| Matt Whitlow |
I just sat down with the PC and pointed out my problem with it.
We came the the agreement to redo how false Focus works.1) It turns a single material component, normal, power, optional, etc. Into a focus rather than it being used up. So the character still has to buy and carry any of these optional components he wants.
2) He cannot use more than one optional component on a spell. So he can't use a vial of acid for the focus alchemical component and the alchemical material component (even if he has 2 vials).
3) The False Focus component must be in his had to use it. Can't be in a bag.
4) All varisian idols now have a weight of 1 lb. Most alchemical components also weigh 1 lb.
5) If the optional component is easily accessible; around neck, in adventurer's sash, its a free action to draw it. If its somewhere else, its a move action (minimum).
6) Any spell he casts using his false focus feat that has a permanent duration has its duration changed. The new duration is in weeks per level. This cuts down on him sell perm. items he paid nothing for.
This has made him buy a spell component pouch (5lbs), a adventurer's sash (3lbs) and 6 optional components (6lbs). So I weighed him down by 14lbs and cut down some of the feat's uses without making it useless.
Still hoping for a FAQ answer here for PFS players at least. Your solution is fine for a home game but organized play still has the conundrum.