paizo.com Recent Posts by Pharothanpaizo.com Recent Posts by Pharothan2023-08-04T17:42:06Z2023-08-04T17:42:06ZForums/Paizo: General Discussion: VIRTUAL DRAGONCON NEEDS GMs!Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs435b2?VIRTUAL-DRAGONCON-NEEDS-GMs#12020-08-19T21:25:27Z2020-08-18T23:10:02Z<p>Hello Venture Officers,
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I apologize for the lateness of this notice, but we are hosting DragonCon virtually on Labor Day Weekend September 4th-6th. We have a variety of games PF1, PF2, and SFS. We are looking for more GMs, if you are instead, but unfortunately, we need them signed up by the end of the day tomorrow. Below is a link to submit your name and email so I can get you a badge to register. This has been a whirlwind that I have had only partial control or so help is appreciated.
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Thanks, David</p>
<p>https://forms.gle/MgjqGFDwGmszcEoy9</p>Hello Venture Officers,
I apologize for the lateness of this notice, but we are hosting DragonCon virtually on Labor Day Weekend September 4th-6th. We have a variety of games PF1, PF2, and SFS. We are looking for more GMs, if you are instead, but unfortunately, we need them signed up by the end of the day tomorrow. Below is a link to submit your name and email so I can get you a badge to register. This has been a whirlwind that I have had only partial control or so help is appreciated....Pharothan2020-08-18T23:10:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Elementals Armed to the TeethPharothanhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljhd?Elementals-Armed-to-the-Teeth#122017-01-24T23:48:29Z2017-01-24T21:41:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Douglas Edwards wrote:</div><blockquote> Who needs to actually be able to speak Giant when you can speak the universal language of wayfinder dropping </blockquote><p>That is the truth!!Douglas Edwards wrote:Who needs to actually be able to speak Giant when you can speak the universal language of wayfinder dropping
That is the truth!!Pharothan2017-01-24T21:41:06ZRe: Forums: Local Play: SCARAB Gaming Convention - Columbia SC - January 16-19, 2015Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qlxe&page=2?SCARAB-Gaming-Convention-Columbia-SC#842016-11-15T14:23:58Z2015-01-20T18:40:57Z<p>Del,
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Thank you once again for an incredible CON! I had blast and am already looking forward to next year.
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Thanks, David</p>Del,
Thank you once again for an incredible CON! I had blast and am already looking forward to next year.
Thanks, DavidPharothan2015-01-20T18:40:57ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 5-24 Assault on the WoundPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8ky&page=4?524-Assault-on-the-Wound#1532015-06-21T17:46:49Z2014-10-14T21:39:42Z<p>Steven,
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I have been using the same rules for mass combat as you. Someone at PaizoCon ran it round by round by mistake and said it played much better than he had heard other tables had. I feel it keeps players much more involved and allows for more heroic scenarios ( PCs coming to the rescue of their almost beaten companions and such)</p>Steven,
I have been using the same rules for mass combat as you. Someone at PaizoCon ran it round by round by mistake and said it played much better than he had heard other tables had. I feel it keeps players much more involved and allows for more heroic scenarios ( PCs coming to the rescue of their almost beaten companions and such)Pharothan2014-10-14T21:39:42ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: PaizoCon 2014 Early ArrivalsPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qqny&page=3?PaizoCon-2014-Early-Arrivals#1322014-07-03T18:35:03Z2014-07-03T18:35:03Z<p>Should be around the lobby about 1pm. Up for whatever.</p>Should be around the lobby about 1pm. Up for whatever.Pharothan2014-07-03T18:35:03ZForums: Rules Questions: Inner Focus spell and channelingNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qzo3?Inner-Focus-spell-and-channeling#12014-05-06T19:22:32Z2014-05-06T19:22:32Z<p>Could you use the Inner Focus spell from People of the Sands as a focus for channeling?</p>
<p>My instinct is RAI=yes, RAW=no, but curious what others think.
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Thanks, David</p>Could you use the Inner Focus spell from People of the Sands as a focus for channeling?
My instinct is RAI=yes, RAW=no, but curious what others think.
Thanks, DavidNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2014-05-06T19:22:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: GM RewardsNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfui&page=3?GM-Rewards#1442014-02-11T17:29:31Z2014-02-11T17:29:31Z<p>Thank you John and Mike! These are both exciting announcements! I am running a mini con next month, and I am happy to be able to add Bonekeep to the scenarios offered. Thanks</p>Thank you John and Mike! These are both exciting announcements! I am running a mini con next month, and I am happy to be able to add Bonekeep to the scenarios offered. ThanksNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2014-02-11T17:29:31ZRe: Forums: Local Play: SCARAB Gaming Convention - Columbia SC - January 16-19, 2015Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qlxe?SCARAB-Gaming-Convention-Columbia-SC#222014-02-07T03:16:08Z2014-02-07T03:16:08Z<p>Sign me up for tier 1 at Scarab 2015 as well. You host an awesome con Del!
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And I am up for the all VO table. I suggest a midnight slot and booze.</p>Sign me up for tier 1 at Scarab 2015 as well. You host an awesome con Del!
And I am up for the all VO table. I suggest a midnight slot and booze.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2014-02-07T03:16:08ZRe: Forums: Local Play: SCARAB Gaming Convention - Columbia SC - January 17-20, 2014Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2phde&page=2?SCARAB-Gaming-Convention-Columbia-SC#972014-01-20T21:42:52Z2014-01-20T21:42:52Z<p>THIS CON WAS AWESOME! Thanks to Del, the staff, and everyone who made it so. Already looking forward to next year.</p>
<p>Should have bought that sandwich boon.</p>THIS CON WAS AWESOME! Thanks to Del, the staff, and everyone who made it so. Already looking forward to next year.
Should have bought that sandwich boon.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2014-01-20T21:42:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Proposal: Allow for a level up for 1st level PCs in a Tier 1-2 ModuleNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qej6?Proposal-Allow-for-a-level-up-for-1st-level#202013-12-26T21:00:00Z2013-12-26T21:00:00Z<p>I am running Crypt next week and also see the advantage of leveling up before the final level. However, leveling up during a game, I agree, is too involved. Maybe something simple, like adding the simple advanced template til the end of the module, or even just +1 to all rolls and some temp HPs.</p>I am running Crypt next week and also see the advantage of leveling up before the final level. However, leveling up during a game, I agree, is too involved. Maybe something simple, like adding the simple advanced template til the end of the module, or even just +1 to all rolls and some temp HPs.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-12-26T21:00:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Digging Deep, Branching OutNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfn3&page=2?Digging-Deep-Branching-Out#572013-12-17T04:20:44Z2013-12-17T04:20:44Z<p>Galt!! Long live the Revolution!</p>Galt!! Long live the Revolution!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-12-17T04:20:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to new venture-captain of Texarkana, TX!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qe9d?Welcome-to-new-venturecaptain-of-Texarkana-TX#92013-11-25T18:51:21Z2013-11-25T18:51:21Z<p>Delite (and her husband) have been a great help at DragonCon the last couple of years. Well deserved. Congrats!</p>Delite (and her husband) have been a great help at DragonCon the last couple of years. Well deserved. Congrats!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-11-25T18:51:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Unforgettable VillainyNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfh8&page=2?Unforgettable-Villainy#802013-11-05T18:51:14Z2013-11-05T18:51:14Z<p>WEASEL!!!!!</p>WEASEL!!!!!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-11-05T18:51:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Promotion of a VL!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q9q5?Promotion-of-a-VL#52013-10-18T02:34:05Z2013-10-18T02:34:05Z<p>Thanks Mike! I have been playing RPGs since 1980, and I am so happy what Pathfinder has done taking this hobby to the next level.
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It has been so great meeting all the people associated with PFS, especially at GenCon this year. Since I travel for my job, I have also gotten to get to pick up games in Minneapolis, Austin, and Portland, and hope to get to play with a lot more of you during my travels.
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Lastly, I would like to thank Nani, Kyle, and John, and everyone in Georgia PFS, for creating such a great environment I had no choice but to get more involved.
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Thanks, David </p>
<p>PS Beware the Weasel!</p>Thanks Mike! I have been playing RPGs since 1980, and I am so happy what Pathfinder has done taking this hobby to the next level.
It has been so great meeting all the people associated with PFS, especially at GenCon this year. Since I travel for my job, I have also gotten to get to pick up games in Minneapolis, Austin, and Portland, and hope to get to play with a lot more of you during my travels.
Lastly, I would like to thank Nani, Kyle, and John, and everyone in Georgia PFS, for creating...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-10-18T02:34:05ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Wed 8/14 Pre-Gen Con PFS @ Scotty'sNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ps2s?Wed-814-PreGen-Con-PFS-Scottys#492013-06-05T18:32:34Z2013-06-05T18:32:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">CRobledo wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote> Can someone <b>please</b> run <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy8we1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#4–21: Way of the Kirin</a> Wednesday afternoon? It looks like there's no way I'm going to be able to play this this summer before Lord Brock kills my Lantern Lodge. Maybe, he might find his heart and at least delay his death sentence until after Gen Con. </blockquote>I'd be happy to run a table of this. I will have played it in June and GMed it in July. </blockquote><p>I would also be happy to run this or Rivalry's End for those that have to get it in at the last minute.CRobledo wrote:Swiftbrook wrote: Can someone please run #4–21: Way of the Kirin Wednesday afternoon? It looks like there's no way I'm going to be able to play this this summer before Lord Brock kills my Lantern Lodge. Maybe, he might find his heart and at least delay his death sentence until after Gen Con.
I'd be happy to run a table of this. I will have played it in June and GMed it in July. I would also be happy to run this or Rivalry's End for those that have to get it in at the last minute.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-06-05T18:32:34ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM Rewards at Star TiersNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ppck&page=6?GM-Rewards-at-Star-Tiers#2632013-05-26T01:45:55Z2013-05-26T01:45:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drogon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Netopalis wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mekkis wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">wakedown wrote:</div><blockquote><p>How about giving GMs with stars a reward that actually reinforces and encourages their selflessness?</p>
<p>This is - a boon that GMs can't use on themselves, but can give out to others. This continues to foster the "GM giving to players" relationship, and honestly, there's nothing more rewarding that doing something for someone else <span class=messageboard-ooc>(which I guess is part of the "a selfless person is selfish because they get personal satisfaction for being selfless" argument — did I lose you there?)</span>
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</blockquote><p>What I would like to see is GMs receiving a boon that entitles Someone Else to a full (or partial) rebuild. This would give much-needed tools to assist newer players with weak characters before or after a session.
<p>(As an aside, after my last session, I went over a 4th level ranger's sheet, who was doing 1d6 damage per round with a shortbow. 'Luckily', he had an incorrect statline, so we were able to 'legally' fix it.) </blockquote>That's an interesting idea. I'd also go for a boon that lets GMs raise characters they kill X number of times. </blockquote><p>It is an interesting idea, no doubt.
<p>However, it has the problem of being perceived as a "playing favorites" type of boon. Anyone who plays with me most likely knows I have four stars. If I kill them and don't give them a raise dead, they will be wondering why. If they don't simply wonder why and wander on home disappointed, they'll outright ask me to do it. How do I say "no" without sounding like I'm telling them they don't deserve it?</p>
<p>This needs to be kept simple for all involved. </blockquote><p>Maybe a Die of Resurrection. A physical die sent to you by Paizo, that has a one in six chance of rezzing a character for free. It could only be rolled at the end of the scenario. If you were playing, you could roll it for yourself, or if you were GMing all you dead players could roll. Maybe even different sided for different stars ( 20 sided for 2 stars, 12 sided for 3 stars, etc.). Bonus would be a cool set of dice to use during the game it you made it through all the stars.Drogon wrote:Netopalis wrote: Mekkis wrote: wakedown wrote:How about giving GMs with stars a reward that actually reinforces and encourages their selflessness?
This is - a boon that GMs can't use on themselves, but can give out to others. This continues to foster the "GM giving to players" relationship, and honestly, there's nothing more rewarding that doing something for someone else (which I guess is part of the "a selfless person is selfish because they get personal satisfaction for being...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-05-26T01:45:55ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM Rewards at Star TiersNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ppck&page=5?GM-Rewards-at-Star-Tiers#2292013-05-21T12:40:50Z2013-05-21T12:40:50Z<p>I think the easy answer would be some Paizo store credit, maybe $10 per star. The truth is, if you run 10 tables to get one star, you probably brought in much more then $10 in business from those players (if you didn't spend at least that yourself.) I don't think this would be life changing, but I think it would be a simple thanks from Paizo for helping the game be what it is.</p>I think the easy answer would be some Paizo store credit, maybe $10 per star. The truth is, if you run 10 tables to get one star, you probably brought in much more then $10 in business from those players (if you didn't spend at least that yourself.) I don't think this would be life changing, but I think it would be a simple thanks from Paizo for helping the game be what it is.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-05-21T12:40:50ZRe: Forums: Local Play: International Tabletop Day! -- All over the Society!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkul?International-Tabletop-Day-All-over-the-Society#162013-04-01T18:53:13Z2013-04-01T18:53:13Z<p>Had a great time! Had about 25 people and tables of Fellnight and Godsmouth, and two tables of Feast of Ravenmoor.</p>Had a great time! Had about 25 people and tables of Fellnight and Godsmouth, and two tables of Feast of Ravenmoor.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-04-01T18:53:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Defective Pathfinder Society Chronicle SheetsNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lely?Defective-Pathfinder-Society-Chronicle-Sheets#132013-09-06T20:57:09Z2013-04-01T17:34:45Z<p>I think that it is unfair that you can only get access to this "racial boon" online. After all,some people like myself, don't have access to the internet. Is PFS going to do something for those of us players that are unwilling to communicate with the outside world?</p>I think that it is unfair that you can only get access to this "racial boon" online. After all,some people like myself, don't have access to the internet. Is PFS going to do something for those of us players that are unwilling to communicate with the outside world?Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-04-01T17:34:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Level 12 Character listNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okt9&page=4?Level-12-Character-list#1752013-03-11T16:40:43Z2013-03-11T16:40:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Echthros wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hello,</p>
<p>I'd like this thread to be aware of six more survivors of the retirement arc as of 01/05/2013:</p>
<p>Ra Loi, Kyonin elf Andoran Faction Alchemist (Grenadier)</p>
<p>Cardamus Ispherion, Human Qadiran Faction Asmodean Cleric (Evangelist)</p>
<p><b>Venture Captain Arunia,Consort of Pharasma (Aasimar,Osirion Faction Ninja)</b></p>
<p>Konkor, Human Taldor Faction Barbarian-Abadaran Cleric - Fighter</p>
<p>Violetta, Human Taldor Faction Sorceress (Enchanter)</p>
<p>Arafel Meridides Waycaster, Human Silver Crusade Faction Iomedaean Paladin (Hospitaler)</p>
<p>All are now level 13.</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Echthros </blockquote><p>I believe that you missed Arunia, but it is totally understandable, after all, she is a Ninja. :)
<p>Also this entire group is now 14th level.</p>
<p>Thanks, David.</p>Echthros wrote:Hello,
I'd like this thread to be aware of six more survivors of the retirement arc as of 01/05/2013:
Ra Loi, Kyonin elf Andoran Faction Alchemist (Grenadier)
Cardamus Ispherion, Human Qadiran Faction Asmodean Cleric (Evangelist)
Venture Captain Arunia,Consort of Pharasma (Aasimar,Osirion Faction Ninja)
Konkor, Human Taldor Faction Barbarian-Abadaran Cleric - Fighter
Violetta, Human Taldor Faction Sorceress (Enchanter)
Arafel Meridides Waycaster, Human Silver Crusade...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-03-11T16:40:43ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Goblins PFS CharactersNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p3ar?Goblins-PFS-Characters#442014-03-20T19:34:50Z2013-03-07T15:11:29Z<p>Can't you just run a Halfling that was "raised" by Goblins, and RP a goblin anyway?</p>Can't you just run a Halfling that was "raised" by Goblins, and RP a goblin anyway?Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-03-07T15:11:29ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Please Welcome Our New Pathfinder Society Developer!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5leh8&page=2?Please-Welcome-Our-New-Pathfinder-Society#522013-02-22T20:26:23Z2013-02-22T20:26:23Z<p>Congrats John! It is not possible to express in mere words what you have meant to my personal PFS experience and to Georgia PFS as a whole. That being said, I am so happy that the whole of PFS will get to experience your creativeness, energy, and dedication.</p>
<p>Oh Captain! My Captain! Beware the Kraken!</p>Congrats John! It is not possible to express in mere words what you have meant to my personal PFS experience and to Georgia PFS as a whole. That being said, I am so happy that the whole of PFS will get to experience your creativeness, energy, and dedication.
Oh Captain! My Captain! Beware the Kraken!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-02-22T20:26:23ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: PFS Organized Play GMing starting not to like it.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pcd9&page=2?PFS-Organized-Play-GMing-starting-not-to-like-it#522013-01-10T04:39:54Z2013-01-10T04:39:54Z<p>Hohenstadt,
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I certainly sympathize with your opinion, I also tend to the no paperwork side of GMing but I think you can get the best of both worlds. I run several scenarios a month in the standard 5 hour slot, and you get about one or two moments to really add your twist without changing the scenario in that time slot. I enjoy this but it doesn't fill that creative need you are talking about.</p>
<p>I also run a home game that is also PFS legal, and where time in not a factor. We ran First Steps Part 1, a standard 5 hour scenario, over three sessions and twelve hours total and everyone loved it. I didn't have to add any content, just lots of RP, but I did get use my creative side.</p>
<p>Just my two coppers.</p>Hohenstadt,
I certainly sympathize with your opinion, I also tend to the no paperwork side of GMing but I think you can get the best of both worlds. I run several scenarios a month in the standard 5 hour slot, and you get about one or two moments to really add your twist without changing the scenario in that time slot. I enjoy this but it doesn't fill that creative need you are talking about.
I also run a home game that is also PFS legal, and where time in not a factor. We ran First Steps...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2013-01-10T04:39:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Things to buy with 2PANot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lpti?Things-to-buy-with-2PA#472012-12-21T21:59:31Z2012-12-21T21:59:31Z<p>IMHO best 2PP item is a Wand of Grease. It is:</p>
<p>Battle field control with the AOE
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A ranged Disarm, AND
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Grapple defense that can be used to help you while in the grapple.</p>
<p>At low level thes can all be life savers.</p>IMHO best 2PP item is a Wand of Grease. It is:
Battle field control with the AOE
A ranged Disarm, AND
Grapple defense that can be used to help you while in the grapple.
At low level thes can all be life savers.Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-12-21T21:59:31ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: In Service to Lore...Two Runs, Two Nearly Avoided Party WipesNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owj0&page=3?In-Service-to-LoreTwo-Runs-Two-Nearly-Avoided#1112012-12-19T18:51:27Z2012-12-19T18:51:27Z<p>I also agree this is a tough encounter, having run it three times: one party went down, one party almost did, one party killed it. However, since they don't actually kill the party, all it truly does is show the PCs it can be dangerous out there.
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Since the sorcerer is powerful and her tactics are "unusual", the second two times I played her as very chaotic, not caring for her companions at all. After she casts the obscuring mist, I have just had her throw acid at anything she hears in the mist whether it is friend or foe. It makes for a very comical scene as her allies curse at her for hitting them, and she just laughs, since she just wants to cause as much chaos and pain as possible. It also means she is not worried about including her allies in the color spray if a PC gets close, which did help the second party.</p>
<p>Just my take, but it does stick with the tactics and I feel gives it a little more color.</p>I also agree this is a tough encounter, having run it three times: one party went down, one party almost did, one party killed it. However, since they don't actually kill the party, all it truly does is show the PCs it can be dangerous out there.
Since the sorcerer is powerful and her tactics are "unusual", the second two times I played her as very chaotic, not caring for her companions at all. After she casts the obscuring mist, I have just had her throw acid at anything she hears in the...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-12-19T18:51:27ZForums: Advice: Early Domain powersNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2paf6?Early-Domain-powers#12012-12-18T17:29:34Z2012-12-18T17:29:34Z<p>Is there any way to get domain powers at an earlier level then usual, like with the Robe of Arcane Heritage for Sorcerers?
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Thanks, David</p>Is there any way to get domain powers at an earlier level then usual, like with the Robe of Arcane Heritage for Sorcerers?
Thanks, DavidNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-12-18T17:29:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Earning the right to play?Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p5xf&page=2?Earning-the-right-to-play#832012-11-19T08:01:38Z2012-11-16T22:02:03Z<p>With the number of stars floating around, I feel vastly under qualified to comment, but...</p>
<p>My biggest problem with people jumping in with a high level PC is the risk to the other players. My first game at DragonCon two years ago, I accidentally signed up for a 7-11 slot. After going upstairs, Mike Brock told me I was welcome to play but recommended that I play first steps instead. Knowing what I know now is was very possible I could have gotten that whole party killed, not because I am an inexperienced player (I have been playing RPGs since 1980)but because I had no idea of the powers or potentials for that particular character. I am not sure that getting rid of the 7th level completely is the answer (since some time you need them to make a table,) but they should be strongly discouraged as a replacement for time spent.</p>
<p>More on topic, any "living world" is going to become somewhat more elitist as time goes on. That is because now you have a group of people that have become "experts" on the subject having spent 100s of hours "working" in that environment. Just look to World of Warcraft, or hell even academia, and in some aspects they deserve the arrogance that come with that time spent, they have earned it. That being said, I don't think anyone is implying that is the end all goal, Ultimately, I don't think to can combat this on a global, or in this case PFS organizers level. In the end you can only prevent by how you act in your local area, whether in be with your VC, at your local store, or at your table.</p>
<p>My two coppers.</p>
<p>On a side note, Kyle has killed one of my characters and it was glorious. :)</p>With the number of stars floating around, I feel vastly under qualified to comment, but...
My biggest problem with people jumping in with a high level PC is the risk to the other players. My first game at DragonCon two years ago, I accidentally signed up for a 7-11 slot. After going upstairs, Mike Brock told me I was welcome to play but recommended that I play first steps instead. Knowing what I know now is was very possible I could have gotten that whole party killed, not because I am an...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-11-16T22:02:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Enemies of the SocietyNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p36a?Enemies-of-the-Society#112012-10-24T01:21:27Z2012-10-24T01:21:27Z<p>1)I think they are great if you can put them in a high enough tier to be able to play them really smart.
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2)There is no such thing as too many goblins. :)
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3)I think orcs can be a bit boring, but I would love some more humanoid tribes. I am a huge fan of gnolls and lizardfolk.
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4)Yes. But keep them in the high tier where they can be really sneaky.
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5)Who doesn't like Dinosaurs.
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6)I like undead, but it may be a bit too common, so people are overprepared for them. Perhaps some human cannibals that appear to be ghouls but are still humans.
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7)I agree the swarms are overdone. I am fond of them being a challenge, but it seems that they are either trivial if you have AOE, or totally derail an adventure if you don't.
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8)I think it is a good mix
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9)I well played and designed villain is always unique, so I think you can't ever over play these.</p>
<p>One suggestion: One of the best low level adventures I ever played, most of the opponents were normal animals (deer, beavers, house cats, etc.) that were possessed. It was neat to fight a bunch of creatures I had never look at that way before.</p>1)I think they are great if you can put them in a high enough tier to be able to play them really smart.
2)There is no such thing as too many goblins. :)
3)I think orcs can be a bit boring, but I would love some more humanoid tribes. I am a huge fan of gnolls and lizardfolk.
4)Yes. But keep them in the high tier where they can be really sneaky.
5)Who doesn't like Dinosaurs.
6)I like undead, but it may be a bit too common, so people are overprepared for them. Perhaps some human cannibals that...Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-10-24T01:21:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to new Lexington, KY Venture-CaptainNot A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oa0y?Welcome-to-new-Lexington-KY-VentureCaptain#242012-09-06T20:09:32Z2012-09-06T20:09:32Z<p>Congrats Nick! We miss you down here in ATL, but we are glad KY got a great VC!</p>Congrats Nick! We miss you down here in ATL, but we are glad KY got a great VC!Not A Ninja (alias of Pharothan)2012-09-06T20:09:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #55: The Wormwood Mutiny (Skull & Shackles 1 of 6) (PFRPG)Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8rcc/discuss&page=7?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-55-The-Wormwood-Mutiny#3312012-08-15T03:15:43Z2012-08-15T03:15:43Z<p>Just purchased and this is excellent!</p>Just purchased and this is excellent!Pharothan2012-08-15T03:15:43ZForums: Rules Questions: Careful Teamwork and Saving FinalePharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oedz?Careful-Teamwork-and-Saving-Finale#12012-07-03T17:15:51Z2012-07-03T17:15:51Z<p>I was playing in a game last week, and I had <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/coreClasses/bard.html#careful-teamwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Careful Teamwork</a> going, and I had need to cast <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/spells/savingFinale.html#saving-finale" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Saving Finale</a>. Is this possible? I was arguing that we had "a bardic performance in effect", but he believed that would only be during the 3 rounds of actual performance to generate the effect. We moved on, but he recommended I post here for an opinion.
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Thanks ahead of time.</p>I was playing in a game last week, and I had Careful Teamwork going, and I had need to cast Saving Finale. Is this possible? I was arguing that we had "a bardic performance in effect", but he believed that would only be during the 3 rounds of actual performance to generate the effect. We moved on, but he recommended I post here for an opinion.
Thanks ahead of time.Pharothan2012-07-03T17:15:51ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: How do Lingering Performance and the Finale spells interact?Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2md9v?How-do-Lingering-Performance-and-the-Finale#52012-07-01T04:21:24Z2012-07-01T04:21:24Z<p>I hate to dig this up almost a year later but what about a bardic performance like Careful Teamwork from the detective archetype. I believe that saving finale is triggered on the effect and not the actual performance and hence could be triggered anytime within that hour.
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If it is simply an effect after the three rounds to perform, then that would mean you could stack it you other bardic performances since two would not be active at the same time correct? This would be more relevant for the geisha tea ceremony where you could effectively stack performances</p>
<p>Opinions?</p>I hate to dig this up almost a year later but what about a bardic performance like Careful Teamwork from the detective archetype. I believe that saving finale is triggered on the effect and not the actual performance and hence could be triggered anytime within that hour.
If it is simply an effect after the three rounds to perform, then that would mean you could stack it you other bardic performances since two would not be active at the same time correct? This would be more relevant for the...Pharothan2012-07-01T04:21:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Potential Overhaul of Con BoonsPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o7jx&page=4?Potential-Overhaul-of-Con-Boons#1552012-06-01T21:11:51Z2012-06-01T21:11:51Z<p>This is sort OOC but:</p>
<p>"<b>Lucky trinket</b>- Player can choose another object that can be use in place of a faction shirt for a " shirt reroll" for this particular character. This would still only allow one reroll per session. Describe it in detail below."</p>
<p>I understand that this would discourage shirt purchase, but it is only for one character, and it encourages Con attendance, so I think it is a fair trade.</p>
<p>Personally, I would love to have a "lucky" coin prop to flip at the table that would actually have some game effect. Or a hat I could always wear to the table that would "announce" that I was playing a particular character. Or even a stuffed animal that represented your familiar. :)</p>This is sort OOC but:
"Lucky trinket- Player can choose another object that can be use in place of a faction shirt for a " shirt reroll" for this particular character. This would still only allow one reroll per session. Describe it in detail below."
I understand that this would discourage shirt purchase, but it is only for one character, and it encourages Con attendance, so I think it is a fair trade.
Personally, I would love to have a "lucky" coin prop to flip at the table that would...Pharothan2012-06-01T21:11:51ZForums: GM Discussion: First steps part 2Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o5rf?First-steps-part-2#12012-05-23T19:29:08Z2012-05-23T19:29:08Z<p>I am running Part 2 for several tables of new PFS players next month, and I was wondering if anyone had ever mocked up the invitations to the Tian festival before. I think having a physical prop might add some color. If not anyone have some suggested text for it?
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Thanks.</p>I am running Part 2 for several tables of new PFS players next month, and I was wondering if anyone had ever mocked up the invitations to the Tian festival before. I think having a physical prop might add some color. If not anyone have some suggested text for it?
Thanks.Pharothan2012-05-23T19:29:08ZForums: Rules Questions: Umbral sorcererPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nk4m?Umbral-sorcerer#12012-02-02T02:07:08Z2012-02-02T02:07:08Z<p>Does the +1 caster level from the bloodline arcana apply to Caster levels of other classes, such as in a Cleric/ umbral sorcerer? I can't find anywhere it's says it doesn't, but it feels like it might be a misprint. From an RP perspective I like the idea of it adding to all classes.
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Thanks.</p>Does the +1 caster level from the bloodline arcana apply to Caster levels of other classes, such as in a Cleric/ umbral sorcerer? I can't find anywhere it's says it doesn't, but it feels like it might be a misprint. From an RP perspective I like the idea of it adding to all classes.
Thanks.Pharothan2012-02-02T02:07:08ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS Indiana--Game Mastery 101 Course!Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nhcj?PFS-IndianaGame-Mastery-101-Course#62012-01-24T21:20:42Z2012-01-24T21:20:42Z<p>As someone attended the GM 101 in Georgia, I would highly recommend this! Despite playing and running RPGs for over 25 years I learned a lot about PFS, Pathfinder, and even some new GM tricks. I was a great experience!!</p>As someone attended the GM 101 in Georgia, I would highly recommend this! Despite playing and running RPGs for over 25 years I learned a lot about PFS, Pathfinder, and even some new GM tricks. I was a great experience!!Pharothan2012-01-24T21:20:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Fun PFS roleplay tricksPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nber?Fun-PFS-roleplay-tricks#362012-01-10T21:29:28Z2012-01-10T21:29:28Z<p>I am currently running a CHA based Ninja, that focused on disguise. I have run every adventure as a completely different persona with outfit, gear, and back story (Leading to one of the game organizers registering for sessions as "Not a Ninja.") However, my favorite was when playing Feast of Ravenmoor in December. I used my Caravan boon as a changing room to disguise as: the Taldoran merchant running the caravan, her Chelixan slave and record keeper, and her Varisian gypsy consort. It was especially good, since I kept succeeding in disguise rolls, so the other characters were constantly complaining that the Pathfinder (the Taldoran merchant) keep staying in her wagon and while sending the gypsy and the servant to do all her work with the party. It was very fun. :)</p>I am currently running a CHA based Ninja, that focused on disguise. I have run every adventure as a completely different persona with outfit, gear, and back story (Leading to one of the game organizers registering for sessions as "Not a Ninja.") However, my favorite was when playing Feast of Ravenmoor in December. I used my Caravan boon as a changing room to disguise as: the Taldoran merchant running the caravan, her Chelixan slave and record keeper, and her Varisian gypsy consort. It was...Pharothan2012-01-10T21:29:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Repeat Credit for GMingPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nfdd?Repeat-Credit-for-GMing#72012-01-10T21:06:05Z2012-01-10T21:06:05Z<p>Eric- I thought might be the case but wasn't clear. Thanks.</p>
<p>Scott- Didn't know that. Love me some gold stars.:)</p>
<p>Chris- I agree. I always try to play before I GM because I prefer the surprise.</p>
<p>Pain- I would also like to play a character through its paces, because I think you get a better since of who that character REALLY is. However, with a job,wife,baby, etc. I get very limited play time (Maybe 2 scenarios /month) So it is very hard to make the decision to between my love of GMing and my love of playing. In addition, finding time to TRULY learn a new scenario can also be hard. Being able to run a scenario I know and love (Bloodcove Disguise for instance)would make it easier.
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That being said I do agree that you don't want to have people GM just for the rewards, and it is not fair in some sense to reward those of us who are "part-timing" and much as those who "full time." Maybe a reduced reward for GM sheets after the first time (1/2 gold, 1/2 XP, 1/2 Prestige.)</p>
<p>Regardless I plan to run scenarios whether I get credit or not, but a little benefit would help my limited time problem, (Although, the counting toward GM stars is encouraging.)</p>Eric- I thought might be the case but wasn't clear. Thanks.
Scott- Didn't know that. Love me some gold stars.:)
Chris- I agree. I always try to play before I GM because I prefer the surprise.
Pain- I would also like to play a character through its paces, because I think you get a better since of who that character REALLY is. However, with a job,wife,baby, etc. I get very limited play time (Maybe 2 scenarios /month) So it is very hard to make the decision to between my love of GMing and my...Pharothan2012-01-10T21:06:05ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Repeat Credit for GMingPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nfdd?Repeat-Credit-for-GMing#12012-01-10T17:38:08Z2012-01-10T17:38:08Z<p>I am sure this has been discussed before, but I am curious why you can’t get credit for running a PFS scenario multiple times. This is how I see multiple credits currently:</p>
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1) Gaming the system- it is possible that a GM could run the same scenario over and over in order to get an easy credit, by not running something different. However, in order to do this effectively he would have to either constantly get new groups of players that had not run the scenario, or get a group to run it over and over for no credit. Although this is possible, this seems like a very time intense way to game the system, and I am sure other ways could be found that are easier.
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2) GM doesn’t expand their horizons- I think that most GMs are going to get bored running the same scenario over and over, and those that don’t were probably not going to expand their horizons anyway.
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3) May limit the games being offered- Again I feel that the fact that players can only get credit once per scenario will drive PFS to continue to run and offer more and more scenarios.</p>
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1) Giving new players the best experience- One of the main reasons that I posted this, is I love introducing new players to the game, so running First Steps and early level scenarios is really fun for me. In addition, since I have more than 25 years of RPG experience, I think I am fairly good at introducing new players to the game. This all being said, I am willing to run these scenarios for no credit, but some credit for my own characters would be a nice benefit to running these scenarios.
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2) Rinse, Repeat- Doing most anything multiple times in going to improve the result, so the player would actually be getting a better and better experience as time went on.
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3) The Perfect Storm- sometimes a scenario and a GM are just a perfect match. For instance, we have a GM in our PFS region that is THE perfect goblin, and having played the Frostfur Captives with him was one of my best gaming experiences ever, and I think it would be good to encourage this even further.
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I am new to the society, and I am sure I am missing some important factors here, but I would be interested to hear a discussion about the topic. Thanks for indulging me.</p>I am sure this has been discussed before, but I am curious why you can’t get credit for running a PFS scenario multiple times. This is how I see multiple credits currently:
Negatives:
1) Gaming the system- it is possible that a GM could run the same scenario over and over in order to get an easy credit, by not running something different. However, in order to do this effectively he would have to either constantly get new groups of players that had not run the scenario, or get a group to run...Pharothan2012-01-10T17:38:08ZForums: Rules Questions: Playing with firePharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n9tn?Playing-with-fire#12011-12-13T00:55:27Z2011-12-13T00:55:27Z<p>I am a low level PFS character and was looking for neat items to add to my bag of tricks, when a came upon the campfire bead. It brought me to several questions.</p>
<p>1) What would be the effect is I used Sleight of Hand to slip it in somoene's pocket, and then activated it?</p>
<p>2) if I drop it in a hex during combat would it be difficult terrain? Would it do damage to someone in that hex?</p>
<p>3) if I gave it to some else to use it as a sling stone, and then said the command word after launch, what would happen?</p>
<p>Just some thoughts. Thanks.</p>I am a low level PFS character and was looking for neat items to add to my bag of tricks, when a came upon the campfire bead. It brought me to several questions.
1) What would be the effect is I used Sleight of Hand to slip it in somoene's pocket, and then activated it?
2) if I drop it in a hex during combat would it be difficult terrain? Would it do damage to someone in that hex?
3) if I gave it to some else to use it as a sling stone, and then said the command word after launch, what...Pharothan2011-12-13T00:55:27ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: Bard sea singerPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6d2?Bard-sea-singer#12011-11-24T15:25:37Z2011-11-24T15:25:37Z<p>Being one of the classic bard archetypes, wouldn't it make sense to replace Distraction with Sea shanty instead of Coutersong, so the bard could still counter the classic Siren's song?</p>Being one of the classic bard archetypes, wouldn't it make sense to replace Distraction with Sea shanty instead of Coutersong, so the bard could still counter the classic Siren's song?Pharothan2011-11-24T15:25:37ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Duration of One RoundPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2llv8?Duration-of-One-Round#352011-11-24T07:44:16Z2011-11-24T07:44:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">nosig wrote:</div><blockquote> b-a-c-d works for me. I've just been told you became visible just before your attack. So someone waiting with a readied wand of vanish might (depending on the order of the Readied actions) be able to Vanish the rogue before C. </blockquote><p>An aside but on the same topic, this means that the ability of a storm born sorcerer to make a weapon have the shock effect is not effective on his own weapon til 4th level since the duration is 1/2 level, correct?nosig wrote:b-a-c-d works for me. I've just been told you became visible just before your attack. So someone waiting with a readied wand of vanish might (depending on the order of the Readied actions) be able to Vanish the rogue before C.
An aside but on the same topic, this means that the ability of a storm born sorcerer to make a weapon have the shock effect is not effective on his own weapon til 4th level since the duration is 1/2 level, correct?Pharothan2011-11-24T07:44:16ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can an urban barbarian cast spells while raging?Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5kb?Can-an-urban-barbarian-cast-spells-while-raging#52011-11-20T22:49:39Z2011-11-20T22:49:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cheapy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If it's for PFS and is unclear, assume no. </p>
<p>Although it does list exactly what is different from normal rage, and being able to cast spells isn't one of them. </p>
<p>Poolstrike should work though. </blockquote><p>That is how I had read it also but figured it was worth checking. Thanks everyone!Cheapy wrote:If it's for PFS and is unclear, assume no.
Although it does list exactly what is different from normal rage, and being able to cast spells isn't one of them.
Poolstrike should work though.
That is how I had read it also but figured it was worth checking. Thanks everyone!Pharothan2011-11-20T22:49:39ZForums: Rules Questions: Can an urban barbarian cast spells while raging?Pharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5kb?Can-an-urban-barbarian-cast-spells-while-raging#12012-06-21T04:16:24Z2011-11-20T14:34:31Z<p>I am considering a Urban Barbarian/kensai multiclass for PFS but would like to spell strike while raging. Can I do this?</p>I am considering a Urban Barbarian/kensai multiclass for PFS but would like to spell strike while raging. Can I do this?Pharothan2011-11-20T14:34:31ZForums: Rules Questions: Weapon finesse and strength Based attacksPharothanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mwi7?Weapon-finesse-and-strength-Based-attacks#12013-06-04T08:28:35Z2011-09-26T10:14:01Z<p>If you are using Weapon Finesse does it change the type of attack from str based to Dex based?</p>
<p>I am asking because if you have something that benefit str based attack ( such as strength surge from the strength domain), would it still add to an attack using weapon finesse since the melee attack is still str based but you are just replacing the bonus with Dex.</p>
<p>Thank ahead of time.</p>If you are using Weapon Finesse does it change the type of attack from str based to Dex based?
I am asking because if you have something that benefit str based attack ( such as strength surge from the strength domain), would it still add to an attack using weapon finesse since the melee attack is still str based but you are just replacing the bonus with Dex.
Thank ahead of time.Pharothan2011-09-26T10:14:01Z