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...you have a special ability to automatically make a Will save to avoid posting something you know is going to be contentious and post something a Wisdom check tells you might be funny instead.
Not to say that the Wisdom check will be successful and that it actually will be funny (or less contentious than what you avoided posting), but still, you *tried*.

Crimson Jester wrote:

I must be getting old.

Remember, the person that has the most days under their belt lives the longest.

Hang on, that's specist against vampires.

Rûmlin, Dwarven Barrister wrote:

And confusion right from level one, sweet Torag, is something worth spending the focus on holding, and trying again if it fails.

Now, now, leave the nice man alone to play with his warlock, or I'll call the Censor on you.

Ooooh, I am so enjoying this.

Bloody succubi. Bloody fallen angels...

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Look at the spell list and how it is applied before you mutter.

All spells have duration that will only last as long as focus is held.

So if you cast mage armor, it isn't hours per day but duration you hold focus.

...Control: A control spell puts an opponent under your control, turning him into an ally or at least keeping him from being an active enemy for a while. This is the best kind of attack spell because not only does it negate an opponent (the same effect as a kill or incapacitate spell), but it also creates a new ally that the caster can turn against his other opponents. Many of the more powerful enchantment spells are control spells, though their drawback is that they tend to be all-or-nothing (if the creature saves, it's completely unaffected by the spell). Examples of control spells are charm monster, charm person, confusion, dominate monster, and dominate person...

And confusion right from level one, sweet Torag, is something worth spending the focus on holding, and trying again if it fails.

<wanders in>
<inspects Google Document>
Focus which it is implied automatically renews to the given figure at the start of every single round, allowing unlimited daily spellcasting of spells higher than cantrips?
*Banned*
<wanders out muttering under his breath>

my guess is Bill Slavicsek. Who better after being booted from WoTC?

<grumbles>

Egads, I really could do with a succubus censor to deal with this girl. Oi, Evans, how about a succubus censor to handle Fury?
Actually, no, on second thoughts that might not be a good idea. The last thing we need around here is another 'Ask A Succubus'.
Uh-oh, I really hope that wasn't too late.

recipe for dealing with writer's block

Umm, no, I really don't think so, not here.

Oh, hang on, was I supposed to mention someone called 'Godwin' too? That makes no kind of sense whatsoever. I'm not going to do it. Fire me if you don't like it.

Harrumph. Like using 'fire' on a succubus is going to have any effect. Okay, people, clear the thread. Leave the nice normal folk to get on with their speculation about Clark's forthcoming products. Don't invite me to go postal with writs, or it'll get highly lawful.

Just want to be clear to all interested at the start of this thread. We have just made a decision on the rules concerning eligibility.

The Contest is open only to those who have[not been] professionally published. Professional fiction publication (a story, not an adventure or an RPG product) is deemed to be at least 5 cents per word, from Paizo or another major publisher.

But what does this mean?

It means,unless you have a story that was published and you were paid 5 cents a word, you can enter.

So, Todd. So, Epic Meepo. You still want to judge or do you prefer to write some good fiction? This was an important ruling and I really didn't want to lock you two in as judges given your talent. Shoot me an email expressing your wishes at zuxius@pathfinderchronicler.net.

Jocundthejolly, I see no problem for you to participate given the latest turn of events.

The_Minstrel_Wyrm, I know Montalve has recommended against it, but I will reaffirm that doing fiction off a module that Paizo has released (though flattering) may not be the best bet. I am sure Sutter would ding you for it, if it lands in spoiler territory. Sometimes, even dancing around spoilers can leave holes for PCs to figure out in the adventure. In my opinion, I wouldn't take such a risk. The only time I would write a companion piece to a module is if the Publisher asked for it.

Shooting to Paizo publishing should be high on your list. I wouldn't send a basketball story to Paizo. I also wouldn't attempt to stomp too near their bread winning works. Look at the pieces of fiction they have published so you can properly guage the needs of Paizo publishing. This will help considerably.

[humour] So, since satisfaction can be quantified as being much more valuable than mere cash, and since the Demon Queen of Victuals, Lady Lilith, can be regarded as a major publisher (I think you'll find it's a both brave and foolish poster who disagrees with me on that point, to say nothing of the likely much reduced posting lifespan remaining to them before properly licensed cookie-munching bounty hunters catch up with them) anyone who has been previously published in Wayfinder by the aforementioned Demon Queen of Victuals and been satisfied with the result is automatically illegible for entry to your contest... [/humour]

Waves axe menacingly.
That's right, you heard the man. He said 'mature'. That means you behave or I'll come around and sue you for your granny...

;)

Thanking the judges? Well of course they should be thanked. Just so long as they direct the court proceedings to get the verdicts I want. And if they don't then well, they're letting a dangerous criminal out into the community, or locking an innocent man or woman up in the dzar'klun mi-woldrustgar but they should be thanked, anyway because that is the respectful thing to do. But they go on the 'tangerine' list for winter festival gifts, instead of the 'coal' list. Just a subtle hint. Harrumph.

Ghyl Tarvoke wrote:

Now I know this sounds like I'm whining and I should really just talk to him, but the problem is that it's not possible. He'll just explode and probably not want to play anymore. Killing off the character seems like the only solution that gives me some peace and quiet and more importantly keeps the peace in the group.

Question: If this guy is going to blow up at you when you try to reason with him outside of the game, how well do you think he is going to take it when you go out of your way to kill off his character, completely out of his control?

To me the choice is either make the effort to talk to him and see if the 2 of you can come to some sort of compromise outside of the game, or don't invite him anymore. If your plan is solely to go out of your way to antagonize him into blowing up at the gaming table and perhaps hoping he storms out of the door in front of witnesses... well you better hope that none of your other players see through your plan (or read these forums) because that might be the end of all your players.

Sir:

wraithstrike wrote:

He has no plans to kick him out of the group. He just said he will kill his character, so how does that solve anything?

PS: I dont know if the OP still plans to kill the guy. That was just the idea from the initial post. It seems as though alternate solutions may be attempted.

To be honest I think I'll talk to him first. You rascals convinced me ;) Failing that I might do it, though I doubt it.

You are making an open doors check on an already open door.

Vic Wertz wrote:

Gary Teter wrote:

Edited thread title 'cuz it was too long....

Here's the original title:

is it just me, or have there of late been an abundance of thread titles that seem to be rediculously long despite the fact that they could easily be shortened making it seem rediculous that the thread title is so long, I mean what is up with that?

Edited thread title to exercise my iron grip on the messageboards.

Previous title: "Is it just me, or have there of late been an abundance of thread titles..."

YOU SEE HOW THEY CONSPIRE AGAINST US! COME, LET US DON OUR GUY FAWKES MASKS AND SEEK JUSTICE!!! WE WILL TAKE THE IRON FORTRESS OF PAIZO, SEIZE THE SERVER, AND USHER IN A NEW AGE OF PROSPERITY FREE FROM THE TYRANNY OF MEN SUCH AS VIC AND GARY!

THOUGH...OBVIOUSLY WE'LL NEED SOMEONE TO RUN THINGS DURING THE UTOPIAN TRANSITION PERIOD...PERHAPS SOMEONE WITH LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND THEIR OWN CUSTOM AVATAR AND TITLE...YOU KNOW, JUST UNTIL WE GET THIS THING TOGETHER, AT WHICH TIME SUCH PERSON WOULD SURRENDER THE REIGNS OF POWER AND USHER IN A NEW ERA GOVERNED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE...SUCH A LEADER WOULD MOST CERTAINLY NOT PURGE HIS ENEMIES FROM THE BOARDS, AND STATEMENTS TO THE CONTRARY SHOULD BE VIEWED AS PROPOGANDA BY THE CURRENT OVERLORDS WHO HAVE MUCH TO LOSE!

FREEDOM!!!!!!

Reins of Power, pony. Reins. Like what someone riding a horse (or pony) uses to control their mount*, not 'reigns', which at best as a noun is used to describe periods of rule by various monarchs/despots.

*Legal disclaimer:
Excepting any noble Shoanti tribesmen, or various other races or cultures of expert horsemen/horsewomen who through sheer skill and experience may manage to handle their mounts with such astounding grace without the need to resort to such laughable tools. Now please take that klar away from my throat.

Rûmlin is out checking on a possible witness for the defense case, which will be opening soon, when the explosion rocks the dwarvenhold.
He is one of only a handful of survivors.
Rûmlin hastily heads for parts unknown.

Meanwhile, elsewhere beneath the mountains, the trial of Lynora-Jill is proceeding at an orderly rate.
As the prosecution builds its case, calling experts and witnesses, the appointed defence barrister, and his scribes scribble notes and check things in ancient tablets of law.
Just a general update on the situation, and first post for the defence barrister. Still not much actually happening.