paizo.com Favorited Posts by Unknown Ediologypaizo.com Favorited Posts by Unknown Ediology2022-05-26T20:26:40Z2022-05-26T20:26:40ZRe: Forums: Online Play: Play-by-Post Gameday IV: Event Official KickoffUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sy8b?PlaybyPost-Gameday-IV-Event-Official-Kickoff#72015-09-20T04:17:49Z2015-09-20T04:10:01Z<p>As DM Beckett stated, if you find a lot of 'Orphaned' players in need of a table, I'd be willing to run something for them. Just let me know if the need arises!</p>As DM Beckett stated, if you find a lot of 'Orphaned' players in need of a table, I'd be willing to run something for them. Just let me know if the need arises!Unknown Ediology2015-09-20T04:10:01ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Collective name for Paizo community/fans?Unknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qzal?Collective-name-for-Paizo-communityfans#172014-05-06T23:24:13Z2014-05-06T17:52:19Z<p>I enjoy the term "Paizanos", as it is similar to "Paisanos", which translates as "Countrymen". It's often used in slang to denote those to whom you have a close affiliation. So, I like Paizanos.</p>I enjoy the term "Paizanos", as it is similar to "Paisanos", which translates as "Countrymen". It's often used in slang to denote those to whom you have a close affiliation. So, I like Paizanos.Unknown Ediology2014-05-06T17:52:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Changing SeasonsUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg3n?Changing-Seasons#182014-05-06T19:34:17Z2014-05-06T10:55:01Z<p>When I first read this blurb, my mind immediately jumped to the thought that the two villains for Sundered Crag are:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted].</p>
<p>However, the blurb mentions that the two have long vexed the Society, and one of those doesn't really count (in terms of scenarios encountered in). And, while I would love to see Torch, I'm not counting on it. Therefore, I think it would be great to see:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>When I first read this blurb, my mind immediately jumped to the thought that the two villains for Sundered Crag are:
[Spoiler omitted].
However, the blurb mentions that the two have long vexed the Society, and one of those doesn't really count (in terms of scenarios encountered in). And, while I would love to see Torch, I'm not counting on it. Therefore, I think it would be great to see:
[Spoiler omitted]Unknown Ediology2014-05-06T10:55:01ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM credit by subtierUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q3yi&page=2?GM-credit-by-subtier#642015-01-20T16:39:04Z2013-09-04T12:45:48Z<p>Have you ever read a thread, and then wanted to beat your head against a wall? Yeah, I thought as much.</p>
<p>Let me echo Serum's statement above. Always take the conservative approach until the other approach is proven valid. Why? Because it avoids unnecessary and unsightly headaches down the road that will arise either because a GM does not agree with your interpretation, or an official ruling comes out taking the conservative approach.</p>Have you ever read a thread, and then wanted to beat your head against a wall? Yeah, I thought as much.
Let me echo Serum's statement above. Always take the conservative approach until the other approach is proven valid. Why? Because it avoids unnecessary and unsightly headaches down the road that will arise either because a GM does not agree with your interpretation, or an official ruling comes out taking the conservative approach.Unknown Ediology2013-09-04T12:45:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: [Guide 5.0] GM signoffs on every purchaseUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q14s&page=3?Guide-50-GM-signoffs-on-every-purchase#1232013-08-09T14:22:14Z2013-08-07T19:09:31Z<p>In the world of internal controls, the number one deterrant to fraud (or cheating/mistakes) is the <i>perception</i> of detection. Talk of not being able to catch something in a 30-second scan of a sheet isn't the entire point, in my opinion. The mere act of doing audits and spot checks will begin to instill in the PFS community the sense that things are being taken much more seriously. In turn, this should cause many players to be a bit more circumspect about their record keeping, reducing errors. And, hopefully, this will discourage those who are tempted to cheat from actually doing so. In turn, this will allow the spot checks/audits to occur much quicker, as everything is now in order.</p>
<p>So, I think that instead of hammering the rule and bashing it right out of the gate; why don't we all try to implement what's been asked. Give it a go, see if you can make it work. A few spot checks here and there (and there's a great thread with tricks on how to perform a great check in under a minute). If, after trying to implement it things continue to fail, then the questions should be raised once more on how to make the entire process better. However, this doesn't mean try it once or twice. From the sound of things, this will require a major culture-change in the way many folks play; and given our natural urges to resist change, it won't happen overnight. I know I can get better! So try it for Season 5. See how it goes. And then report back on your findings. Isn't that the way the Decemvirate would want it?</p>In the world of internal controls, the number one deterrant to fraud (or cheating/mistakes) is the perception of detection. Talk of not being able to catch something in a 30-second scan of a sheet isn't the entire point, in my opinion. The mere act of doing audits and spot checks will begin to instill in the PFS community the sense that things are being taken much more seriously. In turn, this should cause many players to be a bit more circumspect about their record keeping, reducing errors....Unknown Ediology2013-08-07T19:09:31ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Checkin' those sheetsUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pya0?Checkin-those-sheets#502013-07-18T07:26:53Z2013-07-17T21:23:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kyle Baird wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Unknown Ediology wrote:</div><blockquote><p> When players start viewing it negatively, just throw some statistics their way. </p>
<p>"Did you know that 75% of the audits performed by the IRS result in taxpayers getting more money back? That's why we do these audits! To hopefully find where you forgot to add something in!"</p>
<p>That should appease them, right? ;) </blockquote>That's probably pretty close to my percentage too for PFS. I go out of my way to find mistakes FOR the player, more so than to find mistakes against them. I remember looking over an level 11 fighter who was bragging about his character's abilities. I handed it back to him and said your attack bonus should be +33, not +32, you forgot [insert whatever it was]. I believe I later killed that fighter with a huge black dragon... </blockquote><p>Wow, you're cruel! Build up their excitement just to crush their spirits and take it all away. I see I have much to learn in the ways of the GM from you. ;)Kyle Baird wrote:Unknown Ediology wrote:When players start viewing it negatively, just throw some statistics their way.
"Did you know that 75% of the audits performed by the IRS result in taxpayers getting more money back? That's why we do these audits! To hopefully find where you forgot to add something in!"
That should appease them, right? ;)
That's probably pretty close to my percentage too for PFS. I go out of my way to find mistakes FOR the player, more so than to find mistakes...Unknown Ediology2013-07-17T21:23:36ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 4-19 The Night March of KalkamedesUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ppfi&page=5?419-The-Night-March-of-Kalkamedes#2232016-05-13T19:56:35Z2013-07-08T16:24:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">El Baron de los Banditos wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Riddywhipple just <i>really</i> gets around and is uncreative about naming his militia of kids. I mean, what rhymes with Riddywhipple anyways? </blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]El Baron de los Banditos wrote:Riddywhipple just really gets around and is uncreative about naming his militia of kids. I mean, what rhymes with Riddywhipple anyways?
[Spoiler omitted]Unknown Ediology2013-07-08T16:24:40ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Veteran's Vault - Secret Door QuestionUnknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxic?Veterans-Vault-Secret-Door-Question#42013-07-08T14:47:53Z2013-07-08T14:31:05Z<p>I had players want do to this exact same thing. Use magic, brute force, etc. to force the secret door open. </p>
<p>I informed them of the pertinent information regarding the door (such as material, style, etc), including the fact that it would take a bit of time, as well as make some noise, and they were okay with it.</p>
<p>Naturally, the BBEG adjusted his tactics accordingly, due to the commotion they caused. Thus, they were ambushed the second they entered the room. But the players enjoyed it, and so did I!</p>
<p>So, as nosig mentioned above; if the players have a plausible idea try and roll with it! Sometimes what they want just won't be feasible, but it's fun to work with the players and let them try their approaches.</p>I had players want do to this exact same thing. Use magic, brute force, etc. to force the secret door open.
I informed them of the pertinent information regarding the door (such as material, style, etc), including the fact that it would take a bit of time, as well as make some noise, and they were okay with it.
Naturally, the BBEG adjusted his tactics accordingly, due to the commotion they caused. Thus, they were ambushed the second they entered the room. But the players enjoyed it, and so...Unknown Ediology2013-07-08T14:31:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: The loss of two beloved factions [mild spoilers]Unknown Ediologyhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pofp?The-loss-of-two-beloved-factions-mild-spoilers#432013-04-18T18:20:32Z2013-04-18T18:11:33Z<p>Well, I might as well throw my hat in the ring for how things might be phased out. I think what was stated above, that Lantern Lodge has completed its main mission and could be turned into the Tien Lodge sounds like a great idea!</p>
<p>As for Shadow Lodge; during Rivalry's End; perhaps Grandmaster Torch succeeds in eradicating the rogue Shadow Lodge members, or in revealing that the Aspis Consortium was actually behind the entire rebellion. By bringing to pass such a huge success, Torch is promoted to the Decemvirate, thus cementing a permanent spot from which he can make sure they don't abuse the Pathfinders? That, or he dies. Whatever happens, I look forward to how it will end! (And yes, I do have a Shadow Lodge PC). I enjoy seeing PFS grow and change during the seasons, instead of remaining too stagnant.</p>Well, I might as well throw my hat in the ring for how things might be phased out. I think what was stated above, that Lantern Lodge has completed its main mission and could be turned into the Tien Lodge sounds like a great idea!
As for Shadow Lodge; during Rivalry's End; perhaps Grandmaster Torch succeeds in eradicating the rogue Shadow Lodge members, or in revealing that the Aspis Consortium was actually behind the entire rebellion. By bringing to pass such a huge success, Torch is...Unknown Ediology2013-04-18T18:11:33Z