paizo.com Recent Posts by Michael O. Hollandpaizo.com Recent Posts by Michael O. Holland2019-07-27T03:26:44Z2019-07-27T03:26:44ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s BeenMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4u?What-a-Long-Strange-Trip-It-s-Been#192022-09-07T19:51:46Z2022-09-02T19:39:32Z<p>Congrats on your retirement! Thank you for all the incredible games and products you have contributed to. This world would not be as bright a place as it is without you. :)</p>Congrats on your retirement! Thank you for all the incredible games and products you have contributed to. This world would not be as bright a place as it is without you. :)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2022-09-02T19:39:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Second Edition Character SheetsMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgsn&page=3?Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Character-Sheets#1352019-07-28T17:25:13Z2019-07-27T03:18:59Z<p>Anyone working on form-fillable versions yet?</p>Anyone working on form-fillable versions yet?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-07-27T03:18:59ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Pathfinder Second Edition Subscription QuestionsMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42huz&page=6?Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Subscription-Questions#2612019-07-16T16:08:55Z2019-07-16T16:08:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ed Reppert wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The email says you can download the pdfs, with a link to your download page. This is "boilerplate" included in every monthly subscription shipping email. As has been side, when you go to the download page, you look for those downloads, and down at the bottom of the page you find the information that they won't be available until August First.</p>
<p>Maybe it's just me, but I didn't find any of this confusing, especially after reading the several threads on the subject. </blockquote><p>It wasn't confusing to me. I missed the previously mentioned announcement but it only took a quick moment to figure it out.Ed Reppert wrote:The email says you can download the pdfs, with a link to your download page. This is "boilerplate" included in every monthly subscription shipping email. As has been side, when you go to the download page, you look for those downloads, and down at the bottom of the page you find the information that they won't be available until August First.
Maybe it's just me, but I didn't find any of this confusing, especially after reading the several threads on the subject.
It wasn't...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-07-16T16:08:55ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Pathfinder Second Edition Subscription QuestionsMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42huz&page=6?Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Subscription-Questions#2542019-07-15T23:17:15Z2019-07-15T23:17:15Z<p>I received the same notice. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for the shipment to arrive.</p>I received the same notice. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for the shipment to arrive.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-07-15T23:17:15ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Gen Con 2019 Event CatalogMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jyh?Gen-Con-2019-Event-Catalog#182019-05-14T23:59:09Z2019-05-14T23:45:13Z<p>Paizo's events popped up in the catalog. Woot!</p>Paizo's events popped up in the catalog. Woot!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-14T23:45:13ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Gen Con 2019 Event CatalogMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jyh?Gen-Con-2019-Event-Catalog#172019-05-09T19:22:13Z2019-05-09T19:22:13Z<p>Agreed, CigarPete.</p>Agreed, CigarPete.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-09T19:22:13ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Gen Con 2019 Event CatalogMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jyh?Gen-Con-2019-Event-Catalog#92019-05-07T20:42:13Z2019-05-07T20:42:13Z<p>Bob, not sure if that question was directed at Skae or me?</p>
<p>To answer for myself, I'm not blaming anyone at Paizo. This sounds like a problem on the Gen Con side and Paizo is getting the short end of the stick.</p>
<p>Which sucks... Friends are already filling up their wishlists and now I need to work extra hard to get them to join me in Society games. :)</p>
<p>I have read Baldman Games (the DDAL organizers) are in the same boat.</p>Bob, not sure if that question was directed at Skae or me?
To answer for myself, I'm not blaming anyone at Paizo. This sounds like a problem on the Gen Con side and Paizo is getting the short end of the stick.
Which sucks... Friends are already filling up their wishlists and now I need to work extra hard to get them to join me in Society games. :)
I have read Baldman Games (the DDAL organizers) are in the same boat.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-07T20:42:13ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Gen Con 2019 Event CatalogMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jyh?Gen-Con-2019-Event-Catalog#42019-05-06T17:20:31Z2019-05-06T17:20:13Z<p>Gotcha, thank you.</p>
<p>Definitely makes planning a wishlist a tad onerous waiting for those to be posted.</p>Gotcha, thank you.
Definitely makes planning a wishlist a tad onerous waiting for those to be posted.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-06T17:20:13ZRe: Forums: Organized Play: 10-98 "Champion" and "Soldier" ?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jm9?1098-Champion-and-Soldier#282019-05-06T02:35:02Z2019-05-06T02:35:02Z<p>My highest level character gets to play 1 more module before he is level 12. I have been waiting a long time for the right module to come along and I think I finally have. :D</p>My highest level character gets to play 1 more module before he is level 12. I have been waiting a long time for the right module to come along and I think I finally have. :DMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-06T02:35:02ZForums: Starfinder Society: Gen Con 2019 Event CatalogMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jyh?Gen-Con-2019-Event-Catalog#12019-05-06T02:10:55Z2019-05-06T02:10:55Z<p>Has anyone seen any news about when Paizo's events will be added to the Gen Con 2019 event catalog?</p>Has anyone seen any news about when Paizo's events will be added to the Gen Con 2019 event catalog?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-05-06T02:10:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Earned BenefitsMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sglh&page=3?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#1172019-04-26T18:21:24Z2019-04-26T18:21:24Z<p>Two thumbs up for this approach to Pathfinder Society. This sounds like fun. :)</p>Two thumbs up for this approach to Pathfinder Society. This sounds like fun. :)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2019-04-26T18:21:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paladin casting Infernal Healing on themselvesMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2svfp?Paladin-casting-Infernal-Healing-on-themselves#82015-08-20T18:36:04Z2015-08-20T18:36:04Z<p>As a GM, I would not allow it without repercussions.</p>
<p>As an avid player of paladins, I would not consider it unless there was a compelling story reason which drove my characters to face those repercussions for the greater good. Key point being I know there would be repercussions, and that could make for some interesting game play.</p>As a GM, I would not allow it without repercussions.
As an avid player of paladins, I would not consider it unless there was a compelling story reason which drove my characters to face those repercussions for the greater good. Key point being I know there would be repercussions, and that could make for some interesting game play.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-08-20T18:36:04ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Around the InnMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhv7?Around-the-Inn#62015-08-15T00:26:47Z2015-08-15T00:26:47Z<p>These are quite nice. I especially like the Cutpurse.</p>These are quite nice. I especially like the Cutpurse.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-08-15T00:26:47ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Please congratulate Sean Goodman on his fifth star!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sqb0?Please-congratulate-Sean-Goodman-on-his-fifth#152015-08-13T00:44:08Z2015-08-13T00:44:08Z<p>Congrats Sean!</p>Congrats Sean!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-08-13T00:44:08ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Scotty's Indianapolis Gencon Wednesday - 2015Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sa11?PFS-Scottys-Indianapolis-Gencon-Wednesday-2015#272015-05-25T02:24:22Z2015-05-25T02:24:22Z<p>Only two events planned so far Mark?</p>Only two events planned so far Mark?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-05-25T02:24:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Best Holder for all these chronicle/character sheets?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sa1v?Best-Holder-for-all-these-chroniclecharacter#162015-05-20T01:38:15Z2015-05-20T01:38:15Z<p>Binder + Dividers + Sheet Protectors. It's a common solution, but it works.</p>
<p>I also generate a Boon Sheet for each of my characters so I can easily keep track of them.</p>Binder + Dividers + Sheet Protectors. It's a common solution, but it works.
I also generate a Boon Sheet for each of my characters so I can easily keep track of them.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-05-20T01:38:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What new races would you like to see in PFSMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sa77&page=2?What-new-races-would-you-like-to-see-in-PFS#882015-05-20T01:18:31Z2015-05-20T01:18:31Z<p>I would love to see Androids and Dhampir as options for the next season. I think would scratch a particular itch I have at the moment.</p>I would love to see Androids and Dhampir as options for the next season. I think would scratch a particular itch I have at the moment.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-05-20T01:18:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: On PFS free rebuild, retraining, and feat prerequisitesMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sa7s?On-PFS-free-rebuild-retraining-and-feat#82015-05-20T01:13:06Z2015-05-20T01:13:06Z<p>EDIT: Heh, The Fox posted faster than I did. I concur with that perspective.</p>EDIT: Heh, The Fox posted faster than I did. I concur with that perspective.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-05-20T01:13:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Healing in PFS playMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7mb?Healing-in-PFS-play#242015-04-25T05:53:07Z2015-04-25T05:53:07Z<p>Maybe I have been lucky, but I have rarely played in a game without a solid healer during conventions. Rare being maybe 2 or 3 tables total over the years. Even then, those tables had at least one person who could utilize a wand.</p>Maybe I have been lucky, but I have rarely played in a game without a solid healer during conventions. Rare being maybe 2 or 3 tables total over the years. Even then, those tables had at least one person who could utilize a wand.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-04-25T05:53:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: No Hablo ShoantiMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lh2p?No-Hablo-Shoanti#122015-02-09T22:17:00Z2015-02-09T22:17:00Z<p>Two thumbs up, many thanks!</p>
<p>:)</p>Two thumbs up, many thanks!
:)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2015-02-09T22:17:00ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Keep 'Em Coming!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rs41?Keep-Em-Coming#412014-12-15T18:11:27Z2014-12-15T18:11:27Z<p>Oh! I completely misunderstood that. No, it is not a hardcover.</p>Oh! I completely misunderstood that. No, it is not a hardcover.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-12-15T18:11:27ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Keep 'Em Coming!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rs41?Keep-Em-Coming#352014-12-15T15:33:45Z2014-12-15T15:33:45Z<p>I was going to submit but then I realized my author credit at AAW DQs me. No worries! I look forward to seeing all the great stuff everyone has created for us and voting for the awesome ones. :)</p>I was going to submit but then I realized my author credit at AAW DQs me. No worries! I look forward to seeing all the great stuff everyone has created for us and voting for the awesome ones. :)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-12-15T15:33:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Improvements Are A-Comin'Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgqn&page=2?Improvements-Are-AComin#962014-11-18T12:24:08Z2014-11-18T12:24:08Z<p>Two thumbs up!</p>Two thumbs up!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-11-18T12:24:08ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Warpriest's AuraMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfxg?Warpriests-Aura#42014-08-30T18:11:59Z2014-08-30T18:11:59Z<p>@Nefreet - His reasoning is because the text says "see detect evil." He assumed it was because his aura worked like detect [Insert], while I assumed it was a reference to see how entities react to his aura. When he explained why he thought he had the ability I actually thought it was a reasonable reading of the ability, even if it wasn't how I read it per se.</p>
<p>@Dispari Scuro - That is my understanding as well.</p>@Nefreet - His reasoning is because the text says "see detect evil." He assumed it was because his aura worked like detect [Insert], while I assumed it was a reference to see how entities react to his aura. When he explained why he thought he had the ability I actually thought it was a reasonable reading of the ability, even if it wasn't how I read it per se.
@Dispari Scuro - That is my understanding as well.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-08-30T18:11:59ZForums: Rules Questions: Warpriest's AuraMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfxg?Warpriests-Aura#12014-08-30T16:23:31Z2014-08-30T16:23:31Z<p>Quick question on the warpriest's aura.</p>
<p>"Aura (Ex): A warpriest of a chaotic, evil, good, or lawful deity has a particularly powerful aura (as a cleric) corresponding to the deity’s alignment (see detect evil on page 266 of the Core Rulebook for details)."</p>
<p>The warpriest has the aura on at all times, but one of my players thought this also meant he had "detect evil" available at all times along with the aura.</p>
<p>I believe this is just saying entities using a Detect [Insert] spell or ability would detect the warpriest.</p>
<p>I don't want to take an ability away from a player he should rightfully have, so I am hoping someone here might have additional guidance for me.</p>Quick question on the warpriest's aura.
"Aura (Ex): A warpriest of a chaotic, evil, good, or lawful deity has a particularly powerful aura (as a cleric) corresponding to the deity’s alignment (see detect evil on page 266 of the Core Rulebook for details)."
The warpriest has the aura on at all times, but one of my players thought this also meant he had "detect evil" available at all times along with the aura.
I believe this is just saying entities using a Detect [Insert] spell or ability...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-08-30T16:23:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pucker up and kiss your aasimars goodbye!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rcd9?Pucker-up-and-kiss-your-aasimars-goodbye#82014-08-11T22:36:26Z2014-08-11T22:36:26Z<p>The Aasimar and Tieling will be missed (and I will work hard to keep mine alive), but I welcome the introduction of the kitsune, nagaji, and wayang.</p>The Aasimar and Tieling will be missed (and I will work hard to keep mine alive), but I welcome the introduction of the kitsune, nagaji, and wayang.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-08-11T22:36:26ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Where'd my GM stars go?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5vl?Whered-my-GM-stars-go#452014-06-15T23:00:22Z2014-06-15T23:00:22Z<p>Yep, I am 2 tables away from my second star, and it reports me as having 0 tables. I hope they fix this soon.</p>Yep, I am 2 tables away from my second star, and it reports me as having 0 tables. I hope they fix this soon.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-06-15T23:00:22ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: QuinnMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg64&page=2?Meet-the-Iconics-Quinn#512014-06-05T20:09:10Z2014-06-05T20:09:10Z<p>Very interesting! I look forward to seeing him in action.</p>Very interesting! I look forward to seeing him in action.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-06-05T20:09:10ZRe: Forums: Online Play: Conline Final UpdateMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r284?Conline-Final-Update#102014-05-29T22:01:52Z2014-05-29T22:01:52Z<p>Adding my voice to the mix. Thank you for organizing this con. You did a great job, and I had a lot of fun.</p>Adding my voice to the mix. Thank you for organizing this con. You did a great job, and I had a lot of fun.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-29T22:01:52ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–21: The Merchant's Wake (PFRPG) PDFMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/products/btpy95eb/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-5-21-The-Merchants-Wake#172014-05-28T20:25:46Z2014-05-28T20:25:46Z<p>Oh, this sounds like fun. :)</p>
<p>By that I mean I am sure things are going to get out of control.</p>Oh, this sounds like fun. :)
By that I mean I am sure things are going to get out of control.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-28T20:25:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS future is there anything to get excited about?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r23j?PFS-future-is-there-anything-to-get-excited#422014-05-20T03:02:18Z2014-05-20T02:30:48Z<p>D&D Next has Encounters, but no "living campaign" organized play in sight yet as far as I know. That alone will keep me engaged with Pathfinder, and that is not even the only reason to stick around.</p>D&D Next has Encounters, but no "living campaign" organized play in sight yet as far as I know. That alone will keep me engaged with Pathfinder, and that is not even the only reason to stick around.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-20T02:30:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Theory on faction changes for season 6 *SPOILERS*Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1zc?Theory-on-faction-changes-for-season-6-SPOILERS#452014-05-20T01:45:38Z2014-05-20T01:45:38Z<p>I run a game every Sunday at my FLGS on the west side of Vegas. Tallying my reported sessions:</p>
<p>Grand Lodge 14, Sczarni 8, Andoran 5, Osirion 4, Silver Crusade 2</p>
<p>I haven't had any Cheliax, Qadiran, or Taldor at the table. Not that these numbers mean much, the sampling size is so small when compared to worldwide PFS play this representation is anecdotal at best.</p>
<p>The Osirion faction is my favorite, so obviously I would hate to see them go away. However, their fate depends on the collective, and it is what it is.</p>I run a game every Sunday at my FLGS on the west side of Vegas. Tallying my reported sessions:
Grand Lodge 14, Sczarni 8, Andoran 5, Osirion 4, Silver Crusade 2
I haven't had any Cheliax, Qadiran, or Taldor at the table. Not that these numbers mean much, the sampling size is so small when compared to worldwide PFS play this representation is anecdotal at best.
The Osirion faction is my favorite, so obviously I would hate to see them go away. However, their fate depends on the collective,...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-20T01:45:38ZRe: Forums: Osirion: Following the Convocation of Sages [~MAJOR SPOILERS~ for Scenario #5–16]Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qujq?Following-the-Convocation-of-Sages-MAJOR#262014-05-19T02:42:45Z2014-05-19T02:42:45Z<p>As a witness to the Convocation of Sages (the Game Master), I enjoyed a spirited debate between Amenopheous, Tahonikepsu, and the five brave Pathfinders who tracked down Kafar and Nefti before finishing their journey at the feet of the Diamond Sage. The Sages carried on, back and forth, for a bit before Quick Like Rock made them realize they would not agree on any course of action, and the decision should fall to the Pathfinders. After some debate over the finer points, and a brilliant moment when the magnificent Tahonikepsu revealed her true nature, a majority of the group decided to side with the time dragon, a new path for the Jeweled Sages. That said, there were some objections from Aritian Mubarak, a scion of the Osirion Faction and an Oracle of Life of particular skill. Despite her well crafted arguments, she was overruled and forced to console herself with a nomination to prove herself as a proper host for the Topaz Gem.</p>
<p>Perhaps I have witnessed the rebirth of the Topaz Sage as well?</p>As a witness to the Convocation of Sages (the Game Master), I enjoyed a spirited debate between Amenopheous, Tahonikepsu, and the five brave Pathfinders who tracked down Kafar and Nefti before finishing their journey at the feet of the Diamond Sage. The Sages carried on, back and forth, for a bit before Quick Like Rock made them realize they would not agree on any course of action, and the decision should fall to the Pathfinders. After some debate over the finer points, and a brilliant moment...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-19T02:42:45ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–16: Destiny of the Sands—Part 3: Sanctum of the Sages (PFRPG) PDFMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/products/btpy93m4/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-5-16-Destiny-of-the-Sands-Part-3-Sanctum-of-the-Sages#482014-05-19T14:38:40Z2014-05-19T02:26:14Z<p>My compliments Pedro, this is an excellent scenario. I ran it this morning at my FLGS and the players had a great time with it.</p>My compliments Pedro, this is an excellent scenario. I ran it this morning at my FLGS and the players had a great time with it.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-19T02:26:14ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Running Specials Outside the Convention EnvironmentMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qyuv?Running-Specials-Outside-the-Convention#32014-05-03T01:07:01Z2014-05-03T01:07:01Z<p>Okay, well with that in mind, I will talk to my VC about opportunities to help organize something.</p>Okay, well with that in mind, I will talk to my VC about opportunities to help organize something.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-03T01:07:01ZForums: GM Discussion: Running Specials Outside the Convention EnvironmentMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qyuv?Running-Specials-Outside-the-Convention#12014-05-02T23:17:27Z2014-05-02T23:17:27Z<p>I apologize in advance if this question has been asked before. If so, could someone provide me a link to the answer?</p>
<p>I know "Specials" are written to be run as multiple table events (usually at conventions), but is there any reason I cannot run a special for my normal PFS group? Most of the players in my regular PFS group have not experienced the SPEC scenarios, and I am hoping there is a way I can run those scenarios for them.</p>I apologize in advance if this question has been asked before. If so, could someone provide me a link to the answer?
I know "Specials" are written to be run as multiple table events (usually at conventions), but is there any reason I cannot run a special for my normal PFS group? Most of the players in my regular PFS group have not experienced the SPEC scenarios, and I am hoping there is a way I can run those scenarios for them.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-05-02T23:17:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Retraining Wizard's Opposition School in PFSMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qxh3?Retraining-Wizards-Opposition-School-in-PFS#22014-04-24T21:46:17Z2014-04-24T21:46:17Z<p>Yes, you can retrain an opposition school in that way.</p>
<p>"You can retrain your arcane school (including changing to or from a universalist). Doing so replaces your school’s bonus spell slots and school powers. This training takes 5 days for every school power you lose from changing schools."</p>
<p>Gold Cost = 10 x Level x 5(X); X = # of Arcane School Powers you lose from changing schools.</p>
<p>Prestige Cost = 1 PP per day of training, so... 5(X); X = # of Arcane School Powers you lose from changing schools.</p>
<p>All of the non-Universalist schools start with 2 school powers in the core, so at a minimum that is 10 days of retraining (a.k.a. 10 PP). If your character is high enough level to have the third school power, it is 15 days of retraining (or 15 PP).</p>Yes, you can retrain an opposition school in that way.
"You can retrain your arcane school (including changing to or from a universalist). Doing so replaces your school’s bonus spell slots and school powers. This training takes 5 days for every school power you lose from changing schools."
Gold Cost = 10 x Level x 5(X); X = # of Arcane School Powers you lose from changing schools.
Prestige Cost = 1 PP per day of training, so... 5(X); X = # of Arcane School Powers you lose from changing...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-04-24T21:46:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: I can't get through to my GM in PFSMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qx5d&page=8?I-cant-get-through-to-my-GM-in-PFS#3782014-04-23T20:04:34Z2014-04-23T19:45:12Z<p>Rapanuii, I think you are wasting time and energy at this point. My suggestion would be to stop spinning wheels here and take your GM out to lunch. Have a friendly conversation using what little you have gleaned here, and politely ask him to reconsider his ruling.</p>
<p>If he does, great, because only he can give you what you are trying to drag out of this community (it is painfully obvious no one here can give you what you are asking for). If he doesn't, elevate it to the VC, or bite the bullet and move on. Those really are your choices, even if you don't like them.</p>Rapanuii, I think you are wasting time and energy at this point. My suggestion would be to stop spinning wheels here and take your GM out to lunch. Have a friendly conversation using what little you have gleaned here, and politely ask him to reconsider his ruling.
If he does, great, because only he can give you what you are trying to drag out of this community (it is painfully obvious no one here can give you what you are asking for). If he doesn't, elevate it to the VC, or bite the bullet...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-04-23T19:45:12ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ The Wizard's Keep in Muncie, Indiana!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qvf7?PFS-The-Wizards-Keep-in-Muncie-Indiana#42014-04-14T05:33:06Z2014-04-14T05:33:06Z<p>I have so many great memories playing games in the old store. I am glad to see PFS firing up in the new location. I wish I could be there!</p>
<p>:)</p>I have so many great memories playing games in the old store. I am glad to see PFS firing up in the new location. I wish I could be there!
:)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-04-14T05:33:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Can I Purchase an Ioun Torch with a Fame score of 1?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtga?Can-I-Purchase-an-Ioun-Torch-with-a-Fame#52014-03-22T23:26:00Z2014-03-22T23:26:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pirate Rob wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Sounds right to me.</p>
<p>Note that you could spend 1 prestige and receive any single item up to 150gp in value, even if you don't have enough fame etc. </blockquote><p>Ah yes, you are correct. Thank you, that had slipped my mind.Pirate Rob wrote:Sounds right to me.
Note that you could spend 1 prestige and receive any single item up to 150gp in value, even if you don't have enough fame etc.
Ah yes, you are correct. Thank you, that had slipped my mind.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-03-22T23:26:00ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Can I Purchase an Ioun Torch with a Fame score of 1?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtga?Can-I-Purchase-an-Ioun-Torch-with-a-Fame#12014-03-22T23:00:46Z2014-03-22T23:00:46Z<p>As the title says, I want to make sure I am using Table 5-3 in the Guide to Pathfinder Society Play properly.</p>
<p>I have a new character I have played once earning 1 prestige point (a.k.a. Fame 1). If I am reading Table 5-3 right, I need to wait until I have 5 Fame (500 gp max) to purchase anything not on the always available list, or on one of my chronicle sheets.</p>
<p>Am I understanding this correctly?</p>As the title says, I want to make sure I am using Table 5-3 in the Guide to Pathfinder Society Play properly.
I have a new character I have played once earning 1 prestige point (a.k.a. Fame 1). If I am reading Table 5-3 right, I need to wait until I have 5 Fame (500 gp max) to purchase anything not on the always available list, or on one of my chronicle sheets.
Am I understanding this correctly?Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-03-22T23:00:46ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Victoria Jaczko Wins RPG Superstar 2014!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfxx?Victoria-Jaczko-Wins-RPG-Superstar-2014#302014-03-11T21:45:14Z2014-03-11T21:45:14Z<p>Congrats Victoria! :)</p>Congrats Victoria! :)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-03-11T21:45:14ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [AdventureAWeek.com] SNOW WHITE Kickstarter begins Friday 3/14!Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qroj?AdventureAWeekcom-SNOW-WHITE-Kickstarter#32014-03-08T00:16:03Z2014-03-08T00:16:03Z<p>Check it out, be a backer, save reality.</p>
<p>;)</p>Check it out, be a backer, save reality.
;)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-03-08T00:16:03ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Battles Preview: Short Blog, Big DragonMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfx2?Pathfinder-Battles-Preview-Short-Blog-Big-Dragon#252014-03-01T06:38:49Z2014-03-01T06:38:49Z<p>Nice! I love that mini.</p>Nice! I love that mini.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-03-01T06:38:49ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What to do when PFS is too popular.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq8w?What-to-do-when-PFS-is-too-popular#322014-02-26T00:40:58Z2014-02-26T00:40:58Z<p>We had a similar problem with LFR at a FLGS in Indianapolis. We explored a few options, but before we completely solved the problem LFR started to die off in the area.</p>
<p>We encouraged gamers to buy product. This always helps when store owners see the benefit from a business perspective.</p>
<p>Our organizer charged $5 per game per person. This money paid for table space (this offset income lost because we took up the whole store), paid for products for the GMs to encourage them to keep running, as well as a raffle. There was also a deal with the store owner that is you showed your game ticket when you purchased game products you got a discount (that day only). The game slots paid for themselves if you did your buying on the same day.</p>
<p>We tried setting up smaller alternate locations to varying degrees of success. In the end, most of these alternate locations turned into home games. Not our purpose, but the end result was not a bad one per se.</p>
<p>We communicated with other LFR events in the area, and encouraged players to alternate locations. At the time, there were five stores running weekly events in the area. Some folks were territorial about where they played, but for the most part it was good for the community.</p>
<p>In the end, the problem fixed itself as LFR died off, and organized play in the area shifted focus to PFS. The VL/VC system went a long way towards organizing games across the region without sucking up all the space in one store.</p>
<p>Here in Vegas, they run a monthly event at an arts center near downtown. It is a great opportunity for gamers from all over the city to game together, and takes some pressure off the local FLGS. Finding locations for larger, regular events is actually pretty easy if you check your local listings. Although this event is not devoted 100% to PFS, there is often a lot of Pathfinder played there. Good group of players too.</p>We had a similar problem with LFR at a FLGS in Indianapolis. We explored a few options, but before we completely solved the problem LFR started to die off in the area.
We encouraged gamers to buy product. This always helps when store owners see the benefit from a business perspective.
Our organizer charged $5 per game per person. This money paid for table space (this offset income lost because we took up the whole store), paid for products for the GMs to encourage them to keep running, as...Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-02-26T00:40:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Winter Fantasy 2014 Fort WayneMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qo8m?Winter-Fantasy-2014-Fort-Wayne#202014-02-11T19:58:39Z2014-02-11T19:58:39Z<p>On a side note, thank you for posting that link Dominick. I will be moving to Florida in a few months (the Ft Walton area), and I will be looking for some PFS down there.</p>
<p>Usually, having your event tickets in advance is the best way to go. At least, that has been my experience.</p>On a side note, thank you for posting that link Dominick. I will be moving to Florida in a few months (the Ft Walton area), and I will be looking for some PFS down there.
Usually, having your event tickets in advance is the best way to go. At least, that has been my experience.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-02-11T19:58:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Winter Fantasy 2014 Fort WayneMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qo8m?Winter-Fantasy-2014-Fort-Wayne#92014-02-08T23:03:08Z2014-02-08T23:03:08Z<p>I have missed the last couple years, but this is disappointing to hear.</p>I have missed the last couple years, but this is disappointing to hear.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2014-02-08T23:03:08ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: 6th Annual GenCon Costume Contest WinnersMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfbh?6th-Annual-GenCon-Costume-Contest-Winners#52013-09-19T21:18:11Z2013-09-19T21:18:11Z<p>Congrats to all of you, and everyone who participated.</p>Congrats to all of you, and everyone who participated.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2013-09-19T21:18:11ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #79: The Half-Dead City (Mummy’s Mask 1 of 6) (PFRPG)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/products/btpy94qz/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-79-The-HalfDead-City#142013-09-19T21:09:17Z2013-09-19T21:09:17Z<p>Awesome!
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I love Osirion. I love the undead. I am looking forward to this one very much.</p>Awesome!
I love Osirion. I love the undead. I am looking forward to this one very much.Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2013-09-19T21:09:17ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathmaster: Twilight Falling (PFRPG) PDFMichael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)https://paizo.com/products/btpy91q0/discuss?Pathmaster-Twilight-Falling#62013-09-05T20:40:50Z2013-09-05T20:40:50Z<p>Oops, I should have posted with this alias.</p>
<p>:)</p>Oops, I should have posted with this alias.
:)Michael O. Holland (alias of Leahcim)2013-09-05T20:40:50Z