paizo.com Recent Posts by Pogiforcepaizo.com Recent Posts by Pogiforce2022-08-22T21:09:37Z2022-08-22T21:09:37ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Funniest SFS MomentsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v83f&page=3?Funniest-SFS-Moments#1162020-06-12T11:04:34Z2020-06-12T11:04:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kwinten Koëter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Xalxe wrote:</div><blockquote><p> We're playing 2-13, which involves a lot of knowledge checks to recognize groups and symbols, know things, etc.</p>
<p>The character who succeeds at every knowledge roll I ask for? The dwarf. Who was just created. And who just emerged from a vault on Salvation's End. Who is apparently a very, <i>very</i> quick study. </blockquote>A few people in my lodge have Dwarf hirelings from some boon or so. One guy hadn't named his Dwarf yet, but he kept acing all the skill checks we just failed at. He was nicknamed "Best Dwarf." </blockquote><p>I have two different characters with a dwarf hireling boon. One of them is named Milhouse, but the starfinder he works for is kind of a jock of a bounty hunter so his nickname is Nerd. " Nerd what was that?" He's often asked.
<p>The other works for a kassathan warpriestess of iomedae and his name is Winston Craghammer.</p>Kwinten Koëter wrote:Xalxe wrote:We're playing 2-13, which involves a lot of knowledge checks to recognize groups and symbols, know things, etc.
The character who succeeds at every knowledge roll I ask for? The dwarf. Who was just created. And who just emerged from a vault on Salvation's End. Who is apparently a very, very quick study.
A few people in my lodge have Dwarf hirelings from some boon or so. One guy hadn't named his Dwarf yet, but he kept acing all the skill checks we just failed...Pogiforce2020-06-12T11:04:34ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Funniest SFS MomentsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v83f&page=3?Funniest-SFS-Moments#1152021-04-04T04:11:48Z2020-06-12T10:59:34Z<p>Older story, but still funny.</p>
<p>Me: playing a Dr. Doolittle of a shirren envoy.</p>
<p>GM: you find yourself surrounded by predators. They look hungry. You can use survival to handle an animal to drive them off.</p>
<p>Me: i have wildwise, can I use diplomacy?</p>
<p>GM: sure.</p>
<p>Me: looks at party. " Sorry everyone." Proceeds to belt out an absolutely god-awful psychic shriek. Rolls Nat 20 on diplomacy.</p>
<p>GM : okay yeah, no, they absolutely hate that and it freaks them out big-time. they run away from you to try to get away from the noises in their head.</p>
<p>Me: Happy shirren noises.</p>
<p>And this was before character operations manual came out with the psychic shriek feat.</p>Older story, but still funny.
Me: playing a Dr. Doolittle of a shirren envoy.
GM: you find yourself surrounded by predators. They look hungry. You can use survival to handle an animal to drive them off.
Me: i have wildwise, can I use diplomacy?
GM: sure.
Me: looks at party. " Sorry everyone." Proceeds to belt out an absolutely god-awful psychic shriek. Rolls Nat 20 on diplomacy.
GM : okay yeah, no, they absolutely hate that and it freaks them out big-time. they run away from you to try...Pogiforce2020-06-12T10:59:34ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Getting the Society Subdermal Graft for every agent of the Society?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zd0?Getting-the-Society-Subdermal-Graft-for-every#102020-05-19T15:26:16Z2020-05-19T10:12:32Z<p>I concur with Hmm. Give it the Tetriad Translator treatment. Free if you accept it during the scenario, otherwise you gotta buy in. just like how the wayfinders can buy the translator for fame but other factions have to spend credits.</p>I concur with Hmm. Give it the Tetriad Translator treatment. Free if you accept it during the scenario, otherwise you gotta buy in. just like how the wayfinders can buy the translator for fame but other factions have to spend credits.Pogiforce2020-05-19T10:12:32ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: The State of Cybernetics ( Roleplay, Minor Spoilers, Critique)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431e3?The-State-of-Cybernetics#122020-05-19T10:09:09Z2020-05-19T10:09:09Z<p>I must provide a correction to my previous statement when citing armors as examples for modification. Do not, and I repeat, do NOT get Ready to Wear Echelon Fashion if you are seeking to upgrade to armor that is more customizable. there was a glitch in my database and it was presenting the measure of mobility afforded as how much modification it can stand. Ready-to-wear echelon fashion does not allow for armor modification. The swarmsuit however would still be a good upgrade in that respect, though the number is not as high as I initially stated.</p>I must provide a correction to my previous statement when citing armors as examples for modification. Do not, and I repeat, do NOT get Ready to Wear Echelon Fashion if you are seeking to upgrade to armor that is more customizable. there was a glitch in my database and it was presenting the measure of mobility afforded as how much modification it can stand. Ready-to-wear echelon fashion does not allow for armor modification. The swarmsuit however would still be a good upgrade in that respect,...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2020-05-19T10:09:09ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Can we make 1.00 The Scoured Stars Invasion repeatablePogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs430ty?Can-we-make-100-The-Scoured-Stars-Invasion#232020-05-15T01:28:07Z2020-05-15T01:28:07Z<p>Although I got to play 1-99, my experience was marred by inexperienced GMs who were unfamiliar with the system, and an overseer who decided to modify the timer on the special for the sake of fitting into a very restrained time slot at the event. All in all my experience for that was not very pleasant, and I didn't get to absorb much, if any of the story. I played it in the highest tier available at the time, 8-10 I believe, and getting the opportunity to play it again at different tiers, hopefully better run this time, would be welcome.</p>Although I got to play 1-99, my experience was marred by inexperienced GMs who were unfamiliar with the system, and an overseer who decided to modify the timer on the special for the sake of fitting into a very restrained time slot at the event. All in all my experience for that was not very pleasant, and I didn't get to absorb much, if any of the story. I played it in the highest tier available at the time, 8-10 I believe, and getting the opportunity to play it again at different tiers,...Pogiforce2020-05-15T01:28:07ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: The State of Cybernetics ( Roleplay, Minor Spoilers, Critique)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431e3?The-State-of-Cybernetics#72020-05-15T01:33:12Z2020-05-15T01:15:08Z<p>Addendum: Salutations. This is Overwatch once again. At the suggestion of a fellow agent, I conducted more research into Necrografts. The situation is even more dire than I had realized.</p>
<p>Necrografts are capable of astounding feats and provide amazing utility and defense, for an incredibly modest price compared to both Biotech and Cybernetics. There are Necrografts that grant extra limbs for manipulating equipment, as well as the ability to rise from a prone position quickly. A different Necrograft provides astounding resistances to a variety of conditions that normally only a true undead would possess, as well as function as environmental protections that recharge on their own when not in use. There are Necrografts capable of spreading deadly disease, Necrografts that allow one to step through shadows, and of course the arm mounted bone blades mentioned earlier. It seems like Necrografts cover a broad variety of uses, some of which do multiple things at once.</p>
<p>What's even worse is their price. Did you know that the Eoxian Necroforge produces and installs Necrografts capable of replicating Cybernetics and Biotech for 90% of the price? That means Necrografts and Biotech both can replicate Cybernetics at a reduced price (see my previous point about Biotechnicians) but Cybernetics can't replicate anything. Even though we are capable of crafting anything out of a universal polymer, effectively a synthetic mesh.</p>
<p>Yes, the installation of Necrografts are outlawed throughout most of the pact worlds. And yes, there is a significant social stigma about possessing one that could make negotiating with others difficult. But most Necrografts are internal and not visual upon casual inspection, so even if someone absolutely loathed Necrografts, they generally aren't going to know someone has them. As for the legal issue, it is still legal to have them installed on Eox, and the Eoxian government is even willing to pay for people to travel there to receive their augments. In the rest of the Pact Worlds it is illegal to install Necrografts, but not illegal to possess one. So the law is very easy to circumvent to the point that it might as well not exist. Frankly, it astounds me that Abadarcorp, masters of law and commerce who work closely with the Stewards, would not advocate for such loopholes to be closed. Especially given that they are being exploited in such a way that is resulting in loss of market share to a competitor.</p>
<p>Let's not forget the supposed one big drawback of Necrografts, that being that they make the host susceptible to effects which are designed to target Undead. Common knowledge is this would most likely be some spell effect. So I scoured the databases at Lorespire Complex and consulted with Guidance, and received council from Royo in the Forum. Do you know how many spells known to the Society that have effects which specifically target undead? Three. One of them is Necromantic Revitalization, which actually heals undead. One is a sixth level spell, and so the likelihood the average adventurer would ever encounter it is infinitesimal. The last one is a second level spell, but in all the missions I have been on I have not once seen it used, or even learned by our Technomancers or Mystics, or by hostile Technomancers or Mystics for that matter. So the supposed drawbacks to Necrografts - Legal hurdles, social stigma, and undead susceptibility- are so easy to navigate as to not be drawbacks at all.</p>
<p>So in summation, Cybernetics cost more to purchase and install, are not as effective as other types of augments, and any good Cybernetics can be replicated by other classes of augments at a more affordable price. I am Cyberborn. Do you understand why this is so frustrating to me?</p>
<p>Side Note: Shrana Hoarfoot.
<br />
I am familiar with your family's reputation. While I am not a particularly religious man, I have studied enough data on the subject to know that Pharasma does not condone your behavior.</p>
<p>Side Note: Zalibraxis</p>
<p><i>Overwatch scoffs.</i></p>
<p>In what ways do Armor upgrades and augments fulfill different needs? Darkvision Capacitors and Infrared sensors provide the same effect. Dermal Plating and Deflective Reinforcement both provide enhanced physical resistance, one is just more expensive for less value. Although it is Biotech, Resistant Hide provides a similar effect to a number of different armor upgrades including but not limited to Electrostatic Field, Sonic Dampener, and Thermal Capacitor. Just again, At an increase cost for a lesser effect. Any available integrated weapon for weaponized Prosthetic can also be used as an armor mod. There is a significant amount of overlap. What is "unique" to cybernetics when compared to Armor Modifications, and I use that terms loosely because Necrografts and Biotech are perfectly capable of mimicking it, is a very short list.</p>
<p>I already address the argument of armor mods having limited slots. The argument that "installing it permanently frees up an armor slot" doesn't pass the logic test. To use a hypothetical situation, If I find myself entering a fiery mountain full of lava, and my Resistant Hide is set to resist electricity, I can't just rip off my Resistant Hide and put on a different resistant hide. but I can take a few minutes to uninstall my Electrostatic Field to install a Thermal Capacitor. Besides that, Augments cost significantly more than armor mods, so it's not as simple as "I don't have space for this mod, so I'm going to get a comparable Augment." If I have no room for my Deflective Reinforcement and I really want that level of physical protection, I am not going to spend 105,000 credits for a Mk 5 Dermal Plating. I am going to buy myself better armor that not only improves my defensive capability but has more space for modifications. If I have 105 grand to spend on a Mk 5 Dermal Plating, I could buy Deflective Reinforcement for 7,500, get myself a Swarmsuit which has six spaces for modifications, and still have a couple thousand credits left over. Or, if I was really hurting that badly for Augment slots, get a suit of Ready to Wear Echelon Fashion with it's staggering 8 armor slots. Either of those is a far better option than spending 105 grand on making the only skin augment I can take Dermal Plating, so I can replace one mod in what is likely far lower quality armor than what that money could purchase, when mods are already interchangeable.</p>
<p>And no, the melee spikes and shock pads are not effective for Weaponized Prosthesis, not when compared to other melee weapons both in terms of cost and efficiency.As I stated already, any weapon capable of going into a weaponized prosthesis can go into an armor slot, without the additional cost of the prosthesis and filling your arms system with synthetic limbs for holding weapons that armor can hold already. But aside from that, even the cheapest available retractable spike costs several times more than other melee weapons with comparable effectiveness. Even the highest quality Retractable spike costs more than it's peers by more than 300 thousand credits, and still is less effective than other melee weapons in it's class. Shock Pads aren't quite as bad, but still cost twice as much as weapons of the same quality and are still surpassed by some of those weapons despite the cost. You may argue that the reason why they are so costly is because it frees up my hands for other things and leaves me still able to fight, But when their effectiveness is sub par on top of that,it would seem that they were overtuned toward the low end.</p>
<p>Allow me to be clear: I have no doubt that you can use those integrated weapons to great effectiveness. My dissatisfaction is rooted in the fact that for the same amount of money as it would cost to purchase that weapon, and purchase the prosthetics to install that weapon into, I could have purchase either a better weapon to just hold in my hands, or better armor which could handle the weapon as a modification. Again the question: Do I spend 105 thousand for Mk 5 Dermal Plating, or a Swarmsuit and Deflective Reinforcement with 2.3 thousand left over? Do I spend 200 for Infrared Sensors, or replace my eyes with Darkvision Capacitors for 1750? Cost both in credits and physical limitations, versus benefit. Cybernetics tops the chart on costs, and is at the bottom of the list for effectiveness. Those few Cybernetic Augments that are worth the investment? Biotech or Necrografts can get them cheaper. In this modern society where we make things out of synthetic polymer, fly space ships through alternate dimensions, build robots so complex that souls can inhabit them (like yours truly) have not one but two massive planet sized space stations orbiting our sun, yet a third massive space station residing comfortably IN the sun, and a wide world of amazing technology and scientific advancement, I just... I really thought we would be better than this...</p>
<p><i> phishes Dragonbot's email and reads it</i> I do concur though on some form of jaw augment. There is an aesthetic there that people would be willing to pay for, even if I myself would not prefer it.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Credence Clearwater wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
I have a cousin who tried to resort to a cheaper option after her heart was ravaged by Abadarian working conditions.</p>
<p>That cheaper option nearly killed her, and it was only due to the help of some kind sorts from the Starfinder Society that she's still around and kicking.</p>
<p>It's possible to have profit with a conscience — unless, of course, the tin-hatters are right and Asmodeus mergered with Abadar during the Gap. </blockquote><p>That would be the issue what happened in Pharast of 318. That was a very messy affair, you have my condolences. I trust she is fairing a lot better? Last I saw she was very ill, but on the road to recovery.Addendum: Salutations. This is Overwatch once again. At the suggestion of a fellow agent, I conducted more research into Necrografts. The situation is even more dire than I had realized.
Necrografts are capable of astounding feats and provide amazing utility and defense, for an incredibly modest price compared to both Biotech and Cybernetics. There are Necrografts that grant extra limbs for manipulating equipment, as well as the ability to rise from a prone position quickly. A different...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2020-05-15T01:15:08ZForums: Starfinder Society: The State of Cybernetics ( Roleplay, Minor Spoilers, Critique)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431e3?The-State-of-Cybernetics#12020-07-26T22:05:44Z2020-05-12T23:50:59Z<p>Sent: Seconday, 12th of Desnus
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To: Director of Abadarcorp Customer Relations (thursty.dir@abadar.gov)
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Cc: Starfinder Agent Roster (Agent#_star@finder.org) Celita (notHis7@finder.org)</p>
<p>Subject: The State of Cybernetics</p>
<p>Salutations. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am an Android, designation OV-416, known as Overwatch to my peers. I am a seasoned field agent of the Starfinder Society and a colleague of Detaphiles Executive Officer Celita. Our line of work entails great personal risk, so it is imperative my colleagues and I use only the best equipment and augmentations available to ensure the safety of our agents. Given my years long professional relationship with Abadarcorp as a Starfinder Agent, it is my responsibility to inform you of a grave deficiency in certain products offered by your company. In other words, I wish to lodge a complaint.</p>
<p>I will state it simply: the state of Cybernetic Augmentations is in urgent need of redress. In most cases they are grossly overpriced for the amount of actual value they provide, in terms of value they are utterly eclipsed by Armor Modifications, and they are lacking in functional diversity when compared to other augments available on the market. As a Cyberborn who values the calculated synthetics of Cybernetics instead of the unpredictable Magitech or the fleshy tumors of Biotech, this is simply untennable.</p>
<p>As I think divorcing the question of cost from the question of value when compared to Armor Mods is utterly impossible, I will address these first two points simultaneously. The most readily available comparison would be the Cybernetic Augmentation of Darkvision Capacitors, as the armor mod equivalent in Infrared Sensors is readily available to any adventurer the second they step off the shuttle into Absalom's Stations vast markets. Standard Darkvision Capacitors and Infrared sensors both provide the same benefit, that being able to see through complete darkness out to a distance of sixty feet. However, while the Infrared Sensors are a modest 200 credits, Standard Darkvision Capacitors are a significantly more substantial 1750 credits, an increase in cost of 875%.</p>
<p>An even more egregious example would be the comparison between the Armor Modification of Deflective Reinforcement with the Cybernetic Augmentation of Dermal Plating. While Deflective Reinforcement may cost 214% more than Dermal Plating Mk 1, but it also provides 500% more protection than it's Cybernetic counterpart. When compared to a Dermal Plating model that provides equal benefit, the Dermal Plating Mk 5, The Dermal Plating costs 105,000 Credits, a 1400% increase! The Dermal Plating product line also has a troublesome glitch where it's effectiveness decreases to that of a Mk 1 regardless of it's actual mark should the person it's installed in possess other, similar forms of physical protection. While the same glitch is present in the Deflective Reinforcement, it's greater potency at first purchase suggests that you are more likely to get your full value out of the Deflective Reinforcement, whereas with Dermal Plating investing in anything more than a Mk 1 seems like a woeful waste of credits.</p>
<p>Now I have discussed this in the past with other agents, and some may argue that the trade off is Armor Modifications are limited by the armor you are wearing. Armors can only support so many. To that I must point out that while that is true, Armor Modifications are modular and easily interchangeable with a little time and effort, making it relatively easier to simply swap through a rotation of mods as the situation calls for it. Augmentation however requires invasive surgery, and unless you are a member of a species with a natural proclivity to augmentation, or are a member of the Augmented who have special tech and training to handle more augments in the body, each system in the body is capable of only handling one augment. I also understand the argument that Augmentation prices reflect the need for a medical bay and a surgeon to properly install the augment, but I would argue that even still those fees should not be an over 800% increase, for even the most conservative of comparisons. How do these augmentation clinics expect to stay open when the same technology comes in a modular, cheaper, easier to acquire form?</p>
<p>Then there is the issue of diverse functionality in Cybernetic Augments. While Cybernetic Augments share much of the same territory as Armor Mods, Magitech, Biotech, and even Necrografts boast unique, impactful augments that are favored by many an adventurer. Force Soles are a very popular Magitech item, and I have personally seen Selective Ears used as well. Biotech seems to get the Lion's share, with Dragon Glands, Venom Spur, Glass Skin, and Pressurized Lungs all being popular options. I have even seen an agent willing to look past the stigma of Necrografts to get a Bone Blade. Meanwhile Cybernetics are woefully underrepresented.</p>
<p>Sure, Cybernetics have a few standouts. Speed Suspensions and Data Jacks are popular with scouts and engineers. But Cybernetics still fall short of being unique because of Adaptive Biochains. Effectively for any Cybernetic Augment that exists, there is also a Biotech version of it. When Biotech already has most of the appealing augments. It may come with a small markup, but there are plenty of Biotechnicians out there who usually can exercise their connections to not only make that mark up disappear, but still manage a tiny discount. It has the appearances of self dealing.</p>
<p>On the other hand, there is no Cybernetic equivalent for Biotech, even those Biotech Augments where logically one would exist. Augment Makers would really pay a premium to harvest the scales of a deadly Eoxian Serpent for Glass Skin, but wont pay a modest sum for the photo cells perfectly capable of replicating the effect. Even worse, the Machine Telepathy Cluster is a gift from robotic organisms commonly known as Drift Angels, who are believed to be heralds of Triune. Triune is the tripartite God of machines, AI, and synthetic life. This Augment, which even has Machine in it's name, is Biotech. I had one implanted despite my misgivings, if only because it plays to my strengths and is a gift of Triune. I would readily replace it with a Cybernetic version if given the opportunity.</p>
<p>Weaponized Prosthesis might vaguely resemble the offensive power granted by Dragon Glands or Venom Spurs, but the weapons capable of being installed in such a prosthesis are limited in number, lacking in efficiency, and like everything else, overpriced. Why is there no option to convert existing weaponry to be compatible with a Weaponized Prosthesis for a modest fee? Why no melee attachments? Is Abadarcorp really that comfortable with Eoxian Necrografts cornering the market on weaponized arm blades? How is it possible that the technology exists to stick an organic computer into my brain as a Data Jack, but not a synthetic blast nozzle in my throat as a Dragon Gland? Where do you even harvest all those Wyrmling Dragon Glands anyway? On second though, maybe I don't want to know.</p>
<p>I just don't understand how Cybernetics got into this state. Maybe Abadarcorp scaled back their investment in Cybernetics in fear of market backlash after all those faulty implants were sold in the Free Market back in Pharast 318. Yes, I am aware of that event.Maybe the ongoing media smear against my organization coupled with the internal politics of your organization has resulted in Abadarcorp being reluctant to sell their best equipment to Starfinders. Maybe the ongoing Corona Plague sweeping the Pact Worlds and the Veskarium has had an unseen impact on Research and Development for newer, better Cybernetics. It could be all or none of these things. All I know is the situation needs to change.</p>
<p>I can be patient. In these trying times, I understand that fixing the state of Cybernetic Augments will take time. Please do not mistake my patience for weakness. If Abadarcorp is unwilling to address the deficiencies in their cybernetics, your organization is not so big that I could not take my business elsewhere. The society has already done business in the past with Zeizerer Munitions, and I'm sure other companies both in the Pact Worlds and in Near Space would be willing to see to our needs. And of course, I would be recommending my colleagues do the same. I am sorry if this seems drastic, but I hope now I have your full attention, and this matter may finally be put to rest. Because I know if there is one thing Abadarcorp hates, it's losing business to a competitor.</p>
<p>With Regards,
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Overwatch</p>
<p>P.S. This has been posted as an open letter visible to my colleagues in the Starfinder Society so that they may cosign or provide addendum as they see fit. Maybe then you will understand the market demand for impactful, affordable Cybernetics.</p>
<p>P.P.S. As a sign of good faith, attached below you will find the schematic for a prototype Cybernetic Augment developed by myself and some colleagues in the Dataphiles. You have our permission to mass produce and sell this augment royalty free, under the condition that the Dataphiles and Starfinder Society are properly accredits for it's discovery. It should require minimal fine tuning. This augment can serve as a stop gap for the Cybernetics issue until new product lines are developed, and help the Society in our ongoing struggle against negative media attention. I hope the mutually beneficial nature of our offer appeals to you.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Sent: Seconday, 12th of Desnus
To: Director of Abadarcorp Customer Relations (thursty.dir@abadar.gov)
Cc: Starfinder Agent Roster (Agent#_star@finder.org) Celita (notHis7@finder.org)
Subject: The State of Cybernetics
Salutations. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am an Android, designation OV-416, known as Overwatch to my peers. I am a seasoned field agent of the Starfinder Society and a colleague of Detaphiles Executive Officer Celita. Our line of work entails great personal risk, so...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2020-05-12T23:50:59ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Question about ShirrenPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wk4?Question-about-Shirren#22020-01-13T01:58:49Z2020-01-13T01:58:49Z<p>So I've been told the thorax is actually the equivalent of the chest, which means I named the wrong bossy part. I meant to ask if they have an abdomen, speaking in terms of insect physiology rather than sapient physiology. The far back part of the insect.</p>So I've been told the thorax is actually the equivalent of the chest, which means I named the wrong bossy part. I meant to ask if they have an abdomen, speaking in terms of insect physiology rather than sapient physiology. The far back part of the insect.Pogiforce2020-01-13T01:58:49ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Accessories: AP Dice SetsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42vdf?AP-Dice-Sets#52020-01-13T00:12:13Z2020-01-13T00:12:13Z<p>I have Dead Suns and Against the Aeon Throne. The Dead Suns set is a little garrish with clashing blue and orange, but the Against the Aeon Throne set looks really sharp.</p>I have Dead Suns and Against the Aeon Throne. The Dead Suns set is a little garrish with clashing blue and orange, but the Against the Aeon Throne set looks really sharp.Pogiforce2020-01-13T00:12:13ZRe: Forums: Advice: Darkvision usefulness? Vs. Infosphere Integration?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wiv?Darkvision-usefulness-Vs-Infosphere-Integration#112020-01-13T00:10:01Z2020-01-13T00:10:01Z<p>What's nice about the darkvision Androids get is it also gives you lowlight. The dark vision only works out to 60 feet, but low light is forever, so in a low light area where the enemy is further than 60 feet away, you don't have to be concerned with the miss chance.</p>What's nice about the darkvision Androids get is it also gives you lowlight. The dark vision only works out to 60 feet, but low light is forever, so in a low light area where the enemy is further than 60 feet away, you don't have to be concerned with the miss chance.Pogiforce2020-01-13T00:10:01ZForums: Starfinder General Discussion: Question about ShirrenPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wk4?Question-about-Shirren#12020-01-12T22:52:41Z2020-01-12T22:52:41Z<p>Do Shirren have thoraxes? All official art shows them with a wide gate that makes it hard to tell, but for some reason imagining them without one seems really wierd to me. I'm drawing my Shirren for Starfinder Society and I wasn't sure if they had Thoraxes, and I wanted to know.</p>Do Shirren have thoraxes? All official art shows them with a wide gate that makes it hard to tell, but for some reason imagining them without one seems really wierd to me. I'm drawing my Shirren for Starfinder Society and I wasn't sure if they had Thoraxes, and I wanted to know.Pogiforce2020-01-12T22:52:41ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Help! Paizo made Awesome Stuff, may I please use it on my legacy SFS characters?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42vsu?Help-Paizo-made-Awesome-Stuff-may-I-please#82019-12-20T20:45:03Z2019-12-20T20:45:03Z<p>I wish my envoy Shirren could have been a biohacker, because she was trying to do the buff allies with injection weapons from day one. the class was made for her. But I'm also happy with the character I ended up with. I don't really like the idea of all this talk of rebuilding because if it becomes too easy, then character decisions have no importance. One of my players picked a feat randomly because he couldn't be bothered before a game session, and said " I can just mnemonic editor it later if I don't like it." The decision didn't matter. And when the game tries to gently remind you that actions have consequences and their are repercussions for the choices we make, it would be odd if our characters were so.... Mutable.</p>I wish my envoy Shirren could have been a biohacker, because she was trying to do the buff allies with injection weapons from day one. the class was made for her. But I'm also happy with the character I ended up with. I don't really like the idea of all this talk of rebuilding because if it becomes too easy, then character decisions have no importance. One of my players picked a feat randomly because he couldn't be bothered before a game session, and said " I can just mnemonic editor it later...Pogiforce2019-12-20T20:45:03ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Request for Reasonable Ring of Fangs RebuildsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42vqk&page=2?Request-for-Reasonable-Ring-of-Fangs-Rebuilds#642019-12-20T11:07:06Z2019-12-20T11:07:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zalibraxis, Dragonbot wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I realized that it was broken immediately.</p>
<p>I also waited to use it until Joe Pasini made a thoughtful ruling on it that limited potential shenanigans.</p>
<p>The ring was the only way I could find at the time to get a lethal bite attack on a SRO soldier, so I reluctantly took the available option, devoting a feat and a gear boost to make it work. </p>
<p>If there was a "bite your face off" augmentation I'd be happy with that instead. </blockquote><p>Mechanical jaw. Throat augment. Cybernetic. I've been saying, for a while now, that cybernetics get the short end of the stick, which is really frustrating because then there's things like cyberborn.Zalibraxis, Dragonbot wrote:I realized that it was broken immediately.
I also waited to use it until Joe Pasini made a thoughtful ruling on it that limited potential shenanigans.
The ring was the only way I could find at the time to get a lethal bite attack on a SRO soldier, so I reluctantly took the available option, devoting a feat and a gear boost to make it work.
If there was a "bite your face off" augmentation I'd be happy with that instead.
Mechanical jaw. Throat augment....Pogiforce2019-12-20T11:07:06ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS and the COMPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ty5&page=4?SFS-and-the-COM#1792019-12-17T21:01:31Z2019-12-17T21:01:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kevin Willis wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The option I'm most disappointed didn't make the cut is <b>Enhanced Communalism</b>. My "teamwork, yay!" shirren would have loved it.</p>
<p>I get it, though. A reroll is quite powerful and many PCs have far more resolve points than they do abilities that require spending resolve points. </blockquote><p>Same! My pacifist Dr. Doolittle of a Shirren Envoy would have loved it. But being able to give away rerolls like that would be incredibly strong.Kevin Willis wrote:The option I'm most disappointed didn't make the cut is Enhanced Communalism. My "teamwork, yay!" shirren would have loved it.
I get it, though. A reroll is quite powerful and many PCs have far more resolve points than they do abilities that require spending resolve points.
Same! My pacifist Dr. Doolittle of a Shirren Envoy would have loved it. But being able to give away rerolls like that would be incredibly strong.Pogiforce2019-12-17T21:01:31ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS and the COMPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ty5&page=3?SFS-and-the-COM#1122019-12-13T21:21:34Z2019-12-13T21:17:30Z<p>Would be nice if they allowed a one time free rebuild, like when Pathfinder unchained was released.</p>Would be nice if they allowed a one time free rebuild, like when Pathfinder unchained was released.Pogiforce2019-12-13T21:17:30ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Paizo Blog: December 2019 Starfinder Society ReleasesPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh1l?December-2019-Starfinder-Society-Releases#42019-12-13T10:39:19Z2019-12-13T10:39:19Z<p>That's nice. My 701 probably won't get the most benefit out of it because he's not level 12 yet, but it's good to have. It being our first forray into content of that level, hopefully it's balanced well.</p>That's nice. My 701 probably won't get the most benefit out of it because he's not level 12 yet, but it's good to have. It being our first forray into content of that level, hopefully it's balanced well.Pogiforce2019-12-13T10:39:19ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Professions in SFSPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42v6w?Professions-in-SFS#232019-12-12T23:58:44Z2019-12-12T23:58:44Z<p>In society, I'd rule what the CRB says is what goes. In a home campaign, I'd appeal to GM discretion.</p>In society, I'd rule what the CRB says is what goes. In a home campaign, I'd appeal to GM discretion.Pogiforce2019-12-12T23:58:44ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS Guide 2.0Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42nn1&page=2?SFS-Guide-20#632020-01-08T03:18:48Z2019-12-12T23:34:28Z<p>So that means David Caine can buy it? That's a relief!</p>So that means David Caine can buy it? That's a relief!Pogiforce2019-12-12T23:34:28ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Free Agent BoonPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42vkf?Free-Agent-Boon#42019-12-12T22:42:39Z2019-12-12T22:42:39Z<p>Is this in the society Field guide?</p>Is this in the society Field guide?Pogiforce2019-12-12T22:42:39ZRe: Forums: Third-Party Starfinder Products: Paizo Blog: Starfinder To Land On Amazon Alexa!Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh18&page=2?Starfinder-To-Land-On-Amazon-Alexa#572019-12-16T19:03:32Z2019-12-12T21:53:13Z<p>Dissappointed. Heard there was something big starfinder related on the 16th. This doesn't feel big. This feels forgettable. I'm not a fan of the beginners box because of how much the rules are changed from actual starfinder. I don't think if your trying to introduce new players to the game you should do it with an almost complete departure from the CRB. And then turning that into a voice only Amazon powered app that only has the one adventure? </p>
<p>Good for those who will enjoy this. I'll keep waiting for the additional resources update.</p>Dissappointed. Heard there was something big starfinder related on the 16th. This doesn't feel big. This feels forgettable. I'm not a fan of the beginners box because of how much the rules are changed from actual starfinder. I don't think if your trying to introduce new players to the game you should do it with an almost complete departure from the CRB. And then turning that into a voice only Amazon powered app that only has the one adventure?
Good for those who will enjoy this. I'll keep...Pogiforce2019-12-12T21:53:13ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS Guide 2.0Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42nn1&page=2?SFS-Guide-20#562019-12-08T17:49:47Z2019-12-08T17:49:47Z<p>I think the word capstone was used intentionally, which makes it subject to the capstone boon rules.</p>
<p>Which unfortunately means few of my characters will be able to benefit.</p>I think the word capstone was used intentionally, which makes it subject to the capstone boon rules.
Which unfortunately means few of my characters will be able to benefit.Pogiforce2019-12-08T17:49:47ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Professions in SFSPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42v6w?Professions-in-SFS#142019-12-05T18:42:49Z2019-12-05T18:42:49Z<p>Of my five characters, to have profession lab technician, what has profession mercenary, one has profession Miner, and one has profession maintenance worker. The two lab technicians, one works in a computer lab on abalon debugging anasite code. The other interns for the research Labs at the Qabarat University of xenobiology and xenoarchaeology. The maintenance worker is my mechanic and the miner is my dwarven Soldier. The mercenary is my verthani augmented soldier.</p>
<p>I choose my professions largely based on flavor.</p>Of my five characters, to have profession lab technician, what has profession mercenary, one has profession Miner, and one has profession maintenance worker. The two lab technicians, one works in a computer lab on abalon debugging anasite code. The other interns for the research Labs at the Qabarat University of xenobiology and xenoarchaeology. The maintenance worker is my mechanic and the miner is my dwarven Soldier. The mercenary is my verthani augmented soldier.
I choose my professions...Pogiforce2019-12-05T18:42:49ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS and the COMPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ty5&page=2?SFS-and-the-COM#962019-11-30T05:57:08Z2019-11-30T05:57:08Z<p>Might do a copaxi vanguard actually... Seems fitting ... Still want to do a Morlamaw vanguard too, though. Decisions, decisions...</p>Might do a copaxi vanguard actually... Seems fitting ... Still want to do a Morlamaw vanguard too, though. Decisions, decisions...Pogiforce2019-11-30T05:57:08ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS Guide 2.0Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42nn1&page=2?SFS-Guide-20#532019-11-23T16:27:19Z2019-11-23T16:27:19Z<p>I would say that this is quite disappointing for me, as that basically makes me have to choose between getting to play a Ghibrani, or giving my Envoy a much needed buff. That already means my Mechanic who technically gets some mechanical benefit from Rising Star (the potential to be written into the campaign) can't buy it, even though he did most of the legwork in earning the parts. My Exo Guardian Soldier and Dataphile Operative also have to choose between benefiting personally from the seasonal capstone, or buying a faction capstone for the benefit of some other character.</p>I would say that this is quite disappointing for me, as that basically makes me have to choose between getting to play a Ghibrani, or giving my Envoy a much needed buff. That already means my Mechanic who technically gets some mechanical benefit from Rising Star (the potential to be written into the campaign) can't buy it, even though he did most of the legwork in earning the parts. My Exo Guardian Soldier and Dataphile Operative also have to choose between benefiting personally from the...Pogiforce2019-11-23T16:27:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Injector pistol (Armory) vs. needler pistol (COM)Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42urg?Injector-pistol#42019-11-22T19:06:27Z2019-11-22T19:06:27Z<p>So long story short, use the armory injectors?</p>So long story short, use the armory injectors?Pogiforce2019-11-22T19:06:27ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Starfinder Inspirational MaterialPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42upn?Starfinder-Inspirational-Material#242019-11-22T15:54:47Z2019-11-22T15:54:47Z<p>Destiny 2 is a favorite of mine, and in fact I see a lot of the Guardians in the Solarian, specifically the Void and Solar subclasses ( and I usually call it Void Stance and Solar Stance instead of Graviton and Photon, respectively, because of it.)</p>Destiny 2 is a favorite of mine, and in fact I see a lot of the Guardians in the Solarian, specifically the Void and Solar subclasses ( and I usually call it Void Stance and Solar Stance instead of Graviton and Photon, respectively, because of it.)Pogiforce2019-11-22T15:54:47ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS Guide 2.0Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42nn1?SFS-Guide-20#452019-11-22T14:16:24Z2019-11-22T14:16:24Z<p>So wait, if I were to, say, buy Alien Admittance on my Shirren Envoy Wayfinder, even though that character benefits from that boon in no discernable way, I could not buy the seasonal boon because I already "Purchased a capstone"?</p>
<p>Then that would mean my rising star, my mechanic who participated in like 5 of the 8 parts by himself, could not take the seasonal boon?</p>So wait, if I were to, say, buy Alien Admittance on my Shirren Envoy Wayfinder, even though that character benefits from that boon in no discernable way, I could not buy the seasonal boon because I already "Purchased a capstone"?
Then that would mean my rising star, my mechanic who participated in like 5 of the 8 parts by himself, could not take the seasonal boon?Pogiforce2019-11-22T14:16:24ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: COM: Serums and new medicinalsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulq?COM-Serums-and-new-medicinals#122019-11-20T16:01:21Z2019-11-20T16:01:21Z<p>Spend, no. They seem common loot drops though.</p>Spend, no. They seem common loot drops though.Pogiforce2019-11-20T16:01:21ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Izalguuns?!Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulv?Izalguuns#112019-11-20T18:11:03Z2019-11-20T14:36:55Z<p>Incidentally also good for melee texhnomancers, since already stated plus racial bonuses to computers and engineering. Could be good exocortex melee mechanics for the same reason.</p>Incidentally also good for melee texhnomancers, since already stated plus racial bonuses to computers and engineering. Could be good exocortex melee mechanics for the same reason.Pogiforce2019-11-20T14:36:55ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Biohacker Fields of StudyPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42unt?Biohacker-Fields-of-Study#32019-11-19T16:24:05Z2019-11-19T16:24:05Z<p>My Biohacker concept for society play is an Elebrian scientist who believes that the undead eoxian elebrians are short sighted, content to continue this way in perpetuity until what few undead on eox that are Elebrian are destroyed/ degrade beyond recovery. She wants to terraform Eox back into a hospitable planet or, barring that, genetically engineer immunities and defensive traits to Eox's highly toxic and inhospitable environment for living elebrians so they could safely repopulate. If she could somehow engineer for undead elebrians to return to life, all the better.</p>
<p>For that reason she would pick genetics, immunology, and toxicology in that order. Genetics as the foundation of her goal, immunology as the necessary building blocks, and toxicology as the final scholarly finish.</p>My Biohacker concept for society play is an Elebrian scientist who believes that the undead eoxian elebrians are short sighted, content to continue this way in perpetuity until what few undead on eox that are Elebrian are destroyed/ degrade beyond recovery. She wants to terraform Eox back into a hospitable planet or, barring that, genetically engineer immunities and defensive traits to Eox's highly toxic and inhospitable environment for living elebrians so they could safely repopulate. If she...Pogiforce2019-11-19T16:24:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: Vanguard - Strength or Dex Build.Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulz?Vanguard-Strength-or-Dex-Build#122019-11-19T15:47:59Z2019-11-19T15:47:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dracomicron wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Plus, in space combat, a Str Vanguard gets to be a good Chief Mate, while a Dex Vanguard gets to be one of the best <i>Gunners</i> (i.e. the single most important role on the ship, Pilot notwithstanding). </blockquote><p>Just wanted to point out that a high Dex vanguard could still be a good chief mate if they really wanted. All chief mate activities from what I remember reading are doable with both athletics and acrobatics, meaning both strength and dex are equally viable for that role.Dracomicron wrote:Plus, in space combat, a Str Vanguard gets to be a good Chief Mate, while a Dex Vanguard gets to be one of the best Gunners (i.e. the single most important role on the ship, Pilot notwithstanding).
Just wanted to point out that a high Dex vanguard could still be a good chief mate if they really wanted. All chief mate activities from what I remember reading are doable with both athletics and acrobatics, meaning both strength and dex are equally viable for that role.Pogiforce2019-11-19T15:47:59ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can a drift engine be trackedPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42unf?Can-a-drift-engine-be-tracked#22019-11-19T22:08:19Z2019-11-19T15:38:40Z<p>I can't answer this with any definite authority, but my inclination is no, based on one or two scenarios where the party loses would be pursuers by entering the drift. That's not definitive though, as it could simply have been that their pursuers were tiny ships/ 1 or 2 man fighters and did not possess a drift engine.</p>I can't answer this with any definite authority, but my inclination is no, based on one or two scenarios where the party loses would be pursuers by entering the drift. That's not definitive though, as it could simply have been that their pursuers were tiny ships/ 1 or 2 man fighters and did not possess a drift engine.Pogiforce2019-11-19T15:38:40ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Is there anyway to build "cruise ship" starship?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ufe?Is-there-anyway-to-build-cruise-ship-starship#392019-11-19T13:01:34Z2019-11-19T13:01:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Peg'giz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Big ships doesn't really need big crews, take a look at Gene Roddenberrys Andromeda. 1.3 km long Mega-Battleship with a minimum crew of 6.
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I know that the pathfinder rules didn't support this, but I think if you want you can do such things in your Homebrew setting (heavy automation, Semi-AIs etc. to support the core crew). </blockquote><p>Actually Starfinder has done this, to an extent. Dead Suns, Empire of Bones,
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>So there is a precedent of a ridiculously large ship being controlled by a small crew. Simply change the flavor of it to suit your style. Automation is wonderful.</p>Peg'giz wrote:Big ships doesn't really need big crews, take a look at Gene Roddenberrys Andromeda. 1.3 km long Mega-Battleship with a minimum crew of 6.
I know that the pathfinder rules didn't support this, but I think if you want you can do such things in your Homebrew setting (heavy automation, Semi-AIs etc. to support the core crew).
Actually Starfinder has done this, to an extent. Dead Suns, Empire of Bones, [Spoiler omitted]
So there is a precedent of a ridiculously large ship being...Pogiforce2019-11-19T13:01:08ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Izalguuns?!Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulv?Izalguuns#62019-11-18T22:01:34Z2019-11-18T20:29:41Z<p>Nice!</p>Nice!Pogiforce2019-11-18T20:29:41ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Izalguuns?!Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulv?Izalguuns#32019-11-18T16:55:30Z2019-11-18T16:55:30Z<p>My only confusion is that, currently, AA3 isn't on the additional resources. So can we play an izalguun now, or do we have to wait for the AR update?</p>My only confusion is that, currently, AA3 isn't on the additional resources. So can we play an izalguun now, or do we have to wait for the AR update?Pogiforce2019-11-18T16:55:30ZForums: Starfinder Society: Izalguuns?!Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ulv?Izalguuns#12019-11-18T16:00:05Z2019-11-18T16:00:05Z<p>https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/starfinder-society-ethical-anthropo logy.849622/</p>
<p>Is this True? Are izalguuns legal for play?</p>https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/starfinder-society-ethical-anthropo logy.849622/
Is this True? Are izalguuns legal for play?Pogiforce2019-11-18T16:00:05ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: The solarian is dead, long live the solarian (COM complaint)Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ukg?The-solarian-is-dead-long-live-the-solarian#142019-11-18T13:51:29Z2019-11-18T13:51:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Minimight wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Pogiforce wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Minimight wrote:</div><blockquote>As for align bonus, that costs a move action, only grants the benefit vs one target, and only lasts for 1 round and still doesn't stack with cover. </blockquote>I'm sorry, where does it say aligning bonuses only last for a round? From my reading of it it looked like align bonus lasted until that Target is neutralized, or until you align against a different target. </blockquote><p>It's in the rules for the solar shield itself:
<div class="messageboard-quotee">COM wrote:</div><blockquote> As a move action you can align the shield to grant you greater protection against one opponent you are observing (Core Rulebook 260), which increases your shield bonus to AC to +2 against attacks from that opponent <b>until the beginning of your next turn.</b> </blockquote>Emphasis mine. </blockquote><p>So is that all shields, or just solar shield? The shield section of the book didn't make the distinction.Minimight wrote:Pogiforce wrote: Minimight wrote:As for align bonus, that costs a move action, only grants the benefit vs one target, and only lasts for 1 round and still doesn't stack with cover.
I'm sorry, where does it say aligning bonuses only last for a round? From my reading of it it looked like align bonus lasted until that Target is neutralized, or until you align against a different target. It's in the rules for the solar shield itself: COM wrote:As a move action you can align the...Pogiforce2019-11-18T13:51:29ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: The solarian is dead, long live the solarian (COM complaint)Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ukg?The-solarian-is-dead-long-live-the-solarian#112019-11-18T12:58:14Z2019-11-18T12:58:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Minimight wrote:</div><blockquote>As for align bonus, that costs a move action, only grants the benefit vs one target, and only lasts for 1 round and still doesn't stack with cover. </blockquote><p>I'm sorry, where does it say aligning bonuses only last for a round? From my reading of it it looked like align bonus lasted until that Target is neutralized, or until you align against a different target.Minimight wrote:As for align bonus, that costs a move action, only grants the benefit vs one target, and only lasts for 1 round and still doesn't stack with cover.
I'm sorry, where does it say aligning bonuses only last for a round? From my reading of it it looked like align bonus lasted until that Target is neutralized, or until you align against a different target.Pogiforce2019-11-18T12:58:14ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: COM: What We Asked For, and What We GotPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u29&page=2?COM-What-We-Asked-For-and-What-We-Got#902019-11-15T22:33:32Z2019-11-15T19:21:21Z<p>When I playtested the Biohacker, my big complaint was the inability to effectively boost my allies, because the vanguard in level+1 heavy armor can't be caught flat-footed, so good luck giving him the good stuff mid combat. Now, you can auto succeed the ranged attack on allies so long as you had scanned them with your portable lab, and they're within 30 feet.</p>When I playtested the Biohacker, my big complaint was the inability to effectively boost my allies, because the vanguard in level+1 heavy armor can't be caught flat-footed, so good luck giving him the good stuff mid combat. Now, you can auto succeed the ranged attack on allies so long as you had scanned them with your portable lab, and they're within 30 feet.Pogiforce2019-11-15T19:21:21ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Baffled by BantridsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v0l4&page=4?Baffled-by-Bantrids#1712019-11-15T19:17:06Z2019-11-15T19:17:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TarkXT wrote:</div><blockquote> I like to think that their balls are not just locomotion but incredibly sensitive organs that "taste" the ground and feel texture and vibration in ways that are poorly understood by others. </blockquote><p>Andalites?TarkXT wrote:I like to think that their balls are not just locomotion but incredibly sensitive organs that "taste" the ground and feel texture and vibration in ways that are poorly understood by others.
Andalites?Pogiforce2019-11-15T19:17:06ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS and the COMPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ty5&page=2?SFS-and-the-COM#732019-11-21T19:51:45Z2019-11-15T17:27:21Z<p>The thing for me is the classes and a few Class options I've got an Elebrian ad a Morlamaw that I've been sitting on for Biohacker and Vanguard, respectively. I have a level 1 mystic that will be going star Knight and was going to be healing connection, but now that I've seen the crusader connection it has a lot of appeal. I also want to be able to use a shield. There's some nice fantasy in a star Knight crusader mystic of Iomedae entering battle with a long sword and a Knight's Shield.</p>The thing for me is the classes and a few Class options I've got an Elebrian ad a Morlamaw that I've been sitting on for Biohacker and Vanguard, respectively. I have a level 1 mystic that will be going star Knight and was going to be healing connection, but now that I've seen the crusader connection it has a lot of appeal. I also want to be able to use a shield. There's some nice fantasy in a star Knight crusader mystic of Iomedae entering battle with a long sword and a Knight's Shield.Pogiforce2019-11-15T17:27:21ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: COM: What We Asked For, and What We GotPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u29&page=2?COM-What-We-Asked-For-and-What-We-Got#872019-11-15T17:19:15Z2019-11-15T17:19:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Third Strongest Mole wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Cellion wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Am I way off base in seeing Double Tap as terrible?</p>
<p>+1 to hit and +1/2 level for damage, but only when making a single attack each round? It doesn't work with basically any other ability that helps to narrow the DPR gap for non-full-BAB classes (No overcharge, empower weapon, get'em, etc). Its damage is worse than single attacking with a longarm 100% of the time. The only thing you're getting is not having to spend two feats on proficiency and versatile specialization (instead spending one), and having a hand free.</p>
<p>I know multiple people that REALLY wanted to have a viable way to use pistols on their soldier, and this definitely isn't it. </blockquote>I agree. I don't know why it would be broken to eliminate those restrictions while keeping it a single attack standard action. That makes it especially appealing for lower BAB classes that might not want to full attack. (and can do other things with move actions). </blockquote><p>my barricade building drone mechanic would like it.Third Strongest Mole wrote:Cellion wrote:Am I way off base in seeing Double Tap as terrible?
+1 to hit and +1/2 level for damage, but only when making a single attack each round? It doesn't work with basically any other ability that helps to narrow the DPR gap for non-full-BAB classes (No overcharge, empower weapon, get'em, etc). Its damage is worse than single attacking with a longarm 100% of the time. The only thing you're getting is not having to spend two feats on proficiency and...Pogiforce2019-11-15T17:19:15ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: First meeting of the Dataphile Faction.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u99d?First-meeting-of-the-Dataphile-Faction#282019-11-15T12:09:08Z2019-11-15T12:09:08Z<p>The white haired Android folds his arms. <b> " The last few missions I did for the dataphiles we're all top secret Black ops operations, which I wasn't allowed to talk about until they became public knowledge when our fleet assaulted the jinsul in the scoured Stars. Our work may be of questionable legality,"</b> he shrugs. <b>" but I don't really mind it so long as the work we are doing is for the purposes of intel gathering and not using our skills to oppress." </b></p>The white haired Android folds his arms. " The last few missions I did for the dataphiles we're all top secret Black ops operations, which I wasn't allowed to talk about until they became public knowledge when our fleet assaulted the jinsul in the scoured Stars. Our work may be of questionable legality," he shrugs. " but I don't really mind it so long as the work we are doing is for the purposes of intel gathering and not using our skills to oppress."OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-15T12:09:08ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: SFS and the COMPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ty5&page=2?SFS-and-the-COM#662019-11-23T09:47:56Z2019-11-15T12:02:43Z<p>I wish it were sooner rather than later. I've got a number of character concept that I can't advance without this book.</p>I wish it were sooner rather than later. I've got a number of character concept that I can't advance without this book.Pogiforce2019-11-15T12:02:43ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Enter The New SeekerDarwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgxw&page=3?Enter-The-New-Seeker#1192019-11-15T20:10:08Z2019-11-15T11:57:18Z<p><b>"I do have to say, it's nice that Calder Soren himself is here engaging with the rank and file agents. Working hard on that campaign."</b></p>"I do have to say, it's nice that Calder Soren himself is here engaging with the rank and file agents. Working hard on that campaign."Darwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-15T11:57:18ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Access Question from Scenario's/APsPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ufh?Access-Question-from-Scenarios-APs#72019-11-15T11:51:43Z2019-11-15T11:50:16Z<p>Availability of adventure path items are determined by the additional resources document on the web page. That gives you a list of what things are available from an adventure path, chronicle sheet or no.</p>
<p>That said, items unique to a scenario like the one you described are available only to those who have the chronicle sheet.</p>Availability of adventure path items are determined by the additional resources document on the web page. That gives you a list of what things are available from an adventure path, chronicle sheet or no.
That said, items unique to a scenario like the one you described are available only to those who have the chronicle sheet.Pogiforce2019-11-15T11:50:16ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Stupid question, but can someone point me to where it says . . .Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ugm?Stupid-question-but-can-someone-point-me-to#62019-11-15T15:23:50Z2019-11-15T11:47:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raia of Jabask wrote:</div><blockquote> Exoguardians have one that allows you to replay a scenario for each tier you have with them.</blockquote><p>This is inaccurate. The Exoguardians boon says that if you GM a scenario for which you've already received GM credit for previously, you may use the boon once per tier to gain one Exoguardians Fame and reputation but nothing on the chronicle sheet. Since we're talking about replays I thought I would clear up any confusion.Raia of Jabask wrote:Exoguardians have one that allows you to replay a scenario for each tier you have with them.
This is inaccurate. The Exoguardians boon says that if you GM a scenario for which you've already received GM credit for previously, you may use the boon once per tier to gain one Exoguardians Fame and reputation but nothing on the chronicle sheet. Since we're talking about replays I thought I would clear up any confusion.Pogiforce2019-11-15T11:47:32ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: First meeting of the Dataphile Faction.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u99d?First-meeting-of-the-Dataphile-Faction#222019-11-11T17:18:53Z2019-11-11T17:18:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hardware the Tech wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">OV-416 "Overwatch" wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>"Granted good Dataphiles should be punctual and make all their deadlines, as tardiness could mean failure. That said, yes, a Dataphile should be able to bypass a simple electronic lock."</b> </blockquote><b>"Gahh, where were you hiding?</b> he asks Overwatch. </blockquote><p>The Android stares deadpan at Hardware. <b>"You were literally just talking to me."</b>Hardware the Tech wrote:OV-416 "Overwatch" wrote:
"Granted good Dataphiles should be punctual and make all their deadlines, as tardiness could mean failure. That said, yes, a Dataphile should be able to bypass a simple electronic lock."
"Gahh, where were you hiding? he asks Overwatch. The Android stares deadpan at Hardware. "You were literally just talking to me."OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-11T17:18:53ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Enter The New SeekerPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgxw&page=2?Enter-The-New-Seeker#922019-11-11T17:16:00Z2019-11-11T17:15:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rasalhague wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Let's see...</p>
<p>Tara Nova represents an active betrayal of what I joined the Starfinders for. Her stating goal is to make the Starfinders into the very thing our detractors claim we are, a rogue army. She is also distinctly hung up on policing the galaxy and seeking revenge against the Jinsul. You'll notice neither of those things is 'exploring' or ' investigating'. Her goals are... okay and some are even laudable, but they simply aren't what the Society is for. The Starfinders would be better served by her establishing her own organization rather than taking the Starfinders vastly off course.</p>
<p>Calder Soren is too stodgy and bureaucratic. The fact that the first thing that had to be done when arriving at his campaign headquarters was walk through a line is not a good sign, cultural importance aside. He is not a good fit for the average Starfinder disposition. Also the expansionist stance means nothing without effective manpower to back it up. Manpower I doubt we have. (Nevermind the fact that his species is heavily coded as British and I have little interest in playing an active role is what could essentially be British Imperialism, if not physically, then culturally)</p>
<p>Ehu Hadif is myopic but it at least he is staying true to the core of the Society</p>
<p>Avor Stelek is also myopic but is the best option of the four as he is actively invested in practical training and taking care of the Society's agents. He would be the best choice for both recovering from the Scoured Stars and warding off certain unfriendly attentions I'm sure most of you had noticed by now.</p>
<p>The goals of the others sound like things more appropriate to faction goals than a guiding principle for the entire organization. Stelek has my vote and I am actively opposed to Nova. I'll not abandon the Society if she is elected, but I'll definitely be weathering her aggressive goals and seeking to perform damage control wherever possible. </blockquote><p>I still have to disagree on stelek. While his focus on training and protection of starfinder agents is admirable, his approach is extremely isolationist. Don't forget it took many allies for us to be able to rebuild. Allies make us stronger and stelek is willing to cut ties if the deal so much as looks funny. Plus he's wanting to downsize both the Wayfinders and the Dataphiles, the two most exploration heavy factions and the heart of the society as an exploratory organization. That means while not as overtly aggressive as Tara Nova, he too is trying to shift the society into a paramilitary organization. Personally I think there aren't enough wayfinder missions.Rasalhague wrote:Let's see...
Tara Nova represents an active betrayal of what I joined the Starfinders for. Her stating goal is to make the Starfinders into the very thing our detractors claim we are, a rogue army. She is also distinctly hung up on policing the galaxy and seeking revenge against the Jinsul. You'll notice neither of those things is 'exploring' or ' investigating'. Her goals are... okay and some are even laudable, but they simply aren't what the Society is for. The Starfinders...Pogiforce2019-11-11T17:15:14ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: First meeting of the Dataphile Faction.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u99d?First-meeting-of-the-Dataphile-Faction#202019-11-10T15:44:03Z2019-11-10T15:44:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hardware the Tech wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"Because that won't stop a Dataphile?"</b>
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Hardware grins as he asks. </blockquote><p><b>"Granted good Dataphiles should be punctual and make all their deadlines, as tardiness could mean failure. That said, yes, a Dataphile should be able to bypass a simple electronic lock."</b>Hardware the Tech wrote:"Because that won't stop a Dataphile?"
Hardware grins as he asks.
"Granted good Dataphiles should be punctual and make all their deadlines, as tardiness could mean failure. That said, yes, a Dataphile should be able to bypass a simple electronic lock."OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-10T15:44:03ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 1-01 Absalom InitiationPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42o9r&page=2?101-Absalom-Initiation#532019-11-10T15:06:49Z2019-11-10T15:06:49Z<p>ah. that makes sense. Thank you, it wasn't too clear on that.</p>ah. that makes sense. Thank you, it wasn't too clear on that.Pogiforce2019-11-10T15:06:49ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 1-01 Absalom InitiationPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42o9r&page=2?101-Absalom-Initiation#512019-11-10T14:49:11Z2019-11-10T14:49:11Z<p>I've run this scenario once already, using the tables in the adventure to determine assigned missions, guests, etc etc. But Now that I'm readying to run it for my second time, I find myself really curious about something.</p>
<p>Given the way the table is set up to assign missions, it's entirely possible, and from my experience likely, to roll two, maybe even three missions for the same location if you don't reroll it. There isn't anything either that says to reroll if you roll a mission for a location with one already assigned. But that conflicts with the adventure summary on the Chronicle Sheet, which says the PCs visit all four locations.</p>
<p>so in the event duplicates pop up, do I reroll or leave it be?</p>I've run this scenario once already, using the tables in the adventure to determine assigned missions, guests, etc etc. But Now that I'm readying to run it for my second time, I find myself really curious about something.
Given the way the table is set up to assign missions, it's entirely possible, and from my experience likely, to roll two, maybe even three missions for the same location if you don't reroll it. There isn't anything either that says to reroll if you roll a mission for a...Pogiforce2019-11-10T14:49:11ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: First meeting of the Dataphile Faction.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u99d?First-meeting-of-the-Dataphile-Faction#172019-11-07T19:39:22Z2019-11-07T19:39:22Z<p><b>"A note for future meetings: lock the door." </b></p>"A note for future meetings: lock the door."OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-07T19:39:22ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Biohacker underwhelming?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u2k?Biohacker-underwhelming#62019-11-07T19:28:10Z2019-11-07T19:28:10Z<p>They did in playtest. They healed ho, but not as much as the mystic. And they healed stamina, but not as much as the envoy.</p>They did in playtest. They healed ho, but not as much as the mystic. And they healed stamina, but not as much as the envoy.Pogiforce2019-11-07T19:28:10ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Biohacker underwhelming?Pogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u2k?Biohacker-underwhelming#42019-11-07T19:21:10Z2019-11-07T19:21:10Z<p>As I recall though, that was the purpose of the Biohacker. It fulfills the aid role similarly to how the envoy does it, as well as similarly as how the mystic does it. But not as well as either of those classes. A jack of all trades.</p>As I recall though, that was the purpose of the Biohacker. It fulfills the aid role similarly to how the envoy does it, as well as similarly as how the mystic does it. But not as well as either of those classes. A jack of all trades.Pogiforce2019-11-07T19:21:10ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Armory 2 WishlistPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42d8j&page=5?Armory-2-Wishlist#2302019-11-07T17:12:01Z2019-11-07T17:12:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dracomicron wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>While I agree, my Society -701 has both of those augments.</p>
<p>There are many better armor upgrades than the IR sensors; moving Darkvision to my eyes slot means I can cram more energy resistance into my armor.</p>
<p>Dermal Plating stacks to a limited extent with "natural" DR, which I take Enhanced Resistance to be. Mk. 1 Dermal Plating essentially adds 1 to your regular DR... which, for a front liner like me, is worth it. </blockquote><p>My 701 cyberborn has neither. As an android he has natural darkvision. And a low level augment doesn't help much with his unique cyberborn abilities. And it doesn't seem like aworthwhile investment to me to spend over 1700 credits for +1 DR.
<p>The only tech augments I've seen that I find myself wanting are speed suspensions.maybe a datajack if I'm playing a hacker that isn't blessed by triune.</p>Dracomicron wrote:While I agree, my Society -701 has both of those augments.
There are many better armor upgrades than the IR sensors; moving Darkvision to my eyes slot means I can cram more energy resistance into my armor.
Dermal Plating stacks to a limited extent with "natural" DR, which I take Enhanced Resistance to be. Mk. 1 Dermal Plating essentially adds 1 to your regular DR... which, for a front liner like me, is worth it.
My 701 cyberborn has neither. As an android he has natural...Pogiforce2019-11-07T17:12:01ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Grenade LaunchersPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u22?Grenade-Launchers#72019-11-07T16:21:36Z2019-11-07T16:09:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pantshandshake wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ah ha!</p>
<p>Page 59. "Grenades, missiles, and other consumable weapons never add specialization damage, even when you’re using weapons like a cyberbow or grenade launcher." </blockquote><p>Thank you for the clarification, even if it wasn't the answer I was hoping for. I may still do an under barrel grenade launcher on my gun for the ease of use of not having to spend actions drawing/swapping weapons.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>If I had to choose, I probably would have greatly reduced the price of them. Maybe they'll feel less like you're throwing money bags at your enemies :p </blockquote><p>The only reason I'm even using grenades past first level is in some limited capacity I can get them for free. Bombardier soldiers can jury-rig together a grenade who's item level is no greater than their class level in ten minutes, with no limit on how many times you can do it under the condition that you never have more than one jury-rigged grenade at a time.
<p>Also:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I understand not wanting grenades to be this insane carpetbombing fiesta, but I still wish they were generally more viable.</p>Pantshandshake wrote:Ah ha!
Page 59. "Grenades, missiles, and other consumable weapons never add specialization damage, even when you’re using weapons like a cyberbow or grenade launcher."
Thank you for the clarification, even if it wasn't the answer I was hoping for. I may still do an under barrel grenade launcher on my gun for the ease of use of not having to spend actions drawing/swapping weapons. Quote:If I had to choose, I probably would have greatly reduced the price of them. Maybe...Pogiforce2019-11-07T16:09:33ZForums: Rules Questions: Grenade LaunchersPogiforcehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u22?Grenade-Launchers#12019-11-07T11:52:36Z2019-11-07T11:52:36Z<p>I'd like some input on ruling for grenade launchers. Because this makes sense to me RAW, but then it might not be RAI.</p>
<p>Grenades are weapons that you cannot get Weapon Specialization on. However, you can have specialization in heavy weapons. Grenade launchers are heavy weapons, and when a grenade is loaded into a grenade launcher, it's treated as ammunition. </p>
<p>So at that point, would firing a grenade from a grenade launcher allow you to add specialization to the damage? The generally low DC of grenades and low damage scaling makes using grenades rarely if ever viable, but if this works I may have found something for my Bombardier Soldier to do.</p>I'd like some input on ruling for grenade launchers. Because this makes sense to me RAW, but then it might not be RAI.
Grenades are weapons that you cannot get Weapon Specialization on. However, you can have specialization in heavy weapons. Grenade launchers are heavy weapons, and when a grenade is loaded into a grenade launcher, it's treated as ammunition.
So at that point, would firing a grenade from a grenade launcher allow you to add specialization to the damage? The generally low DC of...Pogiforce2019-11-07T11:52:36ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: First meeting of the Dataphile Faction.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u99d?First-meeting-of-the-Dataphile-Faction#92019-11-05T14:30:21Z2019-11-05T14:29:52Z<p>Please do not discount the operatives in our number. Those of us Who are specialized hackers are just as effective at gathering intel, If not more so. Detectives Envoys and soldiers can be very persuasive with what we call " human resources" as well.</p>Please do not discount the operatives in our number. Those of us Who are specialized hackers are just as effective at gathering intel, If not more so. Detectives Envoys and soldiers can be very persuasive with what we call " human resources" as well.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-11-05T14:29:52ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Scenario 1-17 Character ExperienceDavid Caine (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42rw3?Scenario-117-Character-Experience#62019-09-19T14:14:09Z2019-09-19T14:14:09Z<p>You're right, my mistake. I'd go back and change my post but I can't.</p>You're right, my mistake. I'd go back and change my post but I can't.David Caine (alias of Pogiforce)2019-09-19T14:14:09ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Scenario 1-17 Character ExperienceDavid Caine (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42rw3?Scenario-117-Character-Experience#42021-10-18T21:39:22Z2019-09-19T02:41:32Z<p>Radiation poisoning, eh? You were lucky. [Spoiler omitted]</p>Radiation poisoning, eh? You were lucky. [Spoiler omitted]David Caine (alias of Pogiforce)2019-09-19T02:41:32ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: A Discussion on Envoys"Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kcn&page=3?A-Discussion-on-Envoys#1302019-05-27T13:04:27Z2019-05-27T13:04:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Starfinder is specifically designed so that no one has to be the healer. You can get through most non boss fights on your staminia, or without going too far into your staminia. You SHOULD be able to finish a fight without needing a healing serum during the fight. Then afterwards take a rest and get back stamina.</blockquote><p>there's a saying at my lodge, though I think it's perhaps universal: "Crit happens."
<p>Sometimes, low skill enemies get lucky and do more damage than you would expect. Sometimes the environment plays against you. Sometimes an agent fumbles something they're normally good at at a crucial moment. Sometimes the mission has a time clock, and you can't afford to take a break. Sometimes the enemies are tactical and focus all their attention on one agent, and sometimes they are particularly cruel and focus their attention on who they see as the most fragile. (Usually me!) </p>
<p>Any one of these can result in an agent taking serious injury sooner than they would care for, and can happen multiple at once. Some of these I've witnessed personally, and some I've been told about by other agents. If your experience has been different, then I'm happy for you. Your mileage may vary. Some people sail through their troubles, and some have to live with their scars.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>have you tried red paint with black dots? </blockquote><p>I prefer my natural coloration. It's a really pretty emerald green. And when the light hits it just right, there's rainbows!BigNorseWolf wrote:Starfinder is specifically designed so that no one has to be the healer. You can get through most non boss fights on your staminia, or without going too far into your staminia. You SHOULD be able to finish a fight without needing a healing serum during the fight. Then afterwards take a rest and get back stamina.
there's a saying at my lodge, though I think it's perhaps universal: "Crit happens." Sometimes, low skill enemies get lucky and do more damage than you would..."Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-27T13:04:27ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: A Discussion on Envoys"Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kcn&page=3?A-Discussion-on-Envoys#1282019-05-27T11:57:51Z2019-05-27T11:54:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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One nice trick for Envoys is wildwise. You can use the throat fungus to use social skills on a wide variety of critters in place of survival. </blockquote><p>Already have it! It's been very useful so far. Convinced a Crest eater he would have better luck foraging elsewhere. Though he was thick headed and eventually came back...
<p>Also convinced a bunch of wierd tunnel dwellers to not eat us. And convinced a squox that I was it's friend. Wildwise has been very useful</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>You're not shooting</blockquote><p>woah, woah, slow down pardner. I never said I don't shoot. I just said I don't have to be particilarly thrilled about it. I have a gun, and it has a stun setting. If we gotta fight, I prefer to put them down as peacefully as possible and let them sleep it off while we go about our business. And I only extend that courtesy to things that are living and can be reasoned with. Robots, that is, constructs lacking complex AI or sentience, are just things. Not people. The same with mindless undead. They may have been people once, but now the most humane thing to do is put them out of their misery.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>Using quick quaff is problematic: unless they're a skittermander ready for a drinking contest, on one round you let them draw the potion and on the next round you can let them drink it. You're healing 1d8 every 2 rounds and if you thought spell gems were expensive... </blockquote><p>You aren't thinking broadly enough, nor in context. As I said, unless Keskodai tags along generally field agents have to be their own healer at my lodge. Which means engaging in combat <i>and</i> finding time to drink serums. If I give them some help, they can use a move action to pull out their serum, use my help to drink it, and then they can still attack that round.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>As a starfinder things ARE going to try to eat you. You are going to wind up in combat. It has to be part of your character or you're going to have a really really hard time pulling your weight. </blockquote><p>There you go telling a Shirren she has to do things a certain way again.
<p>It's also operating on assumptions that I've already contested. I still shoot things, I still engage in combat if no one immediately needs my help, so this is a moot point.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> I just don't see what this character does to justify sending them on a field mission. As a rule its your character you get to play it, and if your group can handle it fine, but if you start getting people dropped on hard fights this guy might be the reason why. </blockquote><p>The agents I've traveled with would disagree. It's not about being the most efficient murder hobo, you know. And typically I volunteer for missions that make best use of my particular skill set. I don't sign up for an all out war with the Azlanti Star Empire if I can help it, for example. As you said, we Shirren make great Diplomats. My companions have appreciated my ability to occasionally talk our way out of fights and into friendships. And I'm very knowledgeable about wildlife and cultural oddities. If you're having problems seeing the usefulness of that, perhaps we should go on a mission together so I can show you.
<p>And just as a final aside, I'm a ladybug. Not a guy. But I understand the confusion, most species can't tell the difference.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>BigNorseWolf wrote:One nice trick for Envoys is wildwise. You can use the throat fungus to use social skills on a wide variety of critters in place of survival.
Already have it! It's been very useful so far. Convinced a Crest eater he would have better luck foraging elsewhere. Though he was thick headed and eventually came back... Also convinced a bunch of wierd tunnel dwellers to not eat us. And convinced a squox that I was it's friend. Wildwise has been very useful
BigNorseWolf..."Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-27T11:54:37ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: A Discussion on Envoys"Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kcn&page=3?A-Discussion-on-Envoys#1262021-02-19T22:20:57Z2019-05-26T22:09:15Z<p>Hiya. Teach here! Speaking for myself on this one.<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>Shirrens are the best diplomats. The penalty doesn't limit their charisma at all, a reroll is clutch. </blockquote><p>I appreciate the Vote of Confidence! A lot of people assume that the Iconic Heroes are indicative of who is best suited to to a particular job, and how it should be performed. That's at least part of the reason why you see Ysoki who automatically think they have to be Mechanics, or Kasatha who automatically think they have to be Solarians. People look at Keskodai and assume that Shirren should just be Mystics. But this is a free thinking society! I love Humans, and I don't have any quarrel with Navasi, but we Shirren can be useful too! Just unfortunately, it seems I'm the only Shirren that ever gets sent on missions at my local lodge... Well, me and Keskodai, but I think something's wrong with him. His personality seems to shift from week to week.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> You're assigning a really heavy downside to something that's managable.</blockquote><p>I think it's a bit unfair to have someone else decide what is manageable for me, or the agents I work with. I'm an agent of the Starfinder Society, which means every time I go on a mission, the agents I travel with are different. Our abilities don't always compliment each other well. There was one mission I went on, I was one of three Envoys in a four person squad. Fortunately that ended up working out for us. We got lucky. At our Local Lodge I don't think I've seen any Mystics except for Keskodai assigned to missions. That can have a huge impact on whether or not something is "manageable"
<p>Aside from that, I consider myself dying a pretty heavy downside. Sure, maybe it's "manageable" from a certain standpoint, depending on who I'm traveling with and who is capable of rescuing me from from an early visit to Lady Hylax's court. But my desire to live and my aversion to excruciating pain has me finding it both unpleasant and not ideal. I follow Hylax, not Groetus.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>The character you've laid out just doesn't seem to do much. I can see trying to build differently but non magical healing just doesn't have enough omph to be a viable cornerstone for a build. </blockquote><p>Hey! That's hurtful! I try really hard! It's also untrue, non-magical healing is not the cornerstone of my Kit. I just want it to be one of the things I can do well. I just need advice on other tricks to help ensure that my allies are well supported. Because if I don't like dying, I'm sure they don't either.
<p>I just don't want to use Get 'Em. Lady Hylax says to seek Peace above all else, and yes, even she admits that violence is sometimes necessary if Diplomacy is an impossibility. But that doesn't mean I have to have such... <i>zeal</i> about it. Aggression isn't my style. I don't begrudge the methodologies of those who travel with me, I just don't want people looking down on me because I chose to hold some convictions about my approaches to violence. We Shirren didn't become free thinkers just to have other people tell us to fight their way.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote>You will if you look delicious... </blockquote><p>I'm not delicious, I swear! I love all animals, but becoming a Renkroda's dinner is <i>not</i> on the agenda. I would hope that I would have a Soldier or even an Operative or Mechanic to protect me, but I don't get to choose the people assigned to missions with me. I just do the best with what I'm given, try to stay positive, and support my team the best I can without sacrificing what makes me 'Teach'.Hiya. Teach here! Speaking for myself on this one.BigNorseWolf wrote:Shirrens are the best diplomats. The penalty doesn't limit their charisma at all, a reroll is clutch.
I appreciate the Vote of Confidence! A lot of people assume that the Iconic Heroes are indicative of who is best suited to to a particular job, and how it should be performed. That's at least part of the reason why you see Ysoki who automatically think they have to be Mechanics, or Kasatha who automatically think they have..."Teach" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-26T22:09:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Castamir's Flaxseed StationOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/gameplay&page=4#1922019-05-25T22:15:31Z2019-05-25T22:15:31Z<p>The Android sees a notification on his datapad and gathers it up as he stands. <b>Well, I'm being called to the briefing. Wish me luck.</b> He says, gathering his weapons as he curtly marches out.</p>The Android sees a notification on his datapad and gathers it up as he stands. Well, I'm being called to the briefing. Wish me luck. He says, gathering his weapons as he curtly marches out.OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-25T22:15:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Castamir's Flaxseed StationOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/gameplay&page=4#1912019-05-24T16:10:38Z2019-05-24T16:00:35Z<p>Overwatch sets down his datapad and leans back in his chair.</p>
<p><b> Do not misunderstand, I recognize the importance of history for understanding a species' culture, development, and technology. Leveraging that understanding can produce valuable advantages. Knowledge is power.</b> he presses his fingers together in front of him.</p>
<p><b> my concern is that from what I've heard of the Azlanti, they aren't concerned with culture. They concern themselves with power and exploitation. Which means that whatever this ship is, if they want it, it must possess some power that would probably best be kept out of their hands. That is why I've been looking for schematics, and trying to discern the ship's capabilities. We can pontificate about historical significance all day, but if they capture the ship first that doesn't do us any good. Our resources need to be focused on how to secure the vessel and repel a potential Azlanti assault. We can evaluate the historical significance of the find after it's in our possession and we know for what purpose the Azlanti wanted it for.</b></p>
<p>He hums thoughtfully to himself. <b> Royo is... Well let us say he shares a similar Culture to the Kasathans on the Idari. I lack the diplomacy for it. </b> he lfts a brow ever so slightly <b> would we even have such documents?</b></p>Overwatch sets down his datapad and leans back in his chair.
Do not misunderstand, I recognize the importance of history for understanding a species' culture, development, and technology. Leveraging that understanding can produce valuable advantages. Knowledge is power. he presses his fingers together in front of him.
my concern is that from what I've heard of the Azlanti, they aren't concerned with culture. They concern themselves with power and exploitation. Which means that whatever...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-24T16:00:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Castamir's Flaxseed StationOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/gameplay&page=4#1892019-05-24T11:03:14Z2019-05-24T11:02:22Z<p>Overwatch sighs. </p>
<p><b> Yes, yes, history and what not.</b> he says perhaps a bit too dismissively.</p>
<p><b> I doubt that is forefront of the Azlanti's concerns, and I suspect if a vehicle from before space travel is now in space, it has likely been modified. If not, then it was transported. Either way, if this isn't just some elaborate replica, then the materials would have to be made of something difficult or impossible to carbon date, given how long they've lasted. even steel and concrete break down eventually.</b></p>
<p>He bounces his foot slightly. </p>
<p><b> what I was really looking for was blueprints. Schematics. Even a replica will likely be laid out like the real thing, and I anticipate this mission will have me boarding it. But if such documents exist, it seems they were either lost to the gap, kept on s closed system that I can't access from here. Or - even more irritatingly- physical media. </b> he shudders.</p>Overwatch sighs.
Yes, yes, history and what not. he says perhaps a bit too dismissively.
I doubt that is forefront of the Azlanti's concerns, and I suspect if a vehicle from before space travel is now in space, it has likely been modified. If not, then it was transported. Either way, if this isn't just some elaborate replica, then the materials would have to be made of something difficult or impossible to carbon date, given how long they've lasted. even steel and concrete break down...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-24T11:02:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Castamir's Flaxseed StationOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/gameplay&page=4#1872019-05-24T02:56:29Z2019-05-24T02:34:28Z<p>Looks up at the other Android.</p>
<p><b> I am. Aaaaand based on field reports I found uploaded to the Infosphere,</b> he looks down at his datapad briefly, then back up. <b> you must be Atlas-1. Yes, I am scheduled to undertake a task pursuing a ship of interest to both our organization and the Azlanti Star Empire. I thought I would prepare by researching the ship in question, but...</b></p>
<p>He frowns deeply at his datapad. </p>
<p><b>It would seem that the ship is pregap in origin, and so even with a full complement of Library Chips and all of the Infosphere at my fingertips, I'm making little headway on gathering Intel.</b> he runs at his temple with a gloved hand. <b> I'm not sure how something so old could be of any tactical advantage to any party, but I suppose if the Azlanti Star Empire wants it that's enough cause to want to deny them the acquisition.</b> he looks up again.</p>
<p><b> I assume you saw my name on the docket for the mission?</b></p>Looks up at the other Android.
I am. Aaaaand based on field reports I found uploaded to the Infosphere, he looks down at his datapad briefly, then back up. you must be Atlas-1. Yes, I am scheduled to undertake a task pursuing a ship of interest to both our organization and the Azlanti Star Empire. I thought I would prepare by researching the ship in question, but...
He frowns deeply at his datapad.
It would seem that the ship is pregap in origin, and so even with a full complement of...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-24T02:34:28ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Semi Coherent Ramblings on the New EconomyOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kme?Semi-Coherent-Ramblings-on-the-New-Economy#32019-05-23T19:35:26Z2019-05-23T19:23:38Z<p>Mr. Ysoki,</p>
<p>What would you suggest for someone in my unique position? In the level 5-6 range where you suggested purchasing new armor or a new weapon, I did both. Admittedly, the armor was a snap buy and a rare instance of... Emotion. I acquired it at the Recent Strawberry Machine Cake concert, you see, as I'm a fan of the band. It even has their logo on it. What it does not have are armor slots. So your suggestion to instead purchase armor mods instead of new armor is a bit difficult for me to follow.</p>
<p>Now yes, as an Android, I am capable of integrating a single minor mod with my person. However, it has come to my attention that an upcoming mission I am assigned to potentially entangles with the Azlanti Star Empire. Their Spec Ops armor has a certain reputation. If My team successfully acquires some for the society, it would be my desire to purchase a suit for myself, though I understand that would be in opposition to your council. </p>
<p>Additionally, I anticipate a promotion following this mission that would authorize me to purchase a Mk II Personal Upgrade. I expect purchasing upgraded PUs would also be a boon to my combat efficiency. This does raise concern that pursuing the armor and the PUs may be a financial impossibility. And this still would not fall in line with your advisement.</p>
<p>Given these circumstances, I would eagerly ask for further Advisement and council. </p>
<p>With regards,
<br />
OVERWATCH.</p>
<p>P.s. considering this is advisement to current and future Starfinder Society field agents and personnel, perhaps this would be more appropriate in the advice section?</p>Mr. Ysoki,
What would you suggest for someone in my unique position? In the level 5-6 range where you suggested purchasing new armor or a new weapon, I did both. Admittedly, the armor was a snap buy and a rare instance of... Emotion. I acquired it at the Recent Strawberry Machine Cake concert, you see, as I'm a fan of the band. It even has their logo on it. What it does not have are armor slots. So your suggestion to instead purchase armor mods instead of new armor is a bit difficult for me...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-23T19:23:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Castamir's Flaxseed StationOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/gameplay&page=4#1852019-05-22T01:24:00Z2019-05-22T01:24:00Z<p>The sharp Staccato of bootheels echo off the deck plates as a thin, pale skinned Android man with windswept white hair approaches with hands folded behind his back. Wearing form fitting black station wear underneath a sharp white lab coat, the Android pulls back his coat to reveal a pair of pistols on his hips, which he retrieves with a flourish. There's a brief glimpse of the Strawberry Machine Cake logo over his left breast. The firearms are checked at the entrance before he walks briskly over to a table. A flourish of the coat, sit, then crossing the legs as he pulls his datapad from within his coat and immediately starts to type on it, saying not a word to anyone.</p>The sharp Staccato of bootheels echo off the deck plates as a thin, pale skinned Android man with windswept white hair approaches with hands folded behind his back. Wearing form fitting black station wear underneath a sharp white lab coat, the Android pulls back his coat to reveal a pair of pistols on his hips, which he retrieves with a flourish. There's a brief glimpse of the Strawberry Machine Cake logo over his left breast. The firearms are checked at the entrance before he walks briskly...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-22T01:24:00ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#182019-05-16T08:18:16Z2019-05-15T13:05:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Hargrave wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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So you haven't got Tim the Two-lman Taylor as a pet? Disappointing... </blockquote><p>I understood that cultural reference, and now I am furious.
<p>Also, HG has gnawed apart my food processor. Does anyone have solutions for teething?</p>James Hargrave wrote:So you haven't got Tim the Two-lman Taylor as a pet? Disappointing...
I understood that cultural reference, and now I am furious. Also, HG has gnawed apart my food processor. Does anyone have solutions for teething?OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-15T13:05:23ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#162019-05-14T23:36:44Z2019-05-14T23:20:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Atlas-1 wrote:</div><blockquote> I must admit, I find the fact that no-one here handed over a self replicating alien species used as a bio-weapon test subject by an opposing military empire, for medical study in order to determine it's danger to the pact worlds very irresponsible. My recommendation would be to destroy as many as possible before their self replicating nature causes an ecological problem in any area of the pact worlds. I understand some of you have formed emotional affinities to these creatures, though this may simply be a form of self defense mechanism caused by pheromones or empathic fields. </blockquote><p>I had thought about termination, but it seemed cruel to kill something that had a clear dependence on me for survival. I thought that Fitch would also disapprove, Radazam would likely put a hit on me, and should I instead turn HG over for scientific study Historia-7, who is my current faction lead, would disapprove for... Reasons.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Natalie Kertzner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">OV-416 "Overwatch" wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Given that the race which previously claimed possession of HG was highly militaristic, I can only assume they had him for military purposes.
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</blockquote><p>I disagree with this, sort of. They definitely had the original sharktopus specimen for militaristic purposes, but I’m not sure it was specifically nefarious (i.e., that they wanted to use the sharktopus as some sort of “attack creature”. The other (deceased) specimens of various animals found in that lab were all physiologically similar to creatures found within the Pact Worlds or were actually from the Pact Worlds. To me, that indicates that the jinsuls were testing their new CBRNE(which one???) weapon on creatures they thought would react most similarly to those in the PW.
<p>I’d also point out that the “rapid-self cloning” is an observation – what we can see with our eyes. Has this been studied in a lab to confirm? Have DNA studies (do they even have DNA???) be done to confirm that they’re clones? Has DNA testing been done on adult Besmarans to see if they are clones?
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</blockquote><p>As I admitted earlier, while I have done some studies in life science, computer science and engineering is my field of study and area of expertise. As a resident of Aballon and a lab tech in the Anacite Foundries, computer labs are readily available to me. Instruments to catalogue and study genetic material, not so much. I fo encourage those with such access to test my theory, but caution that most labs by my reckoning may resist such testing, and I don't know of any place that would have a sample of adult Besmaran Welp DNA catalogued short of perhaps the Qabarat University of Xenobiology. Even that is a Longshot, and even if they have it I don't imagine it's readily accessible, even by students and Alumni. We could try to put in a formal request, but then the problem is -
<p>Oh Triune, HG just piddled on my shoes. Excuse me a moment.</p>Atlas-1 wrote:I must admit, I find the fact that no-one here handed over a self replicating alien species used as a bio-weapon test subject by an opposing military empire, for medical study in order to determine it's danger to the pact worlds very irresponsible. My recommendation would be to destroy as many as possible before their self replicating nature causes an ecological problem in any area of the pact worlds. I understand some of you have formed emotional affinities to these creatures,...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-14T23:20:26ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#102019-05-14T19:35:13Z2019-05-14T19:35:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Natalie Kertzner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">OV-416 "Overwatch" wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>I am not sure if I should be relieved or concerned by this revelation, as the Sharktopus species is largely an unknown, but I suspect these are infants. Should I prove to be correct, an adult creature, with this physiology, and a near invulnerability to all damage, is a disconcerting mental image. Particularly given how quickly and easily they reproduce... </blockquote>Do we have any evidence they are actually reproducing? Is the second sharktopus a descendant of the original, or does the original divide, like an amoeba? If they’re not reproducing, where does the second sharktopus come from and what prompts it to appear? Is the original calling or summoning it? Does it require energy? So many questions, and I’m not sure I want to know the answers. </blockquote><p>Observations indicate it as a form of rapid self cloning, similar to budding, and would technically be considered a form of asexual reproduction. Where the Sharktopus finds the energy for this cloning I do not know. Considering that HG seems to be remaining healthy in spite of it eating little has me postulating that it may be receiving the bulk of it's energy not by digestion but absorption, perhaps osmosis or photosynthesis. This would also explain where it finds the energy to clone of the energy source of this absorption is inherently plentiful. This requires further study, though admittedly falls outside my specialization as I am a Computer Scientist, not a Biologist.
<p>Though if it survives primarily by absorption, then it begs the question as to why the Sharktopuses possess predatory physiology.</p>
<p>Given that the race which previously claimed possession of HG was highly militaristic, I can only assume they had him for military purposes. When considering all of the facts I currently possess, I have come to one operating theory...</p>
<p>Sharktopuses are actually infant Besmaran Welps.</p>
<p>Granted this is just a theory, and the physiology between the Sharktopus and a Besmaran Welp are not a perfect match, but then we have seen other species such as Skittermanders undergo physiological changes from infancy to adulthood, so it's within the realm of possibility.</p>
<p>Granted I still don't know for sure, and it seems unfair to judge him based on something he may or may not be, but HG still fills me with apprehension. I can only hope that if indeed the Sharktopuses are infant Besmaran Welps, that hand rearing HG as I have been will result in a loyal living spaceship who will allow his master (me) a rather intimidating form of transportation.</p>
<p>Instead of... You know.... Destroying the city where I live as he gets older.</p>Natalie Kertzner wrote:OV-416 "Overwatch" wrote:I am not sure if I should be relieved or concerned by this revelation, as the Sharktopus species is largely an unknown, but I suspect these are infants. Should I prove to be correct, an adult creature, with this physiology, and a near invulnerability to all damage, is a disconcerting mental image. Particularly given how quickly and easily they reproduce...
Do we have any evidence they are actually reproducing? Is the second sharktopus a...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-14T19:35:13ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#82019-05-14T13:26:24Z2019-05-14T13:26:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Flensing wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Greetings OV-416,
</p>
A fellow android, I also came into possession / guardianship of a sharktopus under very similar circumstances. When initially encountered the thing that came to be called "Puck" showed extreme interest in the barrel of my rifle. Only my superior android reflexes prevented catastrophe.
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Unfortunately, Puck's suicidal exuberance caused it to have a nearly fatal interaction with a recycler unit in my living quarters. I have since fabricated several artificial, replacement tentacles and Puck does not appear to have slowed down in any way.
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I confess (with a degree of embarrassment) that I am now more emotionally attached to this thing than to many of my supposedly intelligent Starfinder associates and bring it along on all missions.
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Puck has since scampered happily through vacuums, fireballs, lightning traps and firefights without taking another scratch. It is almost as if it is blessed by some higher power. I believe that your HG is likely similarly protected and will be a fine and safe addition to any adventuring endeavor.
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Thorsten </blockquote><p>I am not sure if I should be relieved or concerned by this revelation, as the Sharktopus species is largely an unknown, but I suspect these are infants. Should I prove to be correct, an adult creature, with this physiology, and a near invulnerability to all damage, is a disconcerting mental image. Particularly given how quickly and easily they reproduce...Flensing wrote:Greetings OV-416,
A fellow android, I also came into possession / guardianship of a sharktopus under very similar circumstances. When initially encountered the thing that came to be called "Puck" showed extreme interest in the barrel of my rifle. Only my superior android reflexes prevented catastrophe.
Unfortunately, Puck's suicidal exuberance caused it to have a nearly fatal interaction with a recycler unit in my living quarters. I have since fabricated several artificial,...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-14T13:26:24ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#62019-05-14T02:03:34Z2019-05-14T02:03:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nth+3 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I recently adopted a "rescue" as well (purebreds are so expensive these days!)</p>
<p>I named them "Spec", shorthand for "Specimen", and I immediately procured a <b><a href="https://www.aonsrd.com/TechItems.aspx?ItemName=Habitat%20Box&Family=None" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">habitat box</a></b> for them. Spec turned out to be incredibly intelligent, and adjusted the environmental settings on their own.</p>
<p>I have the uncanny ability to speak with all manner of animals, and Spec seems to understand me, although sometimes they don't seem to listen. </p>
<p>I should start vlogging our time together... </blockquote><p>The Habitat Box is a good idea, I should acquire one for HG as soon as I am able. Should help keep him safe on missions.
<p>Do you use Wildwise to speak with your Sharktopus, or some other ability? Has it communicated to you it's preferred form of sustenance yet? HG is still barely touching the R2Es that come out of the food processor.</p>Nth+3 wrote:I recently adopted a "rescue" as well (purebreds are so expensive these days!)
I named them "Spec", shorthand for "Specimen", and I immediately procured a habitat box for them. Spec turned out to be incredibly intelligent, and adjusted the environmental settings on their own.
I have the uncanny ability to speak with all manner of animals, and Spec seems to understand me, although sometimes they don't seem to listen.
I should start vlogging our time together...
The Habitat Box...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-14T02:03:34ZForums: Starfinder Society: Unofficial Starfinder Society Pet Owner's Club (mild spoilers and rp fun)OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42k95?Unofficial-Starfinder-Society-Pet-Owners-Club#12019-05-13T19:40:58Z2019-05-13T18:06:32Z<p>So... Due to a mission that may or may not have happened -depending on how privy you are to confidential Dataphile and Acquisitives material- I have come into possession of a... Thing.</p>
<p>This "thing" is nothing I have seen before. Scouring the Infosphere and digital libraries on topics of catalogued life forms and life science has turned up nothing. I have come to the conclusion this creature is as of yet in catalogued by the Pact Worlds. Given it's physiology I have decided to call the species "Sharktopus" until such a time that a better name is presented. I have named my Sharktopus House Guest for obvious reasons, which I will now abbreviate to HG for simplicity's sake.</p>
<p>My dilemma is that I am an Android who lives in Aballon's industrial district, and this is an organic life form. I already had to pay an alarming sum to have atmosphere scrubbers and oxygen generators installed in my residence for HG's comfort. Local foods don't seem to appease it. Worse still, it exhibits an exhuberant personality that is damaging precious technology of our now shared home, but I don't wish to discourage this behavior lest doing so stunts HG's social development. I worry about HG's safety. Missions are dangerous affairs and exposure to other agents and hostile environments both bring up awkward questions and put HG's safety at risk, but I don't think leaving him at home alone would be good for his health or safety either. Androids don't have children, but if this is what it's like for human parents I don't envy them this experience.</p>
<p>I cannot bring this discovery to Fitch or other Society leadership without begging the question as to where I found it, and so I bring this to you, my fellow agents. HG's species seems to have the ability to self replicate, and so I am hoping there are other Sharktopus owners out there who can give a new Sharktopus owner some advice. Of course, even advice from other pet owners on how to juggle the job and the responsibility would also be appreciated.</p>So... Due to a mission that may or may not have happened -depending on how privy you are to confidential Dataphile and Acquisitives material- I have come into possession of a... Thing.
This "thing" is nothing I have seen before. Scouring the Infosphere and digital libraries on topics of catalogued life forms and life science has turned up nothing. I have come to the conclusion this creature is as of yet in catalogued by the Pact Worlds. Given it's physiology I have decided to call the...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-05-13T18:06:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Last purchase(s) for a soon to fully retire pfs WizardLucien Aquinas (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42imq?Last-purchase-for-a-soon-to-fully-retire-pfs#202019-04-24T02:53:20Z2019-04-24T00:00:21Z<p>Ooooh, 14th level wizard? We should swap notes!</p>
<p>one thing that I bought very early on was something called a blessed book. It acts as a 1,000 page spell book or formula book that is waterproof and has a lock on it. It also weighs only a pound and it costs nothing to scribe a spell in a blessed book. I am a librarian for the dark archive so I've been spending my later adventuring levels requisitioning scrolls from the archive and then scribing them for free. It's also a great way to consolidate multiple spell books into one book.</p>
<p>one item that I don't have yet but I am saving up for is robes of the archmagi. With the robes you never have to cast mage armor, it gives you spell resistance, and a +4 resistance bonus to saves meaning you can use your shoulder slot or something else. It also helps with caster level checks to overcome enemy spell resistance. They are pretty handy and to be honest I wonder why you didn't pick them up yourself sooner? If you are a venture captain then I assume you did a pretty big job for The decemverate? Those sorts of jobs usually pay a lot of money. </p>
<p>As spellcasters our biggest weakness is being tied down. I have found that a ring of freedom of movement best deals with that problem. Being able to avoid grappling opponents or enemy spell casters who cast Black tentacles can be a lifesaver.</p>
<p>Since you use evocations a rod of selective metamagic might be a good investment. I personally use it whenever I have to cast fireball and my allies and my enemies are woven amongst each other. </p>
<p>Personally I don't feel that chasing armor class is the way to go as an arcane caster. We simply aren't going to be as skilled about not getting hit as a fighter or a paladin. I have found that the best way to deal with that is simply not be there. Now for me that is really easy since I am an arcanist and if my enemies get too close to me I can just teleport 120 ft away and then walk another 25 feet for good measure. I also have Yrishi as my familiar and I rely on her to make me invisible when I need it. if you do not have a pipe Fox as a familiar then the Ring of invisibility might be the way to go.</p>
<p>Of course I think there is one thing that all of us are forgetting: you are about to retire.should you really be spending your money on more adventuring gear or should you invest it or spend it on items to enjoy your retirement with? Do you own a wizard's tower? Maybe you would like to buy a mansion? Or perhaps invest in a business. Think of things that you may want for your civilian life. there is not much point in purchasing additional adventuring gear if you aren't going to adventure anymore.</p>Ooooh, 14th level wizard? We should swap notes!
one thing that I bought very early on was something called a blessed book. It acts as a 1,000 page spell book or formula book that is waterproof and has a lock on it. It also weighs only a pound and it costs nothing to scribe a spell in a blessed book. I am a librarian for the dark archive so I've been spending my later adventuring levels requisitioning scrolls from the archive and then scribing them for free. It's also a great way to...Lucien Aquinas (alias of Pogiforce)2019-04-24T00:00:21ZRe: Forums: Advice: Is weapon focus/versitile focus worth it as a soldier (and other suggestions)?Darwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ilw?Is-weapon-focusversitile-focus-worth-it-as-a#192019-04-22T20:29:49Z2019-04-22T20:15:57Z<p>I ( a bombardier soldier) took both of those feats for a number of reasons. One is that I use a multitude of different weapons. I don't use just heavy weapons. I use heavy weapons, grenades, long arms, and two-handed melee advanced weapons. Every bonus to hit helps because I want to be sure especially since I'm tossing explosions around that I am going to hit my target. Since I am using both strength and dexterity based attacks buffing one score isn't going to buff my attack rolls universally. For that reason I took weapon focus in the weapon that I considered my primary weapon, and then versatile focus to account for everything else when I was able to.</p>
<p>Also the fact that there's actually not that many combat feats to choose from right now means that there really wasn't a whole lot of alternatives. Hoping for more options in splat books and the like going forward.</p>
<p>Level five is when you will be able to take enhanced resistance and as a soldier with a full progression for base attack bonus, enhance resistance is a lifesaver. If you're going to be up in melee a lot then I would recommend choosing damage reduction with your enhanced resistance.</p>I ( a bombardier soldier) took both of those feats for a number of reasons. One is that I use a multitude of different weapons. I don't use just heavy weapons. I use heavy weapons, grenades, long arms, and two-handed melee advanced weapons. Every bonus to hit helps because I want to be sure especially since I'm tossing explosions around that I am going to hit my target. Since I am using both strength and dexterity based attacks buffing one score isn't going to buff my attack rolls...Darwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)2019-04-22T20:15:57ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Starfinder Society featuring on Starfinder Wednesday todayDavid Caine (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jbk?Starfinder-Society-featuring-on-Starfinder#112019-04-22T20:12:00Z2019-04-22T20:12:00Z<p>So did the stream address why the image on the blog is a chewed-up second Seeker pin? I'm a bit personally invested in the faction.</p>So did the stream address why the image on the blog is a chewed-up second Seeker pin? I'm a bit personally invested in the faction.David Caine (alias of Pogiforce)2019-04-22T20:12:00ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: [SFS] Items that can save youOV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#122019-04-17T13:07:23Z2019-04-17T13:07:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bill Baldwin wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Fire Extinguisher</b> L1 ¢15 SCRB: Removes one Burning condition.</p>
<p>Sure, that may seem like a complete waste when you are taking 1d4 fire damage every round from a laser pistol crit, but wait till you get hit with 4 incendiary grenades from mooks in one round and discover that the Burning condition stacks in Starfinder.</p>
<p><b>Called Weapon Fusion</b> L1 ¢varies SCRB: Teleport a weapon up to 100 ft. away to you as a swift action.</p>
<p>Cheap way to make your weapons magic at low levels, don't need to worry about getting disarmed, stow a weapon in a nearby location to quickly arm yourself when you aren't supposed to be armed (a near-by vehicle, that crate you delivered, the party Ysoki's cheek pouch, etc), can re-use thrown weapons, and is great for action economy for mobile characters that often swap out weapons in combat. </blockquote><p>I personally don't have any Called weapon fusions as I prefer the reliability of technology over the relative unpredictability of magic, but I can attest to their usefulness having witnessed them in action. A technomancer cohort of mine once left his weapon at the door when we were entering a bar because it was required of us, and was able to call it to his hand when a fight inevitably broke out. Another cohort of mine, who is a soldier, likes the sniper class of weapon and rarely parts from his armaments, but still found it faster to call his weapon to his hand than to pull it from his back,and appreciates having his normally analogue weapon count as magic when drift deads rear their ugly heads. It may seem insignifant at first, but it really makes a difference. I might even disregard my usual aversion to magic to pick up a called infusion or two on my next mission.Bill Baldwin wrote:Fire Extinguisher L1 ¢15 SCRB: Removes one Burning condition.
Sure, that may seem like a complete waste when you are taking 1d4 fire damage every round from a laser pistol crit, but wait till you get hit with 4 incendiary grenades from mooks in one round and discover that the Burning condition stacks in Starfinder.
Called Weapon Fusion L1 ¢varies SCRB: Teleport a weapon up to 100 ft. away to you as a swift action.
Cheap way to make your weapons magic at low levels, don't...OV-416 "Overwatch" (alias of Pogiforce)2019-04-17T13:07:23ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Society: Fiscal Responsibility and you: The new economyDarwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ivp?Fiscal-Responsibility-and-you-The-new-economy#52021-06-23T15:25:13Z2019-04-17T12:49:18Z<p><b> A dwarf carrying a small arsenal comes forward with heavy footsteps. </b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Justin Norveg wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Starting out: unless you breathe in space you need a suit of armor to survive, a melee weapon, a ranged weapon,... </blockquote><p>Oy, Dwarf here! My family comes from a long line a adventurers, an' what the mouse said cannae be overstated: bring a melee weapon. I dun care if you a thin limbed glasses wearin' type like a lotta the blokes I travel with, having some kinda sword or hammer when an Akata's tryin' ta eatcher face is better than continuin' ta do that guarded step and shoot nonsense, especially when you ain't gotta safe place to step, an' you gotta big meaty bloke like me who's job it is to make things dead who you could be a flankin' partner for.
<p><i>Hefts his Pickaxe for emphasis</i></p>
<p>Asides, it's another way to get different damage types. Normally I use a nice laser cannon in a fight, but if fire ain't working, me good ol' Sonic minin' pick 'll usually do the job jus' fine. Also carry me a wee arc shotgun for groups.</p>
<p>Long an' short of it, Don't be afraid to hold onto more than one weapon, and don't be afraid to stand your ground with a melee weapon when backpedalin' and shootin' ain't tactical. These ain't the days o me great great great great great great great grand uncle Grant Stoneshield where you could just buy an axe an' stake your career on it. Diversity is key.</p>A dwarf carrying a small arsenal comes forward with heavy footsteps.
Justin Norveg wrote:Starting out: unless you breathe in space you need a suit of armor to survive, a melee weapon, a ranged weapon,...
Oy, Dwarf here! My family comes from a long line a adventurers, an' what the mouse said cannae be overstated: bring a melee weapon. I dun care if you a thin limbed glasses wearin' type like a lotta the blokes I travel with, having some kinda sword or hammer when an Akata's tryin' ta...Darwyn Stoneshield (alias of Pogiforce)2019-04-17T12:49:18Z