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Hello folks!
I'm on a bit of a kick, to stat out the characters from the various Pathfinder Tales products and I was wondering if some of you might help me?

I'm currently working on Jade Tiger, from the book Master of Devils, and I was wondering if any of you good people had any idea with regards to Jade Tigers class, choices and how their fan works?

Also, Brother Quan from the Dragon temple - Any ideas with regards to his class and level?

I'd appreciate any help here, thank you in advance!

Hello James, I hope you've made it well into the new year!

I have a few questions, but will lead with a simple one I'm sure you might've gotten before. A while a go, I heard stirrings on the forums about you considering posting the Original statistics for Xandergul, the ones you had imagined for him. I was wondering if this was still a possibility?

I am aware this would be his first edition stats, but I must admit I am still extraordinarily curious to see the statistics of the two final runelords - Xanderghul and Zutha, as well as their weapons.

Hope the new year treats you well!

- Shadeworld

Hello James,

I apologize if this has already been asked, but it is mentioned in the Carrion crown adventure path that Luvick Siervage predates the whispering tyrant himself.
I was wondering, does this mean he predates Tar-baphon before he returned as a lick or is he old enough that he existed before Tar-baphon as the Wizard king? Precisely how old is this ancient vampire?

Also, good luck with your second edition work!

Dear mr. Jacobs,

Knowing that you have the full statistics for Xanderghul, in order to create the Simulacrum, could we possibly see a release of his full stats once Return of the Runelords is completely out? I know I for one would love to see how exactly one builds the supposedly strongest runelord to ever walk the face of Golarion

With Regards
- Shadeworld

Mr. Jacobs

Would an Aasmiar born of pure-blood Azlanti humans, have the Aasimar's racial ability adjustments or those of the Pure-blood Azlanti human?

Sincerely
- Shadeworld

Mr. Jacobs,

First: I was wondering if we will see a stat write up of all the unpublished Runelords during the height of their power, over the course of return of the Runelords?

Such as seeing Xanderghul in his full mythic glory, just to scope the actual power of these immense wizards.

Second: Same question, just for their unique pole-arms.

Thank you for taking your time.

Sincerely
- Shadeworld

Dryxxxa wrote:

Berselius wrote:

Really hoping that Owlcat Games announces that a purchasable DLC option will be made available to allow people who purchase the game to create their own full party instead of relying on the Companions Owlcat Games has made available (none of whom I particularly like).

I believe it should be available out of the box (see here).

YES! THANK THE GODS OF GOLARION!

Yeah you can create your own companions, it will be available at launch. These of course have no story or voiced lines, but at least they're yours entirely. :)

Greetings Messageboards!
I am an old dog when it comes to pathfinder and I have tried a variety of things, but I have never been a master item creator and thus I come humbly seeking the help and advice of those smarter than me!

In one of the campaigns I am currently in, our party is inching our way towards level 17. It's been a long and exciting journey and now my character, Ellis, is looking to experiment a little magically. He wants to create his own plane, testing how certain cultures would evolve on such a plane with certain parameters put in place by him.
Reading up on the spell greater create demiplane, I realize it's quite expensive to make an expansive plane for a culture to develop on, so I came up with this idea for an item.
I call it the Planar Heart, or the Planar seed, the purpose would be that it stabilized any demiplane it was brought onto, as if they had been made permanent, for as long as the Planar Heart was present on the plane.
Secondly I wanted it to cast Greater Create Demiplane once per day, so here is where I need advice, good messageboard, how much would such and item cost to 'create'.
I really hope one of you takes petty on me and show me the light!

Sincerely
- Shadeworld

Thanks a lot for the help Sharaya, that did the trick!

- Shadeworld

I have paid for the second and third installment of the Rise of Azlant AP, only the second one has made it to my DL folder. Could you lot please look at fixing that? It's sour to purchase something, without actually receiving the product.

- Shadeworld

A man named Pete from Canada has applied to our group, though he failed to leave a method for us to contact him. If you see this, I'd be delighted if you were to return to the form and amend this, so that we might accept you.
​- Regards
​ Shadeworld

We have already received a couple of applications, we ask that you please add a Discord name tag so that we may add you and send the invitation link to our server. Otherwise getting into contact with you, might be a little hard. If you have already sent an application, it should be possible for you to edit the answers there, we apologize for the inconvenience.

- Regards

Shadeworld

In advance I'm terribly sorry if I am posting this in the wrong section, I'm not 'that' familiar with these forums.

What this post is about?
This post is intended as a recruitment post for experienced and up-and-coming GMs to join our little community known as Exalted Solutions. We're currently looking to recruit a few extra GMs to our PnP groups, to add a bit of flavor and ingenuity to our stock.

Exalted Solutions
Exalted solutions is a gaming community of some 30 players that enjoy playing all kinds of games together, be it video games such as League of Legends, WoW or Overwatch to the more creative games such as various PnP'ers or Cards against humanity. ES is over a year old and we have members ranging between Canada to Serbia, men and women and all those in between.

What're we looking for?
Currently we have quite a nice pool of Pen and Paper players with some truly lovely GMs, that has given a lot of time and effort to provide our players with exciting experiences and truly memorable NPCs. Now we're looking to expand that pool of players and primarily our GMs, we're looking specifically for GMs that are ready to host games set within Paizo's world of Golarion and is ready to keep true to the lore, while having the genius to add to it's majesty.

How will we do this?
We have a simple application feature in which you tell us a bit about yourself, who you are and what you do for a living to what kind of video games you play and what PnP experience you might have. In this application you should let us know you're applying by virtue of this post, and whether you apply as a GM or a Player.
GM's will be given priority.
GM's and players will both be joining, if accepted, as trial-members to see if they fit in with our current pool of players and ensure there's no drama or dissonance.
Gm's chosen will be asked to host sessions so that we may feel them out, while players will of course be asked to join session.

Special!
We are in particularly looking for a main GM, a Games-master with experience or desire to run a came known as the Curse of the Crimson throne anniversary edition. If this is something you'd be interested in, let us know in the application.

Link
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Additional Information
Exalted Solutions was initially formed as a Roleplaying Guild in the online game Star Wars - Old Republic, it has since expanded to different games and now includes a sizable member pool with a variety of interests. We welcome almost anyone in so far they fit and don't create any dissonance, we work primarily via Discord and use our server as a primary means of communication. When Roleplaying we use Roll20, our players tend to dislike Min-maxing so GMs shouldn't have to worry.
Games currently in focus: Arma, League of legends, Overwatch and World of Warcraft.
Roleplaying games: Pathfinder (Which is our primary game), Chronicles of Darkness, World of Darkness, Aberrant, Scion, Star wars Saga edition and a variety of Homemades.

Dear James,

You mention that should Nocticula shift from CE to CN, she'd become a Demigod. Any hints as to what she'd become the patron off, is there any rules one could use to represent this kind of creature stats-wise? I mean since she's not a demon lord any longer, she must becomes something new and exciting? And possibly would this be something you'd ever explore in books or later releases? Non-subtyped Demigod creatures, and the shift of Nocticula entirely.

And on another note, I've always wondered about Hermea and its ruler.
Is there any statistics one could use to represent a hermean native? And what would Mengkare be classified as? A simple golde dragon, well simple as can be, or is there more to him?

If these a questions you've previously answered, I am very sorry for restating, but I didn't quite have the time to go over 1222 pages worth of content. :/

I created a version of Varian that I thought would fit well with who he was, and his training and all that.
So to me he was 10th level Arcanist, given his wizard-y education and his sorcerous inclination. As well as I'd add in 5 or 6 levels of Kensai Magus, given his proclivity for swords and specifically that 'one' sword he loves so much. I chose the Kensai because of his Tian Xia education as well as the focus.Also the Kensai gains a lot out of his intelligence, which just seem to fit in well with how Varian goes about his business. Working smarter, not harder.

How I'd love a write up of Abrogail and her Devil allies.

1) what is the Illusionist?

2)you can't chose MT as the +1 spellcasting class. since it's not, it just increases other spellcasting classes.

1) Illusionist, was thinking the school specialization of the Wizard. Force of habit to write it as the base class.

2) How is it not? I mean, where does it say that?

I'm sure this question has been asked before, and I'm sorry but I couldn't find any further reference.
Here I go.

Should I take 3 levels of Illusionist, then 3 levels of Cleric, one level of Mystic Theurge and then level the rest of the way as Veiled Illusionist, could I chose Mystic Theurge as the "+1 Existing spell casting class" spell progression. Thus advancing both my Arcane and Divine spellcasting abilities?

I'm quite certain the designer intended for "useful" information, also counts their creature type since it's pretty much one of the most important factors to know.

So I'd go with the type being part of the information gained by the first check.

I'm having an issue here, I've just read through the Forest of Spirits AP.
At one point the players are attacked by Five Storms Ninja, but here's the issue they seem to be using weapon finesse for Katanas. How's that do-able?

P.s I hope this is the right section to pose this question, if not I am sorry.

In the core rule book damage reduction rules says that different kinds of enchantment bonuses can pass for different kinds of materials.

Here's the issue; When you then go to look up damage reduction in the bestiary is specifically states that you need the specific material to overcome certain damage reductions.

Here's the question: Which book am I to follow?

Hey guys,

I've recently been playing out a Mythic campaign, which revolves around the Relics of Kazavon. Here's the pickle, in the end Kazavon will rise for the heroes to ultimately put him down for good.

Here's my question, what'd his statistics be like? We we merely looking at a Great Wyrm Blue dragon? A Ravener? Or is this a Mythic rank 10 Great wyrm?

What kind of special abilities could he possess?

So far I've thought about him having the Simple-Divine spellcasting, to represent his bond with Zon-Kuthon, thoughts?

I've come seeking the omniscient wisdom of the Paizo boards, grant me your blessing.

- Shadeworld

That seems likely, I got nervous there for a second. Been craving this book for a while now, especially since the campaign I run right now is dependant on it.

Another question I need to get straight, this divine source ability. It effectively turns your character into a Demi-god?

I just saw this as PDF available tomorrow, but when i logged in it changed to PDF available today... How come?

There's brilliant arguments for both sides; On one hand you could say that each Gorgon is slightly unique, and thus their breath weapons don't over lap. On the other you can argue that why should there be a difference, that it's the same creature and the attack is identical.

I suggest you do as Orfamay suggest, think of your players or the campaign. If the campaign is supposed to be dangerous and a top teir challenge, go with stacking breaths, if it's more low key uniqu-ify their breaths.

This seems like a tricky question, I guess it comes down to the individual Games master. RAW I'd say no, since i have yet to find an ability that lets you share feats. Unless the mount has something that allows it to share this, only it gets this special bonus.

I can't see why not, a Hex is 12-miles in diameter or some such which is rather large. I don't see any rule that forbids it.

I am pretty sure they do not intend to gimp the Paladin via his Capstone ability, my group has always counted it as "If the Banishment takes effect, the smite ends." Otherwise you'd see most paladins go level 19 and then the last level in fighter.

It says " After the banishment effect", which i take to mean after it's failed the save. Since there's practically no effect if it saves.

1: If some one looks into the square that some one is stealthing in, he gets to roll perception as normal. I'm quite sure RAW doesn't pay heed to whether or not you look into a square or not.

2: If they spot creature A only creature B gets the surprise round, A goes into the iniitiative order as always. So the player wont even get a chance to move into B's square since B gets the surprise round.

In the event some one enters a square with the stealther, treat it as AoO since he moves first into a threatend square and then attempts to move on. Thus allowing the monster to emerge from hiding and attack.

Remember RAW can't account for everything, so some common sense is needed.
Obviously a Large Ogre wont get to be all Ninja, while some one looks straight at it, unless the grass is REALLY tall or it has some special equipment.

Thanks a lot, i'll remember to post there. To be quite honest i didn't see the rules forums, i am a new member to this community even though i've played pathfinder for many years, and 3.5 and so forth.

Again thanks a lot!

Best regards
- Shadeworld

Though my issue is, i cannot find the rules anywhere in the books... As i've mentioned in previous posts, my GM is a rules lawyer and he needs convincing. If you could please tell me where to find such rules, i'd be much obliged.

Best Regards
- Shadeworld

Okay, this might just be me... But i'be been cycling through the book and i can't find anywhere whether enhancement bonuses stack or not, can some one enlighten me?

I am not very inclined to Multi-classing, i would like to see 9th level spells in the distance. We run a very unorthodox stat system our GM calls equalized where all out stats are at 14 and we then move them around up to max 18 and least 8. So it's possible to have three 18's and three 10's if that's the case. All books made by Paizo are allowed, he's running an evil campaign, the only god not allowed is Asmodeus as there's two Anti-paladins of Lamashtu in the party, the last member is a Rogue.

I have 62.000 gold to buy items from, no item is prohibited.

Best regards
- Shadeworld

Edit: P.S We start at level 10.

I see my one simple question amounted to a larger discussion, i thank you all for the VERY prudent advice. I guess that deep down all i wished for is to make characters who doesn't waste time, at the moment i am as said struggling with a Cleric. Many might say clerics are easy to optimize to proper game play, but i find not.

The reason for this being i wish to see a plate bearing spellcaster with a proper weapon and a medium to good melee damage supported by his spells... Yes many will say Magus, but somehow he just doesn't fit my taste.

IF you've got ideas/suggestions/guides/topics, be a darling and PM me or write it here.

Best Regards
- Shadeworld

P.S. I hope you all know i was by no means trying to belittle the creators of other guides, i might've come off a little harsh and blunt and it wasn't my intention. They should all know i admire their tenacity and envy them their time to spend on such projects. If you've felt offense i offer you my heartfelt apology.

The reasons that i wont find another GM is simple... I'm from a little town in denmark, the only other GM around is me and i'd very much like to be a player every now and then. :)

So finding another GM is ipso facto not an option.

I will check up on your guide as soon as i get the chance, and get right back to you :) As i have not played a Sorcerer for a long time.

As for specifics i'd like to see a functional cleric, i'd like to know more about his strengths and weaknesses and if he can be made into a functional melee character and a functional main caster... Not at the same time. And the two builds you suggested intrigue me as well.. .But this thread was more made to try and weave out those people interested in optimization cause it seems to be a lost cause lately on these forums. But it might just be me.

I am perfectly fine with people bashing me for liking optimization, though let me defend myself... The reason i ask for this is because i have one of the most malign GMs in history, he tend to make us(his players) seem very weak at every turn.
He's the tye of guy who populates his worlds with several level 18+ characters, of ancient and unimaginable power.
He's the type of guy who sees a part of 1 Wizard, 1 fighter and 1 rogue, and thinks: "How do i counter them, of course i throw one mob at each of their heads". So as a wizard you have a hard time to stand alone.

What i'd like to see is a few concept guides, i would do these my self but my time is sorely limited.

I personally do alot of Roleplay choices once i know my character can handle himself, i wont make a Fighter whom specializes in Broom combat. But i might make a fighter with a flair for less used weapons like the spiked chain or the club.

There's no reason to bash people for wanting to preform.

I am open for any comments and/or thoughts on this, lets discuss!

Treantmonk, where are you?

Yes it seems like an adoration thread, however it isn't. I have decided to come here and ask one simple question. . .
Since when is optimization falvor based?
Elaboration: I've been a big "fan" of treantmonks guides and since his disappearance i've been looking through several other guides, but all i see is people trying to do "his" work and sadly failing. Most guides out there call them selves "Optimization" but all i see is "This is what i like the best" - choices. . .

This is not a flamer check, it's a desperate attempt to revive a proper optimization culture and maybe give the community a chance to explain if it is simply me failing on all accounts.

Best Regards
- Shadeworld

P.S: If any one knows how to contact Treantmonk, could you ask him if he'd allow me to take contact to him and how? I have a few things i'd like to take up with his particular genius.