paizo.com Recent Posts by Robespierrepaizo.com Recent Posts by Robespierre2012-06-05T16:17:27Z2012-06-05T16:17:27ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Unscientific poll on the popularity of character classesRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o58m?Unscientific-poll-on-the-popularity-of#482012-05-22T03:27:11Z2012-05-22T03:27:11Z<p>Everyone in my party likes melee weapons over ranged weapons. Next to no one other then myself likes to stealth. Almost everyone in the party likes having a high ac and half of us like spell casters. Our Party right now consists of two fighters, a barbarian, a dervish dance magus, a witch, and a wildshape druid(myself). Needs more melee.</p>Everyone in my party likes melee weapons over ranged weapons. Next to no one other then myself likes to stealth. Almost everyone in the party likes having a high ac and half of us like spell casters. Our Party right now consists of two fighters, a barbarian, a dervish dance magus, a witch, and a wildshape druid(myself). Needs more melee.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-22T03:27:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Can a fighter beat (in damage output) an optimized eidolon?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o5a0?Can-a-fighter-beat-an-optimized-eidolon#392012-05-22T16:17:04Z2012-05-22T03:22:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> A smart fighter would kill the summoner, not eidolon, first. </blockquote><p>A smart summoner wouldn't give the fighter the opportunity.blackbloodtroll wrote:A smart fighter would kill the summoner, not eidolon, first.
A smart summoner wouldn't give the fighter the opportunity.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-22T03:22:29ZRe: Forums: Advice: 5 man party with no healbotRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o55t&page=2?5-man-party-with-no-healbot#842012-05-22T03:18:24Z2012-05-22T03:18:24Z<p>Tell him to obtain more experience with the game before he keeps on assuming that you need a healbot.</p>Tell him to obtain more experience with the game before he keeps on assuming that you need a healbot.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-22T03:18:24ZRe: Forums: Advice: Good Spellcasters?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o547?Good-Spellcasters#72012-05-20T17:38:40Z2012-05-20T17:38:40Z<p>Look into the magus, EK(Eldritch Knight) if playing late game, and DD(Dragon Disciple) if looking for something more Interesting.</p>Look into the magus, EK(Eldritch Knight) if playing late game, and DD(Dragon Disciple) if looking for something more Interesting.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-20T17:38:40ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help rounding out a partyRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o54s?Help-rounding-out-a-party#32012-05-20T17:33:50Z2012-05-20T17:33:50Z<p>Whatever you want.</p>Whatever you want.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-20T17:33:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Treasure per encounter question.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4z3?Treasure-per-encounter-question#72012-05-19T23:03:49Z2012-05-19T23:03:49Z<p>Just make sure everyone has roughly the appropriate wbl. That way you can worry about more important things like the plot and roleplaying.</p>Just make sure everyone has roughly the appropriate wbl. That way you can worry about more important things like the plot and roleplaying.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-19T23:03:49ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Are shields actually that useful?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4wh?Are-shields-actually-that-useful#362012-05-19T20:26:48Z2012-05-19T20:26:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Twigs wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robespierre wrote:</div><blockquote> When you go two handed not only are you killing your enemies faster so they will effectively do less damage, you're aggroing them so they're less likely to target the squishies. So the person that goes two handed is actually better at defending than the person with the shield. </blockquote><p>That logic is... Incredibly flawed. How exactly have they been "aggroed"? Or at least any more than a shield fighter would? How do they know who's dealing the most damage, and why does it make them likely to ignore the guy waving a sword in their face?
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alright, I'm going to roll up my sleeves and lay down the law.</span></p>
<p>Let's start with the assumption that shield-users are somehow incapable of dealing damage in comparison to a two-handed fighter, which is blatantly wrong.•• spoiler omitted ••</p>
<p>As for aggro, these kinds of threads have the danger of looking at the fight in a vacuum. If the fight is in a dungeon, monsters are going to have a much harder time getting past the fighter's frontline. If it... </blockquote><p>There is another reason why they would target the 2 hander over the sword and board as well. I'm not referring to a mechanical aggro in any way shape or form. However I'm under the assumption that others can see who is doing more damage then the others. They're things in this game that get around the pathetic excuse a fighter has for presence. I'm not saying that a sword and board can't do their job. I'm saying the two hander does it better. This is because of higher base damage on two handed weapons, 1.5 strength, power attack, and the fact that they benefit more from strength buffs then sword and board fighters do. Tell me that I'm, it won't change a damn thing about how the game is set up.Twigs wrote:Robespierre wrote: When you go two handed not only are you killing your enemies faster so they will effectively do less damage, you're aggroing them so they're less likely to target the squishies. So the person that goes two handed is actually better at defending than the person with the shield.
That logic is... Incredibly flawed. How exactly have they been "aggroed"? Or at least any more than a shield fighter would? How do they know who's dealing the most damage, and why does it...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-19T20:26:48ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Are shields actually that useful?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4wh?Are-shields-actually-that-useful#162012-05-19T12:10:28Z2012-05-19T12:10:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Valantrix1 wrote:</div><blockquote> There is nothing wrong with the shield, there is something wrong with the current trend in that DPR is the only thing that matters. That's my 2 cp on the matter anyways. </blockquote><p>That's because this game revolves around targeting the bigger threat and eliminating your enemies. When you go two handed not only are you killing your enemies faster so they will effectively do less damage, you're aggroing them so they're less likely to target the squishies. So the person that goes two handed is actually better at defending than the person with the shield. Given this is only true for full bab classes for the most part. However it's nice to have a shield if you know that you might be pummeled from time to time.Valantrix1 wrote:There is nothing wrong with the shield, there is something wrong with the current trend in that DPR is the only thing that matters. That's my 2 cp on the matter anyways.
That's because this game revolves around targeting the bigger threat and eliminating your enemies. When you go two handed not only are you killing your enemies faster so they will effectively do less damage, you're aggroing them so they're less likely to target the squishies. So the person that goes two...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-19T12:10:28ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Magic-less Pathfinder. Worth it?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4jl&page=2?Magicless-Pathfinder-Worth-it#562012-05-19T12:01:14Z2012-05-19T12:01:14Z<p>I would think it would be easier just to find a different system. However if you truly want to balance pathfinder so it can be low magic then you need a lot of house rules.</p>I would think it would be easier just to find a different system. However if you truly want to balance pathfinder so it can be low magic then you need a lot of house rules.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-19T12:01:14ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Druid Animal Companions & ArmorRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4t4?Druid-Animal-Companions-Armor#152012-05-18T21:42:37Z2012-05-18T21:42:37Z<p>Why are we trying to limit the druids options at armor even more? The druid doesn't wear metal armor because it interferes with his casting and connection with nature. Not because he's against metal armor.</p>Why are we trying to limit the druids options at armor even more? The druid doesn't wear metal armor because it interferes with his casting and connection with nature. Not because he's against metal armor.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-18T21:42:37ZRe: Forums: Advice: Peterrco's guide to DruidsRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ny7b?Peterrcos-guide-to-Druids#462012-08-20T20:17:36Z2012-05-18T20:59:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">peterrco wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robespierre wrote:</div><blockquote> Why do I care about poisons when they effectively do less damage than an attack? Let alone an 18 dc fort save is pretty easy to pass at level 9 for a good amount of creatures. Let alone a lot of things a immune to poison. 1d2 con damage and some pathetic attack damage for two standard actions? On top of that you have to hit their ac and they have to fail their save. I know it's not saying much but my level 4 druid saves on an 8 against that. I just don't see how you can justify trying to take a weak poisonous snake over a pouncing, grabbing, raking tiger. </blockquote><p>Hmm, I think we agree on the point that the Dire Tiger is a truly great combat form to take. No argument on that.
<p>Where we disagree, is that I don't think that just because we have the Dire Tiger available to us, that this means we can draw a line, and stop thinking about the class.</p>
<p>Dismissing all other options out of hand, without considering the situational (perhaps even non-combat) benefits that they have, seems a little complacent at best.</p>
<p>Please don't take this as a criticism. I am sure that you have an amazing game just turning into Tigers, that you have great fun doing it, and that you maximise the role playing opportunities of the "Tiger Only Druid" to the full.
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</blockquote><p>I'm not saying that you should always go dire tiger that would be silly. What I'm saying is that I'd never consider poison a viable option considering how weak it is. Unless the form itself had other redeeming traits. Of course you want other forms of movement for various things. However I'm not going to suggest a weak ass steggo because it has trip even though it'll never hit anything and is sub optimal at best. Please don't make personal attacks against how I roleplay because you've never seen how I do roleplay. If you can't back up your claims don't post them.peterrco wrote:Robespierre wrote: Why do I care about poisons when they effectively do less damage than an attack? Let alone an 18 dc fort save is pretty easy to pass at level 9 for a good amount of creatures. Let alone a lot of things a immune to poison. 1d2 con damage and some pathetic attack damage for two standard actions? On top of that you have to hit their ac and they have to fail their save. I know it's not saying much but my level 4 druid saves on an 8 against that. I just don't see...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-18T20:59:29ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: OMG! What a crit!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4o8?OMG-What-a-crit#382012-05-18T20:52:33Z2012-05-18T20:52:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Oterisk wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robespierre wrote:</div><blockquote> Who cares if it's in a single blow? </blockquote><p>Monsters with DR.
<p>[edit]Oh, and surprise rounds. </blockquote><p>It don't see how that proves that his damage is impressive.Oterisk wrote:Robespierre wrote: Who cares if it's in a single blow?
Monsters with DR. [edit]Oh, and surprise rounds. It don't see how that proves that his damage is impressive.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-18T20:52:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Bard: Should I increase intelligence?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4rf?Bard-Should-I-increase-intelligence#22012-05-18T12:32:32Z2012-05-18T12:32:32Z<p>+2 to dex belt. There aren't cloaks of charisma for statistical balance purposes. Btw the dex is better because of the ac, bonus to hit, bonus to reflex, and bonus to stealth since you want to be the corpse(scout) in the party.</p>+2 to dex belt. There aren't cloaks of charisma for statistical balance purposes. Btw the dex is better because of the ac, bonus to hit, bonus to reflex, and bonus to stealth since you want to be the corpse(scout) in the party.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-18T12:32:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: OMG! What a crit!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4o8?OMG-What-a-crit#152012-05-18T01:22:11Z2012-05-18T01:22:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thorkull wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robespierre wrote:</div><blockquote> A druid can do that without critting at 6th level? </blockquote>In a single blow? </blockquote><p>Who cares if it's in a single blow?Thorkull wrote:Robespierre wrote: A druid can do that without critting at 6th level?
In a single blow? Who cares if it's in a single blow?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-18T01:22:11ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: OMG! What a crit!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4o8?OMG-What-a-crit#32012-05-17T21:46:15Z2012-05-17T21:46:15Z<p>A druid can do that without critting at 6th level?</p>A druid can do that without critting at 6th level?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-17T21:46:15ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: My home made char sheet.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4ed?My-home-made-char-sheet#22012-05-16T12:30:28Z2012-05-16T12:30:28Z<p>Very simple and organized but not that pretty.</p>Very simple and organized but not that pretty.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-16T12:30:28ZRe: Forums: Advice: You roll a three...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o48o?You-roll-a-three#422012-05-15T22:25:04Z2012-05-15T22:25:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Turin the Mad wrote:</div><blockquote> Disagree - rolling ability scores is an excellent way to figure out the five w's of a character. Especially if some one has a nasty habit of playing the same thing over and over and over ... </blockquote><p>Actually people have tenancies to play characters with similar traits regardless of their stats. Unless you're talking about rolling in order and to which I say that doesn't sound fun at all. There are next to no benefits from rolling stats. You often end up with characters people just want to kill so they can move onto another character because of their power level. I don't want to play in a game where someone's character is better than mine just because they rolled better one time.Turin the Mad wrote:Disagree - rolling ability scores is an excellent way to figure out the five w's of a character. Especially if some one has a nasty habit of playing the same thing over and over and over ...
Actually people have tenancies to play characters with similar traits regardless of their stats. Unless you're talking about rolling in order and to which I say that doesn't sound fun at all. There are next to no benefits from rolling stats. You often end up with characters people...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T22:25:04ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: There are many things wrong with the scythe...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o48b?There-are-many-things-wrong-with-the-scythe#162012-05-15T22:06:39Z2012-05-15T22:06:39Z<p>just make it's crit range 18-20. Lol.</p>just make it's crit range 18-20. Lol.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T22:06:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Hiding lichdom?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o47p?Hiding-lichdom#362012-05-16T12:51:12Z2012-05-15T22:04:46Z<p>Don't gingers make the best paladins because they have no soul to be corrupted?</p>Don't gingers make the best paladins because they have no soul to be corrupted?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T22:04:46ZRe: Forums: Advice: One of my Players wants to play a Pixie...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4av?One-of-my-Players-wants-to-play-a-Pixie#192012-05-15T22:03:37Z2012-05-15T22:03:37Z<p>I would lower the power down of the race so it could be played without a level adjustment. Take something like a strix as the base template and work from there.</p>I would lower the power down of the race so it could be played without a level adjustment. Take something like a strix as the base template and work from there.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T22:03:37ZRe: Forums: Advice: You roll a three...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o48o?You-roll-a-three#392012-05-15T21:58:58Z2012-05-15T21:58:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jal Dorak wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Since druid has already been suggested, which would be the best option...</p>
<p>Human Cleric [Sun, Liberation]
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+2 Cha
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Extra Channeling as both feats (4/day)
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Traits: Reactionary (Init of -2), Sacred Touch</p>
<p>Get a <i>wand of cure light wounds</i> ASAP. </blockquote><p>Why would the druid be the best option considering it doesn't take it's physical stats from the creatures it forms into anymore? Wouldn't the synthesist summoner be the best option?
<p>Also rolling isn't that organic at all. Considering most DM's will make you reroll if you do badly and others try to catch up others based on their statistics. Also I would like to say that originality isn't derived from a character's statistical attributes.</p>Jal Dorak wrote:Since druid has already been suggested, which would be the best option...
Human Cleric [Sun, Liberation]
+2 Cha
Extra Channeling as both feats (4/day)
Traits: Reactionary (Init of -2), Sacred Touch
Get a wand of cure light wounds ASAP.
Why would the druid be the best option considering it doesn't take it's physical stats from the creatures it forms into anymore? Wouldn't the synthesist summoner be the best option? Also rolling isn't that organic at all. Considering most...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T21:58:58ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: There are many things wrong with the scythe...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o48b?There-are-many-things-wrong-with-the-scythe#102012-05-15T19:16:14Z2012-05-15T19:16:14Z<p>My current party has the coolest comp ever.</p>
<p>Dwarf two handed fighter archetype. 49hp with the saves of a paladin and does 1d12+21 damage</p>
<p>tactician human fighter 41hp 2d6+15 damage and a lot of skill points. Will be giving everyone outflank for free.</p>
<p>half orc barbarian 2d6+18 damage and 60hp when raging. 40ft ms no escape</p>
<p>wildshape dwarf druid 36hp saves like a paladin. healing, summons, etc(me) large ape. (carries around a scythe) very mobile.</p>
<p>dervish dance human magus deathstar burst damage with great ac. shocking grasp man. access to haste somewhat soon.</p>
<p>elven witch with slumber. Our debuffer and only one that isn't melee. LOL</p>
<p>In order to deal with ranged we'll just soak hits since the lowest ac is like 19 and lowest hp is like 30.(exception our witch)
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Most of us are pretty mobile for the most part so it's no big deal. </p>
<p>Our spellcasting is covered by the magus and I.</p>
<p>Our healing is covered by me.</p>
<p>Our skills are covered by the tactician, magus, and I.</p>
<p>Our party face will probably be the tactician and the witch.</p>
<p>Ranged is for scrubs man. </p>
<p>Note this post is only on topic a little bit because of the scythe witch combo.</p>My current party has the coolest comp ever.
Dwarf two handed fighter archetype. 49hp with the saves of a paladin and does 1d12+21 damage
tactician human fighter 41hp 2d6+15 damage and a lot of skill points. Will be giving everyone outflank for free.
half orc barbarian 2d6+18 damage and 60hp when raging. 40ft ms no escape
wildshape dwarf druid 36hp saves like a paladin. healing, summons, etc(me) large ape. (carries around a scythe) very mobile.
dervish dance human magus deathstar burst...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T19:16:14ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help me (again) with party composition.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o43b?Help-me-with-party-composition#152012-05-15T18:56:25Z2012-05-15T18:56:25Z<p>All you really need is someone that can cast healing spells out of combat and someone that deals damage and you're good to go. Yeah if you're party is melee oriented you'll have a harder time against ranged, but you should do fine. vice versa</p>All you really need is someone that can cast healing spells out of combat and someone that deals damage and you're good to go. Yeah if you're party is melee oriented you'll have a harder time against ranged, but you should do fine. vice versaRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-15T18:56:25ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Solving the unfairness of point buyRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3xr?Solving-the-unfairness-of-point-buy#62012-05-14T01:45:44Z2012-05-14T01:42:23Z<p>Your idea completely strips away class versatility for hybrids and nerfs paladins. Please don't tell me you're serious about half of the things you post on this forum. </p>
<p>Also burn the fighter.</p>Your idea completely strips away class versatility for hybrids and nerfs paladins. Please don't tell me you're serious about half of the things you post on this forum.
Also burn the fighter.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-14T01:42:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rogue Help!!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3uy?Rogue-Help#132012-05-13T23:04:18Z2012-05-13T23:04:18Z<p>Rogues do well in a team that coordinates well and babies him.</p>Rogues do well in a team that coordinates well and babies him.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T23:04:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rogue Help!!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3uy?Rogue-Help#92012-05-13T19:10:41Z2012-05-13T19:10:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lastoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I really can't get over how poorly people view rogues. Once you resolve the to-hit bonus issue (which we resolved with a bard and the rogues gang up/ extra flanking bonus from enchantments) they're unbelievable damage. Encounter wrecking even. Even tough encounters don't last longer then two full attacks from him.</p>
<p>We're level 10, this is his build:
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Rogue1 Combat Expertise, TWF
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Rogue2 Weapon Finesse
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Rogue3 Gang Up
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Rogue4 Minor Magic
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Rogue5 Iron Will
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Rogue6 Major Magic
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Rogue7 Weapon Focus
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Rogue8 Combat Trick: ITWF
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Rogue9 Lunge
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Rogue10 Dispelling Strike</p>
<p>He's cranking out so much damage I (as the bard) have no qualms blowing spells to move him into position for a full attack because the damage is so impressive. His defense is up there too now that he has celestial armor. I think he's rocking a 24 dex, and his weapon grants him an additional +2 when he's flanking. With my Grandmaster Performance feat I'm also giving a +4, and within a round I can have haste out with no problems. Heroism is either already on him or I will be doling out Good Hope. He snagged slippers of spider climb at a very early level and now whenever people are backed into a position to take a flank away from him he's able to get one anyway by fighting from the walls or ceiling.</p>
<p>I think the thing about rogues (more than any other melee class) is you need to support them. Everyone needs to support them. If everyone treats the rogue like an artillery piece which has to have its position planned out carefully for it to be effective then the team will make sure the rogue can melt some faces. I've even seen our inquisitor use the swap places teamwork feat to make sure the rogue was in the best possible position for a full attack on his next turn.
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</blockquote><p>Because you can get damage like that unconditionally at level 7 or so with other classes like the druid or alchemist.Lastoth wrote:I really can't get over how poorly people view rogues. Once you resolve the to-hit bonus issue (which we resolved with a bard and the rogues gang up/ extra flanking bonus from enchantments) they're unbelievable damage. Encounter wrecking even. Even tough encounters don't last longer then two full attacks from him.
We're level 10, this is his build:
Rogue1 Combat Expertise, TWF
Rogue2 Weapon Finesse
Rogue3 Gang Up
Rogue4 Minor Magic
Rogue5 Iron Will
Rogue6 Major Magic
Rogue7...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T19:10:41ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Calling all villains, your services are required!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3q6?Calling-all-villains-your-services-are-required#242012-05-13T19:03:07Z2012-05-13T19:03:07Z<p>does your group typically get fire resist or immunity? I'm asking because of the choice between explosive bomb or force bomb. Also does your party typically get poison resist or immunity? I'm thinking of cloudkill bombs is all.</p>does your group typically get fire resist or immunity? I'm asking because of the choice between explosive bomb or force bomb. Also does your party typically get poison resist or immunity? I'm thinking of cloudkill bombs is all.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T19:03:07ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Calling all villains, your services are required!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3q6?Calling-all-villains-your-services-are-required#222012-05-13T18:00:21Z2012-05-13T18:00:21Z<p>Are drow noble allowed?</p>Are drow noble allowed?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T18:00:21ZRe: Forums: Advice: Peterrco's guide to DruidsRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ny7b?Peterrcos-guide-to-Druids#392012-05-13T15:44:20Z2012-05-13T15:44:20Z<p>Why do I care about poisons when they effectively do less damage than an attack? Let alone an 18 dc fort save is pretty easy to pass at level 9 for a good amount of creatures. Let alone a lot of things a immune to poison. 1d2 con damage and some pathetic attack damage for two standard actions? On top of that you have to hit their ac and they have to fail their save. I know it's not saying much but my level 4 druid saves on an 8 against that. I just don't see how you can justify trying to take a weak poisonous snake over a pouncing, grabbing, raking tiger.</p>Why do I care about poisons when they effectively do less damage than an attack? Let alone an 18 dc fort save is pretty easy to pass at level 9 for a good amount of creatures. Let alone a lot of things a immune to poison. 1d2 con damage and some pathetic attack damage for two standard actions? On top of that you have to hit their ac and they have to fail their save. I know it's not saying much but my level 4 druid saves on an 8 against that. I just don't see how you can justify trying to take...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T15:44:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Am I in the wrong?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3qh&page=3?Am-I-in-the-wrong#1472012-05-13T15:38:26Z2012-05-13T15:38:26Z<p>No you're playing your character how you should play your character. Convince the party that the horse must be destroyed through roleplaying.</p>No you're playing your character how you should play your character. Convince the party that the horse must be destroyed through roleplaying.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T15:38:26ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What races have you NEVER played?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3js&page=2?What-races-have-you-NEVER-played#902012-05-13T15:35:50Z2012-05-13T15:35:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cheapy wrote:</div><blockquote> Humans are boring. </blockquote><p>I agree for the most part. However they're often the best statistical choice for a character and that's why a lot of people play them.Cheapy wrote:Humans are boring.
I agree for the most part. However they're often the best statistical choice for a character and that's why a lot of people play them.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T15:35:50ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Calling all villains, your services are required!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3q6?Calling-all-villains-your-services-are-required#162012-05-13T15:33:42Z2012-05-13T15:33:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">InsaneFox wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robespierre wrote:</div><blockquote> Can you give me an idea on how powerful you want the villain to be before I start? I'm just wondering because I could create a single pc that could cause a party wipe if used properly. </blockquote>Well, I'd avoid using super cheap tactics to kill the party. But I'd be content with villains that could post a challenge against multiple PCs. </blockquote><p>Since cheap tactics is a subjective thing I need to know exactly how powerful you want the villains to be. I can make a straight up half orc bomber alchemist that could tpk the party without "cheap tactics".InsaneFox wrote:Robespierre wrote: Can you give me an idea on how powerful you want the villain to be before I start? I'm just wondering because I could create a single pc that could cause a party wipe if used properly.
Well, I'd avoid using super cheap tactics to kill the party. But I'd be content with villains that could post a challenge against multiple PCs. Since cheap tactics is a subjective thing I need to know exactly how powerful you want the villains to be. I can make a straight up...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T15:33:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rogue Help!!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3uy?Rogue-Help#32012-05-13T15:29:55Z2012-05-13T15:29:55Z<p>Before I help you I'm wondering why you're so set on playing a rogue. Also if you weren't aware there are many other classes that can be rogue like and contribute more effectively. I first suggest making a short backstory and description of the character you want to play. Then consider the class that relates the closest to it and still contributes effectively to a party composition. Also look at the ninja considering that it's better than the rogue and can fill the same role.</p>Before I help you I'm wondering why you're so set on playing a rogue. Also if you weren't aware there are many other classes that can be rogue like and contribute more effectively. I first suggest making a short backstory and description of the character you want to play. Then consider the class that relates the closest to it and still contributes effectively to a party composition. Also look at the ninja considering that it's better than the rogue and can fill the same role.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T15:29:55ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Calling all villains, your services are required!Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3q6?Calling-all-villains-your-services-are-required#72012-05-13T05:22:50Z2012-05-13T05:22:50Z<p>Can you give me an idea on how powerful you want the villain to be before I start? I'm just wondering because I could create a single pc that could cause a party wipe if used properly.</p>Can you give me an idea on how powerful you want the villain to be before I start? I'm just wondering because I could create a single pc that could cause a party wipe if used properly.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-13T05:22:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What races have you NEVER played?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3js?What-races-have-you-NEVER-played#432012-05-11T22:41:35Z2012-05-11T22:41:35Z<p>I haven't played elves because they come off as royal pricks. I loathe gnomes and I'm indifferent about halflings.</p>I haven't played elves because they come off as royal pricks. I loathe gnomes and I'm indifferent about halflings.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T22:41:35ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Vestment, Druid'sRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2td?Vestment-Druids#52012-05-11T22:39:54Z2012-05-11T22:39:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Odraude wrote:</div><blockquote> Actually looks like a typo since it should be 1875... </blockquote><p>Are you sure that the buy price shouldn't be lower?Odraude wrote:Actually looks like a typo since it should be 1875...
Are you sure that the buy price shouldn't be lower?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T22:39:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Peterrco's guide to DruidsRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ny7b?Peterrcos-guide-to-Druids#372012-05-11T22:38:47Z2012-05-11T22:38:47Z<p>It doesn't matter their strength still sucks. an ape at level 4 has 22 strength. it has 11. Poison isn't worth investing in considering that anything with okay saves can ignore the effects. The DCs on poison are pathetic and should be treated as such.</p>It doesn't matter their strength still sucks. an ape at level 4 has 22 strength. it has 11. Poison isn't worth investing in considering that anything with okay saves can ignore the effects. The DCs on poison are pathetic and should be treated as such.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T22:38:47ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: The fighter is the only class that should have full BAB.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3fh&page=2?The-fighter-is-the-only-class-that-should#692012-05-14T07:53:04Z2012-05-11T22:17:23Z<p>I personally think that classes should be stripped of their fluff and made solely for statistically character development. That way people have more liberty when creating their own personal character to fit their backstory. Also I'm wondering what Tom actually knows what balance is considering he praises traditional D&D and says that 4e is balanced. I personally think that arbitrarily lowering bab will not solve the problem with fighters. Rather it'll just limit character creation freedom and funnel certain classes into a support role. Bards will no longer be viable as melee skirmishers or archers. No one will play the barbarian considering the fighter will be explicitly the best melee class. The cleric will never be able to hybrid again effectively. Both the inquisitor and magus will never be played again. If you really want to improve the balance of the game I suggest buffing the fighter rather then making some classes unplayable and pushing others into the full caster role.</p>I personally think that classes should be stripped of their fluff and made solely for statistically character development. That way people have more liberty when creating their own personal character to fit their backstory. Also I'm wondering what Tom actually knows what balance is considering he praises traditional D&D and says that 4e is balanced. I personally think that arbitrarily lowering bab will not solve the problem with fighters. Rather it'll just limit character creation freedom and...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T22:17:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What races have you NEVER played?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3js?What-races-have-you-NEVER-played#332012-05-11T20:48:30Z2012-05-11T20:48:30Z<p>elves, halflings, gnomes, and all the monster races.</p>elves, halflings, gnomes, and all the monster races.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T20:48:30ZRe: Forums: Advice: Peterrco's guide to DruidsRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ny7b?Peterrcos-guide-to-Druids#352012-05-11T00:41:53Z2012-05-11T00:41:53Z<p>But because of your specialization you're actually limiting your options. Not only that but poison sucks and a lot of creatures you're not going to effect them with trip. On top of that the Giant Chameleon can't grab and attack in the same turn and has 17 strength at level 4. Another thing to consider is the Stegosaurus sucks at until level 7. It only has a strength of 10 so it's not going to hit anything.</p>But because of your specialization you're actually limiting your options. Not only that but poison sucks and a lot of creatures you're not going to effect them with trip. On top of that the Giant Chameleon can't grab and attack in the same turn and has 17 strength at level 4. Another thing to consider is the Stegosaurus sucks at until level 7. It only has a strength of 10 so it's not going to hit anything.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-11T00:41:53ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Is this DM call fair?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o36n?Is-this-DM-call-fair#82012-05-10T02:37:41Z2012-05-10T02:37:41Z<p>I really hope your DM is new.</p>I really hope your DM is new.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-10T02:37:41ZRe: Forums: Advice: Peterrco's guide to DruidsRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ny7b?Peterrcos-guide-to-Druids#332012-05-10T02:32:19Z2012-05-10T02:32:19Z<p>Why is Saurian Shaman rated so high considering the dire tiger is the best combat form level 6 and the best animal companion at lvl 7 is dire tiger? Also why can't you just use the medium sized ape companion form considering it's an animal you know of? Also, why do you think combat maneuvers are more effective then damage considering how weak they are in pathfinder? I'm also why you rate improved natural attack so high but rate power attack so low. I'm just curious because power attack is better for most animals that benefit from damage bonuses considering they have different types of attacks. Also why do you rate Armor Proficiency light so high when you can just get masterwork studded leather and take no penalties to attack rolls and get +3 to ac? Why do you rate the
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Stegosaurus higher then the ape when it comes to levels 4-6 when the ape is clearly better considering it's damage output, mobility, and health? Why do you rate the Giant Chameleon so high when it only gets one attack and will have a hard time hitting btw? My main questions are why do you like dinosaurs so much and combat maneuvers?</p>Why is Saurian Shaman rated so high considering the dire tiger is the best combat form level 6 and the best animal companion at lvl 7 is dire tiger? Also why can't you just use the medium sized ape companion form considering it's an animal you know of? Also, why do you think combat maneuvers are more effective then damage considering how weak they are in pathfinder? I'm also why you rate improved natural attack so high but rate power attack so low. I'm just curious because power attack is...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-10T02:32:19ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you see yourself when invisible?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2qw?Can-you-see-yourself-when-invisible#422012-05-08T03:36:53Z2012-05-08T03:36:53Z<p>You think you can't see yourself but you actually are seeing yourself.</p>You think you can't see yourself but you actually are seeing yourself.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T03:36:53ZForums: Rules Questions: Vestment, Druid'sRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2td?Vestment-Druids#12012-05-08T03:36:05Z2012-05-08T03:36:05Z<p>Why is the item cost 3750 to buy but 1375 to make?</p>Why is the item cost 3750 to buy but 1375 to make?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T03:36:05ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you see yourself when invisible?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2qw?Can-you-see-yourself-when-invisible#342012-05-08T02:28:07Z2012-05-08T02:28:07Z<p>invisibility, immunity to gaze attacks.</p>invisibility, immunity to gaze attacks.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T02:28:07ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you see yourself when invisible?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2qw?Can-you-see-yourself-when-invisible#322012-05-08T03:58:48Z2012-05-08T02:22:55Z<p>Do you penalties for climbing because you don't know where your feet are? Do you take penalties for lock picking because you don't know where your picks are? Can you see through your eye lids? I need answers now. Also what action is breathing?</p>Do you penalties for climbing because you don't know where your feet are? Do you take penalties for lock picking because you don't know where your picks are? Can you see through your eye lids? I need answers now. Also what action is breathing?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T02:22:55ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you see yourself when invisible?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2qw?Can-you-see-yourself-when-invisible#262012-05-08T02:02:17Z2012-05-08T02:02:17Z<p>Does an archer take penalties shooting because it can't see it's bow or the arrows it fires?</p>Does an archer take penalties shooting because it can't see it's bow or the arrows it fires?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T02:02:17ZForums: Advice: Something that creates a biome?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2t0?Something-that-creates-a-biome#12012-05-08T01:59:54Z2012-05-08T01:59:54Z<p>I'm wondering if I can somehow make a small area of land turn into a warm forest area so if my ape dies I can revive him.</p>I'm wondering if I can somehow make a small area of land turn into a warm forest area so if my ape dies I can revive him.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-08T01:59:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help building a hippie fire poi dancerRobespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2kw?Help-building-a-hippie-fire-poi-dancer#42012-05-07T03:33:40Z2012-05-07T03:33:40Z<p>Well first of all if you honestly want to be a dancing druid I suggest not investing so heavily in cha or str and take dervish dance and bump up dex. I'm saying this because it's a bigger deal to have higher ac, reflex, to hit, and damage then it is to have bonuses to social skills and carrying capacity. Then just invest a little more into social skills and you'll be set.
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Remember to use your spells to your advantage when dealing with roleplaying and social encounters. They will help define your character.</p>Well first of all if you honestly want to be a dancing druid I suggest not investing so heavily in cha or str and take dervish dance and bump up dex. I'm saying this because it's a bigger deal to have higher ac, reflex, to hit, and damage then it is to have bonuses to social skills and carrying capacity. Then just invest a little more into social skills and you'll be set.
Remember to use your spells to your advantage when dealing with roleplaying and social encounters. They will help define...Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-07T03:33:40ZRe: Forums: Advice: what should i play for the next campaign?Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2fh?what-should-i-play-for-the-next-campaign#102012-05-06T20:38:44Z2012-05-06T20:38:44Z<p>A magus themed as a pirate.</p>A magus themed as a pirate.Robespierre (alias of Black_Lantern)2012-05-06T20:38:44Z