paizo.com Favorited Posts by Michael Halletpaizo.com Favorited Posts by Michael Hallet2024-03-27T13:27:40Z2024-03-27T13:27:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost 7] A Most Wondrous Exchange!GM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn7g/gameplay&page=2#612024-03-26T03:02:50Z2024-03-15T11:27:00Z<p>Rhaegal becomes engrossed in some of Omira's childhood memories and an embarrassing one at that.</p>
<p><b>"Stick to the relevant memories ONLY,"</b> a frustrated Omira booms in her own head.</p>
<p><b>Memory Points:</b> -1 (unless Rhaegal wants to spend a hero point).</p>Rhaegal becomes engrossed in some of Omira's childhood memories and an embarrassing one at that.
"Stick to the relevant memories ONLY," a frustrated Omira booms in her own head.
Memory Points: -1 (unless Rhaegal wants to spend a hero point).GM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)2024-03-15T11:27:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [ACO] PF2e 05-04 - Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions (P1)Lande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn38/gameplay&page=6#2592024-01-02T14:25:08Z2023-12-29T21:21:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jong Sasaki wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Yes, but it sounds like either Presbyterian or Episcopalian, which are religions. I admit I stretched the sound for the bad joke. </span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>True story, my wife and I are Episcopalians. When a friend of hers was asking what her denomination was, my wife blurted out pescatarian.</span>Jong Sasaki wrote:Yes, but it sounds like either Presbyterian or Episcopalian, which are religions. I admit I stretched the sound for the bad joke.
True story, my wife and I are Episcopalians. When a friend of hers was asking what her denomination was, my wife blurted out pescatarian.Lande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)2023-12-29T21:21:15ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Subscription Not Shipped by Release DayMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wl1?Subscription-Not-Shipped-by-Release-Day#92023-11-15T20:35:29Z2023-11-15T20:25:18Z<p>Correct. I subscribed on November 1st. I sent an email but have got no response thus far.</p>
<p>But why do they have to operate this way? Why only authorize once a month? Is this a manual process? It shouldn't be. If you can authorize payment on October 27th, why can't you authorize payment on November 1st?</p>
<p>I don't recall seeing an option to ship as soon as possible when I subscribed. It certainly wasn't clearly presented if it was there.</p>
<p>If fact this is what it says when I go to my subscriptions page.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>You do not have a non-Paizo subscription.
</p>
(If you only have monthly subscriptions, your non-subscription items will always ship with the earliest monthly shipment.)</blockquote><p>I have no ability to select another shipment option.
<p>I don't want a monthly subscription. I want an as soon as it is available subscription.</p>Correct. I subscribed on November 1st. I sent an email but have got no response thus far.
But why do they have to operate this way? Why only authorize once a month? Is this a manual process? It shouldn't be. If you can authorize payment on October 27th, why can't you authorize payment on November 1st?
I don't recall seeing an option to ship as soon as possible when I subscribed. It certainly wasn't clearly presented if it was there.
If fact this is what it says when I go to my...Michael Hallet2023-11-15T20:25:18ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Subscription Not Shipped by Release DayMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wl1?Subscription-Not-Shipped-by-Release-Day#72023-11-15T20:35:26Z2023-11-15T19:13:47Z<p>Why would you ship something before you know the payment will go through? </p>
<p>My issue specifically is that they sidecarted my Player Core to ship with my next AP shipment in 2 to 3 weeks and gave me no option to have them ship separately as soon as they are available.</p>
<p>I have another idea. How about I can buy the PDF now and when the subscription order ships for it, they refund the PDF price? No, that's not an option either.</p>Why would you ship something before you know the payment will go through?
My issue specifically is that they sidecarted my Player Core to ship with my next AP shipment in 2 to 3 weeks and gave me no option to have them ship separately as soon as they are available.
I have another idea. How about I can buy the PDF now and when the subscription order ships for it, they refund the PDF price? No, that's not an option either.Michael Hallet2023-11-15T19:13:47ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Subscription Not Shipped by Release DayMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wl1?Subscription-Not-Shipped-by-Release-Day#52023-11-15T20:35:41Z2023-11-15T18:58:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Paul Watson wrote:</div><blockquote><p>1) He paid for the PDF and you didn't
</p>
2) Most months you'd have got it before it went on sale.
<br />
3) Even this month, the vast majority of people got it before release date.</blockquote><p>There is no reason why this shouldn't be automated. Releasing the product should trigger the billing of subscriptions and dropping of the PDF after payment. This is not the sort of process that should require manual intervention in 2023.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Paul Watson wrote:</div><blockquote>If that's not good enough, don't subscribe. Close the subscription at Customer services and pay for the PDF. </blockquote><p>Which means Paizo will lose out on sales, not just of this book, but of others. Because if I have to cancel my physical rulebook subscription, I will go back to PDFs only.Paul Watson wrote:1) He paid for the PDF and you didn't
2) Most months you'd have got it before it went on sale.
3) Even this month, the vast majority of people got it before release date.
There is no reason why this shouldn't be automated. Releasing the product should trigger the billing of subscriptions and dropping of the PDF after payment. This is not the sort of process that should require manual intervention in 2023. Paul Watson wrote:If that's not good enough, don't subscribe. Close...Michael Hallet2023-11-15T18:58:18ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Subscription Not Shipped by Release DayMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wl1?Subscription-Not-Shipped-by-Release-Day#32023-11-15T20:35:12Z2023-11-15T18:45:57Z<p>Exactly. They sidecarted mine to ship with the next AP volume in 2 to 3 weeks. Not happy about it.</p>Exactly. They sidecarted mine to ship with the next AP volume in 2 to 3 weeks. Not happy about it.Michael Hallet2023-11-15T18:45:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Frost's B10 Hillcross RoundupAlleron Treyborne (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn32/gameplay&page=2#532023-10-27T02:56:30Z2023-10-26T10:49:15Z<p>Alleron takes a moment to enchant his crossbow before firing at the thief mocking them.</p>
<p>◆◆ Cast a Spell (magic weapon)
<br />
◆ Strike</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d10 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10</span></p>Alleron takes a moment to enchant his crossbow before firing at the thief mocking them.
◆◆ Cast a Spell (magic weapon)
◆ Strike
[dice=Attack]1d20+6+1[/dice]
[dice=Piercing]2d10[/dice]Alleron Treyborne (alias of Michael Hallet)2023-10-26T10:49:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GDXII] PF2e B09 - Fishing in Anthusis (P9) Discussion"Knuckles" (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn29/discussion#242023-09-29T14:58:27Z2023-09-29T09:51:46Z<p>PurpleGoldYeezus, You didn't take your full turn. In PF2 you get 3 actions per round.</p>
<p>Drawing a weapon requires the Interact action.
<br />
Attacking with it requires the Strike action.</p>
<p>You used 2 actions and have 1 left.</p>
<p>A common third action for bards is Inspire Courage. It's a cantrip, so you can do it every round and it gives all allies within 60 feet +1 to attack and damage for 1 round.</p>PurpleGoldYeezus, You didn't take your full turn. In PF2 you get 3 actions per round.
Drawing a weapon requires the Interact action.
Attacking with it requires the Strike action.
You used 2 actions and have 1 left.
A common third action for bards is Inspire Courage. It's a cantrip, so you can do it every round and it gives all allies within 60 feet +1 to attack and damage for 1 round."Knuckles" (alias of Michael Hallet)2023-09-29T09:51:46ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #190: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3)Michael Hallethttps://paizo.com/products/btq02ehn/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-190-The-Choosing#682023-04-17T16:04:22Z2023-03-31T10:34:35Z<p>This sounds like an excellent place for PCs to pick up their adventuring careers after Abomination Vaults.</p>This sounds like an excellent place for PCs to pick up their adventuring careers after Abomination Vaults.Michael Hallet2023-03-31T10:34:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: PFS2e 4-01: Year of Boundless Wonders DiscussionGM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmqn/discussion#142023-03-17T13:23:24Z2023-03-17T11:37:48Z<p>Due to some personal issues I am unable to continue with this game. If you would like, I will try to find a replacement GM.</p>Due to some personal issues I am unable to continue with this game. If you would like, I will try to find a replacement GM.GM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)2023-03-17T11:37:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: PFS2e 4-01: Year of Boundless WondersGM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmqn/gameplay&page=2#772023-03-10T16:00:47Z2023-03-10T15:28:11Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>During the checks you would have discovered that you had to move closer to Aslynn in order to distract her. She wasn't responding to anyone that wasn't right in front of her as if her field of perception was very small.</span></p>
<p>Rose's shot grazes the giant rat, drawing a small trickle of blood. <span class=messageboard-ooc>No Surprise Attack. The encounter setup really only allowed for Perception-based initiative as you had to react to the appearance of the rats from out of nowhere.</span> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Looks like a rat the size of a horse. Probably can transmit disease. (Recall: Failure)</span></p>
<p>One swarm moves toward Lokaloka. Perhaps they like pickles. They bite and scratch her while looking for some.</p>
<p>◆ Stride
<br />
◆ Swarming Bites <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>piercing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 4</span> <b>(DC 17 basic Reflex)</b>
<br />
◆ Swarming Bites <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>piercing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 1</span> <b>(DC 17 basic Reflex)</b></p>
<p>The giant rat moves to engage Ysoldt.</p>
<p>◆ Stride
<br />
◆ Jaws <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Strike:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17</span>
<br />
◆ Jaws <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Strike:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 5 = 21</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>piercing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span></p>
<p>—————————————————————
<br />
Status</p>
<p>Rose
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Swarm (blue)
<br />
R.O.U.S (yellow) - 3 damage</span>
<br />
<b>Niaglade
<br />
Lokaloka - 2 DC 17 Reflex saves (+ DC 14 Fort save for each Reflex save that fails)
<br />
Ysoldt (26/35 hp) - DC 14 Fort save</b>
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Swarm (red)</span></p>
<p>Everyone except Rose is up.
<br />
—————————————————————</p>During the checks you would have discovered that you had to move closer to Aslynn in order to distract her. She wasn't responding to anyone that wasn't right in front of her as if her field of perception was very small.
Rose's shot grazes the giant rat, drawing a small trickle of blood. No Surprise Attack. The encounter setup really only allowed for Perception-based initiative as you had to react to the appearance of the rats from out of nowhere.
Looks like a rat the size of a horse....GM Mike Hallet (alias of Michael Hallet)2023-03-10T15:28:11ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon Online 2023 InvitationMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si6n?PaizoCon-Online-2023-Invitation#12023-03-25T16:03:36Z2022-11-15T17:37:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>We learned a lot, and we’ve decided the time isn’t right to produce a physical show. Why? We’ve learned the best way to make the PaizoCon experience accessible and affordable for the most people is to keep it virtual. And yes, COVID and its variants continue, which makes in-person commitments unpredictable for us all.</blockquote><p>Those two points make a case for making PaizoCon permanently virtual. Neither of those facts are going to change. Online will always be more affordable than in-person, and COVID is never going away completely.Quote:We learned a lot, and we’ve decided the time isn’t right to produce a physical show. Why? We’ve learned the best way to make the PaizoCon experience accessible and affordable for the most people is to keep it virtual. And yes, COVID and its variants continue, which makes in-person commitments unpredictable for us all.
Those two points make a case for making PaizoCon permanently virtual. Neither of those facts are going to change. Online will always be more affordable than in-person,...Michael Hallet2022-11-15T17:37:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: The Chronicle System is actively driving me away from playingMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pc4?The-Chronicle-System-is-actively-driving-me#182022-11-01T08:14:49Z2022-10-31T12:08:29Z<p>I recommend using a <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NVos_yDFjKGKHHZLYK5Zi1TJm3sdq99jWAcTv0XET7c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">log sheet like this one</a> to keep track of your characters. When you get a chronicle, put the information in your log, this way you have something to refer back to if the chronicles become confusing.</p>I recommend using a log sheet like this one to keep track of your characters. When you get a chronicle, put the information in your log, this way you have something to refer back to if the chronicles become confusing.Michael Hallet2022-10-31T12:08:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GDXI] PF2e B20 - Burden in Bloodcove DiscussionAkame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmkl/discussion#292022-10-23T11:37:49Z2022-10-23T02:32:44Z<p>Sorry everyone, I've been sick lately. I'll try to catch up soon.</p>Sorry everyone, I've been sick lately. I'll try to catch up soon.Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-10-23T02:32:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [GDXI] PF2e 03-01 - Intro Year of Shattered Sanctuaries (P7)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmjz/gameplay#162022-09-12T20:40:07Z2022-09-12T18:40:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Might be better for me to use Pathfinder Society Lore +6 rather than Occultism. Lore skills usually have a lower DC and I have the same bonus.</span></p>
<p>Aleksandr studies the letter Professor Whitegourd offered.</p>Might be better for me to use Pathfinder Society Lore +6 rather than Occultism. Lore skills usually have a lower DC and I have the same bonus.
Aleksandr studies the letter Professor Whitegourd offered.Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-09-12T18:40:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [ACO] PFS2e 99-02 United in Purpose (P3) DiscussionLande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivml8/discussion#332022-09-05T12:25:35Z2022-08-31T21:16:32Z<p>True Strike ignores concealment.</p>True Strike ignores concealment.Lande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-08-31T21:16:32ZRe: Forums: Kineticist Class: Let’s talk about People’s accuracy concernsMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ntj?Let-s-talk-about-People-s-accuracy-concerns#272022-08-10T23:18:45Z2022-08-09T14:49:46Z<p>Not only do they not get expert proficiency in attacks with their blasts until level 7, they can't start out with an 18 in their attack stat unlike other martial classes.</p>
<p>It's the exact same issues that the warpriest has.</p>Not only do they not get expert proficiency in attacks with their blasts until level 7, they can't start out with an 18 in their attack stat unlike other martial classes.
It's the exact same issues that the warpriest has.Michael Hallet2022-08-09T14:49:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [ACO] PFS2e 99-02 United in Purpose (P3) DiscussionLande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivml8/discussion#82022-08-05T18:00:09Z2022-08-05T10:21:14Z<p>Lande has the Scout dedication so you probably want him scouting as it doubles the bonus. Lande also has Pilgrim's Token so if he ties an enemy on initiative, Lande goes first.</p>Lande has the Scout dedication so you probably want him scouting as it doubles the bonus. Lande also has Pilgrim's Token so if he ties an enemy on initiative, Lande goes first.Lande Striden (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-08-05T10:21:14ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: [PbP Gameday XI] PFS2 #3-18 Dacilane Academy's Delightful Disaster RecruitmentIgnatius Thrune (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmjr/recruiting#92022-08-21T04:05:33Z2022-07-26T10:09:02Z<p>Looks like we have seven people here.</p>Looks like we have seven people here.Ignatius Thrune (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-07-26T10:09:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/gameplay&page=5#2092022-05-10T12:59:31Z2022-05-10T10:16:48Z<p>Aleksandr boost Imelia as she moves up. She tries to skewer the floating head once as Aleksandr protects her from counterattack.</p>
<p>◆ Act Together
<br />
Aleksandr ◆ Cast a Spell (Boost Eidolon)
<br />
Imelia ◆ Stride
<br />
◆ Imelia Strike
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5</span>
<br />
◆ Aleksandr Cast a Spell (Protect Companion)</p>Aleksandr boost Imelia as she moves up. She tries to skewer the floating head once as Aleksandr protects her from counterattack.
◆ Act Together
Aleksandr ◆ Cast a Spell (Boost Eidolon)
Imelia ◆ Stride
◆ Imelia Strike
[dice=Attack]1d20+10[/dice][dice=Piercing]1d6+2+2[/dice]
◆ Aleksandr Cast a Spell (Protect Companion)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-05-10T10:16:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/discussion&page=2#1002022-05-05T15:38:06Z2022-05-05T14:55:46Z<p>I'll be performing at a concert on Saturday and Sunday is Mother's Day, so my posting will be spotty the rest of this week.</p>I'll be performing at a concert on Saturday and Sunday is Mother's Day, so my posting will be spotty the rest of this week.Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-05-05T14:55:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Tyranius (PF2) Blakros DeceptionMarta Sanz (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmcp/gameplay&page=5#2172022-04-18T01:26:56Z2022-04-17T21:49:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You started within 15 feet of yellow.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Aura</b> A monster’s aura automatically affects everything within a specified <i>emanation</i> around that monster.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Emanation</b> An emanation issues forth from each side of your space, extending out to a specified number of feet in all directions. For instance, the bless spell's emanation radiates 5 or more feet outward from the caster. <i>Because the sides of a creature's space are the starting point for the emanation, an emanation from a Large or larger creature affects a greater overall area than that of a Medium or smaller creature.</i></span></p>You started within 15 feet of yellow.
Aura A monster’s aura automatically affects everything within a specified emanation around that monster.
Emanation An emanation issues forth from each side of your space, extending out to a specified number of feet in all directions. For instance, the bless spell's emanation radiates 5 or more feet outward from the caster. Because the sides of a creature's space are the starting point for the emanation, an emanation from a Large or larger creature...Marta Sanz (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-04-17T21:49:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Outpost V] GM Chadius 1-06: Lost on the Spirit Road (Discussion)Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmc8/discussion#372022-03-28T14:45:10Z2022-03-28T14:14:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Fenris Lokison wrote:</div><blockquote> I am thinking the recent action also includes those before the current round the Arcane Cascade is performed, else it would really be useless because the stance is already one action. XD </blockquote><p>I don't see anything against it but I've seen table variation in regards to this.
<p>But yes a stance ends as soon as you no longer meet the requirements. The moment you use Arcane Cascade your last action was to use Arcane Cascade, which is not casting a spell or a spellstrike, thus violating the requirements. Obviously they didn't think that through when designing the ability.</p>Fenris Lokison wrote:I am thinking the recent action also includes those before the current round the Arcane Cascade is performed, else it would really be useless because the stance is already one action. XD
I don't see anything against it but I've seen table variation in regards to this. But yes a stance ends as soon as you no longer meet the requirements. The moment you use Arcane Cascade your last action was to use Arcane Cascade, which is not casting a spell or a spellstrike, thus...Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-28T14:14:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V - GM Valen's Pathfinder Society Scenario #3-09: The Secluded Siege~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbd/gameplay&page=4#1562022-03-25T21:13:10Z2022-03-25T21:09:33Z<p>Squash makes like a vine and starts climbing.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Atheltics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29</span></p>Squash makes like a vine and starts climbing.
[dice=Atheltics]1d20+14[/dice]~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-25T21:09:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost V] GM Chadius 1-06: Lost on the Spirit Road (Gameplay)Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmc8/gameplay&page=3#1252022-03-22T12:55:37Z2022-03-21T22:56:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Both d3s came up 1. It was the value of each individual die, not the total that was important.</span></p>Both d3s came up 1. It was the value of each individual die, not the total that was important.Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-21T22:56:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Game Master Tea's Crashing WaveToanthel (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmby/gameplay&page=3#1382022-03-21T13:08:42Z2022-03-21T12:50:52Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex (bulwark):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11</span></p>
<p><b>Hero Point</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex (bulwark):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>OK then</span></p>[dice=Reflex (bulwark)]1d20+10[/dice]
Hero Point
[dice=Reflex (bulwark)]1d20+10[/dice]
OK thenToanthel (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-21T12:50:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/gameplay#232022-03-21T09:43:55Z2022-03-20T00:34:15Z<p><b>"The Whispering Way... is the reason I am here, clinging tenuously to life."</b></p>
<p>Aleksandr concentrates, raising one arm, palm presented. What looks like a black rose tattoo fades in, filling the space in his palm from top down. As he does this a portal to the ether opens and another hand, one more slender and delicate pushes through with a matching tattoo on the palm. Aleksandr gently grabs the hand and pulls her through. Her form is radiant, not merely as a term of beauty, fitting as that would be, but literally radiant, suffused with the power of life.</p>
<p><b>"Jealous and politically connected strigoi sought to bind her to them. They drained her of her vitality. But after a few occult rituals I was able to exchange my life force for her emptiness. What now keeps her vibrantly alive, keeps me half dead. But as long as I live, so does she and as she, do I."</b></p>"The Whispering Way... is the reason I am here, clinging tenuously to life."
Aleksandr concentrates, raising one arm, palm presented. What looks like a black rose tattoo fades in, filling the space in his palm from top down. As he does this a portal to the ether opens and another hand, one more slender and delicate pushes through with a matching tattoo on the palm. Aleksandr gently grabs the hand and pulls her through. Her form is radiant, not merely as a term of beauty, fitting as that...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-20T00:34:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/gameplay#82022-03-17T12:59:32Z2022-03-17T00:38:33Z<p>A well dressed human with ashen skin orders the finest libation this establishment can offer. He carries it with him as he wanders from bar to table then to other table, chatting up the other patrons with his charming demeanor.</p>
<p>He wondered to himself what sort of repertoire this bard would have, but doubted much would benefit his own craft. He was used to playing in opera houses, not ale houses.</p>
<p>Aleksandr didn't join in the games, preferring to chat while observing.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Gather Information +10 if time allows</span></p>A well dressed human with ashen skin orders the finest libation this establishment can offer. He carries it with him as he wanders from bar to table then to other table, chatting up the other patrons with his charming demeanor.
He wondered to himself what sort of repertoire this bard would have, but doubted much would benefit his own craft. He was used to playing in opera houses, not ale houses.
Aleksandr didn't join in the games, preferring to chat while observing.
Gather Information +10...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-17T00:38:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Outpost V] GM Chadius 1-06: Lost on the Spirit Road (Gameplay)Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmc8/gameplay&page=2#732022-03-14T23:55:04Z2022-03-14T22:42:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kidron Quintus wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc> Did my round 2 turn get skipped? Round 1 I got my sword and javelin and have done nothing else </span> </blockquote><p>Kidron <b>(Can also take Round 2 actions)</b>
<p>Yes but no.</p>Kidron Quintus wrote: Did my round 2 turn get skipped? Round 1 I got my sword and javelin and have done nothing else
Kidron (Can also take Round 2 actions) Yes but no.Akame Chiba (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-14T22:42:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V - GM Valen's Pathfinder Society Scenario #3-09: The Secluded Siege~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbd/gameplay&page=2#692022-03-14T22:45:36Z2022-03-14T22:35:20Z<p><b>"What's that smell? Is that the mud?"</b></p>
<p>The leshy rushes over swinging his chain at one of the creatures nearby.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fortitude (stench):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22</span></p>
<p>◆◆ Sudden Charge (Stride twice then Strike blue)</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I think I am flanking with Dr Bloodshanks.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Spiked Chain:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Slashing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12</span></p>
<p><b>"Nope must be one of you guys. Maybe you are ready to be plant food?"</b></p>
<p>◆ Strike</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Spiked Chain:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 17 - 5 = 13</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Slashing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>"What's that smell? Is that the mud?"
The leshy rushes over swinging his chain at one of the creatures nearby.
[dice=Fortitude (stench)]1d20+13[/dice]
◆◆ Sudden Charge (Stride twice then Strike blue)
I think I am flanking with Dr Bloodshanks.
[dice=Spiked Chain]1d20+17[/dice][dice=Slashing]2d6+4[/dice]
"Nope must be one of you guys. Maybe you are ready to be plant food?"
◆ Strike
[dice=Spiked Chain]1d20+17-5[/dice][dice=Slashing]2d6+4[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-14T22:35:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/recruiting#112022-03-11T12:43:47Z2022-03-09T14:03:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Farol wrote:</div><blockquote> @Aleksandr Ostenoff - I played with this character when they were cleric while we fought Blood of the Beautiful. Till now I wake out with scream from that experience ;) I assumed that Aleksandr was a healing cleric ;) bold assumption that was of me :D I don't think you played at my table so you got a spot.</blockquote><p>I did have soothe as a spell, so I had some healing, just not a lot. But overall I wasn't happy with the character as a cleric. I had put the character on the shelf for a while. When I read the devotion phantom summoner it gave me an even stronger concept for my story that allowed me to write in the love interest rather than leave her off-stage.GM Farol wrote:@Aleksandr Ostenoff - I played with this character when they were cleric while we fought Blood of the Beautiful. Till now I wake out with scream from that experience ;) I assumed that Aleksandr was a healing cleric ;) bold assumption that was of me :D I don't think you played at my table so you got a spot.
I did have soothe as a spell, so I had some healing, just not a lot. But overall I wasn't happy with the character as a cleric. I had put the character on the shelf for a...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-09T14:03:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: [Outpost V, PF2/Farol] #3-10 Delve the Pallid Depths (2nd table)Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivme4/recruiting#32022-03-08T16:43:20Z2022-03-08T15:54:55Z<p>Aleksandr Ostenoff was an inspiring actor and singer in the opera houses of Caliphas. His charm drew the attentions of numerous patrons and many suitors, but the only attention he returned was to one of his co-stars, Imelia Eisenhardt. </p>
<p>But Aleksandr was not the only one with his sights on the lovely Imelia. A noble strigoi, affiliated with the Whispering Way, vied for her affections. Yet Imelia rebuffed his advances, a result the vampire did not take well. Imelia was abducted. </p>
<p>Thanks to one of his patrons and the vampire hunters they hired, Aleksandr was able to come to Imelia's aid. Alas they were too late. Imelia's body and sould had already begun to succumb to the curse of undeath. </p>
<p>Aleksandr dabbled in the occult with a group of like-minded individuals that met in secret in Caliphas. He knew just where to take the body. The rituals the group had devised would be able to provide abeyance for the curse, at a cost. Someone had to donate their life force to counter the force of unlife that corrupted Imelia. Aleksandr volunteered without hesitation.</p>
<p>The ritual should have killed Aleksandr, but it didn't. Imelia wouldn't let it. At the last moment, Imelia's body jerked. She broke through the ritual circle. Life and death become locked in perfect balance and now the life force of Aleksandr and Imelia and become inextricably linked. Aleksandr had received her curse in part, becoming a dhampir, but Imelia, her soul infused with life could not depart and remained as a phantom.</p>
<p>Aleksandr knew the pair, united as never before, would never be safe for long in Caliphas, fled on a ship to Absalom, one last charitable gift from their patron. In order to learn more about their curse, the way to fully restore them and the strigoi who might still be after them, Aleksandr decided to join the Pathfinder Society so that he might avail himself of their vast stores of knowledge.</p>Aleksandr Ostenoff was an inspiring actor and singer in the opera houses of Caliphas. His charm drew the attentions of numerous patrons and many suitors, but the only attention he returned was to one of his co-stars, Imelia Eisenhardt.
But Aleksandr was not the only one with his sights on the lovely Imelia. A noble strigoi, affiliated with the Whispering Way, vied for her affections. Yet Imelia rebuffed his advances, a result the vampire did not take well. Imelia was abducted.
Thanks to one...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-08T15:54:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V - GM Valen's Pathfinder Society Scenario: #3-09 The Secluded Siege (Author's Table) Discussion~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbd/discussion#52022-03-02T19:30:14Z2022-03-02T19:21:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Valen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">~Squash~ wrote:</div><blockquote> How do you want to handle AoOs? Do you want me to pre-roll them in a spoiler when I take my turn or do you want to roll them when they come up?</blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Pre-rolling them would seem to be a good idea, particularly given the nature of Squash's attacks. Although, I must admit, I am a bit disappointed that "Squash" doesn't use a bludgeoning weapon. The small, yet persistent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1WxRNVPorQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gallagher</a> fan in me is saddened.</span> </blockquote><p><b>"Ah but Squash makes things into <i>spaghetti squash</i>."</b>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You are the first person to trigger the punchline that I have been sitting on for over a year.</span></p>GM Valen wrote:~Squash~ wrote: How do you want to handle AoOs? Do you want me to pre-roll them in a spoiler when I take my turn or do you want to roll them when they come up?
Pre-rolling them would seem to be a good idea, particularly given the nature of Squash's attacks. Although, I must admit, I am a bit disappointed that "Squash" doesn't use a bludgeoning weapon. The small, yet persistent Gallagher fan in me is saddened. "Ah but Squash makes things into spaghetti squash." You are the...~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-03-02T19:21:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Game Master Tea's Crashing Wave DiscussionToanthel (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmby/discussion#132022-02-12T08:36:27Z2022-02-12T03:25:26Z<p><a href="https://organizedplayfoundation.org/Lorespire/pfs2guide._.Game-Master-Basics#Mentorship_and_PC_Level_Bumps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Level Bumps</a></p>
<p>Toanthel can provide a mentor boon useful to casters:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Pre Fix gets the full benefit of Toanthel's boon so he might want to make that one of his two choices.</p>Level Bumps
Toanthel can provide a mentor boon useful to casters:
[Spoiler omitted]
Pre Fix gets the full benefit of Toanthel's boon so he might want to make that one of his two choices.Toanthel (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-02-12T03:25:26ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: The Summoner: How do you like it now that it's live?Michael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43jv0&page=5?The-Summoner-How-do-you-like-it-now-that-its#2112022-01-23T05:02:40Z2022-01-08T01:26:59Z<p>I love my summoner, his devotion phantom eidolon and the story that unites them. I love that it lets you play and customize two concepts in one. To me, the mechanics don't really matter.</p>I love my summoner, his devotion phantom eidolon and the story that unites them. I love that it lets you play and customize two concepts in one. To me, the mechanics don't really matter.Michael Hallet2022-01-08T01:26:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Tyranius (PF2) Breaking the Storm Part 2Rextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm44/gameplay&page=7#3492022-01-01T09:50:30Z2022-01-01T02:33:05Z<p><b><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35</span></b></p>
<p>Rex deftly avoids being knocked to the ground.</p>
<p>Still invisible, Rex pulls out one last scroll, reading it before tossing a bomb at the nearby hand.</p>
<p>◆ Interact (draw scroll)
<br />
◆ Cast a spell (scroll of true strike)
<br />
◆ Toss a bomb</p>
<p><b>Strike</b> - Bottled Lightning - Moderate (alchemical, bomb, consumable, electricity, splash)
<br />
<b><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30</span></b> or <b><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37</span></b>
<br />
<b><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage (Electricity):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9</span></b>
<br />
<b>Additional Effect:</b> flat-footed until the start of my next turn.
<br />
<b>Splash Damage: </b> 2 electricity.</p>
<p><i>"A direct hit,</i> Rex thought wondering if he got the attention of the creature even though he is no longer invisible.</p>[DICE=Reflex]1d20+17[/DICE]
Rex deftly avoids being knocked to the ground.
Still invisible, Rex pulls out one last scroll, reading it before tossing a bomb at the nearby hand.
◆ Interact (draw scroll)
◆ Cast a spell (scroll of true strike)
◆ Toss a bomb
Strike - Bottled Lightning - Moderate (alchemical, bomb, consumable, electricity, splash)
[DICE=Attack]1d20+17[/DICE] or [DICE=Attack]1d20+17[/DICE]
[DICE=Damage (Electricity)]2d6[/DICE]
Additional Effect: flat-footed until the start of my...Rextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)2022-01-01T02:33:05ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Cottonseed PFS PbP (2E Playtest) RecruitmentMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/recruiting&page=43#21122021-12-27T22:11:08Z2021-12-27T22:02:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ison Stormgale wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Pip Hip Hooray wrote:</div><blockquote> If you create a second character, you can play in both... but you may want to wait and see how the first play through goes! What did you decide that this character was? Nevermind, I see you went with human! Have a good game! </blockquote><p>Yeah I think I'll make a new character just to have one.
<p>And I'll wait and see what the gm says. </blockquote><p>FYI. When you enter your information into RPG Chronicles, for starting gold you should enter the amount of currency your PC has after buying their starting equipment. That value will be used as the starting amount for the chronicle sheet that is created, so you probably have less cash on hand than 15 gp unless you intend to go into your first adventure completely naked and unarmed.Ison Stormgale wrote:Pip Hip Hooray wrote: If you create a second character, you can play in both... but you may want to wait and see how the first play through goes! What did you decide that this character was? Nevermind, I see you went with human! Have a good game!
Yeah I think I'll make a new character just to have one. And I'll wait and see what the gm says. FYI. When you enter your information into RPG Chronicles, for starting gold you should enter the amount of currency your PC has...Michael Hallet2021-12-27T22:02:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Tyranius (PF2) Breaking the Storm Part 2 DiscussionRextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm44/discussion&page=2#872021-12-05T15:58:51Z2021-12-05T15:32:59Z<p>Covid is going through our house. I'm fairly certain I have it, but I won't get my test results back for another day or two. I'm not feeling all that well today, so I may be slow in posting.</p>Covid is going through our house. I'm fairly certain I have it, but I won't get my test results back for another day or two. I'm not feeling all that well today, so I may be slow in posting.Rextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-12-05T15:32:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: "Fists of the Ruby Phoenix" (Discussion) w/ DM rainzaxYagon Suel (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm6a/discussion&page=3#1422021-12-09T03:54:56Z2021-12-05T15:32:08Z<p>Covid is going through our house. I'm fairly certain I have it, but I won't get my test results back for another day or two. I'm not feeling all that well today, so I may be slow in posting.</p>Covid is going through our house. I'm fairly certain I have it, but I won't get my test results back for another day or two. I'm not feeling all that well today, so I may be slow in posting.Yagon Suel (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-12-05T15:32:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: "Fists of the Ruby Pheonix" (Gameplay) w/ DM rainzaxYagon Suel (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm6a/gameplay#142021-12-01T01:47:27Z2021-11-22T16:14:56Z<p>It was a long journey. Having spent most of the last decade recuperating and training in Corentyn, Yagon Suel made the trek across the Acadian Ocean to Kasai. Weeks have gone by since the journey by sea began. The real journey began 10 years ago when his previous attempt in the tournament ended in death. He stood on the deck watching the ocean, especially at night when he could observe the stars. He never dared venture outside his cabin without donning his armor. Though dangerously heavy, he had to always be on guard. There were plenty of reasons people might fear him and fear could make someone reckless. If you could see his head beneath the great helm he wears his bald pate and face bear many scars. His skin is pale, partially drained of life to become a vessel of unlife. (<a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/sjdCDPGvmzaMZ7EB7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Image</a>)</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>It was a long journey. Having spent most of the last decade recuperating and training in Corentyn, Yagon Suel made the trek across the Acadian Ocean to Kasai. Weeks have gone by since the journey by sea began. The real journey began 10 years ago when his previous attempt in the tournament ended in death. He stood on the deck watching the ocean, especially at night when he could observe the stars. He never dared venture outside his cabin without donning his armor. Though dangerously heavy, he...Yagon Suel (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-11-22T16:14:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [ACO] B09 - Fishing in AnthusisAleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm75/gameplay#502021-11-21T23:10:04Z2021-11-21T13:40:11Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I know I have a hero point. But when you are a dhampir and healing options are limited after you go down, saving it to not die is more important IMO.</span></p>I know I have a hero point. But when you are a dhampir and healing options are limited after you go down, saving it to not die is more important IMO.Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-11-21T13:40:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [ACO] B09 - Fishing in AnthusisAleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm75/gameplay#102021-11-16T22:53:39Z2021-11-16T22:51:35Z<p><b>"It is a life's dedication that weighs upon the heart most heavily. I have pursued it for over a decade now and yet, I still feel as though I there is much to be done... Perhaps she can help explain."</b></p>
<p>He concentrates for a few seconds. A sigil flashes on the palm of his hand, a black rose, from a swirling vortex another hand, slender and graceful with the same rose presses palm against palm. Aleksandr grabs the hand and pulls it through the vortex. A feminine form with ghostly features steps through the curtain. Her hair and clothing shimmering with a vibrant energy. Yet though she is radiant her face is contorted with anguish. She lets out a hair-raising wail that likely causes many in the tavern to stop in their tracks.</p>
<p><b>"This is Imelia, my true love, or rather what is left of her. They tried to claim her but she rebuffed them so they tried to make her one of them. She was rescued but the efforts to remove the curse were unsuccessful and she perished. I spent my fortune to employ the most brilliant occult minds that I could find, yet this is all they could do for us. My life force exchanged for her curse. Now I stand on the side of the living, but bear the mark of the grave, while she remains trapped beyond the veil yet holding the spark of life. With no other option I joined the Pathfinder Society hoping that somewhere out there I would find clues to the answers I seek."</b></p>"It is a life's dedication that weighs upon the heart most heavily. I have pursued it for over a decade now and yet, I still feel as though I there is much to be done... Perhaps she can help explain."
He concentrates for a few seconds. A sigil flashes on the palm of his hand, a black rose, from a swirling vortex another hand, slender and graceful with the same rose presses palm against palm. Aleksandr grabs the hand and pulls it through the vortex. A feminine form with ghostly features steps...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-11-16T22:51:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [ACO] B15 - Treasure Off The Coast (P2) DiscussionAleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm5y/discussion#442021-11-12T12:47:12Z2021-11-12T12:32:48Z<p><a href="https://2e.aonprd.com/Spells.aspx?ID=45" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Command</a></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raphaeleos wrote:</div><blockquote>Are there limitations to the <i>Command</i> spell if the target creature fails or critically fails in its saving throw? Like can I command it to hurt himself instead? Or hurt his allies? </blockquote><p>"You can command the target to approach you, run away (as if it had the fleeing condition), release what it's holding, drop prone, or stand in place."
<p>If it's not on that list, you can't command them to do it.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raphaeleos wrote:</div><blockquote>Or how about the language barrier between the caster and the creature? Say, I command the grindlylow to go away, will it understand my language and follow me? Like, I don't think they have their language and wouldn't understand me, making my spell ineffective. </blockquote><p>Command has the Linguistic trait.
<p><b>Linguistic:</b> An effect with this trait depends on language comprehension. A linguistic effect that targets a creature works only if the target understands the language you are using.</p>Command
Raphaeleos wrote:Are there limitations to the Command spell if the target creature fails or critically fails in its saving throw? Like can I command it to hurt himself instead? Or hurt his allies?
"You can command the target to approach you, run away (as if it had the fleeing condition), release what it's holding, drop prone, or stand in place." If it's not on that list, you can't command them to do it.
Raphaeleos wrote:Or how about the language barrier between the caster and the...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-11-12T12:32:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [ACO] B15 - Treasure Off The Coast (P2) DiscussionAleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm5y/discussion#412021-11-11T13:16:23Z2021-11-11T12:43:55Z<p>There are two type of spellcasters, prepared and spontaneous.</p>
<p>Prepared spellcasters have to fill their slots with specific spells. You can only cast a spell multiple times if you prepare it in multiple slots. Their advantage is that they don't have to learn heightened versions of spells as different spells. Once you have access to a spell you can prepare it at any level.</p>
<p>Spontaneous spellcasters have a list of known spells but don't fill their slots with them. When they want to cast a spell, they expend a slot and can cast any spell of that level. The trade-off is that they have to learn heightened spells at the specific level they want to cast them. So an oracle that wants to learn heal as a 1st level spell and as a 2nd level spell has to use up two of their known spells. The exceptions to this are cantrips and focus spells which do not use slots and automatically heighten and signature spells which do use slots but can be used at any spell level.</p>
<p>Oracles are spontaneous casters.</p>There are two type of spellcasters, prepared and spontaneous.
Prepared spellcasters have to fill their slots with specific spells. You can only cast a spell multiple times if you prepare it in multiple slots. Their advantage is that they don't have to learn heightened versions of spells as different spells. Once you have access to a spell you can prepare it at any level.
Spontaneous spellcasters have a list of known spells but don't fill their slots with them. When they want to cast a...Aleksandr Ostenoff (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-11-11T12:43:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Tyranius (PF2) Breaking the Storm Part 2 DiscussionRextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm44/discussion#382021-10-27T14:40:53Z2021-10-27T10:24:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Inonotusoblitus wrote:</div><blockquote> I haven't thought the effect of Silence on healing. That concerning. </blockquote><p>That only matters if silence was heightened to level 4. At level 2 it only affects a single target.Inonotusoblitus wrote:I haven't thought the effect of Silence on healing. That concerning.
That only matters if silence was heightened to level 4. At level 2 it only affects a single target.Rextangalin Werzerial (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-10-27T10:24:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Cottonseed PbP PFS 2E Playtest DiscussionMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/discussion&page=39#19242021-10-25T06:27:11Z2021-10-25T00:49:14Z<p>The pregen folder has been linked at the top of the campaign.</p>The pregen folder has been linked at the top of the campaign.Michael Hallet2021-10-25T00:49:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Cottonseed PbP PFS 2E Playtest DiscussionMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/discussion&page=39#19042021-10-22T11:43:20Z2021-10-22T09:47:20Z<p>If you use a weapon with the trip trait you get the item bonus to attacks to your Athletics check to trip.</p>
<p><a href="http://2e.aonprd.com/Traits.aspx?ID=196" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trip (weapon trait)</a></p>If you use a weapon with the trip trait you get the item bonus to attacks to your Athletics check to trip.
Trip (weapon trait)Michael Hallet2021-10-22T09:47:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [GDX] B09 - Fishing in Anthusis (P2)Ignatius Thrune (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm45/gameplay#442021-10-09T10:19:12Z2021-10-08T17:51:32Z<p>Determined to show the people here he knew how to catch fish, Ignatius tries to get one the usual way.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6</span></p>
<p>Ignatius whips his line back over his shoulder and it catches on a seam in his armor. Not realizing what has happened until it is too late, he tugs hard causing the entire pole to snap and get sent into the water.</p>Determined to show the people here he knew how to catch fish, Ignatius tries to get one the usual way.
[dice=Survival]1d20+5[/dice]
Ignatius whips his line back over his shoulder and it catches on a seam in his armor. Not realizing what has happened until it is too late, he tugs hard causing the entire pole to snap and get sent into the water.Ignatius Thrune (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-10-08T17:51:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Doug's Fanciful March of Urwal (Gameday X) Discussion~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm11/discussion&page=2#682021-09-28T16:06:55Z2021-09-28T16:04:11Z<p>Some strategy ideas. </p>
<p>If we are up against heavy hitters using your third action to stride away is often better than taking a third attack at a -10. (This may not apply if they have AoOs.)</p>
<p>Squash will keep his reach with his chain unless he finds resistances are a problem. Take advantage of his attack of opportunity to force the enemy into provoking an AoO if they want to engage (unless area attacks become a problem).</p>
<p>Protect the healer. </p>
<p>I gave you some minor elixirs of life don't forget about them if it becomes an emergency, especially if you are taking persistent bleed, fire or acid. </p>
<p>Squash will also give each of you a lesser antidote and antiplauge. I suggest taking them since we will be facing corruption of some sort. (I will only be taking the antiplague since one of my batch of antidotes was already used, so if you have your own let me know.)</p>Some strategy ideas.
If we are up against heavy hitters using your third action to stride away is often better than taking a third attack at a -10. (This may not apply if they have AoOs.)
Squash will keep his reach with his chain unless he finds resistances are a problem. Take advantage of his attack of opportunity to force the enemy into provoking an AoO if they want to engage (unless area attacks become a problem).
Protect the healer.
I gave you some minor elixirs of life don't forget...~Squash~ (alias of Michael Hallet)2021-09-28T16:04:11ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: The Community Is HurtingMichael Hallethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ha9&page=2?The-Community-Is-Hurting#712021-09-23T21:03:23Z2021-09-23T20:11:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sunderstone wrote:</div><blockquote><p>My group took #2 in the AD&D open in 95'. The theme was "A few more parts" or somesuch in homage the Rod of Seven Parts boxed set that year. We actually should have won it all but the RPGA sanctioned DM (aptly named Ratty) didn't like on of my players. We were the only team that found all 7 parts with zero character deaths. I lost all respect for the RPGA that day though despite getting 2nd place swag. Garret Wang from Star Trek Voyager handed us our prizes.</p>
<p>Awesome memories, we had a blast despite the DM snub.</blockquote><p>My team took 3rd in 2002 and we never got any of our swag. Just a promise that they would contact us after the convention which never happened.Sunderstone wrote:My group took #2 in the AD&D open in 95'. The theme was "A few more parts" or somesuch in homage the Rod of Seven Parts boxed set that year. We actually should have won it all but the RPGA sanctioned DM (aptly named Ratty) didn't like on of my players. We were the only team that found all 7 parts with zero character deaths. I lost all respect for the RPGA that day though despite getting 2nd place swag. Garret Wang from Star Trek Voyager handed us our prizes.
Awesome...Michael Hallet2021-09-23T20:11:26Z