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Nope, double checked the address, tried to put it trough again, and now it says insufficient funds. So apparently the hold or whatever didn't expire in the last four business days.

RAW, sure. RAI, oh hell no. Monster feats are designed for monsters. If I were gming, the answer would be no.

Unfortunately, due to miscommunication with my roommate and a hectic work schedule, I wasn't able to post this until now. On Saturday, March 29, at around 8:40 pm pst, I tried to purchase the pdfs for Blood of the Moon, Magical Marketplace, and Champions of Balance using a prepaid Emerald Mastercard (the things H&R Block uses for tax refunds). I plugged in the information and when I tried to check out my card was declined. Less than a minute later, I received a text stating that my card had been charged for the $25.76. I double checked and found that this was in fact true. The pdfs were not in my downloads.

Okay, Studied Combat and Studied Strike aren't nerfs, they're two sledgehammers to the kneecaps! The investigator ability to participate in combat (let alone contribute) has been completely crippled. Yes, Studied Strike and Studied Combat are more thematic then Sneak Attack, but at least Sneak Attack doesn't just stop working after one decent hit.

For comparison at 20th:

Studied Combat: +10 to attack for at most (assuming 36 INT from 18 starting, 2 racial, 6 enhancement, 5 inherent, and 5 from level up) six rounds. Requires a standard action to set up (move with talent, swift with talent and inspiration point). Only useable once per enemy per day. Only one enemy at a time.

Studied Strike: One attack at +9d6. Requires and immediately ends Studied Combat.

Versus Sneak Attack: +6d6 per attack (at most 6 attacks with dual wield) whenever flanking or enemy is denied DEX to AC.

I know that the investigator has tons of utility. But so do the alchemist and rouge; and at least both of them can do something to help the party when the bad guys decide that diplomacy/bluff/intimidate/etc. isn't going to stop them from attacking.

Quick question: Some of the bloodline powers are worded as "when you enter a bloodrage" and some aren't. Was that intention (i.e. I can grow draconic claws whenever I want, but can only grow wings when I rage) or is there text that I'm missing stating that you can only use powers while raging? And if the latter, why the distinction on some of the powers?

Edit: didn't read further up. my bad.

Read a bit farther, dude. Bloodragers have their own specific take on bloodlines. They don't have bonus class skills.

The real question is whether all the powers are only active while raging, or if there's some kind of distinction between always active and only during rage.

Mark Sweetman wrote:

Damerrich: Empyreal lord of executions, judiciousness, and responsibility

Ragathiel: Empyreal lord of chivalry, duty, and vengeance

There is a nice difference between Damerrich and Ragathiel that is well played out through their differing views on the execution of wrongdoers. A follower of Damerrich does not take pleasure in his grim but necessary task - whereas Ragathiel himself struggles constantly to master his baser impulses in service to the light. Damerrich is Blue to Ragathiel's Red.

So it makes sense that Damerrich is more concerned with ensuring his task was just and true (hence the reflective nature of his obedience), while Ragathiel is more about revelling in the moment and fervor of action (active killing).

If Ragathiel's obedience was to be modified to something more achievable, then I'd suggest it would be similar to Arya Stark's mantra. The penitent should focus upon those that he/she is yet to slay, and the reason they deserve to die.

What was Damerrich's Obedience again?

And now I'm wondering whether my Demon-Spawn Tiefling Paladin is a follower of Damerrich or a follower of Ragathiel.

I also realized that the Mystery Cultist is technically opposite to the Demoniac. The Soul Eater is opposed by the Magaambyan Arcanist (though they are not reflections of one another), but the Diabolist doesn't seem to have a Good counterpart. The Blackfire Adepts and Riftwardens also fight each other quite often. Also, I really wanna see my initially Lawful Neutral Changeling Ice Witch realize that her patron was Tolc all along, and let her advance as a Mystery Cultist. Now if only I knew which campaign I can have that happen in...

Remember, to the best of your abilities, all who have fallen to your blade. Remember their faces, your actions, and contemplate how you acted in accordance with Law. A hell of a lot less convoluted than offing a provable wrongdoer on a daily basis.

Edit: Dang ninja leshy.

Awesome book, but two problems.
1) Ragathiel's obedience just isn't feasible. You're supposed to be able to do an obedience in about an hour, daily. Finding a proven evildoer and slaying them is a bit unreasonable given the time scale.
2) Unless all angels are doing some kind of Gozreh thing, someone forgot to add genders to the angel empyreal lord listings.

The Sword Saint Samurai archetype from Dragon Empires Primer.

In order:
1) Randomly determine level of the spell depending on magic item level they were rolled for (minor, medium, etc.)
2) Given the level of the spell on the scroll/potion, randomly determine the spell.

Ultimate Equipment has a very extensive set of tables in the back for this very scenario. Also the scroll generators you found probably weren't designed with Pathfinder in mind given that there's only one spell per scroll/potion.

Perhaps give the eidolon simple/martial weapon proficiency and give the sucker a cold iron weapon. Probably the easiest solution.