paizo.com Favorited Posts by Scharlatapaizo.com Favorited Posts by Scharlata2024-03-25T15:09:08Z2024-03-25T15:09:08ZForums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Eldritch Trickster and Dedication FeatsScharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43drw?Eldritch-Trickster-and-Dedication-Feats#12023-02-05T22:57:37Z2021-05-15T09:38:59Z<p>Hi, you wise folk at the forums (or fora),</p>
<p>does gaining the archetype's dedication feat from the chosen multiclass archetype prevent a character from selecting another dedication feat until s/he has gained two other feats from the selected archetype?</p>
<p>What do you think (or know)?</p>
<p>Grateful for any hints.</p>Hi, you wise folk at the forums (or fora),
does gaining the archetype's dedication feat from the chosen multiclass archetype prevent a character from selecting another dedication feat until s/he has gained two other feats from the selected archetype?
What do you think (or know)?
Grateful for any hints.Scharlata2021-05-15T09:38:59ZRe: Forums: Tyrant's Grasp: 1 - The Dead Roads (GM Reference)Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hdx&page=4?1-The-Dead-Roads#1582019-09-11T15:37:30Z2019-09-11T15:37:07Z<p>I'm trying to figure out how the obols work with regard to non-hit-point damage they absorb.</p>
<p>"An obol harmlessly absorbs an amount of negative energy equal to double the character's number of Hit Dice from any given source or attack (or each round, for ongoing environmental effects)."</p>
<p>The damage a greater shadow deals is:
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"A greater shadow's touch deals 1d8 points of Strength damage to a living creature. This is a negative energy effect."</p>
<p>Does that mean that a "protected" 10th-level PC at the "appointed encounter time" doesn't really have to fear the one and only attack form a greater shadow possesses? (1d8 Str [negative energy] minus 20)</p>
<p>Any helpful insight is welcome.</p>I'm trying to figure out how the obols work with regard to non-hit-point damage they absorb.
"An obol harmlessly absorbs an amount of negative energy equal to double the character's number of Hit Dice from any given source or attack (or each round, for ongoing environmental effects)."
The damage a greater shadow deals is:
"A greater shadow's touch deals 1d8 points of Strength damage to a living creature. This is a negative energy effect."
Does that mean that a "protected" 10th-level PC at...Scharlata2019-09-11T15:37:07ZForums: Skills, Feats, Equipment & Spells: Is there a spellcasting ability modifier for non-spellcasters or how to calculate a paladin's lay on hands output?Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42d8z?Is-there-a-spellcasting-ability-modifier-for#12018-11-15T18:16:57Z2018-11-15T18:14:29Z<p>Do paladins with the <i>lay on hands</i> power heal/deal <b>1d6</b> points <b>or 1d6 PLUS "x"</b> points, where "x" is the (nonexistent?) spellcasting ability modifier?</p>Do paladins with the lay on hands power heal/deal 1d6 points or 1d6 PLUS "x" points, where "x" is the (nonexistent?) spellcasting ability modifier?Scharlata2018-11-15T18:14:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Positives and NegativesScharlatahttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sg8k&page=5?Positives-and-Negatives#2442018-09-13T04:41:29Z2018-09-09T08:31:06Z<p>I'd like to strengthen and back the points Mr. Radney-MacFarland referred to mentioning the background of, the approach to, and the use of Resonance Points.</p>
<p>As a GM, I deem it worthwhile to get rid off the "christmas tree" and "cure light wounds wand" issues. Players should more rely on class features their characters have access to, on team work, and on the adventuring part of the game.</p>
<p>Please keep the Resonance Points as a mechanic in the PF 2.0 system. Even if you have to alter the mechanic a little, don't leave it out completely.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cp.</p>I'd like to strengthen and back the points Mr. Radney-MacFarland referred to mentioning the background of, the approach to, and the use of Resonance Points.
As a GM, I deem it worthwhile to get rid off the "christmas tree" and "cure light wounds wand" issues. Players should more rely on class features their characters have access to, on team work, and on the adventuring part of the game.
Please keep the Resonance Points as a mechanic in the PF 2.0 system. Even if you have to alter the...Scharlata2018-09-09T08:31:06ZRe: Forums: Classes: [Ranger] Feedback based on lvl 1 and 5 PFS ScenariosScharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2vd37?Ranger-Feedback-based-on-lvl-1-and-5-PFS#482018-09-08T06:48:33Z2018-09-08T06:48:14Z<p>I'm just curious if the Requirements for Hunt Target <i>(You can see or hear the target.)</i> are really necessary for using the ranger's class feature <b>before</b> she can hear or see her soon-to-be target.</p>
<p>Asked the other way around: Is it intended or even possible to Seek a target if the ranger has to fullfill the requirements before she can designate the target?</p>
<p>Is it intended that the ranger - provided she has enough "proof" of it - designates a target she "knows" is in the area of 100 ft. to be able to Seek it and gain the +2 bonus on Perception?</p>
<p>Maybe, a clarification or better wording is required to address this issue?</p>
<p>Thank you for your input.</p>I'm just curious if the Requirements for Hunt Target (You can see or hear the target.) are really necessary for using the ranger's class feature before she can hear or see her soon-to-be target.
Asked the other way around: Is it intended or even possible to Seek a target if the ranger has to fullfill the requirements before she can designate the target?
Is it intended that the ranger - provided she has enough "proof" of it - designates a target she "knows" is in the area of 100 ft. to be...Scharlata2018-09-08T06:48:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Ongoing ChangesScharlatahttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sg8b&page=4?Ongoing-Changes#1712018-09-10T16:45:11Z2018-09-07T07:21:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The BP wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I like this change, and would add that when a range of results depends on a save that isn't "basic", they should be listed in order:</p>
<p>critical success
<br />
success
<br />
failure
<br />
critical failure</p>
<p>instead of the current order. </blockquote><p>I'd like to second that thought - strongly. It seems to be the "correct order".The BP wrote:I like this change, and would add that when a range of results depends on a save that isn't "basic", they should be listed in order:
critical success
success
failure
critical failure
instead of the current order.
I'd like to second that thought - strongly. It seems to be the "correct order".Scharlata2018-09-07T07:21:49ZRe: Forums: Hell's Rebels: Dance of the Damned (GM Reference)Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ssln&page=4?Dance-of-the-Damned#1992021-08-13T20:09:45Z2017-04-19T16:43:24Z<p>Just in case some GM likes to get a 3D view on Menador Keep and the Kintargo Opera House...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Just in case some GM likes to get a 3D view on Menador Keep and the Kintargo Opera House...
[Spoiler omitted]Scharlata2017-04-19T16:43:24ZRe: Forums: Hell's Rebels: Recruiter for the Silver RavensScharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uan5?Recruiter-for-the-Silver-Ravens#52017-04-18T20:02:19Z2017-04-18T15:55:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Misroi wrote:</div><blockquote> By the rules, yes. As you note, though, that's a terrible benefit, so I had it work anytime the players take the Recruit Supporters action. I don't think that unbalances things at all. </blockquote><p>Second that. Runs smooth.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">PJH wrote:</div><blockquote> [...] Although I did increase the supporter numbers for each rank based on other GMs finding that the rebellion tends to level too fast. </blockquote><p>I got the impression, as GM, that the rebellion's supporter increase was a bit to slow, so I gave the rebellion some "bonus actions" to attract supporters - based upon the PCs' creative ideas (perform a propaganda musical at a local inn; establish a ferry service after the bleakbridge tax hike to 2 gp, etc.).Misroi wrote:By the rules, yes. As you note, though, that's a terrible benefit, so I had it work anytime the players take the Recruit Supporters action. I don't think that unbalances things at all.
Second that. Runs smooth. PJH wrote:[...] Although I did increase the supporter numbers for each rank based on other GMs finding that the rebellion tends to level too fast.
I got the impression, as GM, that the rebellion's supporter increase was a bit to slow, so I gave the rebellion some "bonus...Scharlata2017-04-18T15:55:49ZRe: Forums: Hell's Rebels: Dance of the Damned experiences? (Spoilers)Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u6pt?Dance-of-the-Damned-experiences#82019-05-28T18:50:23Z2017-04-07T14:15:47Z<p>I agree with you regarding his "power level". </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I made a 3D capture of Menador Keep, just to get a visual grip on the keep's defenses.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n07v5kvigl40z8v/AAA1kymQ0ip2iQHxL40sjaJMa?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Menador Keep and Kintargo Opera House 3D</a></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Right?</p>I agree with you regarding his "power level".
[Spoiler omitted]
I made a 3D capture of Menador Keep, just to get a visual grip on the keep's defenses.
Menador Keep and Kintargo Opera House 3D
[Spoiler omitted]
Right?Scharlata2017-04-07T14:15:47ZForums: Hell's Rebels: Alabaster Academy: Magic School (as in Inner Sea Magic)Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tluf?Alabaster-Academy-Magic-School#12016-12-02T19:09:00Z2016-04-18T18:22:15Z<p>Would someone like to give me advice regarding my idea to make the Alabaster Academy worth trying to attend?</p>
<p>Please feel free to give any advice regarding power-level, cost, rewards etc.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Thanx for proof reading, too.</p>
<p>Best, Scharlata</p>Would someone like to give me advice regarding my idea to make the Alabaster Academy worth trying to attend?
Please feel free to give any advice regarding power-level, cost, rewards etc.
[Spoiler omitted]
Thanx for proof reading, too.
Best, ScharlataScharlata2016-04-18T18:22:15ZRe: Forums: Jade Regent: What about Bevelek and Vankor?Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otlf?What-about-Bevelek-and-Vankor#102015-06-26T19:33:39Z2013-05-16T21:36:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tony Palmer wrote:</div><blockquote> I have their current most defining feature as a language barrier. I have them only speak Varisian and only a few characters can understand them. Mostly the talk only with each other and laugh at the party behind their backs. </blockquote><p>Nice! :)
<p>I made both to be very different brothers: Bevelek is the tidy, friendly, and subservient one—always asking if he can help anyone or doing the odd jobs. On the other side, Vankor is the unshaven drunkard—always complaining about his "burdensome" job and his "miserable" life. The two have become some sort of running gag.</p>Tony Palmer wrote:I have their current most defining feature as a language barrier. I have them only speak Varisian and only a few characters can understand them. Mostly the talk only with each other and laugh at the party behind their backs.
Nice! :) I made both to be very different brothers: Bevelek is the tidy, friendly, and subservient one--always asking if he can help anyone or doing the odd jobs. On the other side, Vankor is the unshaven drunkard--always complaining about his...Scharlata2013-05-16T21:36:48ZRe: Forums: Council of Thieves: What Lies in Dust (GM Reference)Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jqib?What-Lies-in-Dust#492013-01-17T22:37:01Z2010-07-20T19:26:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Christopher Dudley wrote:</div><blockquote>... Only, when the items were placed there, there were no vampires in the vault. ...</blockquote><p>But the Pathfinders (and especially Donatalus) feared that a missing ex-dear friend (you know who I mean) would end up as a vampire - sooner or later. And in the confusion of the beginning war in Cheliax he and his fellows pushed the solution of this "special problem" to a later date - making arrangements and putting those things into the Wave Door.
<p>Kind regards</p>Christopher Dudley wrote:... Only, when the items were placed there, there were no vampires in the vault. ...
But the Pathfinders (and especially Donatalus) feared that a missing ex-dear friend (you know who I mean) would end up as a vampire - sooner or later. And in the confusion of the beginning war in Cheliax he and his fellows pushed the solution of this "special problem" to a later date - making arrangements and putting those things into the Wave Door. Kind regardsScharlata2010-07-20T19:26:59ZForums: Council of Thieves: Transfixed by Timeline [SPOILERS ABOUND! PLAYERS please stay OUT!]Scharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kp90?Transfixed-by-Timeline-SPOILERS-ABOUND#12019-09-06T16:06:50Z2010-04-09T22:51:26Z<p>I've done a timeline of events in and around Westcrown for the Council of Thievs AP. I read the APs 25-27, the Gazetteer and the Seekers of Secrets and made up a timeline of events.</p>
<p>Please correct my assumptions, errors, and misreadings and help me with the timeline. Maybe it could serve as a little help for all GMs because some of the information is scattered in various places in the modules.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Thanx to all</p>I've done a timeline of events in and around Westcrown for the Council of Thievs AP. I read the APs 25-27, the Gazetteer and the Seekers of Secrets and made up a timeline of events.
Please correct my assumptions, errors, and misreadings and help me with the timeline. Maybe it could serve as a little help for all GMs because some of the information is scattered in various places in the modules.
[Spoiler omitted]
Thanx to allScharlata2010-04-09T22:51:26ZRe: Forums: Council of Thieves: Robahl's Insult ThreadScharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k77y?Robahls-Insult-Thread#152013-01-15T16:01:11Z2009-12-03T19:53:12Z<p>@ Mikhaila Burnett: Thanks for requesting that kind of verbal injuries. I needed those, too. :)</p>
<p>"In comparison to these most excellent lines the author dreamed to touch the ears of our audience, your performance was a verbal aberration close to a treacherous grotesque absurdity of oral insufficiency."</p>
<p>"I'm close to the edge of pointing you to the direction where the stage-carpenter has left a hole in the wall."</p>
<p>"Your oral perforation … performance is leading me to the conclusion that it will be a sound choice to suggest letting a berserking flesh golem hold the annual shadow beast appeasement speech instead of the lord mayor."</p>@ Mikhaila Burnett: Thanks for requesting that kind of verbal injuries. I needed those, too. :)
"In comparison to these most excellent lines the author dreamed to touch the ears of our audience, your performance was a verbal aberration close to a treacherous grotesque absurdity of oral insufficiency."
"I'm close to the edge of pointing you to the direction where the stage-carpenter has left a hole in the wall."
"Your oral perforation … performance is leading me to the conclusion that it...Scharlata2009-12-03T19:53:12ZRe: Forums: Rise of the Runelords: Currency/Coinage in Varisia, Cheliax, and beyondScharlatahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hly1?CurrencyCoinage-in-Varisia-Cheliax-and-beyond#302021-06-20T12:30:25Z2009-06-01T20:06:58Z<p>Module LB1 (Tower of the Last Baron) mentions silver coins as "silver crowns" (p.11, 11. The Conqueror's Blade, 2nd paragraph).</p>
<p>Besides, I think, it's only natural to think of proper names for different coinage, just like in real world.
<br />
Looked at it from a historically viewpoint, it is an appropriate way to differ from other kingdoms/nations, and an impressive form for rulers around the world to get their face/symbols/beliefs to spread around the country/world.</p>
<p>I made up some names for currency in my last campaign. Maybe they are compatible with some nations in your campaign.</p>
<p>Bandits:
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Lump
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Cheroot
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Conk
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Turd</p>
<p>Ancient:
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Platinum Ring
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Gold Crown
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Silver Shield
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Copper Fringe</p>
<p>Greek:
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Dragos
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Xrisos
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Arguros
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Xalkos</p>
<p>Paladin:
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Eagle
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Crown
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Dragon
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Moon</p>
<p>Nordic:
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White Raven
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Gold Raven
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Silver Raven
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Yellow Raven</p>
<p>Hell:
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Wing
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Talon
<br />
Sting
<br />
Tail</p>
<p>Mercantile:
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Dragon
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Pegasus
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Hippogriff
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Hydra</p>
<p>Germanic:
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King's Thaler
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Double Eagle
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Silver Mark
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Groat</p>
<p>Saxon:
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Pound
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Tenshilling
<br />
Shilling
<br />
Penny</p>Module LB1 (Tower of the Last Baron) mentions silver coins as "silver crowns" (p.11, 11. The Conqueror's Blade, 2nd paragraph).
Besides, I think, it's only natural to think of proper names for different coinage, just like in real world.
Looked at it from a historically viewpoint, it is an appropriate way to differ from other kingdoms/nations, and an impressive form for rulers around the world to get their face/symbols/beliefs to spread around the country/world.
I made up some names for...Scharlata2009-06-01T20:06:58Z