I've prayed for this to happen for so long, I'm crying tears of pure joy! Let's not be hasty now...
Yesteryear’s Hope is dedicated to the memory of Jack Brown, a passionate and much beloved member of our Organized Play community who passed away in 2023. It’s our honor to bring one of Jack’s memorable characters into this adventure as one of the three special guests that you can show around the festival. Much thanks to Hilary Moon Murphy, to Thurston Hillman, and especially to Jack’s family for letting us introduce Jack’s character Lucius to the world. A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A TRUE ULFEN RAT. MAY HIS MEMORY NEVER FADE, MAY HIS LIFE BE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS, MAY JACK BE THE GOAL FOR WHICH ALL ULFEN ASPIRE. THUNDERLIPS! WILL STAND GUARD FOR LUCIUS; NOW AND FOREVER. Spoiler: I still miss my friend…
I want to thank everyone who came to our little convention. It was very joyous to see old friends and to meet new ones. Thank you all. The whole weekend was bittersweet. From Thursday night’s get together through Saturday’s memorial for Jack Brown there was an inescapable pall hanging overhead. There were a lot of tears, laughter, and “Do you remember when…” It made me realize that through pain and loss that catharsis can happen with loved ones. I am still mad at my friend for dying before me. I am still sad that my friend is gone. Yet, the many people that rose to give their affirmation on how Jack impacted their lives brought some solace to those in the room. People spoke for over an hour regaling us with stories about how much Jack meant to them. My life is better and richer for having Jack being a part of it. There are few people in this world whose impact is felt beyond their home. I am happy that I could call one of those people my friend. I will miss you until I myself heed the call of the longships and return home to my ancestors. And even then, I expect him to welcome me to the hearth with a flagon of ale and a leg of smoked meat. I will love you forever.
Today, July 7 2023, Jack Brown, RVC extraordinaire, has died. Jack was many things in his life: husband, brother, son, IT nerd, lover of fine spirits, gregarious, loving, kind, and he was my friend. I don’t really remember the first time I met Jack. It didn’t really matter though, because as anyone who knew him will attest, within minutes of meeting him, his easy smile, quick wit, and hearty laugh you at ease. Only later did you realize an hour had passed and he was inviting you to a game. Jack was so generous of his time in general, but especially within our shared hobby. He was gracious when explaining a rule; patient when having to explain a mechanic; and always tried to include everyone at the table. Jack touched so many people from around the world in his short time on Earth. He was truly what a good human should be. I have so many fond memories of Jack that it is hard to select just one. Although the origin of his ratfolk lust specialist wizard is near the top:
And Luscious Lucius Vizin’s Love Laboratory was born.
It is hard for me to accept that my friend is no longer with us. I miss him terribly already. Yet, because I carry his memory in my heart he will never be truly gone. Like most tragic events, his death had a profound impact on not just me, but everyone here in Minnesota and beyond. I’ve told more people I love them. I’ve slowed down to enjoy life more. I savor the little interactions with other people. And most of all I will live my life to the fullest extent I can. Jack would expect no less and demand even more. Goodbye my friend. I will love you forever. Jack Brown
Spoiler: a friend reminded me of something I wrote about Jack several years ago. I laughed at the rush of memories from that day and then cried so hard for the same reasons. Still one of the best descriptions of Jack, hands down.
You will not have achieved victory over her scenario until you have eaten the dagger.You may need to teach Tineke proper metal binder technique.They're fine as long as you catch the flat but OW if you get a corner.... CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
It might not kill your character but it might hurt your feelings :POh no! Twin daggers! That can never end well! Hard to hurt that which does not exist. In other words, similar to the metal binder I took to the dome; nothing there to hurt.
I’m a cis het white guy. My spouse and I were invited to help carry the Trans Pride Flag at our local Pride Festival Parade. I march and carry the flag for my stepson because their bio dad will never accept who they are. I march for our friend who decided to be the person she was always meant to be. It was fun to see a bunch of our friends marching, yelling, running around carrying a flag and having the time of their life. Today was a good day.
Alladin freshens up his traveling clothes, sniffs his pits, nods approval and starts singing a lighthearted ditty to both pass the time and gets his friends to smile and maybe dance a bit. Aboard the Mimosa, he keeps the crew's morale high with ribald tales of merfolk and sea shanty songs of grog and pirates. At night he goes through his mental list of guys who know a guy to help him in his inchoate mushroom business venture. "Until next time, y'all!' And with that, Alladin walks off into Absalom whistling.
Welcome! Seven Swords of Sin is a 3.5, not Pathfinder, system module. I suggest reading it but not running it. Also, I think the lore parts of the swords was updated in Artifacts of Golarion. If you’re looking for an introduction game for shattered stars, take a look at the first We be Goblins module. The plot ties in pretty well to book one of shattered stars. There’s also a web supplement for book two I’d recommend to you.
hmmmm… that Iruxi was hiiiiiiiigh. I have got to find those and maybe get a sample to my main man back in The Puddles. Maybe try and get a good crop going. Maybe sell a little on the side. Gobo might be down with that. He’s cool.
oh gods what is that taste? Ugh. I think I’m gonna hurl. cough cough that sheet ain’t right. What about that one? That green and red looking motherf@&*er?
”Yeaaahh… alright that’s what I’m talking about.”
"You must have caught one of my shows. Probably Shelyn Nights. We were a hit, people talking, dancing, grooving. And then boom! Couple minor players decided they were too big, needed their own space or some shit so they left." Alladin shrugs. "So here I am tromping through a swamp with all y'all. Best career move ever." Alladin grins and winks at Gobo.
CRUNCH ”I don’t know about you, Gobo, but I am going to enjoy my mani/pedi tomorrow. I think I can talk them into one of those cucumber eye patch treatments. A warmed robe and a towel for my head. Sweet Aroden this a delicious apple. We make a good team, Gobo. Here, let me freshen up those robes for you. We gotta look good you know: look good feel good, make the right impression.” Aladdin casts prestidigitation to clean Gobo’s clothes; he then does the same for his own traveling gear. ”Anyone else?”
"My sweetest Aganis, I know I have come unannounced and potentially imposed upon you a terrible burden. I wish to be no beast in this situation, believe me. But I, for you? I would walk the ends of this world if only to taste but a nibble, see but a flash of the luxury behind your doors. I am a kobold of my word; when I say I do not tell I mean that. I mean that.The honor of this establishment shall be kept in the highest regard. I will sing the praises of the Threelegged Frog to Shelyn herself, baring my soul, my heart, my everything. Please, Miss Aganis. Please. For me. I must know the luxury of The Three-legged Frog.
Aladdin struts forward. "My dear beautiful Aganis. Please describe for me these luxurious suites of yours?" Aladdin holds her and kisses it. "Would there be room for say, a kobold and a hobgoblin to share this most delectable of fine rooms? If the answer is yes, why I and my friend Gobo will gladly sign our names to the registry as esteemed guests of the Three-legged Frog. Isn't that right, Gobo?"
May the road rise to meet you, Mark. The first time I met Mark and Linda was my first PaizoCon. I was the GM for the beta test of Siege of the Diamond City for both and a few others. The night went well and I enjoyed meeting them*. A day or two later, I was walking to the PFS room when I spied Mark talking with Thurston Hillman, author of Siege. Back then, I was still pretty shy and apprehensive regarding talking to strangers and social interactions. But because a player from my table was talking with Thursty about the scenario, I felt confident I could give constructive feedback about the scenario. More importantly it was I could overcome my social anxiety because of Mark**. I will miss talking with you, Mark, about any and every topic no matter how tangential to Pathfinder the topic was. I am positive you will be successful in your new endeavor. *:
the scowl Linda gave me during that scenario was priceless. And I didn’t even say a word to her. **: yes, I fully understand the irony of that statement
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BARK....... rough translation: I'm hungry! Where are the treats? Why are we not going on another walk? I wanna go on a walk! Bertrand is stinky. Amber is mean. Hungry. So hungry. Hungry....
I think they should but for different reasons. Nothing says "Let's have some fun!" and then failing a save to lose all agency of your character. I refused to use this spell in org play.
Are they going to remove the spell Dominate? Legit question.
If they're obviously in management's corner, then everyone is going to assume that whatever they report is slanted that way. "He investigated himself and found that he did nothing wrong." Can someone point me in the direction where it was stated by Paizo that the firm they hired is exclusively protecting Paizo assets? Because I read a lot of people assuming this notion.
I am saying you aren't wrong. I am also saying that continuing to tell people you aren't wrong, when they aren't either, is causing more harm.Anybody else in the mood for watching The Big Lebowski right now for some reason? This is about drawing a line in the sand, KC, over which YOU DO NOT CROSS!
what are some positive men at Paizo's that deserve appreciationIn my experience, Will Chase — warehouse manager, is an ALLSTAR. He has always been gracious and especially helpful working with the volunteers at conventions when he probably didn't have to. I am sure when it comes to his laundry list of responsibilities, organized play ranked pretty low as a priority, but he never made us feel unimportant and treated us with respect. I cannot speak to his leadership within the warehouse and their daily tasks, but if he is anything like he has been with the volunteers, it must be a pleasure working for him. Thank you Will for your hard work and professionalism. We love you! Re: Will
I may not have a sweet little kitty floof anymore but I do have a large cat-like greyhound who will also tell you she doesn't receive enough scritches and treats, does that count? :P Amber is an Italian Greyhound Chihuahua mix. So stinking cute. And yes, that counts.
One could say the avalanche started with Lisa.
I am troubled by the concept of calling other forumites bigots. I can see calling out their actions or posts as bigoted, but...If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, I don't see the problem with calling it a water fowl. Careful talking about ducks. I speak from experience. ;)
This might explain why mods are so loathe to comment on whether abusive posters have been bannedI have always worked from the notion that you praise in public, but punish in private. I know people would like to see their hated enemies strung up by their entrails, but in our "enlightened" society, as long as they are sanctioned, it should be sufficient. Though I admit that there are a lot of cases where offenders do not seem to be getting sanctioned and that puts even more pressure on the already overworked moderators. The simple fact that customer service, who already struggles to remain current with inbound customer issues is also tasked with maintaining the message boards containing hundreds of active threads just demonstrates Paizo's general inability to properly manage their business. Not to mention, if Paizo was to publicize someone's sanctioning, it could possibly open them up to litigation. It is generally hard to prove slander/liable, but why create the opportunity? Praise in public. Correct in private.
Because Jen and Rigby are awesome people!
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