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Hi, I've been reading through the PFS Guide and found what looks to be an inconsistency. On page 29 it talks about a GM eating a scenario getting full credit and then giving the list of what you get. More specifically that you don't get any special boons, free magical treasure, etc. How does this work if someone GMs a scenario then plays through it? Does the character used to play through the scenario get access to the special boons, treasure, day job, etc. or is the GM out of luck in that situation? I know that early on with PFS if a GM had to eat a scenario, it was pretty much just tough luck all around. How have things changed (if at all)? Thanks. Paul
First off, the guide is great Treantmonk. Thanks for the hard work. One observation is that you seem to be missing Perform (String) under Versatile Performance. While there is significant overlap with other Perform (x) skills and Versatile Performance, the fact that you can get Diplomacy and Bluff together at 2nd level seems to be a pretty good deal. While it would pretty much require gimping yourself for 1st level by not taking those skills, the payoff appears to be worth it in the long run. What are your thoughts? /Paul
Ah, that makes perfect sense. Confusion is now abated. Thanks! /Paul
It surprise me that you need the prestige award rating even though a +1 Mithral Shirt is "Always Available" from pg 22 (Always Available Items) as: 2100 gp for a +1 Mithral Shirt Armor = (1000 gp magic bonus + 1000 gp mithral material + 100 gp chain shirt) It seems then that it make more sense then to hold off, and buy the +1 Mithral Shirt as "Always Available" for a lump sum of 2100 gp as "Always Available" rather than having to wait an absolute minimum of 6 more scenarios to build up the 13 prestige. The way I see it, by banking approximately two scenarios (perhaps only one, depending on the group) it is possible to buy the same thing. Is that how it's actually intended? Not trying to cause problems or be a cheese weasel, just confused. /Paul
Recently I played a scenario and now I want to pick up a Mithral Shirt. I've currently got about 1,250 gp. The armor costs 1,100 gp, so no problems there. Later, if I want to upgrade it to be a +1 Mithral Shirt I should only need to spend 1,000 gp (as a Mithral Shirt is automatically masterwork). I was told that while I only need to pay 1,000 gp to do the upgrade, I'd need to have on-hand the full equivalent (1100 gp for mithral shirt + 1000 gp for the +1 bonus = 2,100 gp). That sounds VERY odd, though he mentioned that it was clarified somewhere here on the boards. I've yet to find any clarification, but my search-fu has been known to be weak at times and I don't want to screw things up too badly. Please help! Thanks. /Paul
I think I'm about to have a party of 7 summoners for tonight's game. Heh. Look on the bright side. One: everyone can have a different pet. PC1 - Eldritch horror, PC2 - frankenstein's nephew, PC3 "Angel" of light and purity, PC4 - "Darkness Incarnate". Second, you get to have lots of fun with traps. "Where's the rogue? Oh, you don't have one? Too bad. You may have noticed the big hall of deadly traps if you had." <evil grin> Have fun! /Paul
I know that using CHAR for Summoner makes sense, but I think that Pathfinder already has too many charisma-based caster, doesn't it? I thought so as well, but what other stat would you use? Intelligence - Maybe. There's not an INT based non-prep caster in the game. On the other hand, the Wizard is still the quintessential bookish magic user. Wisdom - Not hardly. First off, wisdom is the purview of divine casters. Secondly, just how wise is it to be fooling with the eldritch/outsiders? Charisma - Good fit. Definitely not the "likable person" type of charisma but rather the "force of personality" style. There is a definitely a significant difference between the Summoner and Bard. In addition, the Summoner seems almost like a major specialization of an Aberrant bloodline Sorcerer, or at least to me at first blush. Cheers! /Paul
Hi, I was reading through the Summoner description and on page 6 under the Evolution Pool section there is mention of a transmogriphy spell, though it does not appear in the spell list for the Summoner. Any details on this, as it appears that the spell would allow for a summoner to change the eidolon's evolutions more frequently than just at level boundaries. Thanks. /Paul
I definitely understand your point about not being able to put all the cool little maps and whatnot in the new campaign guide. One idea to consider is putting the equator and tropics on the map (assuming they are located in the area). Placing those reference lines allows some deduction about the seasons, climate, etc. without having to do tons of extra work on your part. The main issues I see with fixing those reference lines are that it locks down exactly where the Inner Sea region is on the globe, and some work would have to be done to make sure that the distances are viable assuming an Earth-sized planet. The last point would be to quell comments from the more "detail oriented" folks about how things "just don't work that way". /Paul
In the past I was worried about painting dragons, but I've gotten over it (for the most part) by remembering that it's no different than any other miniature, except there's just more of it. The main thing to remember is take it easy and if you're mixing paints, make sure you mix up enough to do everything you need to do, OR create a recipe so that you can reproduce the colors later. I've gotten where I keep a notebook with all the figures that I work on with what colors are done where (at least for my better stuff). Now the 1/2 dozen gnolls for the Howl of the Carrion King game I'm running, well, those are speed-painted assembly line style. /Paul
If you were impressed with the figures that were just released, take a look at Reaper's news page and look at the red dragon that's coming up (slated for next May). It will blow your mind! /Paul
The spell Silent Image is generally considered to be pretty much awesome sauce, so here's a place to spill all the cool things you've done with it (either as a GM or player). Some things are just basic (like covering the pit trap with a "floor" or making a fake pit trap). What all have you done with this versatile spell?
Hi, I just started running a Legacy of Fire campaign last night and had some problems with the pugwampis. They just didn't seem to be very annoying (their most "endearing" feature). Unluck didn't seem to really kick into play, as the group managed to not roll very well the first time. Also, all it took was a single hit to take it out. What are some good tactics to use with these things? I tried to shatter the paladin's sword, but the DC roll failed. Please, please, please, help me torment my players! Thanks! /Paul
We just started a new LoF game last night. There are 5 players in the group, however one was unable to make it last night. The party makeup is: Half-Orc Paladin of Sarenrae
Both the cleric and sorcerer took the "Finding Haleen" trait, so they are (half?)-brothers. The group completed Part 1, with a string of failures to connect followed by a resounding <SMACK> of 2 lucky shots to the pugwampi. The intrepid group will resume in 2 weeks to start clearing the monastery. /Paul
I like these alot. They seem a bit more balanced, but also they seem more interesting and also better suited to the player's idea of a elemental bloodline sorcerer. I think I'll propose the above and see if he likes it or not. Thanks for the good ideas! /Paul
I'm about to start running Legacy of Fire and one player is wanting to play a Suli (Qadira book). I'm wondering about how balanced the race is. In particular, the two attributes at +2 with no corresponding -2 stat as well as resistances to Acid, cold, electricity and fire at 5 and the elemental assault just seem a bit overpowered. I'm thinking of allowing either the +2 to STR or +2 to CHA and allowing the player to choose one elemental type (earth, air, fire, or water) and affiliate with and get the resistance to a single type and get a single elemental assault ability. I'd welcome comments as to ways to ensure that things are balanced. Thanks! /Paul
I like the idea of the factions in PFS, but there's one faction I think is missing.... Absalom. Personally I'd love to be able to have a character that is more about keeping Absalom free of the meddling influence of all five factions. Any insight on why that choice isn't available or couldn't be made such at some point? Thanks. /Paul
I'm waiting on Council of Thieves. While I absolutely love the adventures, I think that they would do better with a more established group of players. So far I've got 3 players (actually 2 and a "yeah, probably, as long as I don't have to buy anything") of which 2 have only gamed together for 3 Shadowrun sessions, and the third has never met the group. Add to that I will be inviting 2 completely unknowns to the group from the local meetup.com RPG group. I figure RotR will be easier for a group to mesh together with it than something like Council of Thieves. Plus, I want to know the rules backwards and forwards to be able to do Thieves justice! :) /Paul
Yep...they use "green stuff" when they sculpt it. It's a blue/yellow two part epoxy you mix together to activate, sculpt, and let air cure. I use it fairly frequently. Depending on how you mix it, it may stay relatively rubbery. You need to understand the original usage of greenstuff. Before becoming the sculpting material of choice, it was simply a humble 2-part plumber's epoxy. For that use, a small amount of flex and pliability is very useful. If you want a sculpting material that can hold a better hard edge, try brown-stuff. It's similar, but is a different formula enabling it to be more easily sanded and filed. There is also Milliput that you mentioned.
While I don't make molds myself, I've been out to Reaper's factory a number of times and seen how it's done. A good mold-maker is able to safely create the mold without damaging the original sculpt. Sometimes after a master mold is made, the green will be sent back to the sculptor to be converted into a slightly different version of the figure. From what I understand, plastic isn't used for miniature sculpting as it will melt and deform during the high heat and pressure conditions of creating the mold. Metal, greenstuff, brownstuff, milliput, and the like are often used together depending on the physical properties the sculptor is looking for when creating the figure. /Paul
I do hope that I am not dumping the wrong kind of information on you then.You can't go wrong with the first three APs in my opinion although the Rise of the Runelords books may be difficult to track down so I've heard. No, I just lucked out on eBay and my FLGS. I picked up #3 and #4 at my local game store where, no doubt, they've been sitting since they were released and I just happened to find #1, #2, and #5 on eBay. I picked all of them up for a bit under retail (including shipping). According to Paizo's store, only 1, 3, and 5 are out of stock. [edit] Fixing "Post As"
You can't go wrong with the first three APs in my opinion although the Rise of the Runelords books may be difficult to track down so I've heard. I actually picked up the first 5 of RotR already, if nothing else than for the background. (I've got #6 on order.) [edit]
/Paul [edit 2] Fixing "Post As"
Hi, I have recently discovered Pathfinder (and Paizo in general) and am preparing to start a new Adventure Path campaign. Right now I'm trying to figure out which one to start running. We will be using PFRPG rules, but I'm not averse to doing some conversion work to pull one of the older APs up to the newer system. My question to the group is this: which of the APs do you enjoy most, and why. I've been leaning heavily towards Legacy of Fire due to its Arabian Nights influences, but so many folks talk about how awesome Rise of the Runelords is. What sets the different APs apart from each other? Thanks for any insight! /Paul |
