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Hello,
I would like to cancel my subscriptions for:
Pathfinder Lost Omens
Pathfinder Rulebook
Starfinder Accessories

Thank you.

Hello,
I would like to request that my Battles subscription be canceled, thank you.

Hello,
Could you please cancel my Pathfinder Adventure Path and Pathfinder Map subscriptions. Thank you.

This is good news. Any word on when the first batch will be completed?

Thanks Sharaya.

My payment method was rejected since I had to cancel the card due to fraud. I have entered a new card for the subscription Order 4694824, but didn't see an option to rerun it with the new number.

Hello,
I tried to apply my holiday2018 promo code to Order 4670545 but was never given the chance. Could you please do so for me? Thanks.

My case is now showing, however the case incentive is not.

I am not seeing my Battles under subscriptions to be sent out. I have reset the order for ship as arrives for this month. I just want to verify that everything is set for it to be shipped to me ASAP. Thanks.

Hello,
I am a subscriber to Pathfinder Battles. DO I need to order the case incentive separately or will it automatically be added to my order? I currently am unable to order it as it is listed as unavailable. In my subscriptions I am not seeing either the case nor the incentives.

Hello. Could you please cancel this order as I ordered the collector's version of the hardback instead. Thanks.

With rolling of dice it is possible to end up with a very average character, not so with point buy (you could but why would you). Average Jill/Joe generally does not decide to pick up a sword and go kill monsters, and if they do they likely won't last long. Most RPGs are designed around heros/anti-heros not Old No-name. It might be fun for awhile to play that character for some people, but I wouldn't want to.

Vocal support on forums does not equal demand for sales. Paizo did Iron Gods not because I wanted it very much, they did it because they dipped the toe into SciFi territory with Distant Worlds and Reign of Winter and sales must have been good enough to warrant a full AP.

Matter of fact, I remember when Paizo did Art of Dragon Magaizne because A LOT of people on the boards asked for an art book VERY LOUDLY and made SOLEMN STATEMENTS that this is going to a MASSIVE HIT.

And so Paizo published it. It's a great book of excellent quality. It's now discounted from 35 USD to 4 USD and even despite that it still refuses to sell, 9 years later.

Thanks for the note about the art book. Didn't even realize it existed, had to buy one.

Mischief Mondragon wrote:

Again no. Spells that have the effect from attacking state that. Cloudkill specifically states:

"A living creature with 6 or more HD takes 1d4 points of Constitution damage on your turn each round while in the cloud (a successful Fortitude save halves this damage). Holding one's breath doesn't help, but creatures immune to poison are unaffected by the spell."

Note: "while in the cloud". This is very straightforward when reading the descriptions.

Axiomatic Storm is the same, it states "It falls in a fixed area once created" and "a gout of acid strikes a randomly selected chaotic outsider within the spell’s area" nothing about individuals outside of the area (which includes individuals adjacent to it attacking individuals within).

Okay, so what about the Wall of Fire example. Let me change the attack something just inside of the effect, to picking something up just inside of the effect. If you pick up your dropped weapon, which is just inside the 20' fire effect from a Wall of Fire, do you take damage reaching in to pick up the item?

No.

Again no. Spells that have the effect from attacking state that. Cloudkill specifically states:

"A living creature with 6 or more HD takes 1d4 points of Constitution damage on your turn each round while in the cloud (a successful Fortitude save halves this damage). Holding one's breath doesn't help, but creatures immune to poison are unaffected by the spell."

Note: "while in the cloud". This is very straightforward when reading the descriptions.

Axiomatic Storm is the same, it states "It falls in a fixed area once created" and "a gout of acid strikes a randomly selected chaotic outsider within the spell’s area" nothing about individuals outside of the area (which includes individuals adjacent to it attacking individuals within).

Fireshield does not have an area of effect it is "personal". It also clearly describes the effect on people attacking the individual with the spell in effect: "Any creature striking you with its body or a handheld weapon deals normal damage, but at the same time the attacker takes 1d6 points of damage + 1 point per caster level (maximum +15)."

Read the descriptions and then don't over apply the effects.

No. Attacking into a spell effect is not the same as entering it. Also, Glitterdust is not an ongoing effect, you can freely enter the area. The ongoing part is only for those individuals in the initial blast.

For example the text in Grease states " A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check". Notice walk through not attack a creature in.

Update: I have received all my terrain and am really pleased with it all. If anyone is interested you can still access his website to order and receive the Kickstarter stretch goals.

Link.

Hello,
I received an email that my payment method was declined (likely due to me moving and changing the associated address). I have updated and wanted to make sure the order is going to go through.

Thanks.

As my PCs approach the end of Iron Gods I have been adding content to foreshadow their post adventure path continuation. I plan to have them travel into space to combat the Dominion, Kytons, and possibly the Great Old ones. I really want to add ship-to-ship combat to the adventure. I have looked at a couple of third-party products currently available, they have been great for some aspects (adding alien species and environments), they didn't quite do it for the space combat.

I did however find a Kickstarter that seems very promising. If you are like me and want to send PCs into space it might be something you want to look at. Rather than link to the Kickstarter itself here is the link to the discussion about it on the Paizo messageboards:

Link: Aethera.

The stretch goals have been increased for larger pledges. Now for every $100 you get an additional one of each stretch goal. Also, discounts for pledges over $100. Some really cool pieces, including mine pieces. For anyone who purchased the Dwarven Forge caverns these pieces will allow you to create a mine adventure.

Also, he is producing everything in house, so I believe the ship dates will be earlier than those listed on the Kickstarter.

Seeing folks reactions to the prepainted dungeon dressing in the Battles line I thought some would be interested in unpainted dressing. Minimum buy in for the Kickstarter starts at $30, but you can choose by the piece.

Link: RPG and Wargaming Accessories.

Suggestion

Book Three

Filigree'd runes!

Do I have to pick one? Cause they are both awful.

Pick the less awful one.

Quickly developing a peeve to the price not containing a comma if over 1,000 gp.

Someone should design a wondrous item that is a filigree that drains the item of all magic.

Wondrous item worth 20 times more than any wondrous item in core rulebook. Cool effects but would bankrupt a kingdom to create.

An item that benefits one character but screws over the party. That shouldn't cause any trouble at the table should it?

Hmm. Name in title does not match item name, but then the name in title shows up as a power of the item. Also only works for one specific person.

Choker of the (insert animal name) versus Choker of the (insert animal name). Both cool items, but one seems under-priced and the other over-priced.

There is a display issue where the case incentive is not showing up on the Example subscription shipments section. If your subscription is set to receive 1 case and 1 incentive per release, the incentive should get added to the order when the June order is generated to your account.

EDIT: I've double checked your subscription settings, and it looks like you are set to receive 1 case and 1 incentive, so you should be good.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please let us know.

Thanks!
~Sharaya

Thanks Sharaya

Hello,
I have a Battles subscription. In my list of June deliverables I see the Standard booster case, but not the case incentive (dragon). Is this normal? If not I do want the case incentive.

Thought so. That is a bummer.

Hi All,
I took a break of a week or so and since I have been back it feels like my Wizard is substantially less powerful. Groups and individual mobs I used to be able to destroy are nearly killing me. Has there been nerfs to AOE spells in the last little while? Thanks.

The delay on these is a bit much so I will be buying it from my FLGS which has them now rather than wait 3 more weeks for my subscriptions. Thanks.

Oh I see some now. Is Stoneroot Glade or Phaeros a good option?
Where are the Keepers of the Circle housed? I liked their mission statement.

Another question now that I have reached a reasonable level as a Wizard. What settlement would be good for me? I play mostly what would be neutral good and want somewhere I can increase my wizardly powers but aid in policing the territory. On the territory map I don't see any settlements specialized in wizards.

I'm quite enjoying having one "adventurer" and one craftsman as it gives me a diverse game experience.

On early training, I agree that you don't have to invest in early melee/ranged if you want to go Wizard. You can get a wand for free, pick up some orisons, and start blasting. Indeed, if you plan on being on tonight and haven't already found one, I'll look you up to ensure you get a staff as well. I'm happy to help in-game if you ever see me.

Thanks. I should be on by tomorrow. Still have to install a new SSD into my new laptop, but I will for sure look you up. Thanks.

Thanks for the feedback. Is it useful as a wizard to learn the early melee combat skills? Is there a guide for wizards for early development? What should I focus on for training early in my career?

If I mostly like exploration and combat would it be advisable to have:
one character as a Wizard and another as Fighter/Cleric. Or will one combat focused character be enough and I should focus one character as a crafter or gatherer?

Hi All,
I am a supporter of both the Kickstarters and am finally able to get onto the game (New laptop). I have a couple of questions I hope you can address:
1. Can I have a single character who is a specialist (ie. Wizard) and also a crafter/gatherer or will I need a separate character for each role? I would like to have a character that is a Wizard and one who is a Fighter/Cleric using Destiny's Twin, but also be able to gather and craft.
2. Is there a particular build that excels for a Wizard who would like to adventure solo on occasion?
3. What is the most fun thing to do so far?

Thanks in advance and hope to see you all online soon.

Hello,
Looking at my upcoming orders I don't see volume 6 of the Iron Gods listed to ship. I see volume 1 of Giantslayer though.

The rules explicitly say that casting spells as a free action does not provoke. But I don't think it's written that free actions, in general, never provoke. If it were true that free actions never provoke, they wouldn't need to specify that spellcasting as a free action doesn't provoke.

So yeah, I think a trip attempt as a free action provokes unless you have Improved Trip.

What are these free actions spells that you are casting?

Squealy Nord. My We Be Goblins Game is now complete.

Hi,
I recently started running Wrath of the Righteous and both Book 1 and Book 2 have literally fallen apart with light use. I heard this isn't just a problem that I am having. Is there a way to rectify this situation?
Thanks!

mgcady wrote:

One final observation: what's with Seattle and the phỡ obsession? Not just Vietnamese food, but phở specifically? Not that I'm actually complaining… yum.

Pho is very nearly the perfect food.

I agree. I had to make a special trip on Thursday to Pho Bac.

Friday PM:
-Completed the playtesting of Legacy of The Stonelords. I enjoyed it, and I wonder what the official will be like when it is done. I think I will play it the next go around so that I can be suprised as everyone else. When that will be? Who knows. :)

-I additionally have to give it up to my awesome players at the special. I had a table of players who knew every in and out of their characters AND their companions. Them being able to know what their turns are as soon as their turns came up, made the game move at an impressively fast pace. Sorry guys you didn't get to fight the final boss, maybe next time. :)

As one of the players at your table for the special, no need to apologize. You did an awesome job!

I will start off:
Thanks to James Jacobs for running a great game. Loved the Red Bishop.

Thanks Erik Mona for hosting the miniature trading event, it was a blast.

Thanks Skeeter Green for bringing the majority of said traded miniatures.

Thanks to my Pathfinder Society GMs:
-Lady Ophelia (Venus De Coy) who ran the table I was at for the Special.
-Peevenator who ran my Destiny of the Sands Part 1 table on Friday afternoon.
-My GM (name not listed yet in my sessions) who ran Destiny of the Sands Part 2 on Saturday Morning.
-My GM (name not listed yet in my sessions) who ran Destiny of the Sands Part 3 on Sunday Morning.

Justin Riddler for being generous with his dice.

Majuba for sharing his delicious goblin brains.

The Emerald Spire Authors who were all very generous with their time and were willing to sign my book.

All of the other players at my tables.

All the other great people I met around the hotel.

Overall a great con which reminds me why I love the hobby and the people who both make and play it. I can't wait until next year.