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I noticed something today when I started prepping this. The challenge point adjustments don't line up at all with what's listed in the guide to organized play, at least not in subtler 3-4. Also, there's no mention of 16 - 19 challenge points.

Which scaling am I supposed to use? If it's the one in the scenario, then what about challenge points 16 - 19? If it's the one from the guide, what adjustments truly need to be made?

I see that there are runes that get ecthed onto weapons and armor (potency, striking, resilient, etc) to make gear magical. On pg. 580 of the CRB, it sounds like those get etched on using the Crafting activity. My question is this: does a character have to perform this etching themselves, or can they purchase that service? In other words, can they just buy a +1 striking weapon or a +2 resilient armor (provided they meet the level requirements of said gear), or do they have to use downtime to craft this themselves?

Also, if they can purchase these straight out, is it just the cost of the formula or is there an additional cost for the "etching service"?

Hi All,

The second largest convention in the U.S. is coming up at the end of May. Phoenix Comicon had over 80,000 people in attendance in 2014, only San Diego Comicon was larger.

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Among these events will be an entire weekend of Pathfinder Society play. Players of any level of experience are welcome.

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Tom Martin
VC - Arizona

Please join me in welcoming a new VL in the greater Phoenix area. Aaron Motta has been playing/running PFS since season 0 and is a fantastic GM. All the players at his tables have a great time and speak highly of Aaron. He is very dedicated to making sure PFS is a success in all respects. I feel honored to have him as a member of the team.

Once again, welcome Aaron and congratulations.

All,

Please join me in welcoming a new VL to the Grand Canyon state. Most of you know him as TriOmegaZero, Steven Schopmeyer joins the ranks here in Arizona.

He recently received his 5th star as a GM as well (150th table was the special at Paizocon this year).

Congratulations and welcome, Steven.

Congratulations to TriOmegaZero for reaching 5 stars. You have been a fantastic contributor to the folks in Phoenix, and Arizona in general. Thank you for all you do for the community. It was a privilege to play at your 150th.

What are the restrictions for character creation for this event? I know it's a level 5 character based on a 25 point buy with 10,500 gp worth of gear. However, are there any restrictions as to what resources we can use? How are we handling HP beyond first level, etc.?

There is some ambiguity in the description of Frightful Presence that needs to be clarified.

Per the Universal Monster Rules in the Bestiary:

Frightful Presence (Ex)
This special quality makes a creature’s very presence unsettling to foes. Activating this ability is a free action that is usually part of an attack or charge. Opponents within range who witness the action may become frightened or shaken. The range is usually 30 feet, and the duration is usually 5d6 rounds. This ability affects only opponents with fewer Hit Dice or levels than the creature has. An affected opponent can resist the effects with a successful Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 frightful creature’s racial HD + frightful creature’s Cha modifier; the exact DC is given in the creature’s descriptive text). On a failed save, the opponent is shaken, or panicked if 4 Hit Dice or fewer. An opponent that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to that same creature’s frightful presence for 24 hours. Frightful presence is a mind-affecting fear effect.

I'm not sure how to interpret that. In the first part it implies that you can be either frightened or shaken, but later it says shaken or panicked.

Is the first just a poor choice of words, and it is not describing the actual condition? To me, I can see the interpretation working this way...If a PC succeeds at the will save, he is shaken. If he fails but has more than 4 HD, he is frightened. If he fails and has 4 or fewer HD, he is panicked.

Any thoughts on this?

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