paizo.com Recent Posts by Polevoipaizo.com Recent Posts by Polevoi2022-09-15T01:34:09Z2022-09-15T01:34:09ZRe: Forums: Television: Sean Bean heads cast for HBO's A Game of ThronesD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jrmu&page=17?Sean-Bean-heads-cast-for-HBOs-A-Game-of-Thrones#8392013-06-05T18:53:50Z2013-06-05T18:53:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tarondor wrote:</div><blockquote>I really hope you're kidding. You're 17 pages in on a discussion of a widely read book series. If you don't want spoilers, don't read such discussions. It's ridiculous to put the burden on others for you not to learn something.</blockquote><p>I really hope you're kidding. As the thread title points out this is a discussion of HBO's Game of Thrones, not George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
<p>I don't think its too much to ask, or expect people to spoiler tag anythig pointing out differences between book and show or information that could spoil future episodes of the show. There is a whole other message board section for discussing books where book readers can discuss theories or events from the books without having to worry about ruining the experience for those viewing the show.</p>
<p>Edit: Oh, and THANKS ALOT for ruining Titanic, LOTR, and the New Testament for me ;)</p>Tarondor wrote:I really hope you're kidding. You're 17 pages in on a discussion of a widely read book series. If you don't want spoilers, don't read such discussions. It's ridiculous to put the burden on others for you not to learn something.
I really hope you're kidding. As the thread title points out this is a discussion of HBO's Game of Thrones, not George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. I don't think its too much to ask, or expect people to spoiler tag anythig pointing out...D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2013-06-05T18:53:50ZRe: Forums: Television: Game of Thrones for the Illiterate (aka, no book spoilers or information please)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pttc?Game-of-Thrones-for-the-Illiterate#142013-06-04T18:51:08Z2013-06-04T18:51:08Z<p>Re: Harrenhal</p>
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<p>Edit: Ninja'd by Tangible</p>Re: Harrenhal
** spoiler omitted ** [Spoiler omitted] Edit: Ninja'd by TangibleD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2013-06-04T18:51:08ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Battles—Shattered Star: Gargantuan Blue DragonD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8v08/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Battles-Shattered-Star-Gargantuan-Blue-Dragon#512013-01-26T21:19:38Z2013-01-26T21:19:38Z<p>Mine had one of the red scarf like decorations broken off on the left side as well as one of the smaller horns :( — The figure looks fantastic though, i just wish it had arrive in one piece. Unfortunately the broken pieces weren't in the packaging so i can't glue them back on.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lorian wrote:</div><blockquote> Replacements go through the manufacturer, but they're pretty good about it.</blockquote><p>When I went to the replacement page for WizKids they don't have any of the Shattered Star miniatures in the product drop down for replacements yet. Hopefully they'll get that updated soon.Mine had one of the red scarf like decorations broken off on the left side as well as one of the smaller horns :( -- The figure looks fantastic though, i just wish it had arrive in one piece. Unfortunately the broken pieces weren't in the packaging so i can't glue them back on.
Lorian wrote:Replacements go through the manufacturer, but they're pretty good about it.
When I went to the replacement page for WizKids they don't have any of the Shattered Star miniatures in the product drop down...D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2013-01-26T21:19:38ZRe: Forums: Television: Twin Peaks?D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbwc?Twin-Peaks#22013-01-03T22:53:03Z2013-01-03T22:53:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeff Erwin wrote:</div><blockquote>One of my favourite shows ever...</blockquote><p>One of THE greatest shows ever!
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If this happens that would be awesome.</p>Jeff Erwin wrote:One of my favourite shows ever...
One of THE greatest shows ever!
If this happens that would be awesome.D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2013-01-03T22:53:03ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Questions about 'Brokem Moon' Meta-Plot (Spoilers)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pau7?Questions-about-Brokem-Moon-MetaPlot#82013-01-02T20:11:12Z2013-01-02T20:11:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rakshaka wrote:</div><blockquote>Is there anything on <i>Corspelight</i>, Prince Ardurras II's undead destroying blade? Its mentioned in the same history section of the book, but haven't found any other references to it besides there. </blockquote><p>It's described in Prince of Wolves (page 124) and it was stated up in an early issue of Kobold Quarterly.
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[Edit] issue 14</p>Rakshaka wrote:Is there anything on Corspelight, Prince Ardurras II's undead destroying blade? Its mentioned in the same history section of the book, but haven't found any other references to it besides there.
It's described in Prince of Wolves (page 124) and it was stated up in an early issue of Kobold Quarterly.
[Edit] issue 14D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2013-01-02T20:11:12ZRe: Forums: Lost Omens Products: Is Kavapesta missing from Ch. 3 in "Rule of Fear"?D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mai1?Is-Kavapesta-missing-from-Ch-3-in-Rule-of-Fear#122012-12-07T16:50:25Z2012-12-07T16:50:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">F. Wesley Schneider wrote:</div><blockquote>Speaking of the Ustalav to-do list, everyone here has obviously read Rule of Fear, so aside from Kavapesta, what settings in that country would you most like to see further explored?</blockquote><p>The following immediately come to mind—
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Ghasterhall
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Bastardhall
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The Garden of Lead
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Galdyce's (sp?) Castle at Grayce
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Corvischoir</p>F. Wesley Schneider wrote:Speaking of the Ustalav to-do list, everyone here has obviously read Rule of Fear, so aside from Kavapesta, what settings in that country would you most like to see further explored?
The following immediately come to mind--
Ghasterhall
Bastardhall
The Garden of Lead
Galdyce's (sp?) Castle at Grayce
CorvischoirD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-12-07T16:50:25ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Broken Moon (GM Reference)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lzx6&page=3?Broken-Moon#1452013-12-09T05:03:45Z2012-11-20T18:19:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">MurphysParadox wrote:</div><blockquote>Also, who decided monks can't be turned into Werewolves? Stupid immunity to diseases. He got bit like 8 times during the adventure! </blockquote><p>It's not a disease, it's a curse (curse of lycanthropy), which a monk's purity of body wouldn't do jack against.
<p>just sayin ;)</p>MurphysParadox wrote:Also, who decided monks can't be turned into Werewolves? Stupid immunity to diseases. He got bit like 8 times during the adventure!
It's not a disease, it's a curse (curse of lycanthropy), which a monk's purity of body wouldn't do jack against. just sayin ;)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-11-20T18:19:22ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Trial of the Beast (GM Reference)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lzx5&page=7?Trial-of-the-Beast#3242012-10-31T16:29:32Z2012-10-31T16:29:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I have a few questions relevant to the Schloss Caromac portion of the adventure (and I'm sure I'll have more later):</p>
<p>(1) Does the Erinyes really have 3 shots from her bow per round? I assume that's only if she does full attack?</blockquote><p>Yes, only if she takes a full attack. Her BAB is +9 and she has fast BAB progression, so at 9 HD she essentially gets the same number of attacks as a 9th level fighter (i.e. two, +9/+4). With rapid shot she can take an extra attack at her full BAB but all her attacks suffer -2 penalty, so you have +9/+9/+4, then add +6 to all of those for her Dex, +1 for the composite bows magical enhancement, and -2 for the extra shot which gets you to +14/+14/+9.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>And 2 attacks with her sword if doing full attack in melee?</blockquote><p>Yes again.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>To what extent will she pursue PCs, either into the Living Museum or the mansion?</blockquote><p>She is summoned by the trap which is essentially a <i>summon monster IV</i> spell:
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"This spell summons an extraplanar creature (typically an outsider, elemental, or magical beast native to another plane). It appears where you designate and acts immediately, on your turn. <b>It attacks your opponents to the best of its ability.</b>"
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In other words she's going to go after any foes by any means necessary until they are dead or the 11 rounds on the <i>summon monster IV</i> spell expire and she goes poof.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>Can she be dismissed?</blockquote><p>Via <i>dismissal</i>? I don't see why not.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>(2) Will the faceless flesh golem leave the museum to pursue PCs?</blockquote><p>The adventure text says it searches for intruders in the museum, I plan on having it pursue any intruders it locates in the museum whereever they go, including outside the museum, intill it kills them or untill it is destroyed.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>And how many rounds for the golem to reach the lobby?</blockquote><p>The adventure says the golem and it's "eyes" begin moving "slowly and quietly" through the museum looking for intruders. The golem is reliant on it's "eyes" to see where it's going, and if they are moving slowly and quietly they are probably creeping along by foot rather than flapping their bat wings; factor in half speed for Stealth and you take the homunculus speed from 20 ft. down to 10 ft. per round. I would say given the distance, plus navigating stairs and opening and doors that it would realistically take about 5 rounds to reach the lobby.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Voomer wrote:</div><blockquote>(3) How are you all dealing with "fine art" treasure — sell for full value (like gems or jewelry) or half value (like magic items)?</blockquote><p>If my PCs sell it to a collector that does not plan on trying to resell the item they should be able to get up to full value (depending on their Diplomacy and Appraise results to correctly value the object and negotiate the sale price). If they sell it to a store that plans on reselling the item they can get up to half price (again depending on their Diplomacy and Appraise results).Voomer wrote:I have a few questions relevant to the Schloss Caromac portion of the adventure (and I'm sure I'll have more later):
(1) Does the Erinyes really have 3 shots from her bow per round? I assume that's only if she does full attack?
Yes, only if she takes a full attack. Her BAB is +9 and she has fast BAB progression, so at 9 HD she essentially gets the same number of attacks as a 9th level fighter (i.e. two, +9/+4). With rapid shot she can take an extra attack at her full BAB but...D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-10-31T16:29:32ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Question Regarding GaldanaD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oytu?Question-Regarding-Galdana#42012-10-26T16:34:52Z2012-10-26T16:34:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brodyz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In my campaign I </p>
<p>•• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>I'm actually going in a very similar route.
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<p>Anyway, sounds like we have some similar ideas on this—many of mine were inspired by posts in the Carrion Crown AP message board threads.</p>Brodyz wrote:In my campaign I
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I'm actually going in a very similar route. [Spoiler omitted]
Anyway, sounds like we have some similar ideas on this—many of mine were inspired by posts in the Carrion Crown AP message board threads.D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-10-26T16:34:52ZForums: Carrion Crown: Question Regarding GaldanaD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oytu?Question-Regarding-Galdana#12014-10-28T23:32:38Z2012-10-01T22:32:50Z<p>Carrion Crown and Prince of Wolves spoilers follow</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Carrion Crown and Prince of Wolves spoilers follow
[Spoiler omitted]D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-10-01T22:32:50ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Figure For A..... (spoiler)D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owkq?Figure-For-A#22012-09-21T18:14:00Z2012-09-21T18:14:00Z<p>i'll be using a xorn mini.</p>i'll be using a xorn mini.D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-09-21T18:14:00ZRe: Forums: Television: Sean Bean heads cast for HBO's A Game of ThronesD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jrmu&page=13?Sean-Bean-heads-cast-for-HBOs-A-Game-of-Thrones#6352012-06-06T15:25:57Z2012-06-06T15:25:57Z<p>Anyone else notice, in the scene with Pycelle and Tyrion (in the S2 Finale), how awesome the actor that played Pycelle was? All through the show, aside from one or two scenes, he's always acting befuddled and is constantly stumbling through what he is trying to say—but in THAT scene, we see how much of a facade that really is, the twinkle in Pycelle's eye, the subtle (okay not so subtle) smirking at Tyrion's situation, the coin, everything... that was just awesome!</p>Anyone else notice, in the scene with Pycelle and Tyrion (in the S2 Finale), how awesome the actor that played Pycelle was? All through the show, aside from one or two scenes, he's always acting befuddled and is constantly stumbling through what he is trying to say--but in THAT scene, we see how much of a facade that really is, the twinkle in Pycelle's eye, the subtle (okay not so subtle) smirking at Tyrion's situation, the coin, everything... that was just awesome!D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-06-06T15:25:57ZRe: Forums: Carrion Crown: Incorporating Carrion Hill: Ley Lines and Wake of the WatcherD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nzia?Incorporating-Carrion-Hill-Ley-Lines-and-Wake#72012-04-26T16:09:03Z2012-04-26T16:09:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rakshaka wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm getting ready to start running CC... </blockquote><p>I like it and I will probably be stealing this idea.
<p>I plan on having the WW use the Beast to steal the Pnakotic Manuscripts instead of the Seasage Effigy, and then deliver the tome to the cult in Carrion Hill in exchange for the Seasage Effigy (which the cult will be in possession of). The WW will then use the Seasage Effigy to barter with the cult in Illmarsh for the Raven's Head.</p>
<p>Your idea on disrupting ley lines to weaken the holds on Tar-Baphon would fit nicely into a larger meta-plan of the Whispering Way.</p>
<p>Kudos!</p>Rakshaka wrote:I'm getting ready to start running CC...
I like it and I will probably be stealing this idea. I plan on having the WW use the Beast to steal the Pnakotic Manuscripts instead of the Seasage Effigy, and then deliver the tome to the cult in Carrion Hill in exchange for the Seasage Effigy (which the cult will be in possession of). The WW will then use the Seasage Effigy to barter with the cult in Illmarsh for the Raven's Head.
Your idea on disrupting ley lines to weaken the holds...D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-04-26T16:09:03ZRe: Forums: Television: Sean Bean heads cast for HBO's A Game of ThronesD.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jrmu&page=11?Sean-Bean-heads-cast-for-HBOs-A-Game-of-Thrones#5382012-04-09T15:56:29Z2012-04-09T15:56:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">CapeCodRPGer wrote:</div><blockquote> So what did everyone think of last nights show? </blockquote><p>Loved Theon's homecoming.
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Balon's audience chamber with the octopus sculpture was badass.
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Stannis' table is still awesome.
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Melisandre can convert me to the Lord of Light any day.</p>
<p>So far season 2 is off to a good start—definetely feels like these early episodes are moving pieces around for some big events in the later half of the season.</p>CapeCodRPGer wrote:So what did everyone think of last nights show?
Loved Theon's homecoming.
Balon's audience chamber with the octopus sculpture was badass.
Stannis' table is still awesome.
Melisandre can convert me to the Lord of Light any day.So far season 2 is off to a good start--definetely feels like these early episodes are moving pieces around for some big events in the later half of the season.D.M. Lacher (alias of Polevoi)2012-04-09T15:56:29ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Five Kings Mountains: What product gets the placement of the Mounts right?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m50a?Five-Kings-Mountains-What-product-gets-the#42011-04-18T17:11:41Z2011-04-18T17:11:41Z<p>As far as I'm aware the most recent product that detailed the Mount locations was the Andoran companion, so barring any official word thats probably what I will go with. But I was curious if any Paizo staff cared to comment with an "official" errata so I can know my map will match up with future Paizo cannon. :D</p>As far as I'm aware the most recent product that detailed the Mount locations was the Andoran companion, so barring any official word thats probably what I will go with. But I was curious if any Paizo staff cared to comment with an "official" errata so I can know my map will match up with future Paizo cannon. :DPolevoi2011-04-18T17:11:41ZForums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Five Kings Mountains: What product gets the placement of the Mounts right?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m50a?Five-Kings-Mountains-What-product-gets-the#12011-04-16T20:53:10Z2011-04-16T20:53:10Z<p>I'm working on a map of Darkmoon Vale and my primary reference is the "Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Darkmoon Vale" but I'm also referencing the map of Andoran from "ANDORAN: Spirit of Liberty" as well as the map of the Five Kings Mountains from "Dwarves of Golarion."</p>
<p>The poster map from "Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Darkmoon Vale" shows Mount Gustus just north of the eastern perimeter of Darkmoon Wood and Mount Kia just east of Mount Gustus near the edge of the map.</p>
<p>The map of Andoran from "ANDORAN: Spirit of Liberty" shows Mount Gustus in approximately the same location but moves Mount Kia about 200 miles northeast and shows Mount Langley approximately another hundred miles further north.</p>
<p>The map of the Five Kings Mountains from "Dwarves of Golarion" clumps Mount Langley, Mount Soryu, Mount Carissa, and Mount Onik all directly north of Darkmoon Wood where the Guide to Darkmoon Vale places Mount Gustus and Mount Kia and moves Mount Gustus east to where Mount Kia is shown on the Andoran map and moves Mount Kia north to where Mount Langley is on the Andoran map.</p>
<p>So amidst all the conflicting Mount placements my question is:
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What product got it right?</p>I'm working on a map of Darkmoon Vale and my primary reference is the "Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Darkmoon Vale" but I'm also referencing the map of Andoran from "ANDORAN: Spirit of Liberty" as well as the map of the Five Kings Mountains from "Dwarves of Golarion."
The poster map from "Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Darkmoon Vale" shows Mount Gustus just north of the eastern perimeter of Darkmoon Wood and Mount Kia just east of Mount Gustus near the edge of the map.
The map of Andoran...Polevoi2011-04-16T20:53:10ZRe: Forums: Planet Stories(R): Paizo Blog: Hunt the Space-Witch!Polevoihttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lc0r?Hunt-the-SpaceWitch#52011-03-16T16:46:01Z2011-03-16T16:46:01Z<p>Beautiful cover! Out of all the Planet Stories covers so far this is the first one that makes me want to get the book based on the cover alone. Bravo Kieran!</p>Beautiful cover! Out of all the Planet Stories covers so far this is the first one that makes me want to get the book based on the cover alone. Bravo Kieran!Polevoi2011-03-16T16:46:01ZRe: Forums: Books: Fantasy Series with a Strong Leading Heroine?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kyff&page=2?Fantasy-Series-with-a-Strong-Leading-Heroine#662010-07-02T01:43:13Z2010-07-02T01:43:12Z<p>i didnt read all the suggestions so far so if someone already mentioned this one...oh well.</p>
<p>The Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier. My wife recommended them.</p>
<p>Book one is Daughter of the Forest. The trilogy is set in ireland and incorporates a lot of irish mythology.</p>
<p>The protagonists in each book is a strong leading heroine.</p>i didnt read all the suggestions so far so if someone already mentioned this one...oh well.
The Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier. My wife recommended them.
Book one is Daughter of the Forest. The trilogy is set in ireland and incorporates a lot of irish mythology.
The protagonists in each book is a strong leading heroine.Polevoi2010-07-02T01:43:12ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Can fly spell be countered? (And help with Zyrxog)Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxof?Can-fly-spell-be-countered#122010-06-23T20:22:24Z2010-06-23T20:22:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tim Smith wrote:</div><blockquote>So, if you had remembered levitate, do you think they would still have triumphed? (Still worried about fly... I suppose I could maybe work in advance info about this alongside the mind blast defence...) </blockquote><p>Yeah, he would have lasted a few more rounds and been able to dish out a bit more damage but i dont think he would have been able to kill them.
<p>If your group faces him in the Cathedral he will have Fire Resistance 20 and the unhallowed effect along with the octopin, so that will likely make it quiet a bit tougher. If you want to make it more surviveable you can try just removing the unhallowed effect and the octopin. That coupled with scrolls of spell immunity should keep Zyrxog scary but make him less of a TPK waiting to happen.</p>Tim Smith wrote:So, if you had remembered levitate, do you think they would still have triumphed? (Still worried about fly... I suppose I could maybe work in advance info about this alongside the mind blast defence...)
Yeah, he would have lasted a few more rounds and been able to dish out a bit more damage but i dont think he would have been able to kill them. If your group faces him in the Cathedral he will have Fire Resistance 20 and the unhallowed effect along with the octopin, so that...Polevoi2010-06-23T20:22:23ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Can fly spell be countered? (And help with Zyrxog)Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxof?Can-fly-spell-be-countered#102010-06-23T19:53:54Z2010-06-23T19:53:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tim Smith wrote:</div><blockquote>So, in your group's successful battle, I presume he was effectively a nasty sorceror chucking fireballs and lightning around whilst his octopins provided a distraction?</blockquote><p>I wish
<p>The way it ended up playing out in my campaign went like this:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Tim Smith wrote:So, in your group's successful battle, I presume he was effectively a nasty sorceror chucking fireballs and lightning around whilst his octopins provided a distraction?
I wish The way it ended up playing out in my campaign went like this:
[Spoiler omitted]Polevoi2010-06-23T19:53:53ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Can fly spell be countered? (And help with Zyrxog)Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxof?Can-fly-spell-be-countered#62010-06-18T23:12:29Z2010-06-18T23:12:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Are wrote:</div><blockquote>I don't like TPKs :)</blockquote><p>Me neither. It just ends up being more work for the DM having to tie a new group into the existing storyline.Are wrote:I don't like TPKs :)
Me neither. It just ends up being more work for the DM having to tie a new group into the existing storyline.Polevoi2010-06-18T23:12:29ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Can fly spell be countered? (And help with Zyrxog)Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxof?Can-fly-spell-be-countered#42010-06-18T21:43:30Z2010-06-18T21:43:28Z<p>If you run the adventure as written, and have Z show up as they're leaving the dopple hideout, mind blast your PCs, then leave and let the drow finish them off, then the PCs will know how deadly the mind blast can be. If they dont show any indication of researching mind flayers and trying to discover a way to defend themselves from mind blast you can try to give them hints to do some research that leads them to discover that <i>spell immunity</i> can be used for spell-like abilities as well as spells. If they use that to prepare for their show down with Zyrxog it should help significantly with the deadliness.</p>
<p>When my group faced him it turned into a TPK. The second time around with a new group they had <i>scrolls of spell immunity</i> and it was still tough but they survived.</p>If you run the adventure as written, and have Z show up as they're leaving the dopple hideout, mind blast your PCs, then leave and let the drow finish them off, then the PCs will know how deadly the mind blast can be. If they dont show any indication of researching mind flayers and trying to discover a way to defend themselves from mind blast you can try to give them hints to do some research that leads them to discover that spell immunity can be used for spell-like abilities as well as...Polevoi2010-06-18T21:43:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Accessories: GameMastery Spell CardsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxjl?GameMastery-Spell-Cards#192010-06-21T23:28:38Z2010-06-18T21:27:51Z<p>+1 on this, and dont forget to do the summon monster/nature's ally cards as well — you've already got the art from the bestiary, just toss the stats on the other side. Then get reaper to start pumping out miniatures for all the summoned monsters.</p>+1 on this, and dont forget to do the summon monster/nature's ally cards as well -- you've already got the art from the bestiary, just toss the stats on the other side. Then get reaper to start pumping out miniatures for all the summoned monsters.Polevoi2010-06-18T21:27:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Wicked K Games] New Spell Cards - Development CardsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kn0x&page=3?Wicked-K-Games-New-Spell-Cards-Development#1102010-06-18T21:10:51Z2010-06-18T21:10:51Z<p>I just stumbled across this thread and i've got to say i've been looking for something like this. It will save me so much time trying to make my own spell cards. I like the way they look in the previews you posted and i'm looking forward to buying these puppies!</p>I just stumbled across this thread and i've got to say i've been looking for something like this. It will save me so much time trying to make my own spell cards. I like the way they look in the previews you posted and i'm looking forward to buying these puppies!Polevoi2010-06-18T21:10:51ZRe: Forums: Television: LostPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2fddj&page=9?Lost#4482010-05-28T18:35:50Z2010-05-28T18:35:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Jade wrote:</div><blockquote><p>What shows might I use to fill the now vacant Lost slot? Any recommendations for high quality spec fic TV programs I may have missed? Shows now off the air still count. I can just pick up the box set or watch some of them on Netflix.
</p>
</blockquote><p>FRINGE, i like it.
<p>And the TWIN PEAKS suggestion was a good one too. Thats one of my favorite shows ever, however if you've already seen Fire Walk With Me the core mystery of the first half of the series may be less interesting—still, give it a shot, its worth it just for some of the lines Dale Cooper has, he's one of the best FBI agents on TV ever.</p>The Jade wrote:What shows might I use to fill the now vacant Lost slot? Any recommendations for high quality spec fic TV programs I may have missed? Shows now off the air still count. I can just pick up the box set or watch some of them on Netflix.
FRINGE, i like it. And the TWIN PEAKS suggestion was a good one too. Thats one of my favorite shows ever, however if you've already seen Fire Walk With Me the core mystery of the first half of the series may be less interesting--still, give it a...Polevoi2010-05-28T18:35:50ZForums: Rules Questions: Spell or Magic Item to neutralize a ghost?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ku11?Spell-or-Magic-Item-to-neutralize-a-ghost#12012-11-15T22:37:39Z2010-05-21T20:52:25Z<p>Anyone know of a spell or magic item that could be used to neutralize a ghost from materializing in an area they are haunting?</p>Anyone know of a spell or magic item that could be used to neutralize a ghost from materializing in an area they are haunting?Polevoi2010-05-21T20:52:25ZForums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Anyone ever experiment with set damage values?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kqts?Anyone-ever-experiment-with-set-damage-values#12012-11-15T22:36:18Z2010-04-23T18:53:58Z<p>I've been looking at the ever growing number of dice being rolled in any given encounter (I DM for 5 10th level PCs) and thinking if there was a way to keep the complexity of the game while still speeding things up a bit what would it be?</p>
<p>Taking a cue from the DnD Miniatures rules i started looking at how they dealt with damage by just factoring the average damage any given attack could deal and rounding it to the closest value divisible by 5.</p>
<p>Not wanting to have to force the group to recalculate their set damage value every time they try a new weapon, or raise a level, or get a buff spell cast on them, I tried to devise a good way to just apply set damage for each damage value for all the various weapons, spells, and natural attacks.</p>
<p>I came up with something like this:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>My question is: Has anyone else experimented with something like this, and if so how did it go?</p>
<p>It seems like it would speed things up at least a little—but would it be at the expense of most of the fun of not knowing if you’re going to deal out massive damage (or roll all ones and hang your head in shame)?</p>I've been looking at the ever growing number of dice being rolled in any given encounter (I DM for 5 10th level PCs) and thinking if there was a way to keep the complexity of the game while still speeding things up a bit what would it be?
Taking a cue from the DnD Miniatures rules i started looking at how they dealt with damage by just factoring the average damage any given attack could deal and rounding it to the closest value divisible by 5.
Not wanting to have to force the group to...Polevoi2010-04-23T18:53:58ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Rummy-Tug-Tugger Contest Results!Polevoihttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5laxi?RummyTugTugger-Contest-Results#262010-04-09T18:32:23Z2010-04-09T18:32:22Z<p>Sweet! Thanks for the honorable mention and congrats to Silvia and Mikael!</p>
<p>—Duane</p>Sweet! Thanks for the honorable mention and congrats to Silvia and Mikael!
--DuanePolevoi2010-04-09T18:32:22ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=7?California-possibly-legalizing-it#3012010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-04-01T22:51:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">pres man wrote:</div><blockquote>Could I survive on making just $12/hr, yeah. It would mean not having "date night" with my wife every friday. It would mean eating at home alot more than I do now. It would mean pinching some pennies, but it would be do-able.</blockquote><p>:-| holy crap the cost of living in Kansas must be cheappres man wrote:Could I survive on making just $12/hr, yeah. It would mean not having "date night" with my wife every friday. It would mean eating at home alot more than I do now. It would mean pinching some pennies, but it would be do-able.
:-| holy crap the cost of living in Kansas must be cheapPolevoi2010-04-01T22:51:46ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=5?California-possibly-legalizing-it#2412010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-04-01T18:57:30Z<p>While this isn’t about Marijuana I think its relevant to the discussion at hand...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2010/peruvian-vine-could-yield.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Drug that may aid in curing addiction</a></p>
<p><i>"Ayahuasca, a jungle vine from Peru, is being studied as a source for a variety of medications, including possibly addiction treatment, the Voice of America reported March 23.</p>
<p>The word ayahuasca means "vine of the dead," and the plant has long been used in traditional medicines. Brewed with another plant, the chacruna, it has a powerful effect on the central nervous system and is used in native ceremonies to induce visions as well as in medications.</p>
<p>Researchers say the drink mix produces DMT, a natural brain chemical similar to serotonin that acts as an antidepressant. Charles Grob, a researcher at the UCLA School of Medicine, said that ayahuasca and chacruna could be used to treat addictions.</p>
<p>"Number one, it does not appear to be addictive and the individuals do not develop a tolerance, they do not go through withdrawals, and generally speaking, it is very unusual for people to take it on consecutive days over an extended period of time," he said.</p>
<p>However, DMT is listed as a controlled substance with no medical use in the U.S., making the ayahuasca brew illegal here."</i></p>While this isn’t about Marijuana I think its relevant to the discussion at hand...
A Drug that may aid in curing addiction
"Ayahuasca, a jungle vine from Peru, is being studied as a source for a variety of medications, including possibly addiction treatment, the Voice of America reported March 23.
The word ayahuasca means "vine of the dead," and the plant has long been used in traditional medicines. Brewed with another plant, the chacruna, it has a powerful effect on the central nervous...Polevoi2010-04-01T18:57:30ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=5?California-possibly-legalizing-it#2172010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-04-01T01:30:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Fake Healer wrote:</div><blockquote><p>.....people who abuse......
</p>
Abuse is the problem, not what is being abused.</blockquote><p>EXACTLY!
<p>all things in moderation, a Big Mac once a month isnt going to flush your health down the drain, but have one every day for lunch and you'll feel it.</p>
<p>You can get addicted to anything: WoW, Sugar, Coffee, Cigarettes, Alcohol, Porn, Sex, D&D, Gambling, Drugs.</p>
<p>Any of the above isn’t going to ruin your life if its every now and then, but you start doing it all the time and you've got yourself a problem.</p>Fake Healer wrote:.....people who abuse......
Abuse is the problem, not what is being abused.
EXACTLY! all things in moderation, a Big Mac once a month isnt going to flush your health down the drain, but have one every day for lunch and you'll feel it.
You can get addicted to anything: WoW, Sugar, Coffee, Cigarettes, Alcohol, Porn, Sex, D&D, Gambling, Drugs.
Any of the above isn’t going to ruin your life if its every now and then, but you start doing it all the time and you've got...Polevoi2010-04-01T01:30:22ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=5?California-possibly-legalizing-it#2052010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-03-31T22:37:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">houstonderek wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Polevoi wrote:</div><blockquote><p> except angeldust, that $#!•s crazy!</p>
<p>...</p>
<p>and PCP, thats crazy too! </blockquote><p>I just caught this, sorry.
<p>Um, angel dust IS PCP. </blockquote><p>well there ya gohoustonderek wrote:Polevoi wrote:except angeldust, that $#!*s crazy!
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and PCP, thats crazy too!
I just caught this, sorry. Um, angel dust IS PCP. well there ya goPolevoi2010-03-31T22:37:15ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=3?California-possibly-legalizing-it#1052010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-03-30T22:47:38Z<p>except angeldust, that $#!•s crazy!</p>
<p>...</p>
<p>and PCP, thats crazy too!</p>except angeldust, that $#!*s crazy!
...
and PCP, thats crazy too!Polevoi2010-03-30T22:47:38ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=3?California-possibly-legalizing-it#1042010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-03-30T22:46:32Z<p>For me it all boils down to personal freedom. I dont think any drug should be illegal.</p>For me it all boils down to personal freedom. I dont think any drug should be illegal.Polevoi2010-03-30T22:46:32ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: California possibly legalizing itPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ko1c&page=3?California-possibly-legalizing-it#1012010-04-30T16:03:34Z2010-03-30T22:26:38Z<p>1) are you for or against this passing
<br />
For</p>
<p>2) why
<br />
I believe that substances that alter or enhance consiousness are an important and key component to bettering human beings as a race and allowing them to empathize and relate to one another in a more humane and peaceful manner.</p>
<p>Which means I'm also for legalizing most psychotropics/entheogens
<br />
such as DMT, Mushrooms, and LSD in particular: <a href="http://www.mayanmajix.com/art1699.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayanmajix.com/art1699.html</a>, <a href="http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/01/70015" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/01/70015</a></p>
<p>3) if it passes would you like to see other states adopt this measure.
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Yes</p>
<p>When you have drugs prescribed by a doctor the pharmacist goes over all the potential dangers and risks and the container the drugs come in have directions for use—I don't see why something similar cant be put in place for the drugs that are currently illegal.</p>
<p>If an adult wants to drop acid, smoke pot, take ecstasy, etc. it isn't the government or anyone else's job to tell them they cant. However, they should be provided with all the scientific data (that which isnt skewed by hysteria or politics) that tells them what they can expect to experience at specific dosages.</p>1) are you for or against this passing
For
2) why
I believe that substances that alter or enhance consiousness are an important and key component to bettering human beings as a race and allowing them to empathize and relate to one another in a more humane and peaceful manner.
Which means I'm also for legalizing most psychotropics/entheogens
such as DMT, Mushrooms, and LSD in particular: http://www.mayanmajix.com/art1699.html, http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/01/70015
3)...Polevoi2010-03-30T22:26:38ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide (PFRPG) HardcoverPolevoihttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8dd7/discuss&page=4?Pathfinder-Campaign-Setting-The-Inner-Sea-World-Guide-Hardcover#1762010-07-14T04:50:26Z2010-02-18T19:40:51Z<p>I just have one request for this book:</p>
<p>Please do not use that pinhead looking Andoran Knight art from the Gazetteer and the original PFCS book</p>I just have one request for this book:
Please do not use that pinhead looking Andoran Knight art from the Gazetteer and the original PFCS bookPolevoi2010-02-18T19:40:51ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Glen Beck visit hometown. Anyone going?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzuk&page=2?Glen-Beck-visit-hometown-Anyone-going#852009-09-29T17:34:44Z2009-09-29T17:34:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>Ah yes, the "Get off my phone" incident. Fortunately, Mr. Beck has the full video available in his internet resources and the incident is not taken out of context. Mr. Beck was imitating another radio personality as a joke, and the caller was in on it.</blockquote><p>I was not aware of that. That actually sounds pretty funny.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>As for our health care system, it is broken, mostly by the insurance companies and all the laws they've managed to push through congress.</blockquote><p>I agree wholeheartedly with you on that. We will never get any meaningful reform in this country as long as lobbyists continue to enjoy the symbiotic relationship they currently have with govt. and that includes Obama whose single biggest contributor was Goldman Sachs.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>However, as broken as it is, it is still based on capitalistic principles (i.e. you pay a doctor for his or her services; better services have higher demand because there is a lower supply, and as a result higher prices), which does make it the best health care system in the world.</blockquote><p>I've never experienced any other healthcare so I cant comment on this, however, if there is anyone reading this thread that can i would be interested in hearing their opinion.stardust wrote:Ah yes, the "Get off my phone" incident. Fortunately, Mr. Beck has the full video available in his internet resources and the incident is not taken out of context. Mr. Beck was imitating another radio personality as a joke, and the caller was in on it.
I was not aware of that. That actually sounds pretty funny. stardust wrote:As for our health care system, it is broken, mostly by the insurance companies and all the laws they've managed to push through congress.
I agree...Polevoi2009-09-29T17:34:44ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Glen Beck visit hometown. Anyone going?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzuk&page=2?Glen-Beck-visit-hometown-Anyone-going#822009-09-29T16:49:09Z2009-09-29T16:49:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>Mr. Beck's not infallible. No human is. But its alarming to me when so many people argue against him without being able to provide an intelligent reason or argument for disliking or disbelieving him.</blockquote><p>Oh c'mon, I gave you a few reasons for my disliking him.
<p>Some quotes from Exhibit A:</p>
<p>“Your about to lose the BEST HEALTH CARE IN THE WORLD.”
<br />
“…the nightmare that is our health care system.”
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“…a health care system that is just trying to shove the patient out that door as fast as they can.” “Getting well in this country can almost kill you.”</p>
<p>Now if you didn’t know he was talking about the US’s healthcare system in advance you would probably think the first quote and the following three are about different countries.</p>
<p>Taking Glenn Beck’s words in earnest I’m left with the impression that the BEST HEALTH CARE IN THE WORLD is a nightmare system and when it’s not trying to kill you it’s trying to shove you out the door as fast as it can; which implies that Canada, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, etc. all have healthcare that is EVEN <i>worse</i> than that!</p>
<p>If that’s not hypocritical it’s at least ignorant (which isn’t much better).</p>
<p>Now with regard to </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>I guess you get more ratings if you just bash and snarl insted of saying "This doesn't make sense. Let's see if we can put it together in a way that does make sense." </blockquote><p>Jon Stewart didn’t “bash and snarl.” What he did was call Beck out, and he did it with panache.
</p>
This is what I would call a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGeZQrpZbjI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">snarl</a> (to give Glenn credit the caller sounds like pretty uninformed)</p>stardust wrote:Mr. Beck's not infallible. No human is. But its alarming to me when so many people argue against him without being able to provide an intelligent reason or argument for disliking or disbelieving him.
Oh c'mon, I gave you a few reasons for my disliking him. Some quotes from Exhibit A:
“Your about to lose the BEST HEALTH CARE IN THE WORLD.”
“…the nightmare that is our health care system.”
“…a health care system that is just trying to shove the patient out that door as fast as...Polevoi2009-09-29T16:49:08ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Glen Beck visit hometown. Anyone going?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzuk?Glen-Beck-visit-hometown-Anyone-going#472009-09-25T21:30:57Z2009-09-25T21:18:54Z<p>How about demonstrating that Glenn Beck has a hard time telling the truth:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/personalities/glenn-beck/statements/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exhibit C</a></p>How about demonstrating that Glenn Beck has a hard time telling the truth:
Exhibit CPolevoi2009-09-25T21:18:54ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Glen Beck visit hometown. Anyone going?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzuk?Glen-Beck-visit-hometown-Anyone-going#432009-09-25T19:39:35Z2009-09-25T19:39:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stardust wrote:</div><blockquote>So, if anyone here would like to make an intelligent argument against what Mr. Beck stands for or argues for, please do so. I'm all ears. You can put it in spoilers if you like to avoid building political tension. :) </blockquote><p>How about just showing examples of Glenn Beck demonstrating hypocrisy:
<p><a href="http://www.indecisionforever.com/2009/08/14/jon-stewart-owns-glenn-beck-on-healthcare-hypocrisy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exhibit A</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/21/hypocrite-is-too-kind-video-of-glenn-beck-supporting-the-bailout/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exhibit B</a></p>stardust wrote:So, if anyone here would like to make an intelligent argument against what Mr. Beck stands for or argues for, please do so. I'm all ears. You can put it in spoilers if you like to avoid building political tension. :)
How about just showing examples of Glenn Beck demonstrating hypocrisy: Exhibit A
Exhibit BPolevoi2009-09-25T19:39:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Accessories: Map cards.. instead of dungeon tiles/map packsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jljl?Map-cards-instead-of-dungeon-tilesmap-packs#412009-09-01T21:16:11Z2009-09-01T21:16:11Z<p>its not exactly what the OP had in mind but I would purchase a PDF with dungeon dressing (Tables, Braziers, Chests, Bookshelves, etc. similar to the counter collection PDFs) in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>Just throwing that out there.</p>
<p>I draw out my own maps on giant graph paper but it makes it look just that little bit cooler having a wooden table or bed thats in full color and taped on instead of just hastily sketched in with pencil.</p>its not exactly what the OP had in mind but I would purchase a PDF with dungeon dressing (Tables, Braziers, Chests, Bookshelves, etc. similar to the counter collection PDFs) in a heartbeat.
Just throwing that out there.
I draw out my own maps on giant graph paper but it makes it look just that little bit cooler having a wooden table or bed thats in full color and taped on instead of just hastily sketched in with pencil.Polevoi2009-09-01T21:16:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: What sort of adventures do you want to see?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jrbq&page=2?What-sort-of-adventures-do-you-want-to-see#902009-09-01T21:05:08Z2009-09-01T21:05:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sean K Reynolds wrote:</div><blockquote>What other suggestions do you have for the line that you think would be cool to play? </blockquote><p>I already posted this suggestion over in the <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizoPublishing/pathfinder/pathfinderRPG/products/paizo/beyondTheCoreRulebook1s9d0&page=14#667" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beyond the Core Rulebook</a> thread but it may make more sense to post here—
<p>I would love to see an AP sized (or maybe a trilogy of Pathfinder Module sized) adventure(s) for a 2 party group that is designed to serve as a mini campaign covering 2-4 levels or so.</p>
<p>Its getting more and more difficult to get 4 or more players around the table and it seems like an idea like this would be perfect for a lot of GMs out there. You could do one and if it sells well increase them to 2 a year or more.</p>Sean K Reynolds wrote:What other suggestions do you have for the line that you think would be cool to play?
I already posted this suggestion over in the Beyond the Core Rulebook thread but it may make more sense to post here-- I would love to see an AP sized (or maybe a trilogy of Pathfinder Module sized) adventure(s) for a 2 party group that is designed to serve as a mini campaign covering 2-4 levels or so.
Its getting more and more difficult to get 4 or more players around the table and...Polevoi2009-09-01T21:05:07ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Beyond the Core RulebookPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j67g&page=14?Beyond-the-Core-Rulebook#6652009-09-01T19:04:53Z2009-09-01T19:04:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Erik Mona wrote:</div><blockquote>What titles/ideas would you like to see us explore?</blockquote><p>I would love to see an AP sized adventure (80-90 pages) for a 2 party group that is designed to serve as a mini campaign covering 2-4 levels or so.
<p>Its getting more and more difficult to get 4 or more players around the table and it seems like an idea like this would be perfect for a lot of GMs out there. You could do one and if it sells well increase them to 2 a year or more.</p>Erik Mona wrote:What titles/ideas would you like to see us explore?
I would love to see an AP sized adventure (80-90 pages) for a 2 party group that is designed to serve as a mini campaign covering 2-4 levels or so. Its getting more and more difficult to get 4 or more players around the table and it seems like an idea like this would be perfect for a lot of GMs out there. You could do one and if it sells well increase them to 2 a year or more.Polevoi2009-09-01T19:04:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: So what happens next after the Core book in say two or three years?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jwhy?So-what-happens-next-after-the-Core-book-in#132009-09-06T09:08:55Z2009-08-27T18:17:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If the Pathfinder RPG lasts long enough and is popular enough (which I do hope it is), eventually we'll be doing a 2nd edition of it. What and how that happens is unknown... but speaking personally, I would like it NOT to happen for a long time. 1st edition and 2nd edition both had roughly a decade, so 10 years seems like a good starting point to me... </p>
<p>For now, though, there are no plans to put ourselves through the hell and horror of rebuilding the backbone of our entire RPG product line. We're too tired! :-) </blockquote><p>I personally hope its even longer than 10 years, if it aint broke dont fix it. And if something becomes broke, house rule it.James Jacobs wrote:If the Pathfinder RPG lasts long enough and is popular enough (which I do hope it is), eventually we'll be doing a 2nd edition of it. What and how that happens is unknown... but speaking personally, I would like it NOT to happen for a long time. 1st edition and 2nd edition both had roughly a decade, so 10 years seems like a good starting point to me...
For now, though, there are no plans to put ourselves through the hell and horror of rebuilding the backbone of our entire...Polevoi2009-08-27T18:17:19ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Crime and Punishment in Age of WormsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jvhi?Crime-and-Punishment-in-Age-of-Worms#42009-08-21T16:46:41Z2009-08-21T15:39:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Spacelard wrote:</div><blockquote>So what crimes has Filge commited?</blockquote><p>I would say Filge is residing at the observatory illegally as nothing in the module indicated Smenk owned it.
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The PCs could point out that several of the skeletons in Filge's possession were recently dug up from a nearby farmstead, which would mean Filge was in possession of illegal materials (exhumed bodies).
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I would also say unless he has some kind of proof that the other corpses were legally obtained no one is going to assume they were and charge him with exhuming and defiling dead bodies.
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I would say animating the dead without some kind of authorizition would definetly be a crime and in most places practicing necromancer would most likely be a crime too.</p>
<p>those are some ideas anyway.</p>Spacelard wrote:So what crimes has Filge commited?
I would say Filge is residing at the observatory illegally as nothing in the module indicated Smenk owned it.
The PCs could point out that several of the skeletons in Filge's possession were recently dug up from a nearby farmstead, which would mean Filge was in possession of illegal materials (exhumed bodies).
I would also say unless he has some kind of proof that the other corpses were legally obtained no one is going to assume they were...Polevoi2009-08-21T15:39:16ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Tumble virtually eliminatedPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jv6e?Tumble-virtually-eliminated#92009-08-20T21:02:52Z2009-08-19T21:51:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Krome wrote:</div><blockquote>Hey which would be easier to tumble past, a cat or a rhinoceros? That rhino is going to kill you... no chance at all. I can roll over the cat! </blockquote><p>ahh, but i'll bet the cat would have no problem tumbling past the rhino ;)
<p>i see your point though. The problem with the pee wee vs lineman scenario though is that their both medium sized.</p>
<p>i can see the OPs point when thinking of trying to tumble under the legs of a Mastodon vs. trying to plow over a linebacker...the Mastodon seems slightly easier</p>Krome wrote:Hey which would be easier to tumble past, a cat or a rhinoceros? That rhino is going to kill you... no chance at all. I can roll over the cat!
ahh, but i'll bet the cat would have no problem tumbling past the rhino ;) i see your point though. The problem with the pee wee vs lineman scenario though is that their both medium sized.
i can see the OPs point when thinking of trying to tumble under the legs of a Mastodon vs. trying to plow over a linebacker...the Mastodon seems...Polevoi2009-08-19T21:51:10ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Tumble virtually eliminatedPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jv6e?Tumble-virtually-eliminated#42009-08-20T21:02:52Z2009-08-19T20:05:53Z<p>Thats a good point, and i like that at as a houserule: subtract the size modifier from the opponents CMD for this specific situation.</p>Thats a good point, and i like that at as a houserule: subtract the size modifier from the opponents CMD for this specific situation.Polevoi2009-08-19T20:05:53ZRe: Forums: Age of Worms Adventure Path: Champions Belt-Starting DistancePolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jq52?Champions-BeltStarting-Distance#22012-11-15T22:06:04Z2009-07-03T23:47:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">wraithstrike wrote:</div><blockquote> Does anyone know what the starting distance between the opposing parties are during the tournament? I can't seem to locate the information. </blockquote><p>Each group starts the battle at one of the corners of a 100-foot square.
<p>(page 43, center column, 3rd paragraph)</p>
<p>I was just looking at it when i happened across your post :D</p>wraithstrike wrote:Does anyone know what the starting distance between the opposing parties are during the tournament? I can't seem to locate the information.
Each group starts the battle at one of the corners of a 100-foot square. (page 43, center column, 3rd paragraph)
I was just looking at it when i happened across your post :DPolevoi2009-07-03T23:47:53ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: I heard that when Chuck Norris does push-ups...Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jpco?I-heard-that-when-Chuck-Norris-does-pushups#332010-01-25T02:43:04Z2009-07-01T21:29:06Z<p>Chuck Norris is allowed to talk about Fight Club</p>Chuck Norris is allowed to talk about Fight ClubPolevoi2009-07-01T21:29:06ZRe: Forums: Curse of the Crimson Throne: Scarwall Map??Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2joos?Scarwall-Map#142009-06-27T20:16:28Z2009-06-27T20:16:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote>Why oh why would you design a map so incredible difficult to draw out for play.</blockquote><p>Play it without a map. When you get to combat encounters just worry about drawing out the rooms the encounter takes place in.tricky bob wrote:Why oh why would you design a map so incredible difficult to draw out for play.
Play it without a map. When you get to combat encounters just worry about drawing out the rooms the encounter takes place in.Polevoi2009-06-27T20:16:27ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Today in the NewsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhed&page=5?Today-in-the-News#2452009-06-26T23:09:10Z2009-06-26T23:09:08Z<p>Put on your tinfoil hats <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/026503_pandemic_swine_flu_bioterrorism.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the Illuminati is hatching its dirty plots</a></p>Put on your tinfoil hats the Illuminati is hatching its dirty plotsPolevoi2009-06-26T23:09:08ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Pulling for Mir Hossain MoussaviPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jnwa&page=3?Pulling-for-Mir-Hossain-Moussavi#1382010-03-02T21:09:58Z2009-06-19T21:33:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Count Buggula wrote:</div><blockquote>Of course that's mostly because he goes around apologizing for the world's problems and blaming them all on the US, saying how everything is our fault.</blockquote><p>hmm, when has he blamed the world's problems on the US (do you have a source)? Or are you being facetious?Count Buggula wrote:Of course that's mostly because he goes around apologizing for the world's problems and blaming them all on the US, saying how everything is our fault.
hmm, when has he blamed the world's problems on the US (do you have a source)? Or are you being facetious?Polevoi2009-06-19T21:33:33ZRe: Forums: Movies: Original FilmsPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jnt1?Original-Films#282009-06-15T02:55:43Z2009-06-15T02:55:42Z<p>Its about four years old now but <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421238/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Proposition</a> is one of the most beautifully shot films I’ve seen in quiet a while, it looks amazing in Hi-Def and its brilliant screenplay was written by one of my favorite musicians, Nick Cave.</p>
<p>It's essentially a western with an Australian spin. The pacing on it is what I like to call deliberate (others may call it slow) but I thought it was fantastic; it rates up there with one of my other favorite westerns, Unforgiven.</p>
<p>Another more recent original film that was also very well-crafted was the Guillermo Del Torro produced spanish horror flick <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Orphanage</a>. It's one of the only horror movies to almost make me shed a tear and was a nice change of pace from the torture porn garbage that seems to have become so popular lately.</p>Its about four years old now but The Proposition is one of the most beautifully shot films I’ve seen in quiet a while, it looks amazing in Hi-Def and its brilliant screenplay was written by one of my favorite musicians, Nick Cave.
It's essentially a western with an Australian spin. The pacing on it is what I like to call deliberate (others may call it slow) but I thought it was fantastic; it rates up there with one of my other favorite westerns, Unforgiven.
Another more recent original film...Polevoi2009-06-15T02:55:42ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Launch Poster RolledPolevoihttps://paizo.com/products/btpy88ln/discuss?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Launch-Poster-Rolled#232010-03-13T13:04:00Z2009-05-30T16:34:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">pres man wrote:</div><blockquote> So does that mean that PFRPG is going back to the 3.5 ruleset, or that this is just meant to be a bit misleading? </blockquote><p>Nah, it means its Pathfinder's version of 3.5
<p>Duh ;)</p>pres man wrote:So does that mean that PFRPG is going back to the 3.5 ruleset, or that this is just meant to be a bit misleading?
Nah, it means its Pathfinder's version of 3.5 Duh ;)Polevoi2009-05-30T16:34:55ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: "We Are Not Alone," Astronaut SaysPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jjjw?We-Are-Not-Alone-Astronaut-Says#402009-04-25T00:00:47Z2009-04-25T00:00:47Z<p>Looking at the similarities between ufo/alien encounters and the stories of faeries, leprechauns, pixies, and other diminutive critters from folklore—and continuing from there on to mystical and religious experiences; and then looking at the drug induced experiences of shamans (more specifically ayahuasca use) where there are frequent instances of anthropomorphic spirit guides OR little elf-like beings, you can start to see many parallels that opens the door to something much more strange going on than just Aliens...</p>
<p>but i have to go now so i'll stop there.</p>Looking at the similarities between ufo/alien encounters and the stories of faeries, leprechauns, pixies, and other diminutive critters from folklore--and continuing from there on to mystical and religious experiences; and then looking at the drug induced experiences of shamans (more specifically ayahuasca use) where there are frequent instances of anthropomorphic spirit guides OR little elf-like beings, you can start to see many parallels that opens the door to something much more strange...Polevoi2009-04-25T00:00:47ZRe: Forums/Dragon Magazine: General Discussion: Bring Back the Sundered EmpirePolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2gyt2&page=2?Bring-Back-the-Sundered-Empire#762009-04-14T18:17:03Z2009-04-14T18:16:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Freehold DM wrote:</div><blockquote>Holy crap, you have those?!?!? What does it say in said articles? What was reviewed?</blockquote><p>So I checked out the 2 issues you dont have and it looks like Rockfall22 already covered the contents nicely near the bottom of page one of this thread...Freehold DM wrote:Holy crap, you have those?!?!? What does it say in said articles? What was reviewed?
So I checked out the 2 issues you dont have and it looks like Rockfall22 already covered the contents nicely near the bottom of page one of this thread...Polevoi2009-04-14T18:16:20ZRe: Forums: Television: LostPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2fddj&page=4?Lost#1872009-04-11T23:38:49Z2009-04-11T23:38:48Z<p>I wanna know where the heck Rose and Bernard are!</p>I wanna know where the heck Rose and Bernard are!Polevoi2009-04-11T23:38:48ZRe: Forums/Dragon Magazine: General Discussion: Bring Back the Sundered EmpirePolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2gyt2&page=2?Bring-Back-the-Sundered-Empire#722009-03-31T18:23:34Z2009-03-31T18:23:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Freehold DM wrote:</div><blockquote>Holy crap, you have those?!?!? What does it say in said articles? What was reviewed?</blockquote><p>I've got em all, i'll try to post a rundown for ya sometime between now and next mondayFreehold DM wrote:Holy crap, you have those?!?!? What does it say in said articles? What was reviewed?
I've got em all, i'll try to post a rundown for ya sometime between now and next mondayPolevoi2009-03-31T18:23:33ZRe: Forums: Movies: WatchmenPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j767&page=3?Watchmen#1342009-03-17T20:52:56Z2009-03-17T20:52:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">RiseFlynnsterRise wrote:</div><blockquote> I find it interesting that nobody here knows the author...yet everyone condemns him as being a jerk...an ass...whathaveyou...</blockquote><p>I dont think anyone's doing that either—but if they were i'd refer them to this <a href="http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20213004,00.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">interview</a> Q&A which illuminates some of Moore's disdain towards adapations of his work.
<p>I'd also refer them to this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cam2kK7J_8k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">link</a> of an interview with Moore; which after having watched, left me with the impression that Alan Moore doesnt really take himself tooooo seriously.</p>RiseFlynnsterRise wrote:I find it interesting that nobody here knows the author...yet everyone condemns him as being a jerk...an ass...whathaveyou...
I dont think anyone's doing that either--but if they were i'd refer them to this interview Q&A which illuminates some of Moore's disdain towards adapations of his work. I'd also refer them to this link of an interview with Moore; which after having watched, left me with the impression that Alan Moore doesnt really take himself tooooo seriously.Polevoi2009-03-17T20:52:55ZRe: Forums: Comics: The Walking DeadPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2iea0?The-Walking-Dead#102008-08-25T18:13:22Z2008-08-25T18:13:21Z<p>I just read volume 8</p>
<p>Some of the most harrowing events i've ever read. Kirkman just brutalizes his characters.</p>I just read volume 8
Some of the most harrowing events i've ever read. Kirkman just brutalizes his characters.Polevoi2008-08-25T18:13:21ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: McCain vs. D&DPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2inlx&page=2?McCain-vs-DD#822009-01-22T07:24:31Z2008-08-19T19:47:32Z<p>With Obama constantly reiterating that McCain is just going to continue with the same policies as Bush this derogatory statement about D&D was clearly an attempt by McCain to distance himself from Bush; who clearly <a href="http://www.sanraal.nl/dnd_humour.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">plays D&D</a>.</p>With Obama constantly reiterating that McCain is just going to continue with the same policies as Bush this derogatory statement about D&D was clearly an attempt by McCain to distance himself from Bush; who clearly plays D&D.Polevoi2008-08-19T19:47:32ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Artistry!Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hjau&page=4?Artistry#1692010-07-04T02:26:11Z2008-08-18T21:53:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <a href="http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k271/JamesMKeegan/bariaur_sketch02.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bariaur sketch</a></p>
<p>Still needs some work. </blockquote><p>Very nice!James Keegan wrote:Bariaur sketch
Still needs some work.
Very nice!Polevoi2008-08-18T21:53:39ZRe: Forums: Comics: House of MysteryPolevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ier2?House-of-Mystery#22012-11-15T20:30:57Z2008-06-21T19:40:48Z<p>I picked up the 1st issue. Liked the art (both artists) quiet a bit, thought the story was nice and twisted. I missed the 2nd issue but the guy at the comic shop will try to get me a copy.</p>
<p>Overall pretty good first issue.</p>I picked up the 1st issue. Liked the art (both artists) quiet a bit, thought the story was nice and twisted. I missed the 2nd issue but the guy at the comic shop will try to get me a copy.
Overall pretty good first issue.Polevoi2008-06-21T19:40:48ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Today's Blog Post: A Rifle?Polevoihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2idqw?Todays-Blog-Post-A-Rifle#122008-06-13T17:13:15Z2008-06-13T17:13:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skyler Brungardt wrote:</div><blockquote> …Golarion is much, MUCH older than Earth. </blockquote><p>Ah contraire. While popular history may agree with you there are <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Star-Myth-Walter-Cruttenden/dp/0976763117/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213376512&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">some who believe</a> advanced civilizations on Earth stretch back much further than we suspect.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skyler Brungardt wrote:</div><blockquote> BUT, like the Paizo staff has said on a number of occaisions, if a part of the book they publish doesn't jive with you, change it so that it suits you! :-) </blockquote><p>True, but I know Paizo listens to their fans so by sharing my opinion I hopefully increase the odds of getting more art in their products that I’m going to be willing to share with my players.
<p>That being said, I can respect you and Kirth’s opinion as well and I’m glad some don’t find the art to jarringly modern.</p>Skyler Brungardt wrote:…Golarion is much, MUCH older than Earth.
Ah contraire. While popular history may agree with you there are some who believe advanced civilizations on Earth stretch back much further than we suspect. Skyler Brungardt wrote:BUT, like the Paizo staff has said on a number of occaisions, if a part of the book they publish doesn't jive with you, change it so that it suits you! :-)
True, but I know Paizo listens to their fans so by sharing my opinion I hopefully increase the...Polevoi2008-06-13T17:13:14Z