paizo.com Recent Posts by Josh Vogtpaizo.com Recent Posts by Josh Vogt2019-11-17T01:27:59Z2019-11-17T01:27:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Missing web fiction compilationsJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u034?Missing-web-fiction-compilations#32018-05-01T22:08:25Z2016-11-08T05:18:44Z<p>At one point earlier this year, James S. actually had me slowly gathering information on all the we needed to get out into epubs (which includes most of that list, I believe). It's still on our to-do, but right now they keep getting other bigger projects bumped above them...like Starfinder, for instance. But I want to see all the fiction out there as well, and I know it's just a matter of time.</p>At one point earlier this year, James S. actually had me slowly gathering information on all the we needed to get out into epubs (which includes most of that list, I believe). It's still on our to-do, but right now they keep getting other bigger projects bumped above them...like Starfinder, for instance. But I want to see all the fiction out there as well, and I know it's just a matter of time.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-11-08T05:18:44ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: A Cuddle of Goblins (and Other Pathfinder Collective Nouns)Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sq7z&page=9?A-Cuddle-of-Goblins#4382016-06-30T21:16:37Z2016-06-30T21:16:37Z<p>A Dresden of skeletal T-Rex.</p>
<p>A _______ of Krampus.</p>A Dresden of skeletal T-Rex.
A _______ of Krampus.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-06-30T21:16:37ZRe: Forums: Books: Audible Audiobook suggestionsJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tr5r?Audible-Audiobook-suggestions#32016-06-28T16:32:06Z2016-06-28T16:32:06Z<p>As a not-so-subtle plug, all (or most, at least) Pathfinder Tales novels are on there now. ;)</p>As a not-so-subtle plug, all (or most, at least) Pathfinder Tales novels are on there now. ;)Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-06-28T16:32:06ZForums: Off-Topic Discussions: New Humble Book Bundle - Scifi/Fantasy Special!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tkzb?New-Humble-Book-Bundle-ScifiFantasy-Special#12016-04-06T20:14:20Z2016-04-06T19:32:40Z<p>For anyone who has ever participated in one of those StoryBundle or HumbleBundle deals—where you pay what you want for books, graphic novels, or the like—there's a new scifi/fantasy one being run right now for two weeks only. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.humblebundle.com/books/wordfire-press-science-fiction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here's the link!</a></p>
<p><i>(Full disclosure: One of the books is a new release of mine, and I know quite a few of the other authors involved)</i></p>For anyone who has ever participated in one of those StoryBundle or HumbleBundle deals--where you pay what you want for books, graphic novels, or the like--there's a new scifi/fantasy one being run right now for two weeks only.
Here's the link!
(Full disclosure: One of the books is a new release of mine, and I know quite a few of the other authors involved)Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-04-06T19:32:40ZForums: Off-Topic Discussions: I'm hosting a reddit/Fantasy AMA (ask me anything) today!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tkwv?Im-hosting-a-redditFantasy-AMA-today#12016-04-06T00:10:00Z2016-04-06T00:10:00Z<p>If you'd like to jump in and ask me anything over on the reddit/Fantasy page, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/4dhfm3/hi_im_fantasy_author_and_editor_josh_vogt_ama/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here's the link</a>! </p>
<p>Thanks to anyone who has already posted a question. I'll be answering them throughout the evening until things wind down.</p>If you'd like to jump in and ask me anything over on the reddit/Fantasy page, here's the link!
Thanks to anyone who has already posted a question. I'll be answering them throughout the evening until things wind down.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-04-06T00:10:00ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #104: Wrath of Thrune (Hell's Vengeance 2 of 6) (PFRPG)Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9jb7/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-104-Wrath-of-Thrune#432016-03-16T00:16:12Z2016-03-16T00:16:12Z<p>To clarify, #4 is a misspelling. Might want to tweak that, Brad!</p>To clarify, #4 is a misspelling. Might want to tweak that, Brad!Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-03-16T00:16:12ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Gary Gygax Died 8 Years Ago TodayJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ti3x?Gary-Gygax-Died-8-Years-Ago-Today#112016-03-04T23:40:29Z2016-03-04T23:40:29Z<p><a href="http://gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20080305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A favorite memorial to him by GU Comics</a>.</p>A favorite memorial to him by GU Comics.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-03-04T23:40:29ZRe: Forums: Books: What books are you currently reading?Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2gmcl&page=164?What-books-are-you-currently-reading#81702016-03-04T16:26:38Z2016-03-04T16:26:38Z<p>The Three Body Problem, by Cixin Liu
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The Melissa Allen Trilogy, by Jennifer Brozek
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Updraft, by Fran Wilde
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Barsk, by Lawrence M. Schoen</p>
<p>Highly recommended so far, one and all.</p>The Three Body Problem, by Cixin Liu
The Melissa Allen Trilogy, by Jennifer Brozek
Updraft, by Fran Wilde
Barsk, by Lawrence M. Schoen
Highly recommended so far, one and all.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-03-04T16:26:38ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: A Cuddle of Goblins (and Other Pathfinder Collective Nouns)Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sq7z&page=8?A-Cuddle-of-Goblins#3982016-02-18T22:26:48Z2016-02-18T16:16:33Z<p>A menace of Black Dragons.</p>
<p>A _______ of Paizo editors.</p>A menace of Black Dragons.
A _______ of Paizo editors.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-18T16:16:33ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Weird, ridiculous campaign ideas that we all secretly want to do...Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sua3&page=9?Weird-ridiculous-campaign-ideas-that-we-all#4502016-02-23T00:55:17Z2016-02-17T22:42:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kobold Cleaver wrote:</div><blockquote> Bonus points on the second one if it turns out they're all figments of your GMPC's imagination. </blockquote><p>•You look up from behind the GM screen. All players have disappeared from around the table. The whole group and game was entirely in your head. Yet all the snacks have also been eaten. How is this possible?•Kobold Cleaver wrote:Bonus points on the second one if it turns out they're all figments of your GMPC's imagination.
*You look up from behind the GM screen. All players have disappeared from around the table. The whole group and game was entirely in your head. Yet all the snacks have also been eaten. How is this possible?*Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-17T22:42:13ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Weird, ridiculous campaign ideas that we all secretly want to do...Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sua3&page=9?Weird-ridiculous-campaign-ideas-that-we-all#4482016-02-22T23:58:34Z2016-02-17T22:32:21Z<p>Hm. Two ideas which sound fun but would likely be horrible.</p>
<p>1. End the campaign with "And then you wake up and realize it was all a dream..."</p>
<p>2. Slowly reveal that most of the PCs are actually figments of one PC's imagination, or fragmented personalities within his/her mind.</p>Hm. Two ideas which sound fun but would likely be horrible.
1. End the campaign with "And then you wake up and realize it was all a dream..."
2. Slowly reveal that most of the PCs are actually figments of one PC's imagination, or fragmented personalities within his/her mind.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-17T22:32:21ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Let's guess James Jacobs' Secret ProjectJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tb0u?Lets-guess-James-Jacobs-Secret-Project#252016-09-01T13:03:11Z2016-02-08T18:13:18Z<p>He's actually designing the ultimate gaming-themed nuclear fallout shelter. Just in case.</p>He's actually designing the ultimate gaming-themed nuclear fallout shelter. Just in case.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-08T18:13:18ZRe: Forums: Books: A thank you book offer!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer#172016-02-08T08:48:53Z2016-02-07T21:50:44Z<p>Thanks for the feedback, Feytharn! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I appreciate the RPG rec as well. I'll be sure to check that one out.</p>Thanks for the feedback, Feytharn! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I appreciate the RPG rec as well. I'll be sure to check that one out.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-07T21:50:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: Pirate's Prophecy Sample ChapterJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lif0?Pirates-Prophecy-Sample-Chapter#72016-02-01T19:44:18Z2016-02-01T18:44:55Z<p>Such an excellent author (and great guy, I might add)! Whipped through this adventure much like the rest of his.</p>Such an excellent author (and great guy, I might add)! Whipped through this adventure much like the rest of his.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-02-01T18:44:55ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: Corrupt the WishJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m7oa&page=73?Corrupt-the-Wish#36352016-01-14T20:29:36Z2016-01-14T20:29:36Z<p>Wish granted. Here is a nano-second.</p>
<p>I wish cancer would be cured.</p>Wish granted. Here is a nano-second.
I wish cancer would be cured.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-14T20:29:36ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Did you know...?Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nxcj&page=84?Did-you-know#41582016-01-15T09:00:13Z2016-01-13T17:04:18Z<p>If you took a person's intestines and stretched them out in a straight line...that person would die.</p>If you took a person's intestines and stretched them out in a straight line...that person would die.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-13T17:04:18ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: In Real Life, What is your Highest Stat? What is your Dump Stat?Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t15i&page=2?In-Real-Life-What-is-your-Highest-Stat-What#562016-01-06T19:46:21Z2016-01-06T19:46:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Orthos wrote:</div><blockquote> Alternatively, you could be a Strength-focused Magus. That low Dex won't matter quite as much when you can cast in full plate. </blockquote><p>Oh, I like that idea. I think that'd fit me pretty well, actually. Now to save up for some plate armor...Orthos wrote:Alternatively, you could be a Strength-focused Magus. That low Dex won't matter quite as much when you can cast in full plate.
Oh, I like that idea. I think that'd fit me pretty well, actually. Now to save up for some plate armor...Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-06T19:46:21ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: In Real Life, What is your Highest Stat? What is your Dump Stat?Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t15i&page=2?In-Real-Life-What-is-your-Highest-Stat-What#552016-01-06T19:44:58Z2016-01-06T19:44:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">JonGarrett wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Looks like you should be a Bloodrager. Have you ever been so angry you set things on fire with your brain? </blockquote><p>Not that I've noticed! I just stared intensely at a piece of paper for a while but got nothing but a headache for the effort.JonGarrett wrote:Looks like you should be a Bloodrager. Have you ever been so angry you set things on fire with your brain?
Not that I've noticed! I just stared intensely at a piece of paper for a while but got nothing but a headache for the effort.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-06T19:44:58ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: In Real Life, What is your Highest Stat? What is your Dump Stat?Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t15i?In-Real-Life-What-is-your-Highest-Stat-What#502016-01-06T17:05:23Z2016-01-06T17:05:23Z<p>Hmm...</p>
<p>Top stats: Intelligence, Strength
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Middling stats: Charisma, Constitution
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Low stats: Wisdom, Dexterity</p>
<p>Not sure exactly where'd that land me class-wise, and it does make me think about how I'd like to adjust certain aspects, or wonder how they might change over the years to come.</p>Hmm...
Top stats: Intelligence, Strength
Middling stats: Charisma, Constitution
Low stats: Wisdom, Dexterity
Not sure exactly where'd that land me class-wise, and it does make me think about how I'd like to adjust certain aspects, or wonder how they might change over the years to come.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-06T17:05:23ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: PaizoCon 2016 (May 27-30) @ DoubleTree SeaTac HotelJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sb5q&page=2?PaizoCon-2016-DoubleTree-SeaTac-Hotel#672016-02-02T22:54:26Z2016-01-06T17:00:49Z<p>My first PaizoCon! I can't wait. It'll be great working with the team and getting to meet everyone who makes it out.</p>My first PaizoCon! I can't wait. It'll be great working with the team and getting to meet everyone who makes it out.Josh Vogt (Editor)2016-01-06T17:00:49ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#232015-11-11T17:00:56Z2015-11-11T02:23:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Belabras wrote:</div><blockquote> Any furture plans for Akina and Ondorum? </blockquote><p>I would love to continue exploring their adventures if given the opportunity, and I definitely have a handful of ideas where they might wind up next. I doubt this is the last we'll see of them, but it depends on the publication schedule and author line-up they've already got in place for 2016-2017. Excited to see what other folks create as well!Belabras wrote:Any furture plans for Akina and Ondorum?
I would love to continue exploring their adventures if given the opportunity, and I definitely have a handful of ideas where they might wind up next. I doubt this is the last we'll see of them, but it depends on the publication schedule and author line-up they've already got in place for 2016-2017. Excited to see what other folks create as well!Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-11-11T02:23:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#212015-11-10T17:47:41Z2015-11-10T17:47:41Z<p>A pleasure as well, DB! I should be at the next one as well, so I'm sure we'll cross paths again in meatspace. Thanks for reading and enjoy Gary's story. I certainly did.</p>A pleasure as well, DB! I should be at the next one as well, so I'm sure we'll cross paths again in meatspace. Thanks for reading and enjoy Gary's story. I certainly did.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-11-10T17:47:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#182015-11-09T02:33:44Z2015-11-08T20:15:40Z<p>DB, per the Forge Spurned: <a href="http://pathfinder.wikia.com/wiki/Forge_spurned" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://pathfinder.wikia.com/wiki/Forge_spurned</a></p>DB, per the Forge Spurned: http://pathfinder.wikia.com/wiki/Forge_spurnedJosh Vogt (Editor)2015-11-08T20:15:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#162015-11-03T21:25:53Z2015-11-03T21:25:53Z<p>As a random aside, DB, the Gray Disciple wasn't actually a planned character when I set out to first write the story. Kind of like the Roper opposing Ondorum's mindset in ways, though, the Gray Disciple posed a unique opportunity to be something of another dark mirror.</p>As a random aside, DB, the Gray Disciple wasn't actually a planned character when I set out to first write the story. Kind of like the Roper opposing Ondorum's mindset in ways, though, the Gray Disciple posed a unique opportunity to be something of another dark mirror.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-11-03T21:25:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#152015-11-03T23:59:44Z2015-11-03T21:19:58Z<p>Finally have the chance to pop in and respond a bit! Wow, awesome discussion you've got going on. It is excellent to see the compare-and-contrast of knowledge and experience you bring to the game and the world.</p>
<p>Let me try to tackle at least a few questions!</p>
<p>1) Of the underdark/Darklands races, what made you choose the dark folk? Was it something asked of you by Paizo staff, or entirely your own? </p>
<p>When researching for the novel, the dark folk caught my eye as a race that, while present, hadn't been explored in too much depth. It left me with a lot of room to explore and play around with Izthuri and her people, trying to find ways to make creatures that could come across as vile or distasteful in some contexts and making them more relatable.</p>
<p>2) Who or what inspired the Roper? (I have named him Garrulous in my head because I love him so much).</p>
<p>Oh, that was a scene I couldn't wait to write for the longest time. Again, as you point out, ropers themselves haven't really been given "personalities" or shown as much more than obstacles/monsters to be overcome. I wanted a way to really mess with Ondorum's perspective on reality, even if he's being enlightened by what would be considered an evil monster. (Love the name, Garrulous, by the way!)</p>
<p>3) Does Izthuri have any class levels, or is she just the dark stalker (caligni) creature? Might they reach class levels in the future, or does that run counter to your own stance?</p>
<p>She was brought into the story as just the dark stalker, yes. I'm certainly not against creatures gaining class levels, even if it's via a home-brew set of rules. </p>
<p>4) Did the npcs in the derro torture room survive? Did you have any ideas of what happened to them (half-finished or otherwise)? ... if yes, would you be willing to share?</p>
<p>I left their fate a bit ambiguous on purpose. Obviously a few perished or were well on their way to doing so. One or two might've wandered out of the warren, maybe even made it back to their original homes, on the surface or otherwise—but doubtful that their half-mad mutterings of small underground lunatics would be taken very seriously.</p>Finally have the chance to pop in and respond a bit! Wow, awesome discussion you've got going on. It is excellent to see the compare-and-contrast of knowledge and experience you bring to the game and the world.
Let me try to tackle at least a few questions!
1) Of the underdark/Darklands races, what made you choose the dark folk? Was it something asked of you by Paizo staff, or entirely your own?
When researching for the novel, the dark folk caught my eye as a race that, while present,...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-11-03T21:19:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#92015-10-25T02:49:09Z2015-10-25T02:49:09Z<p>I'll be following along, just FYI, as I'm fascinated what folks draw out of this. If you have any specific questions, definitely toss 'em up! However, I won't spoil anything along the way. ;)</p>I'll be following along, just FYI, as I'm fascinated what folks draw out of this. If you have any specific questions, definitely toss 'em up! However, I won't spoil anything along the way. ;)Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-25T02:49:09ZRe: Forums: Books: A thank you book offer!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer#142015-10-24T17:55:15Z2015-10-24T17:55:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Leandro 'Verbal' Garvel wrote:</div><blockquote> I'd like a code, please! Also, what do you think you'll pick for your unique image on the forums? </blockquote><p>Good question! Perhaps a monk of sorts. If I could get a shot of Ondorum, then I'll probably go with him, for obvious reasons. :)Leandro 'Verbal' Garvel wrote:I'd like a code, please! Also, what do you think you'll pick for your unique image on the forums?
Good question! Perhaps a monk of sorts. If I could get a shot of Ondorum, then I'll probably go with him, for obvious reasons. :)Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-24T17:55:15ZRe: Forums: Books: A thank you book offer!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer#132015-10-24T17:54:30Z2015-10-24T17:54:30Z<p>All right, everyone. That's the last of them. I hope folks enjoy the reads!</p>All right, everyone. That's the last of them. I hope folks enjoy the reads!Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-24T17:54:30ZRe: Forums: Books: A thank you book offer!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer#92015-10-24T07:19:29Z2015-10-24T07:19:29Z<p>Thanks, all! Everyone's has been messaged except for Duiker. I couldn't find a PM option for you. If you message me or let me know your email, I'll reserve one to send direct.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>7 gone. 3 left!</p>Thanks, all! Everyone's has been messaged except for Duiker. I couldn't find a PM option for you. If you message me or let me know your email, I'll reserve one to send direct.
Enjoy!
7 gone. 3 left!Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-24T07:19:29ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Welcome Our New Editor—Josh Vogt!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5li3o?Welcome-Our-New-Editor-Josh-Vogt#182015-10-27T03:00:23Z2015-10-23T20:02:06Z<p>Thanks again, everyone, for all your warm welcomes! For any readers/players interested, I've got <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a small "thanks for having me" offer</a> over in the Books section of the message boards.</p>
<p>Time for a new adventure!</p>Thanks again, everyone, for all your warm welcomes! For any readers/players interested, I've got a small "thanks for having me" offer over in the Books section of the message boards.
Time for a new adventure!Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-23T20:02:06ZForums: Books: A thank you book offer!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t10q?A-thank-you-book-offer#12015-10-23T19:20:47Z2015-10-23T19:20:47Z<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>I recently <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5li3o?Welcome-Our-New-Editor-Josh-Vogt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">started at Paizo as their newest editor</a>, and it's great to be here! I appreciate the many warm welcomes, and wanted to make a little offer as a “thanks!” </p>
<p>Some of you may already know of my Pathfinder Tales novel, <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9dz2?Pathfinder-Tales-Forge-of-Ashes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Forge of Ashes</a>. Well, I've actually got another book out in the world: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614753180?keywords=enter%20the%20janitor&qid=1445627786&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Enter the Janitor</a>. It’s a more humorous urban fantasy about janitors and maids working for a supernatural sanitation company. Think elements of Ghostbusters, MiB, and Dresden Files tossed into the mix. </p>
<p>Anyways, it’s one of a dozen books in a Halloween/<a href="https://storybundle.com/monsters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Monsters Storybundle</a> this month. As a bundle author, I’ve got 10 codes that lets people download the whole bundle for free. So, for the next 10 people who express interest, I can send a redeem link and code your way.</p>
<p>Wish I had enough to share with everyone, but I wanted to at least make good use of these, and I figured you all were a safe bet. ;)</p>
<p>Again, great to be here and I look forward to getting to know folks better as things progress.</p>
<p>Onward and upward,</p>
<p>- Josh</p>Hey all,
I recently started at Paizo as their newest editor, and it's great to be here! I appreciate the many warm welcomes, and wanted to make a little offer as a “thanks!”
Some of you may already know of my Pathfinder Tales novel, Forge of Ashes. Well, I've actually got another book out in the world: Enter the Janitor. It’s a more humorous urban fantasy about janitors and maids working for a supernatural sanitation company. Think elements of Ghostbusters, MiB, and Dresden Files tossed...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-23T19:20:47ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Welcome Our New Editor—Josh Vogt!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5li3o?Welcome-Our-New-Editor-Josh-Vogt#72015-10-20T21:28:39Z2015-10-20T21:28:39Z<p>Thanks, all! Very excited to join the team.</p>Thanks, all! Very excited to join the team.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-20T21:28:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: PTBC - Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0iu?PTBC-Forge-of-Ashes#32015-10-19T18:55:16Z2015-10-19T18:55:16Z<p>Hey there! Thanks so much for giving this story a lot of thought. I really enjoy your perspective on the whole experience. I was happy to provide some unusual elements in an entertaining fashion. </p>
<p>Thanks for being wonderful readers!</p>Hey there! Thanks so much for giving this story a lot of thought. I really enjoy your perspective on the whole experience. I was happy to provide some unusual elements in an entertaining fashion.
Thanks for being wonderful readers!Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-10-19T18:55:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Pathfinder Tales Author AppearancesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2svss?Pathfinder-Tales-Author-Appearances#22015-08-24T16:42:11Z2015-08-24T16:42:11Z<p>I will be at Dragoncon as well, plus Rose City Comic Con (Portland), followed by Salt Lake City Comic Con to wrap up the year!</p>
<p>Once I move to Seattle, I'll be looking at the more local con scene and contacting bookstores/game stores as well—so open to hearing from them too.</p>I will be at Dragoncon as well, plus Rose City Comic Con (Portland), followed by Salt Lake City Comic Con to wrap up the year!
Once I move to Seattle, I'll be looking at the more local con scene and contacting bookstores/game stores as well--so open to hearing from them too.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-08-24T16:42:11ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Tales: Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9dz2/discuss?Pathfinder-Tales-Forge-of-Ashes#242015-07-12T01:41:24Z2015-07-12T01:41:24Z<p>Thanks so much! A pleasure to meet you as well. This con has been awesome and it's great to see such a dedicated Pathfinder community in town.</p>Thanks so much! A pleasure to meet you as well. This con has been awesome and it's great to see such a dedicated Pathfinder community in town.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-07-12T01:41:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7&page=2?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#842015-05-13T12:49:31Z2015-05-13T12:49:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wendy Wagner 859 wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Guess I need to make sure I get to PaizoCon! </blockquote><p>Can't wait to meet in person, Wendy! I also recommend GenCon and Worldcon (that's where I met Dave). Will you be at either this year?Wendy Wagner 859 wrote:Guess I need to make sure I get to PaizoCon!
Can't wait to meet in person, Wendy! I also recommend GenCon and Worldcon (that's where I met Dave). Will you be at either this year?Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-13T12:49:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7&page=2?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#782015-05-12T23:31:33Z2015-05-12T23:31:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dave Gross wrote:</div><blockquote> I do play characters named Radovan and Jeggare on Warcraft, come to think of it. </blockquote><p>Heh. I use character names from multiple stories I've written as game names, both in WoW and elsewhere. Seems like I've taken the time to think them up in the first place, might as well put them to good use!
<p>Actually, I just remembered naming one of my WoW monks Ondorum at one point...</p>Dave Gross wrote:I do play characters named Radovan and Jeggare on Warcraft, come to think of it.
Heh. I use character names from multiple stories I've written as game names, both in WoW and elsewhere. Seems like I've taken the time to think them up in the first place, might as well put them to good use! Actually, I just remembered naming one of my WoW monks Ondorum at one point...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-12T23:31:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7&page=2?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#772015-05-12T23:29:56Z2015-05-12T23:29:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">leo1925 wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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If you were to put your protagonists through an AP (either the entire AP or specific module(s) of the AP) or module, which one would you choose? </blockquote><p>Hmm...Kingmaker could be a fun one, especially if it had Akina in more of her mercenary mode, potentially with Ondorum at her side wanting to help the situation, rather than take advantage of it. Seems like they'd brew up a little unintentional chaos in that AP setting.leo1925 wrote:My question is this:
If you were to put your protagonists through an AP (either the entire AP or specific module(s) of the AP) or module, which one would you choose?
Hmm...Kingmaker could be a fun one, especially if it had Akina in more of her mercenary mode, potentially with Ondorum at her side wanting to help the situation, rather than take advantage of it. Seems like they'd brew up a little unintentional chaos in that AP setting.Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-12T23:29:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7&page=2?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#752015-05-12T23:20:26Z2015-05-12T23:20:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">JoelF847 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> With all this talk of sharing/borrowing each others characters, would you be interested in a Thieves' World style anthology set in Absalom where you liberally used each others characters? It probably couldn't work with established protagonists from novels, but if they were characters who were only used in the anthologies, it wouldn't interfere with plots for novels.</p>
<p>I know I'd be super excited about something like that, more so than a Rashomon-style story. </blockquote><p>I do love shared world projects! Might be tricky with the main characters, as you point out, but there's also some one-offs in the web fiction that could easily pop up here and there!JoelF847 wrote:With all this talk of sharing/borrowing each others characters, would you be interested in a Thieves' World style anthology set in Absalom where you liberally used each others characters? It probably couldn't work with established protagonists from novels, but if they were characters who were only used in the anthologies, it wouldn't interfere with plots for novels.
I know I'd be super excited about something like that, more so than a Rashomon-style story.
I do love shared...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-12T23:20:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7&page=2?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#742015-05-12T23:19:07Z2015-05-12T23:19:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Subparhiggins wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Have any of you ever tried to actually play any of your Tales characters in a Pathfinder game with other people? Or at the very least, made a character sheet for that character?</p>
<p>Edit: Also I want to thank you guys for the work you do. The Tales novels, as well as the short fiction in the APs, and on the website, really help the setting come alive for me. I do a lot of roleplay, and its the little things you guys put in your books that I love the most. Example: the 'tines' being a way to insult people, the superstitions(valid ones!) over a baby born laughing in the Land of the Linnorm Kings. I love learning about these things, and incorporating them into my own pathfinder characters. :) </blockquote><p>I haven't had a chance to play them yet, but I definitely make up character sheets for the main cast (rough ones, at least) so I can track things easier as I write.
<p>However, I will admit that for some reason, in Pillars of Eternity, I felt compelled to create a female dwarven barbarian to lead the party. And her helmet has horns. Funny that.</p>Subparhiggins wrote:Have any of you ever tried to actually play any of your Tales characters in a Pathfinder game with other people? Or at the very least, made a character sheet for that character?
Edit: Also I want to thank you guys for the work you do. The Tales novels, as well as the short fiction in the APs, and on the website, really help the setting come alive for me. I do a lot of roleplay, and its the little things you guys put in your books that I love the most. Example: the 'tines'...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-12T23:19:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Ask the Pathfinder Tales Tellers all your questions here.Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9a7?Ask-the-Pathfinder-Tales-Tellers-all-your#42015-05-09T20:17:25Z2015-05-09T20:17:25Z<p>Hey there! I had a desire to be an RPG writer. After selling a few stories to different markets, I read all the Pathfinder Tales that had been published so far. And then I wrote a story in the Pathfinder style (but not in the world). When I emailed James, I sent that story along with a few I'd already had published.</p>
<p>He liked it enough he asked me to rewrite it in a Golarion setting. And that became The Weeping Blade. That was the start, and it continued on to Forge of Ashes! That is my debut novel and I couldn't be prouder.</p>Hey there! I had a desire to be an RPG writer. After selling a few stories to different markets, I read all the Pathfinder Tales that had been published so far. And then I wrote a story in the Pathfinder style (but not in the world). When I emailed James, I sent that story along with a few I'd already had published.
He liked it enough he asked me to rewrite it in a Golarion setting. And that became The Weeping Blade. That was the start, and it continued on to Forge of Ashes! That is my debut...Josh Vogt (Editor)2015-05-09T20:17:25ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Tales: Forge of AshesJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9dz2/discuss?Pathfinder-Tales-Forge-of-Ashes#92014-12-27T14:05:05Z2014-12-27T14:05:05Z<p>No pressure at all, Robert. :) I greatly enjoyed writing this story and I certainly hope folks have fun with these characters once they're unleashed on the world.</p>
<p>And thanks to all for the kind and encouraging words!</p>No pressure at all, Robert. :) I greatly enjoyed writing this story and I certainly hope folks have fun with these characters once they're unleashed on the world.
And thanks to all for the kind and encouraging words!Josh Vogt (Editor)2014-12-27T14:05:05ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet Our New Editorial Interns!Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfne?Meet-Our-New-Editorial-Interns#242013-12-29T23:36:14Z2013-12-29T23:36:14Z<p>Congrats and welcome to both of you!</p>Congrats and welcome to both of you!Josh Vogt (Editor)2013-12-29T23:36:14ZForums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: Bells for the DeadJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfiu?Bells-for-the-Dead#12013-11-13T19:56:27Z2013-11-13T19:56:27Z<p>Excellent intro to this story. Nice mix of action with the character interaction. Having recently finished Stalking the Beast, it's fun to see how this pair met. I'm sure many readers here will love to see more of Lisette.</p>Excellent intro to this story. Nice mix of action with the character interaction. Having recently finished Stalking the Beast, it's fun to see how this pair met. I'm sure many readers here will love to see more of Lisette.Josh Vogt (Editor)2013-11-13T19:56:27ZForums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: Inheriting a World: On Writing "Inheritance"Josh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfg5?Inheriting-a-World-On-Writing-Inheritance#12019-07-22T10:58:37Z2013-10-25T18:24:56Z<p>Thanks for giving a peek into your inspirations and processes, Gabrielle! Really enjoying the story thus far. I like your point on how it can be hard work to feel in control of everything about a story and yet try to give it a sense of unpredictability and free will for characters that spring fully from your imagination. Definitely have felt that struggle before.</p>Thanks for giving a peek into your inspirations and processes, Gabrielle! Really enjoying the story thus far. I like your point on how it can be hard work to feel in control of everything about a story and yet try to give it a sense of unpredictability and free will for characters that spring fully from your imagination. Definitely have felt that struggle before.Josh Vogt (Editor)2013-10-25T18:24:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: The Weeping BladeJosh Vogt (Editor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lf81?The-Weeping-Blade#52013-09-01T22:32:51Z2013-09-01T22:32:51Z<p>Just wanted to drop in and thank everyone for all the great comments! Glad people enjoyed this first fiction foray of mine into this world. It's been marvelous!</p>Just wanted to drop in and thank everyone for all the great comments! Glad people enjoyed this first fiction foray of mine into this world. It's been marvelous!Josh Vogt (Editor)2013-09-01T22:32:51Z