to ever happen. It's a Paramount show. Prime sometimes works with other channels to hook people with a free first episode to entice them to sign up for the channel. If you wait until the season ends, you...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-06T18:37:44ZRe: Forums: Movies: New Lord of the Rings MoviesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ron?New-Lord-of-the-Rings-Movies#242023-03-06T01:34:43Z2023-03-05T23:45:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Themetricsystem wrote:</div><blockquote> I seriously hope they leave the stuff that's already been done along but... I will say I think many here are seriously underestimating how awesome a slapstick adult-oriented TV-Serial-like show about Tom Bombadil could actually be. </blockquote><p>Warner Brothers only has movie rights, not TV. Amazon has the TV rights.Themetricsystem wrote:I seriously hope they leave the stuff that's already been done along but... I will say I think many here are seriously underestimating how awesome a slapstick adult-oriented TV-Serial-like show about Tom Bombadil could actually be.
Warner Brothers only has movie rights, not TV. Amazon has the TV rights.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-05T23:45:14ZRe: Forums: Movies: New Lord of the Rings MoviesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ron?New-Lord-of-the-Rings-Movies#222023-03-05T14:28:45Z2023-03-05T01:07:55Z<p>Actually the animated movie was already planned and announced, separately from this recent announcement of the rights to do live action movies.</p>Actually the animated movie was already planned and announced, separately from this recent announcement of the rights to do live action movies.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-05T01:07:55ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=3?Star-Trek-Picard#1232023-03-04T23:52:48Z2023-03-03T19:32:03Z<p>I think Riker and Picard not being on the same page is more to do with Riker's loss of a son having changed him and his willingness to put others in harm's way, while Picard hasn't ever had that (though this season is clearly putting him on the path to change that).</p>
<p>Then again, I don't think Picard's plan was any better or worse than Riker's, and neither of them would have been successful with the [Spoiler omitted]</p>I think Riker and Picard not being on the same page is more to do with Riker's loss of a son having changed him and his willingness to put others in harm's way, while Picard hasn't ever had that (though this season is clearly putting him on the path to change that).
Then again, I don't think Picard's plan was any better or worse than Riker's, and neither of them would have been successful with the [Spoiler omitted]JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-03-03T19:32:03ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2&page=3?Star-Trek-Picard#1152023-03-02T05:08:13Z2023-02-27T19:13:37Z<p>I'm expecting with the first episode titles "Next Generation" it was not only a nod to TNG, but also indicating that we'll be meeting characters who will lead a new ST show after Picard wraps up. We've already met LaForge's daughter, and Crusher's son, and in season 1 we were introduced to Riker and Troi's daughter Kestra if they want to bring her back. If they promote Seven of Nine to captain, I'd watch that show with her leading a starship in the years after Picard and keep advancing the ST timeline.</p>I'm expecting with the first episode titles "Next Generation" it was not only a nod to TNG, but also indicating that we'll be meeting characters who will lead a new ST show after Picard wraps up. We've already met LaForge's daughter, and Crusher's son, and in season 1 we were introduced to Riker and Troi's daughter Kestra if they want to bring her back. If they promote Seven of Nine to captain, I'd watch that show with her leading a starship in the years after Picard and keep advancing the ST...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-02-27T19:13:37ZRe: Forums: Return of the Runelords: [Spoilers] How does the death of a PC affect the AP?JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42gi7?Spoilers-How-does-the-death-of-a-PC-affect#72023-02-21T05:28:17Z2023-02-14T23:55:54Z<p>I had a PC die halfway through book 3, and he strongly preferred to make a new character. So I let him, but told him that his new character would be the altered timeline's version of his character - so same race (though I would have allowed a half-elf, half-orc, or planetouched race, as long as he had the human part at least partially), and physically looked identical (though less muscular since he moved from a fighter to a sorcerer), and even same name. </p>
<p>At the moment of the original PC's death, I had all of his original timeline memories fly into the alternate timeline version of his character, and overlay themselves, so his new character had 2 sets of memories: one was the alternate history of the character up to that point, and the second was what the first character knew, including all of the events of the AP up until that point. The new version of the PC was in town and nearby, and was able to join the rest of the party relatively quickly, as if the timeline knew that they should be there just at that moment.</p>
<p>This also has the benefit of allowing each PC to die once and have a replacement character who's still tied to the twisted timeline events of the AP. For campaign traits, I did restrict them to either the original one they had, or replacing it with Time Lost though, which is especially appropriate for the change.</p>I had a PC die halfway through book 3, and he strongly preferred to make a new character. So I let him, but told him that his new character would be the altered timeline's version of his character - so same race (though I would have allowed a half-elf, half-orc, or planetouched race, as long as he had the human part at least partially), and physically looked identical (though less muscular since he moved from a fighter to a sorcerer), and even same name.
At the moment of the original PC's...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-02-14T23:55:54ZRe: Forums: Television: Live Action Spider-Man NoirJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rd6?Live-Action-SpiderMan-Noir#22023-04-08T18:12:55Z2023-02-10T17:05:08Z<p>It's definitely not a show I am clamoring for (or many others I'm guessing). It could be good though, except for the fact that Sony is actually making it and Amazon is just distributing it. Sony doesn't have a good track record doing spider man adjacent stuff not part of the MCU.</p>It's definitely not a show I am clamoring for (or many others I'm guessing). It could be good though, except for the fact that Sony is actually making it and Amazon is just distributing it. Sony doesn't have a good track record doing spider man adjacent stuff not part of the MCU.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-02-10T17:05:08ZRe: Forums: Television: The Bad Batch Season TwoJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43r3q?The-Bad-Batch-Season-Two#22023-02-04T04:23:16Z2023-02-03T18:17:10Z<p>I hope they're building to something this season. So far it's much to episode of the week, and while some of the episodes have been fun, I'm looking for a bit more serialized story telling, even if it's just stories about the characters rather than big galaxy shaking events.</p>I hope they're building to something this season. So far it's much to episode of the week, and while some of the episodes have been fun, I'm looking for a bit more serialized story telling, even if it's just stories about the characters rather than big galaxy shaking events.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-02-03T18:17:10ZRe: Forums: Movies: Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ncw?Black-Panther-Wakanda-Forever#162023-02-03T01:53:16Z2023-02-02T01:50:48Z<p>Just watched it streaming finally, and would add that Namor is an antagonist, but not really a villain. Your mileage may vary, but they aren't the same thing, and generally antagonists are more nuanced and shades of grey, which tends to make them more interesting.</p>Just watched it streaming finally, and would add that Namor is an antagonist, but not really a villain. Your mileage may vary, but they aren't the same thing, and generally antagonists are more nuanced and shades of grey, which tends to make them more interesting.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-02-02T01:50:48ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: The ORC Alliance GrowsJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7y&page=6?The-ORC-Alliance-Grows#2542023-01-29T09:54:10Z2023-01-28T20:57:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DropBearHunter wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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6e going full VTT might be a good opportunity to make the rules so old school (complicated) that P&P is just unfeasible.
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Why implement „advantage“ when „+20% success chance“(+4 on d20) is probably easier to program.</blockquote><p>This is not a concern. It's pretty simple to program to generate 2 random numbers and use the larger one.
<p>If you wanted to go old school to take advantage of the processing power and automation computers have you could implement systems where your chance of success was rolled on d1000 and modifiers could be as low as .1%, or have tables upon tables upon tables of modifiers for every bizarre corner case imaginable. Neither are things which I'd want to do in a table top game in person, but a computer could do pretty easily.</p>DropBearHunter wrote:6e going full VTT might be a good opportunity to make the rules so old school (complicated) that P&P is just unfeasible.
Why implement „advantage“ when „+20% success chance“(+4 on d20) is probably easier to program.
This is not a concern. It's pretty simple to program to generate 2 random numbers and use the larger one. If you wanted to go old school to take advantage of the processing power and automation computers have you could implement systems where your chance of...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-28T20:57:19ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Changes to OGL and Effect on Paizo/other OGL companiesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qfp&page=3?Changes-to-OGL-and-Effect-on-Paizoother-OGL#1332023-01-11T15:15:31Z2023-01-07T01:13:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Xyxox wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Arachnofiend wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Totally Not Gorbacz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In a completely not-surprising turn, WotC just forbid any discussion of OGL 1.1 on the official D&D Discord.</p>
<p>They really want to burn the bridge they are standing on, I'm having the feeling that some boomer exec who doesn't understand the hobby came down on Wizards and told them to shift things up and get rid of that Paizo thing, this will be a fun catastrophe to watch. </blockquote>As a wise man once said: "you couldn't even boycott Chik-fil-a". Hasbro can expect a month of whining from their community at most, and after that if the court case goes well for them it'll be business as usual with more taken off the top. </blockquote><p>Boycotting Ender's Game as a movie DESTROYED it as a cinematic universe. It bombed at the box office and ended any hope of additional movies, because of a boycott.
<p>The same could eb done with a certain movie that is close to release... </blockquote><p>Ender's Game the movie was affected by being a pretty bad movie and adaptation way more than it was by the boycott.Xyxox wrote:Arachnofiend wrote: Totally Not Gorbacz wrote:In a completely not-surprising turn, WotC just forbid any discussion of OGL 1.1 on the official D&D Discord.
They really want to burn the bridge they are standing on, I'm having the feeling that some boomer exec who doesn't understand the hobby came down on Wizards and told them to shift things up and get rid of that Paizo thing, this will be a fun catastrophe to watch.
As a wise man once said: "you couldn't even boycott Chik-fil-a"....JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-07T01:13:18ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Changes to OGL and Effect on Paizo/other OGL companiesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qfp?Changes-to-OGL-and-Effect-on-Paizoother-OGL#302023-01-10T15:04:01Z2023-01-06T05:29:27Z<p>Note that this is a leaked draft. Until it's actually released, who knows what the real version will look like. They could have even leaked it themselves to gauge reaction and figure out what to change, or one faction could have to sabotage the faction which is pushing for this version.</p>Note that this is a leaked draft. Until it's actually released, who knows what the real version will look like. They could have even leaked it themselves to gauge reaction and figure out what to change, or one faction could have to sabotage the faction which is pushing for this version.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-06T05:29:27ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=3?DD-One#1302023-01-10T15:15:54Z2023-01-06T01:08:08Z<p>I do love that the draft seeks to explicitly not allow DANCES though. I'd love to see the argument that any kind of dance whatsoever infringes on D&D's IP.</p>I do love that the draft seeks to explicitly not allow DANCES though. I'd love to see the argument that any kind of dance whatsoever infringes on D&D's IP.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-06T01:08:08ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=3?DD-One#1292023-01-10T15:15:50Z2023-01-06T01:02:19Z<p>The leak might be real, but it's still at best a current draft. Until something is formally released, this is simply a stance they're floating internally - it could very well have layers of business and legal review, revision and reversals. </p>
<p>In fact, it could be intentionally leaked to gauge reaction and adjusted or abandoned based on that. It may be close to what's released eventually, but it may be nothing more than black squiggles on paper. But since WOTC is certainly paying attention to what public reaction is, the more vocal and public reaction is, the better.</p>The leak might be real, but it's still at best a current draft. Until something is formally released, this is simply a stance they're floating internally - it could very well have layers of business and legal review, revision and reversals.
In fact, it could be intentionally leaked to gauge reaction and adjusted or abandoned based on that. It may be close to what's released eventually, but it may be nothing more than black squiggles on paper. But since WOTC is certainly paying attention to...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-06T01:02:19ZRe: Forums: Television: The Flash TV SeriesJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1id&page=56?The-Flash-TV-Series#27592023-01-06T05:10:25Z2023-01-05T00:41:08Z<p>Big season 9 news today! [Spoiler omitted] will be back in Episode 9! Along with Kid Flash, Diggle, and Bloodwork.</p>Big season 9 news today! [Spoiler omitted] will be back in Episode 9! Along with Kid Flash, Diggle, and Bloodwork.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2023-01-05T00:41:08ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=2?DD-One#992023-01-05T11:11:37Z2022-12-23T04:55:23Z<p>But anyone can use v 1.0 to fork 5th edition, just like Pathfinder forked 3.5.</p>But anyone can use v 1.0 to fork 5th edition, just like Pathfinder forked 3.5.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-12-23T04:55:23ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=2?DD-One#972023-01-05T11:11:28Z2022-12-23T01:12:25Z<p>...but people can just use OGL 1.0 still. What does 1.1 give them that would cause them to use it instead?</p>...but people can just use OGL 1.0 still. What does 1.1 give them that would cause them to use it instead?JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-12-23T01:12:25ZRe: Forums: Movies: MCU Phases 5 & 6JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ncy&page=2?MCU-Phases-5-6#842022-12-18T12:20:13Z2022-12-17T20:47:43Z<p>I hope that at least with that casting they change him from a rock guitarist to a rapper.</p>I hope that at least with that casting they change him from a rock guitarist to a rapper.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-12-17T20:47:43ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=2?DD-One#932022-12-18T10:27:25Z2022-12-16T20:58:52Z<p>I'm not too worried about it yet - these are incomplete plans 1-2 years out. When they figure out the details and announce it, then it's time to get upset...or not. </p>
<p>And if the subscription is for a digital tabletop integrated with the rules - that's not out of line - most are subscription based. If it's a subscription to get all product released digitally, also not a big deal, especially if you can still buy individual ones. Might not be for everyone, but not necessarily a bad option for some people.</p>I'm not too worried about it yet - these are incomplete plans 1-2 years out. When they figure out the details and announce it, then it's time to get upset...or not.
And if the subscription is for a digital tabletop integrated with the rules - that's not out of line - most are subscription based. If it's a subscription to get all product released digitally, also not a big deal, especially if you can still buy individual ones. Might not be for everyone, but not necessarily a bad option for...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-12-16T20:58:52ZRe: Forums: Television: Willow on Disney+JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43mhk?Willow-on-Disney#262022-12-01T05:09:03Z2022-12-01T00:56:14Z<p>Watched the first episode (will catch the 2nd one tonight) and enjoyed it a lot. Kid friendly, but not kid focused, light tone, but has some real threat and ominous villains, and while a few of the next generation of characters are naïve and sheltered and full of themselves, they're called out as being so, and look like they'll quickly be learning. A lot of fun to watch, and it's a needed fantasy niche that hasn't been filled very well lately, with things skewing more dark and adult with the Witcher, Game of Thrones, and even Wheel of Time and Rings of Power (though they're a lot closer to Willow than the others).</p>Watched the first episode (will catch the 2nd one tonight) and enjoyed it a lot. Kid friendly, but not kid focused, light tone, but has some real threat and ominous villains, and while a few of the next generation of characters are naïve and sheltered and full of themselves, they're called out as being so, and look like they'll quickly be learning. A lot of fun to watch, and it's a needed fantasy niche that hasn't been filled very well lately, with things skewing more dark and adult with the...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-12-01T00:56:14ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Wars: AndorJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43op1&page=2?Star-Wars-Andor#692022-11-28T06:34:50Z2022-11-25T19:41:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Hoover 330 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> My opinions:</p>
<p>2. Cyril the cereal-eater is a metaphor for every sheep that went along with the Empire. Every system and senator that said "they're here to protect us" and turned a blind eye to or even engaged with every oppression the imperials inflicted so that their own lives were secure.
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</blockquote><p>I disagree with this metaphor - Cyril isn't a sheep that just went along with the Empire. If he's a metaphor, he's a metaphor for the die hard zealots, who will follow a leader who props up their sense of self importance even as they systemically kick them to the curb and keep them repressed. He's a metaphor for Maga die hards who ignore the fact that their lives were arguably worse off under Trump. Despite everything Cyril gave to the Empire, they booted him, and ignored him and left him scraping by, doing a horrible cubicle dwelling job he hated.
<p>And sure, he's a metaphor for that, but he was also a boring character who didn't do a whole lot in the show, certainly not enough to warrant the amount of screen time he had post episode 3.</p>Mark Hoover 330 wrote:My opinions:
2. Cyril the cereal-eater is a metaphor for every sheep that went along with the Empire. Every system and senator that said "they're here to protect us" and turned a blind eye to or even engaged with every oppression the imperials inflicted so that their own lives were secure.
I disagree with this metaphor - Cyril isn't a sheep that just went along with the Empire. If he's a metaphor, he's a metaphor for the die hard zealots, who will follow a leader who...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-11-25T19:41:00ZRe: Forums: Movies: DCEU NewsJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pax?DCEU-News#302022-11-25T05:33:51Z2022-11-24T17:48:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aberzombie wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Now, if only HBOMax would upload all the other Swamp Thing movies and TV episodes for streaming….. </blockquote><p>If you're talking about the live action Swamp Thing TV series, it was really bad and painful to watch. I suffered through it nonetheless, and you're not missing much. It also was aired on the CW, so might be streaming on their CWSeed service, but with their acquisition recently, who knows.Aberzombie wrote:Now, if only HBOMax would upload all the other Swamp Thing movies and TV episodes for streaming…..
If you're talking about the live action Swamp Thing TV series, it was really bad and painful to watch. I suffered through it nonetheless, and you're not missing much. It also was aired on the CW, so might be streaming on their CWSeed service, but with their acquisition recently, who knows.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-11-24T17:48:35ZRe: Forums: Television: Star Wars: AndorJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43op1&page=2?Star-Wars-Andor#602022-11-23T14:54:41Z2022-11-23T00:46:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Greylurker wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So here is a horrible thought on the missing sister. Kind of a What if</p>
<p>What if she and the other younger kids got rounded up and put into an Imperial Orphanage. and What if she grew up to become a very bright, very ambitious and very loyal ISB agent? </blockquote><p>Cool idea, but wasn't the sister a brunette? I mean, sure she could be using Imperial Hair Dye Blonde #0352, but don't think that's likely.Greylurker wrote:So here is a horrible thought on the missing sister. Kind of a What if
What if she and the other younger kids got rounded up and put into an Imperial Orphanage. and What if she grew up to become a very bright, very ambitious and very loyal ISB agent?
Cool idea, but wasn't the sister a brunette? I mean, sure she could be using Imperial Hair Dye Blonde #0352, but don't think that's likely.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-11-23T00:46:36ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=2?DD-One#802022-11-27T06:29:36Z2022-11-23T00:45:27Z<p>My guess is that there will be some changes, but they don't have all the details completely figured out, so don't want to share until then. Considering they haven't really officially announced that this is a new edition in the first place, it's way too early to expect real details. Once they have product announcements post playtesting (likely a year away) I wouldn't EXPECT them to have much to say about OGL.</p>My guess is that there will be some changes, but they don't have all the details completely figured out, so don't want to share until then. Considering they haven't really officially announced that this is a new edition in the first place, it's way too early to expect real details. Once they have product announcements post playtesting (likely a year away) I wouldn't EXPECT them to have much to say about OGL.JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-11-23T00:45:27ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): D&D OneJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o4l&page=2?DD-One#702022-11-22T11:36:48Z2022-11-19T20:42:53Z<p>I'm actually not sure microtransactions are a bad thing for RPGs and VTTs supporting them. The entire ecosystem of pen and paper RPGs is already essentially based on microtransactions, depending on how you define "micro".</p>
<p>Buy your core rule book to start out at $50 or so, then you can keep buying hardcover rulebooks for the same price for a lot of content. You can buy smaller 64 or even 32 page supplements for $20-30, and digital only pdfs as small as a few pages for a few bucks, or larger for higher amounts. </p>
<p>If a new hardcover comes out, and has 4 new classes in it, I don't think it's a problem to digitally let someone buy just 1 class and the directly supporting feats and spells for a small amount for example.</p>I'm actually not sure microtransactions are a bad thing for RPGs and VTTs supporting them. The entire ecosystem of pen and paper RPGs is already essentially based on microtransactions, depending on how you define "micro".
Buy your core rule book to start out at $50 or so, then you can keep buying hardcover rulebooks for the same price for a lot of content. You can buy smaller 64 or even 32 page supplements for $20-30, and digital only pdfs as small as a few pages for a few bucks, or larger...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2022-11-19T20:42:53Z