paizo.com Favorited Posts by Swashbucklersdcpaizo.com Favorited Posts by Swashbucklersdc2023-08-20T04:44:27Z2023-08-20T04:44:27ZForums: Advice: Sword-Devil Archetype, Replacing Camouflage and Hide in Plain SightSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uqsk?SwordDevil-Archetype-Replacing-Camouflage-and#12017-11-25T20:38:55Z2017-11-25T04:27:36Z<p>I was looking to play a Sword-Devil ranger archetype in an upcoming campaign. Since the Sword-Devil gives up Favored Terrain but does not replace Camouflage or Hide in Plain Sight (which depends upon Favored terrain), I was looking at possible replacements (at least until official errata is published). What do you think of using these (from the Mobile Fighter archetype) in place of Camouflage and Hide in Plain Sight?</p>
<p>Rapid Attack (Ex): At 12th level, a sword-devil can combine a full attack action with a single move. She must forgo the attack at her highest bonus but may take the remaining attacks at any point during her movement. This movement provokes attacks of opportunity as normal. This ability replaces Camouflage.</p>
<p>Fleet Footed (Ex): At 17th level, the she-devil’s speed increases by 10 feet. She can take 10 on Acrobatics checks even while distracted or threatened, and can take 20 on an Acrobatics check once per day for every five ranger levels she possesses. This ability replaces Hide in Plain Sight.</p>
<p>I think these abilities will add some mobility and emphasis the archetypes use of "speed and evasive techniques".</p>
<p>What do you think?</p>I was looking to play a Sword-Devil ranger archetype in an upcoming campaign. Since the Sword-Devil gives up Favored Terrain but does not replace Camouflage or Hide in Plain Sight (which depends upon Favored terrain), I was looking at possible replacements (at least until official errata is published). What do you think of using these (from the Mobile Fighter archetype) in place of Camouflage and Hide in Plain Sight?
Rapid Attack (Ex): At 12th level, a sword-devil can combine a full attack...Swashbucklersdc2017-11-25T04:27:36ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Avengers!!!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uq4v?Avengers#72017-11-18T06:55:51Z2017-11-16T00:14:11Z<p>When you make a post in a thread, and later come back to the message board signed in under the account you made the post from, that thread shows a dot next to it.</p>
<p>When someone says dot in a thread, they are basically saying I have nothing to add right now, but I am interested in monitoring this thread later to read what has been said and what has happened. It allows you to find the thread easier. </p>
<p>Hope that helps, =)</p>When you make a post in a thread, and later come back to the message board signed in under the account you made the post from, that thread shows a dot next to it.
When someone says dot in a thread, they are basically saying I have nothing to add right now, but I am interested in monitoring this thread later to read what has been said and what has happened. It allows you to find the thread easier.
Hope that helps, =)Swashbucklersdc2017-11-16T00:14:11ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Sub-Zero?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2upyn?SubZero#22017-11-12T16:50:55Z2017-11-12T05:06:50Z<p>Subzero, in my opinion, would be a monk or ninja using the Marid Style Feat chain. You get the cold damage, the chance to freeze peeps in place plus all the ninja trickery, =)</p>Subzero, in my opinion, would be a monk or ninja using the Marid Style Feat chain. You get the cold damage, the chance to freeze peeps in place plus all the ninja trickery, =)Swashbucklersdc2017-11-12T05:06:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Botches & Fumbles: Do you use them?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2upt9?Botches-Fumbles-Do-you-use-them#412017-11-12T03:37:48Z2017-11-10T16:39:15Z<p>This is what we use:</p>
<p>Critical "Fumbles":
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If you Roll a 1 on an Attack Roll in melee combat, make a level check (roll a 20-sided, if you roll less than your level you pass the check); if you fail the level check, you left yourself open and trigger an AoO.
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In addition, a confirmed fumble ends your attack action.</p>
<p>If you Roll a 1 on an Attack Roll in ranged combat, make a level check (roll a 20-sided, if you roll less than your level you pass the check); if you fail the level check, you must roll as if a scatter. The attack can scatter up to a number of squares equal to the fired range increment. If another target is in one of the column of squares designated, make an Attack Roll against that target as normal.
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In addition, a confirmed fumble ends your attack action. </p>
<p>A natural 1 on a skill check is considered a -2 to your skill modifier.</p>This is what we use:
Critical "Fumbles":
If you Roll a 1 on an Attack Roll in melee combat, make a level check (roll a 20-sided, if you roll less than your level you pass the check); if you fail the level check, you left yourself open and trigger an AoO.
In addition, a confirmed fumble ends your attack action.
If you Roll a 1 on an Attack Roll in ranged combat, make a level check (roll a 20-sided, if you roll less than your level you pass the check); if you fail the level check, you must...Swashbucklersdc2017-11-10T16:39:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: A hag as a first villainSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uoj1?A-hag-as-a-first-villain#22017-10-29T00:35:42Z2017-10-21T03:59:22Z<p>You may want to check this out (although 5e); it is a whole series featuring hags...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=FS&manufacturers_id=7879&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">
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Fey Secrets</a></p>You may want to check this out (although 5e); it is a whole series featuring hags...
Fey SecretsSwashbucklersdc2017-10-21T03:59:22ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: AOMF questionSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2unvi&page=2?AOMF-question#632017-10-21T03:35:03Z2017-10-21T03:33:35Z<p>That's what the Steal combat maneuver is for, =)</p>That's what the Steal combat maneuver is for, =)Swashbucklersdc2017-10-21T03:33:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: Grippli reproductionSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2un8n?Grippli-reproduction#112021-06-09T23:36:36Z2017-10-03T01:51:07Z<p>There is a published answer, in the Bestiary 2 under grippli, just kind of hidden...</p>
<p>"Grippli hatchlings develop into adults in less than a year."</p>
<p>Hatchlings are definitely from eggs, =)</p>There is a published answer, in the Bestiary 2 under grippli, just kind of hidden...
"Grippli hatchlings develop into adults in less than a year."
Hatchlings are definitely from eggs, =)Swashbucklersdc2017-10-03T01:51:07ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#92017-08-22T04:57:19Z2017-08-15T20:49:56Z<p><b>Mind Mole</b></p>
<p>Dr. Anthony Mentzmer is a psychiatrist and psychic who used his skills as a psychic investigator; during one harrowing case, he investigated a coven of hags and was cursed to be shrunken into the size of a doll. However, with his control over psychic residue, he was able to control his size shifting himself and now uses his great skills as both a parapsychologist and psychic to confront occult menaces as the Mind Mole!</p>
<p>He was asked to join Task Force V as their occult and psychic advisor... </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Please let me know what you think of the team and/or individual characters!</p>Mind Mole
Dr. Anthony Mentzmer is a psychiatrist and psychic who used his skills as a psychic investigator; during one harrowing case, he investigated a coven of hags and was cursed to be shrunken into the size of a doll. However, with his control over psychic residue, he was able to control his size shifting himself and now uses his great skills as both a parapsychologist and psychic to confront occult menaces as the Mind Mole!
He was asked to join Task Force V as their occult and psychic...Swashbucklersdc2017-08-15T20:49:56ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#82017-08-13T12:26:30Z2017-08-02T15:51:59Z<p><b>Sea Chorus</b></p>
<p>Princess Maarinna Del'ray of Lemuria was been sent out by her father as an emissary to the surface world. When Maarinna saw the world in conflict (via the rise of the Nazis and 3rd Reich), she could not stand idle, her upbringing demanded she act (she is LG)!</p>
<p>She took on the code name of Sea Chorus and joined the rest of these mystery men in facing the great evil let upon the world...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Next up is Mind Mole, the shrinking, memory altering psychic...</p>Sea Chorus
Princess Maarinna Del'ray of Lemuria was been sent out by her father as an emissary to the surface world. When Maarinna saw the world in conflict (via the rise of the Nazis and 3rd Reich), she could not stand idle, her upbringing demanded she act (she is LG)!
She took on the code name of Sea Chorus and joined the rest of these mystery men in facing the great evil let upon the world...
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
Next up is Mind Mole, the shrinking, memory altering...Swashbucklersdc2017-08-02T15:51:59ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#72017-08-13T12:26:33Z2017-08-01T19:43:01Z<p><b>Strike Force</b></p>
<p>Strike Force is a former Army Ranger that specialized in European wilderness excursions. </p>
<p>He served as a mercenary (although he has a code of honor i.e. CG alignment) for many years in the fields of Europe; during this time, he met and fell in love with a dryad (from which he gained his knowledge of Elven, Sylvan and was gifted his Black Blessing; she is now his strongest contact). </p>
<p>With the rise of the 3rd Reich, before WW2 started, Strike Force saw what was happening; he wanted to serve again and stave off the worst possibilities. He re-enlisted in the Rangers. He was given command of a Ranger Platoon due to his great experience.</p>
<p>During a highly classified mission (an excursion into a secret nazi weapons development base), his platoon ran afoul of a squad of Nazi Super Soldiers; the weapon being developed in this facility was a super soldier serum! A huge fire fight occurred; many of his men were killed in battle. Yet even more tragedy struck! At some point a stray bullet struck the vats of highly unstable super serum...</p>
<p>The resulting explosion killed the remaining members of his platoon; somehow, Strike Force survived. When he awoke, Strike Force gathered the dog tags of his men and went forward to complete his mission. The "weapon" i.e. serum was destroyed except for one vial which Strike Force took with him.</p>
<p>Upon attempting to leave the facility, Strike Force noticed tracks. Some of the super soldiers had survived...</p>
<p>That was his hyper event, =)</p>
<p>The serum was later used to make the first American Super Soldier, Major Victory; Strike Force was given a weaker version himself, enhancing his attributes.</p>
<p>After the mission, Strike Force took a sabbatical. He went home to his girlfriend and told her all that happened. She helped him focus his anger, hurt and other emotions. Strike Force wanted to bring the remaining Nazi Super Squad to justice. The dryad stated she would help him do so...she performed a ritual, granting him the boons of a forest wildstalker; his colt .45 ACP, military boots and cloak were now all enchanted and tied to his spirit and the spirit of nature, growing in power and helping him to track and eliminate those responsible for the death of his comrades; he was further granted longer life and immunity to poison and disease. </p>
<p>Strike Force returned to his unit, ready to avenge his fellows; he was quickly reassigned to Task Force V... </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Next up will be Sea Chorus, Princess and Envoy of Lemuria...</p>Strike Force
Strike Force is a former Army Ranger that specialized in European wilderness excursions.
He served as a mercenary (although he has a code of honor i.e. CG alignment) for many years in the fields of Europe; during this time, he met and fell in love with a dryad (from which he gained his knowledge of Elven, Sylvan and was gifted his Black Blessing; she is now his strongest contact).
With the rise of the 3rd Reich, before WW2 started, Strike Force saw what was happening; he...Swashbucklersdc2017-08-01T19:43:01ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#62017-08-13T12:26:35Z2017-08-01T15:40:53Z<p><b>Minuteman</b></p>
<p>Intern Jonathan Quick was working the night shift when a local superhero, Relampago (a veloces with additional electrical abilities), was brought into the ER. Relampago was critically wounded and needed blood quickly, but was of a rare blood type; Jonathan had, luckily, the same rare blood type. During the transfusion, Relampago went into seizures, causing her to discharge some of her electrical energies directly into Jonathan.</p>
<p>Jonathan absorbed the energies and was forever changed as he ascended into a hyper being. With his new healing abilities, he was able to speed up Relampago's natural healing and stabilize her.</p>
<p>Jonathan quickly contacted and joined Task Force V as their newest Lieutenant and field medic...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Next up is Strike Force, the one man army...</p>Minuteman
Intern Jonathan Quick was working the night shift when a local superhero, Relampago (a veloces with additional electrical abilities), was brought into the ER. Relampago was critically wounded and needed blood quickly, but was of a rare blood type; Jonathan had, luckily, the same rare blood type. During the transfusion, Relampago went into seizures, causing her to discharge some of her electrical energies directly into Jonathan.
Jonathan absorbed the energies and was forever...Swashbucklersdc2017-08-01T15:40:53ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#52017-08-13T12:26:38Z2017-07-31T18:35:47Z<p>They sure did! I played Bombshell and both Major Victory and Minuteman were played by others (Gun Monkey was also played by one other and myself)...</p>They sure did! I played Bombshell and both Major Victory and Minuteman were played by others (Gun Monkey was also played by one other and myself)...Swashbucklersdc2017-07-31T18:35:47ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#32017-07-29T20:02:57Z2017-07-25T13:35:50Z<p><b>Bombshell</b></p>
<p>Christine Maybelle-Sinclaire was born into a family of engineers, so it was no surprise when she followed the same path. Blessed with a brilliant mind, she was a gifted engineer and chemist; her doctoral thesis on plasma constraints led to her recruitment into a classified government project on a theoretical plasma cannon design (needed to offset the power of the Nazi super-science weaponry being developed within Europe).</p>
<p>During a live testing demonstration of the plasma cannon (being shown to many top ranking military officers and members of the congressional sub-committee on weapons development), a Nazi 5th columnist saboteur struck. The cannon, during it's warm-up phase of the firing sequence, went into meltdown as the plasma coil was damaged by the saboteur's gadgetry explosive. </p>
<p>Christine quickly calculated the blast radius and knew there wasn't enough time to diffuse the plasma coil for anyone to escape; she rushed in, hoping to delay the meltdown long enough for those present to escape. With no time to don a radiation suit, and with the protective barriers damaged by secondary explosions, she was irradiated by the coil's emissions. However, she wasn't damaged by them...those who stayed behind watched as Christine, going through the emergency shutdown sequence, absorbed the plasma into her form, her body lifting from the ground as it became sheathed in flames...she had transcended!</p>
<p>She soon joined and trained with a hyper team of operators under a special task force of the U.S. Army, specifically convened to battle Axis Hyper Squads both abroad and at home. She quickly adapted to the life of a soldier and worked her way up to Captain. She is now second in command as the Executive Officer of Task Force V under the command of Major Victory.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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That is it for the fiery Bombshell, up next will be the healing speedster Minuteman...</p>Bombshell
Christine Maybelle-Sinclaire was born into a family of engineers, so it was no surprise when she followed the same path. Blessed with a brilliant mind, she was a gifted engineer and chemist; her doctoral thesis on plasma constraints led to her recruitment into a classified government project on a theoretical plasma cannon design (needed to offset the power of the Nazi super-science weaponry being developed within Europe).
During a live testing demonstration of the plasma cannon...Swashbucklersdc2017-07-25T13:35:50ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#22017-07-29T20:02:57Z2017-07-22T20:11:33Z<p><b>Major Victory</b></p>
<p>Major Victor Standley Proud, operator name Major Victory, was a graduate of VMI and commissioned in the Army soon afterwards. He served proudly with a distinguished record, leading he to be chosen as an applicant for the Super Soldier Test Program during the advent of World War II; then Captain Proud was chosen from the best of the best to be administered the newly developed super soldier serum. After extensive testing and training is his new abilities, Victor was promoted to Major and given command of Task Force V.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Let me know what you think! </p>
<p>Next up will be Bombshell, the flying, flaming energy projector...</p>Major Victory
Major Victor Standley Proud, operator name Major Victory, was a graduate of VMI and commissioned in the Army soon afterwards. He served proudly with a distinguished record, leading he to be chosen as an applicant for the Super Soldier Test Program during the advent of World War II; then Captain Proud was chosen from the best of the best to be administered the newly developed super soldier serum. After extensive testing and training is his new abilities, Victor was promoted to...Swashbucklersdc2017-07-22T20:11:33ZForums: Conversions: Task Force V, World War II Hypercorps 2099 TeamSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uh2s?Task-Force-V-World-War-II-Hypercorps-2099-Team#12017-07-29T20:02:57Z2017-07-22T19:23:19Z<p>Howdy all,
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I am posting my WWII superhero team made with the Hypercorps ruleset (here on the Paizo website <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9m9l?Hypercorps-2099" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hypercorps 2099,</a> and here for the author's website <a href="https://mikemyler.com/free-hypercorps-stuff/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Myler)</a> for your review.</p>
<p>Task Force V is a government formed military superhero group backed by the finest soldiers the U.S. has to offer. The task force was specifically chartered to act as a visible presence to combat Axis superhero influence in the same vein as the Liberty Corps.</p>
<p>The core team consists of Task Force Commander Major Victory, his executive officer Bombshell, lieutenants Minuteman and Strike Force with two civilian liaisons, Sea Chorus and Mind Mole, attached.</p>
<p>Each post will show one character, his/her background plus tactics and any additional rules information required to represent them.</p>
<p>Please let me know what you think...</p>Howdy all,
I am posting my WWII superhero team made with the Hypercorps ruleset (here on the Paizo website Hypercorps 2099, and here for the author's website Mike Myler) for your review.
Task Force V is a government formed military superhero group backed by the finest soldiers the U.S. has to offer. The task force was specifically chartered to act as a visible presence to combat Axis superhero influence in the same vein as the Liberty Corps.
The core team consists of Task Force Commander...Swashbucklersdc2017-07-22T19:23:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ultimate Intrigue: Running a fantasy-based "superhero" campaignSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u0gr?Ultimate-Intrigue-Running-a-fantasybased#32016-11-17T05:49:33Z2016-11-12T03:15:46Z<p>I love the idea of a Pathfinder Superhero campaign and actually did one myself; I devised a system to build superhero characters also (after testing with conversions of our actual Champions/Hero System characters in Golarion as a short campaign).</p>
<p>Here are links to posts I made about the system if interested:</p>
<p>First, showing completed stat blocks of street level Wolverine and Nightcrawler...</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rq6h?Andoran-Avengers#38" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wolverine</a></p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rq6h?Andoran-Avengers#39" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nightcrawler</a></p>
<p>then, the actual basic system...</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sg2l?Marvel-Heroes-in-Pathfinder#14" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Superpath System</a></p>
<p>There they are if you want to review to brainstorm ideas for your campaign; the system is basic but works for my group, =)</p>
<p>However, if you want a professional developer look at superheroes, I would recommend (endorsement fully intended):</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9m9l?Hypercorps-2099" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hypercorps</a></p>
<p>You could easily ignore the technological parts of the system and just use the Hyper Score System to grant abilities (kind of like the Mythic Tiered System) to your players. I played in a complete Kickstarter reward for the game and had a blast with the system!</p>
<p>Please keep us updated on how the campaign pans out no matter what way you implement the superhero system, =)</p>I love the idea of a Pathfinder Superhero campaign and actually did one myself; I devised a system to build superhero characters also (after testing with conversions of our actual Champions/Hero System characters in Golarion as a short campaign).
Here are links to posts I made about the system if interested:
First, showing completed stat blocks of street level Wolverine and Nightcrawler...
Wolverine
Nightcrawler
then, the actual basic system...
Superpath System
There they are if you...Swashbucklersdc2016-11-12T03:15:46ZRe: Forums: Third-Party and Fan Events: [PaizoCon 2016] Hypercorps 2099: Skirmish with Soldier Corps - Sunday evening, 6:00-10:00 pm, 2016Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/events/v5748mkg0bi8q#62016-06-03T17:47:07Z2016-06-02T17:38:40Z<p>It was very fun! Seven players made for a really great game. Those robots needed some electric sleep.</p>It was very fun! Seven players made for a really great game. Those robots needed some electric sleep.Swashbucklersdc2016-06-02T17:38:40ZRe: Forums: Third-Party and Fan Events: [PaizoCon 2016] Hypercorps 2099: Operation Varsity (WW2 Scenario) - Friday evening, 6:00-10:00 pm, 2016Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/events/v5748mkg0bi8o#22016-05-16T15:29:28Z2016-05-16T02:44:40Z<p>Man, if I wasn't already designing my own characters for this, Ghost Shot would be it! How can you go wrong with a hyper pale stranger! He just needs a ghostly horse now...</p>Man, if I wasn't already designing my own characters for this, Ghost Shot would be it! How can you go wrong with a hyper pale stranger! He just needs a ghostly horse now...Swashbucklersdc2016-05-16T02:44:40ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Your ONE houseruleSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tlti&page=2?Your-ONE-houserule#512016-04-19T08:34:38Z2016-04-19T03:29:59Z<p>No crafting allowed, =)</p>No crafting allowed, =)Swashbucklersdc2016-04-19T03:29:59ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Planetary Heroes (PFRPG)Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9nbe/discuss?Planetary-Heroes#62016-04-04T22:06:38Z2016-04-04T21:58:06Z<p>I am kind of taken with Floreisley Avergreen myself, but I am also biased, =)</p>I am kind of taken with Floreisley Avergreen myself, but I am also biased, =)Swashbucklersdc2016-04-04T21:58:06ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Planetary Heroes (PFRPG)Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9nbe/discuss?Planetary-Heroes#22016-04-04T19:15:58Z2016-03-30T21:49:25Z<p>Heck ya! Purchased!</p>Heck ya! Purchased!Swashbucklersdc2016-03-30T21:49:25ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon 2016 is Coming—Badges and Special Guests Announced!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lih6?PaizoCon-2016-is-Coming-Badges-and-Special#152016-02-04T00:51:33Z2016-02-04T00:31:16Z<p>Woot! Got my 4 day pass and Banquet Ticket, see you all there!</p>Woot! Got my 4 day pass and Banquet Ticket, see you all there!Swashbucklersdc2016-02-04T00:31:16ZRe: Forums: 4th Edition: Why doesn't Drizzt have ranger spells?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tad9?Why-doesnt-Drizzt-have-ranger-spells#92016-02-05T01:28:17Z2016-01-31T02:43:19Z<p>Drizzt's official stats have him as a Fighter 10/Barbarian 1/Ranger 5.
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Icing Death is a +3 frostbrand and Twinkle is a +2 Defender...</p>Drizzt's official stats have him as a Fighter 10/Barbarian 1/Ranger 5.
Icing Death is a +3 frostbrand and Twinkle is a +2 Defender...Swashbucklersdc2016-01-31T02:43:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Tales: Paizo Blog: Pirate's Prophecy Sample ChapterSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lif0?Pirates-Prophecy-Sample-Chapter#52016-01-31T21:14:15Z2016-01-31T02:38:49Z<p>I finished this the same weekend I received it in the mail! I love this line, the storytelling, the characters, everything about it.
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Chris Jackson isn't only my favorite Pathfinder Tales author, he has quickly become my favorite author!</p>I finished this the same weekend I received it in the mail! I love this line, the storytelling, the characters, everything about it.
Chris Jackson isn't only my favorite Pathfinder Tales author, he has quickly become my favorite author!Swashbucklersdc2016-01-31T02:38:49ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can ability drain kill you?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t7o2?Can-ability-drain-kill-you#42015-12-30T21:42:14Z2015-12-29T01:54:41Z<p>Dead
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When your character's current hit points drop to a negative amount equal to his Constitution score or lower, or if he succumbs to massive damage, he's dead. A character can also die from taking ability damage or suffering an ability drain that reduces his Constitution score to 0 (see Special Abilities).</p>
<p>Only reducing your Constitution score to 0 causes death, unless a more specific ruling is called out for in the text (as is in the case of shadows).</p>
<p>This is reinforced by...
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For every 2 points of damage you take to a single ability, apply a –1 penalty to skills and statistics listed with the relevant ability. If the amount of ability damage you have taken equals or exceeds your ability score, you immediately fall unconscious until the damage is less than your ability score. The only exception to this is your Constitution score. If the damage to your Constitution is equal to or greater than your Constitution score, you die. Unless otherwise noted, damage to your ability scores is healed at the rate of 1 per day to each ability score that has been damaged. Ability damage can be healed through the use of spells, such as lesser restoration.</p>
<p>Note that even ability damage to Constitution can cause death (not just Drain).</p>Dead
When your character's current hit points drop to a negative amount equal to his Constitution score or lower, or if he succumbs to massive damage, he's dead. A character can also die from taking ability damage or suffering an ability drain that reduces his Constitution score to 0 (see Special Abilities).
Only reducing your Constitution score to 0 causes death, unless a more specific ruling is called out for in the text (as is in the case of shadows).
This is reinforced by...
For every 2...Swashbucklersdc2015-12-29T01:54:41ZRe: Forums: Movies: "Bad" movies you actually likeSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t62j&page=2?Bad-movies-you-actually-like#892015-12-16T05:41:34Z2015-12-14T03:39:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zeugma wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Cutthroat Island!
</p>
1995, starring Gena Davis. One of the biggest box office bombs ever... but 12 year old me thought Matthew Modine was just too amazing and that Geena Davis was the ultimate "action girl"!</p>
<p>I guess it's nostalgia for my misspent youth, but I still like the movie.</blockquote><p>This is actually one of my most favorite movies of all times, =)Zeugma wrote:Cutthroat Island!
1995, starring Gena Davis. One of the biggest box office bombs ever... but 12 year old me thought Matthew Modine was just too amazing and that Geena Davis was the ultimate "action girl"!I guess it's nostalgia for my misspent youth, but I still like the movie.
This is actually one of my most favorite movies of all times, =)Swashbucklersdc2015-12-14T03:39:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Player empowerment versus "correct" choicesSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t4eq?Player-empowerment-versus-correct-choices#32015-11-16T14:46:28Z2015-11-14T16:48:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anzyr wrote:</div><blockquote>I understand the idea of "wanting to make a player shine", but that kind of correction does not change the actual effectiveness of things. Stealing an item from a foe sounds well and good, but you could have just picked feats that will kill the enemy more efficiently and then take the item from the corpse.</blockquote><p>Stealing that enemy cleric's holy symbol not only shuts down his spell casting, but also would be a very memorable moment!Anzyr wrote:I understand the idea of "wanting to make a player shine", but that kind of correction does not change the actual effectiveness of things. Stealing an item from a foe sounds well and good, but you could have just picked feats that will kill the enemy more efficiently and then take the item from the corpse.
Stealing that enemy cleric's holy symbol not only shuts down his spell casting, but also would be a very memorable moment!Swashbucklersdc2015-11-14T16:48:50ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Erik Mona* ALL your questions here!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2swsf&page=3?Ask-Erik-Mona-ALL-your-questions-here#1032017-10-29T22:32:21Z2015-10-24T22:21:05Z<p>Who is your favorite comic book hero?</p>Who is your favorite comic book hero?Swashbucklersdc2015-10-24T22:21:05ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Erik Mona* ALL your questions here!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2swsf&page=3?Ask-Erik-Mona-ALL-your-questions-here#1022017-10-29T22:32:24Z2015-10-24T22:20:39Z<p>Any chance of a rabbit prince mini? I would pre-order it now!</p>Any chance of a rabbit prince mini? I would pre-order it now!Swashbucklersdc2015-10-24T22:20:39ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Bugbear BrigadeSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5li03&page=2?Bugbear-Brigade#622015-09-20T05:50:11Z2015-09-19T03:02:23Z<p>and, a Rabbit Prince mini; or better yet, a whole Harrowed set, =)</p>and, a Rabbit Prince mini; or better yet, a whole Harrowed set, =)Swashbucklersdc2015-09-19T03:02:23ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #103: The Hellfire Compact (Hell's Vengeance 1 of 6) (PFRPG)Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9j6n/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-103-The-Hellfire-Compact#352016-02-22T18:04:10Z2015-09-12T08:34:23Z<p>I don't run or play in evil games, but I will still support Paizo and those that do by not cancelling my subscription while this season of deviltry is running. =)</p>I don't run or play in evil games, but I will still support Paizo and those that do by not cancelling my subscription while this season of deviltry is running. =)Swashbucklersdc2015-09-12T08:34:23ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Player Companion: Agents of Evil (PFRPG)Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9he0/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Player-Companion-Agents-of-Evil#532015-11-19T20:40:36Z2015-09-12T08:25:02Z<p>I don't run or play in evil games, but I will still support Paizo and those that do by not cancelling my subscription while this season of deviltry is running. =)</p>I don't run or play in evil games, but I will still support Paizo and those that do by not cancelling my subscription while this season of deviltry is running. =)Swashbucklersdc2015-09-12T08:25:02ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Legendary Games] The Hypercorps 2099 Kickstarter has launched - 5 Free PDFs, Phone App demo, and Cyberpunk Superheroes in your Pathfinder game!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2swj9?Legendary-Games-The-Hypercorps-2099#32015-09-04T04:02:20Z2015-09-01T04:25:03Z<p>Pledged!</p>Pledged!Swashbucklersdc2015-09-01T04:25:03ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: New Trait Fate's FavoredSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2psq9?New-Trait-Fates-Favored#132015-08-27T03:19:09Z2015-08-27T03:00:20Z<p>The Alternate Race Trait is a Luck Bonus, not a racial one. The normal +1 to all saves for halflings is a racial bonus.</p>The Alternate Race Trait is a Luck Bonus, not a racial one. The normal +1 to all saves for halflings is a racial bonus.Swashbucklersdc2015-08-27T03:00:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Legendary Games] Hypercorps 2099 Kickstarter launches Monday August 31st!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sunx?Legendary-Games-Hypercorps-2099-Kickstarter#112015-08-16T23:43:00Z2015-08-16T18:05:21Z<p>Looks very interesting...</p>Looks very interesting...Swashbucklersdc2015-08-16T18:05:21ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Battles: Iconic Heroes Set #4Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9f9q/discuss?Pathfinder-Battles-Iconic-Heroes-Set-4#252015-07-20T02:47:51Z2015-07-20T02:37:43Z<p>Huzzah! Both Lirianne and Jirelle in the same set? Must buy!</p>Huzzah! Both Lirianne and Jirelle in the same set? Must buy!Swashbucklersdc2015-07-20T02:37:43ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Mark Seifter* All Your Questions Here!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7kg&page=52?Ask-Mark-Seifter-All-Your-Questions-Here#25652015-10-15T06:41:16Z2015-07-20T02:18:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">thegreenteagamer wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm not sure if this exists, but if it doesn't, I'm thinking about making a custom spell available for my players. Something that can transfer an enchantment from one weapon or armor to another, so that if players for example find some adamantine armor, they can move their +2 light fortification from their old armor to it, or they can take the +2 flaming from a whip they found and put it on the longsword they're proficient in, etc</blockquote><p>Although I don't want to derail the thread, as this is Ask Mark, the spell asked for above I would put as a 3rd level spell. You gain Craft Arms and Armor at 5th level minimum, so it would be a good starting point. The material cost would be the same as repairing a "broken"magic weapon or armor.
<p>The spell would increase at 6th level and every 3 levels thereafter, allowing you to move another +1 enhancement value or equivalent. This is based on the requirement of "The creator's caster level must be at least three times the enhancement bonus of the armor or weapon."</p>
<p>The last part would be you could only move the enchantment if you were capable of making it yourself...</p>thegreenteagamer wrote:I'm not sure if this exists, but if it doesn't, I'm thinking about making a custom spell available for my players. Something that can transfer an enchantment from one weapon or armor to another, so that if players for example find some adamantine armor, they can move their +2 light fortification from their old armor to it, or they can take the +2 flaming from a whip they found and put it on the longsword they're proficient in, etc
Although I don't want to derail the...Swashbucklersdc2015-07-20T02:18:43ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Mark Seifter* All Your Questions Here!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7kg&page=52?Ask-Mark-Seifter-All-Your-Questions-Here#25582015-10-15T06:39:34Z2015-07-19T17:11:57Z<p>Hello Mark,</p>
<p>I am sure this FAQ request is really low on the radar, but you have already kinda answered it previously in the thread:</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4j8?Karyukai-Tea-Set-Question#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Karyukai Tea Set</a></p>
<p>I am more on the interpretation that the Greater Heroism lasts 11 minutes, Heroism 110 minutes and the original effect 12 hours. </p>
<p>However, would it be unreasonable for the following, if you were able to make the highest Diplomacy roll: Greater Heroism lasts 11 minutes, then the benefits get reduced to Heroism, which finishes it duration. Finally, when Heroism finishes it's duration, the original Heroes' Feast benefits to morale (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves) takes over until the full 12 hours duration.</p>
<p>I appreciate your advice,</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Hello Mark,
I am sure this FAQ request is really low on the radar, but you have already kinda answered it previously in the thread:
Karyukai Tea Set
I am more on the interpretation that the Greater Heroism lasts 11 minutes, Heroism 110 minutes and the original effect 12 hours.
However, would it be unreasonable for the following, if you were able to make the highest Diplomacy roll: Greater Heroism lasts 11 minutes, then the benefits get reduced to Heroism, which finishes it duration....Swashbucklersdc2015-07-19T17:11:57ZRe: Forums: Advice: Fabricate to speed up Downtime construction anyone?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2set1?Fabricate-to-speed-up-Downtime-construction#72021-10-19T22:37:41Z2015-07-05T16:58:15Z<p>I made a post about the Lyre of Building previously, copied here for convenience...</p>
<p>I found a reference you can use in the mean time; according to the follower section on page 80, 2 followers working one day equal one point of Labor. Using that number, you can approximate that one Labor equals 16 man-hours. It is also stated that you can spend extra Labor to complete buildings quicker on page 92. Using these two points in combination, a Lyre of Building generates (100 men x 3days x 8 hours=2400 man-hours/16 man-hours) 150 Labor per 30 minutes of being played.</p>I made a post about the Lyre of Building previously, copied here for convenience...
I found a reference you can use in the mean time; according to the follower section on page 80, 2 followers working one day equal one point of Labor. Using that number, you can approximate that one Labor equals 16 man-hours. It is also stated that you can spend extra Labor to complete buildings quicker on page 92. Using these two points in combination, a Lyre of Building generates (100 men x 3days x 8...Swashbucklersdc2015-07-05T16:58:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: I need a good, really good adventure module for mid-high levelsSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sel3?I-need-a-good-really-good-adventure-module#62015-07-02T21:03:17Z2015-07-02T20:42:26Z<p>The Harrowing, without a doubt is what you are looking for! Combat, social encounters, etc. Pathfinder's version of Alice in Wonderland, one of the most fun adventures you will ever play.</p>The Harrowing, without a doubt is what you are looking for! Combat, social encounters, etc. Pathfinder's version of Alice in Wonderland, one of the most fun adventures you will ever play.Swashbucklersdc2015-07-02T20:42:26ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Gamer Printshop] Horror on the Gila Express (a Gothic Western)Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sdod?Gamer-Printshop-Horror-on-the-Gila-Express#42015-06-23T05:13:13Z2015-06-23T02:56:52Z<p>This would be a very interesting setting, I am intrigued!</p>This would be a very interesting setting, I am intrigued!Swashbucklersdc2015-06-23T02:56:52ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Umbra Carnival - Caravan/Kingdom Building Hybrid?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sdol?Umbra-Carnival-CaravanKingdom-Building-Hybrid#22021-05-22T04:40:34Z2015-06-22T22:55:46Z<p>In the Rise of the Runelords game I am a player in, my character started his own carnival. We used the rules for Buildings and Organizations from Ultimate Campaign to run it...</p>
<p>The Big Top tent is basically a portable Auditorium; all the circus games, etc work out to be a Game Room. The concessions and souvenirs are Storefronts, backed by a Kitchen and Bar. I used a Habitat for the various animals on display and Trophy Room for the other various exhibits. The wagons were used for the above, but also carried Storage, Offices and Bedrooms.</p>
<p>I had various Teams for the carnival workers, all being led by a Manager that I used as a combination of Stage Manager and Smuggler. </p>
<p>It works very well...</p>In the Rise of the Runelords game I am a player in, my character started his own carnival. We used the rules for Buildings and Organizations from Ultimate Campaign to run it...
The Big Top tent is basically a portable Auditorium; all the circus games, etc work out to be a Game Room. The concessions and souvenirs are Storefronts, backed by a Kitchen and Bar. I used a Habitat for the various animals on display and Trophy Room for the other various exhibits. The wagons were used for the above,...Swashbucklersdc2015-06-22T22:55:46ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Battles—Rusty Dragon InnSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9er4/discuss?Pathfinder-Battles-Rusty-Dragon-Inn#52015-06-21T21:46:29Z2015-06-21T16:43:53Z<p>I would buy it also! Just make the bar incentive the perfect size to overlap the bar on the flip-mat, =)</p>I would buy it also! Just make the bar incentive the perfect size to overlap the bar on the flip-mat, =)Swashbucklersdc2015-06-21T16:43:53ZForums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Battles—Rusty Dragon InnSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9er4/discuss?Pathfinder-Battles-Rusty-Dragon-Inn#12015-06-27T05:49:02Z2015-06-14T22:26:13Z<p>Pre-order in! I am excited about having a set of city NPC theme minis instead of another monster themed set, it is long overdue IMO, =)</p>
<p>I like the bar incentive too!</p>Pre-order in! I am excited about having a set of city NPC theme minis instead of another monster themed set, it is long overdue IMO, =)
I like the bar incentive too!Swashbucklersdc2015-06-14T22:26:13ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Ring of spell knowledge, or something similar, for cantrips?Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2scnh?Ring-of-spell-knowledge-or-something-similar#82015-06-13T05:43:33Z2015-06-13T04:48:00Z<p>Glad to help Johnny</p>Glad to help JohnnySwashbucklersdc2015-06-13T04:48:00ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Crystal All the Things!!!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5a5&page=6?Ask-Crystal-All-the-Things#2992015-12-02T20:08:21Z2015-06-09T02:59:32Z<p>Crystal,
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Who are your favorite DC and Marvel characters?
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Which character in all of comics is your favorite character, if not one of the above?
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Thanks, =)</p>Crystal,
Who are your favorite DC and Marvel characters?
Which character in all of comics is your favorite character, if not one of the above?
Thanks, =)Swashbucklersdc2015-06-09T02:59:32ZRe: Forums: Advice: Figuring out cohort level for bestiary monstersSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sbaj?Figuring-out-cohort-level-for-bestiary-monsters#102015-05-31T00:18:04Z2015-05-30T15:11:36Z<p>8th level PC takes sasquatch as a cohort. The PC gains a level, the cohort levels, taking a level of barbarian.</p>
<p>When a monster gain a level in a PC class, it gains a +4, +4, +2, +2, 0, -2 stat array. Of course, those +4's go into Strength and Constitution for a barbarian...</p>
<p>Our cohort sasquatch now has Str 26, Con 20; HP are now 45. We give him a Belt of Giant Strength +4. Now when he rages, his Strength is 34...</p>
<p>Pretty good bodyguard for your wizard PC, =)</p>8th level PC takes sasquatch as a cohort. The PC gains a level, the cohort levels, taking a level of barbarian.
When a monster gain a level in a PC class, it gains a +4, +4, +2, +2, 0, -2 stat array. Of course, those +4's go into Strength and Constitution for a barbarian...
Our cohort sasquatch now has Str 26, Con 20; HP are now 45. We give him a Belt of Giant Strength +4. Now when he rages, his Strength is 34...
Pretty good bodyguard for your wizard PC, =)Swashbucklersdc2015-05-30T15:11:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: Figuring out cohort level for bestiary monstersSwashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sbaj?Figuring-out-cohort-level-for-bestiary-monsters#82015-05-31T00:19:38Z2015-05-30T14:52:18Z<p>If you don't want to just double the cohort level (but, for a succubus, it actually works out almost perfectly for it's power level. It's nearest comparison would be an erinyes devil, which is double it's CR), you can use something already in print to figure out about the appropriate power level to add it as a cohort...</p>
<p>I give you, the Anti-Paladin. Under it's Fiendish Boon:</p>
<p>The second type of bond allows an antipaladin to gain the service of a fiendish servant. This functions as summon monster III, except the duration is permanent and the antipaladin can only gain the service of a single creature and that creature must either have the chaotic and evil subtypes or it must be a fiendish animal. Once selected, the choice is set, but it may be changed whenever the antipaladin gains a level. Upon reaching 7th level, and every two levels thereafter, the level of the summon monster spell increases by one, to a maximum of summon monster IX at 17th level.</p>
<p>A succubus is on the summon monster VI list, so an anti-paladin can gain a succubus's "services" at 11th level. That would be a good minimum starting point to grant a succubus cohort, which would make it cohort level 9. </p>
<p>I think cohort level 9 seems too low though. Somewhere between 9 and 14...</p>If you don't want to just double the cohort level (but, for a succubus, it actually works out almost perfectly for it's power level. It's nearest comparison would be an erinyes devil, which is double it's CR), you can use something already in print to figure out about the appropriate power level to add it as a cohort...
I give you, the Anti-Paladin. Under it's Fiendish Boon:
The second type of bond allows an antipaladin to gain the service of a fiendish servant. This functions as summon...Swashbucklersdc2015-05-30T14:52:18ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon Product Announcements and Sneak Peeks!Swashbucklersdchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhhh?PaizoCon-Product-Announcements-and-Sneak-Peeks#362015-06-05T20:06:00Z2015-05-26T00:45:27Z<p>I actually like the bar idea; a whole tavern would be even better!</p>I actually like the bar idea; a whole tavern would be even better!Swashbucklersdc2015-05-26T00:45:27Z