paizo.com Favorited Posts by Zach W.paizo.com Favorited Posts by Zach W.2022-05-26T20:40:51Z2022-05-26T20:40:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Slothsy's Second Darkness (Campaign)Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSlothsysSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=7#3502017-07-10T15:59:00Z2017-07-08T18:15:09Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Im fine with a Tamiro-bomb, but prefferably not into the mixture, Acrobatics save for 1 D6 is fine with me!</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Drop to safe ground pending...</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Ill take 2d6 and be prone lol</span></p>
<p>Tamiro hits the ground with a loud thud, a much less graceful entree than he was hoping for, and with a grunt lifts himself up, and quickly draws his two swords, <b>"I meant to do that!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If we must use the front door...</span>
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Setting himself down onto the ground, he nods to the half-orc and brings both swords to hand. He lets the conversation run its course, understanding nothing of it, but when he sees Nel charge for the Drow he yells, <b>"Watashitachiha-betsu no hi ni shinudeshou!"</b></p>
<p>He then charges after Nel, both blades raised.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Im fine with a Tamiro-bomb, but prefferably not into the mixture, Acrobatics save for 1 D6 is fine with me!
Drop to safe ground pending...
[dice=Acrobatics]1d20+3[/dice]
Ill take 2d6 and be prone lol
Tamiro hits the ground with a loud thud, a much less graceful entree than he was hoping for, and with a grunt lifts himself up, and quickly draws his two swords, "I meant to do that!"
If we must use the front door...
Setting himself down onto the ground, he nods to the half-orc and brings both...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2017-07-08T18:15:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Slothsy's Second Darkness (Campaign)Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSlothsysSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=3#1292017-03-06T15:18:39Z2017-03-05T15:28:41Z<p>Tamiro grumbles at the tent's jostling and rolls over to get up. Pulling some of his clothing and leathers, he checks his blades are sharpened and the scabbards oiled. He takes a minute to do a quick check over of his armor as well. Stepping out of the tent he begins putting on his armor, but finding Nel requesting some aid he makes sure to outfit her first in her armor and then accepts the help of getting his armor set up. </p>
<p><b>"Any cover against archers I think would be good. Arrows are a bit annoying."</b></p>
<p>Cinching his scabards down, he draws one of them and nods <b>"Hai!"</b>.</p>Tamiro grumbles at the tent's jostling and rolls over to get up. Pulling some of his clothing and leathers, he checks his blades are sharpened and the scabbards oiled. He takes a minute to do a quick check over of his armor as well. Stepping out of the tent he begins putting on his armor, but finding Nel requesting some aid he makes sure to outfit her first in her armor and then accepts the help of getting his armor set up.
"Any cover against archers I think would be good. Arrows are a bit...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2017-03-05T15:28:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Slothsy's Second Darkness (Campaign)Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSlothsysSecondDarkness/gameplay#142017-01-18T04:39:05Z2017-01-17T13:48:34Z<p>Tamiro makes an uncomfortable face, and clicks his tongue, <b>"What you say makes sense...I still dislike it though."</b></p>
<p>Standing, he shakes his head before heading out, stopping briefly to look at Nel, and say in a lower tone, devoid of his usual anger, <b>"Kazoku to anata no senzo o dan'nen suru no wa yoi kotodesu. Anata wa hitsuyōna dake watashi no ken o motte imasu, jōshi."</b></p>
<p>Leaving the gold goblin, he holds his head and squints against the hang over increased glare of the morning sun. Muttering various tien obscenities about the sun, and day time, he makes his way towards the markets, making sure to stop at a particular silk merchant and tailor.</p>
<p>Following that he returns to the man who forged his original armor, and drops the Noquol and 13,500 gp on the counter.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>MW Suit of Noqual Tatami-do Armor is 13,500 gp without the cost of the raw material, so he will be spending all of his coin on that item, an investment of sorts.</span></p>Tamiro makes an uncomfortable face, and clicks his tongue, "What you say makes sense...I still dislike it though."
Standing, he shakes his head before heading out, stopping briefly to look at Nel, and say in a lower tone, devoid of his usual anger, "Kazoku to anata no senzo o dan'nen suru no wa yoi kotodesu. Anata wa hitsuyōna dake watashi no ken o motte imasu, jōshi."
Leaving the gold goblin, he holds his head and squints against the hang over increased glare of the morning sun. Muttering...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2017-01-17T13:48:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=47#23172016-12-16T16:51:54Z2016-12-16T13:28:38Z<p><b>"Do we...rescue the other dark one?"</b> Tamiro asks, unsure of what to do. Moving over to Aishe, he pushes him with his foot.</p>
<p><b>"Cmon, wake up!"</b></p>"Do we...rescue the other dark one?" Tamiro asks, unsure of what to do. Moving over to Aishe, he pushes him with his foot.
"Cmon, wake up!"Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-12-16T13:28:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=46#22552016-11-11T19:37:41Z2016-11-11T18:40:05Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10</span></p>
<p>Grimacing at the drow as she moves in the hammock, waking up, he plunges the sword into the elf.</p>
<p><b>"Stay asleep, and do not interupt!"</b></p>[dice=Attack]1d20+12[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d8+9[/dice]
Grimacing at the drow as she moves in the hammock, waking up, he plunges the sword into the elf.
"Stay asleep, and do not interupt!"Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-11-11T18:40:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=44#21732016-10-05T15:30:50Z2016-10-05T15:07:57Z<p>Tamiro shrugs and grins at Rilia, <b>"Eh. That was all a lie. I bought this sword from a traveling merchant down by the Riddleport docks for a lot of coin. My old mans sword is this other one."</b></p>
<p>He taps the sword on his waist. <b>"Good but no strong magics. I was told this one is at least enchanted somewhat. Now we find out if that was a lie as well."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Later...</span>
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Coming up to the shadow, his eyes widen, and then he grins, taking his sword in both hands and readying himself, he yells, <b>"Merchant! If you were lying I will haunt you when I die!"</b></p>Tamiro shrugs and grins at Rilia, "Eh. That was all a lie. I bought this sword from a traveling merchant down by the Riddleport docks for a lot of coin. My old mans sword is this other one."
He taps the sword on his waist. "Good but no strong magics. I was told this one is at least enchanted somewhat. Now we find out if that was a lie as well."
Later...
Coming up to the shadow, his eyes widen, and then he grins, taking his sword in both hands and readying himself, he yells, "Merchant! If...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-10-05T15:07:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Papa.DRB Wrath of the Righteous - DiscussionEzro Lindran (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMPapaDRBWrathOfTheRighteous/discussion&page=10#4942016-09-29T20:16:58Z2016-09-29T19:56:01Z<p>Our singing, smiting, animal friendly but grumpy tiefling! :P</p>Our singing, smiting, animal friendly but grumpy tiefling! :PEzro Lindran (alias of Zach W.)2016-09-29T19:56:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=43#21382016-09-24T06:46:49Z2016-09-23T20:38:57Z<p>Wiping his blades on the clothes of the dead drow, Tamiro looks around at the equipment. <b>"I see little of use here besides coin."</b></p>
<p>Looking up towards the exits available, he grunts, <b>"Looks like we have a fork in the road. Should we take care of light before heading in? Both of my hands are full."</b></p>
<p>Swinging his two blades around, to add to the point.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>AH! Point! Get it?! Cause sword point?! Oh I crack myself up. But seriously, I am blind as a bat underground.</span></p>Wiping his blades on the clothes of the dead drow, Tamiro looks around at the equipment. "I see little of use here besides coin."
Looking up towards the exits available, he grunts, "Looks like we have a fork in the road. Should we take care of light before heading in? Both of my hands are full."
Swinging his two blades around, to add to the point.
AH! Point! Get it?! Cause sword point?! Oh I crack myself up. But seriously, I am blind as a bat underground.Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-09-23T20:38:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=41#20382016-08-23T00:35:18Z2016-08-22T15:09:16Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Kn. Arcana:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5</span></p>
<p><b>"Nani? Begone bird horse! Remove yourself!"</b> Tamiro yells, stepping forward and drawing both of his blades, and waving them at the creature.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Handle Animal to shoo away:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am like 99% sure a handle animal would not work, Tamiro simply sees this beast as a pest and not worth the time.</span></p>[dice=Kn. Arcana]1d20+1[/dice]
"Nani? Begone bird horse! Remove yourself!" Tamiro yells, stepping forward and drawing both of his blades, and waving them at the creature.
[dice=Handle Animal to shoo away]1d20+6[/dice]
I am like 99% sure a handle animal would not work, Tamiro simply sees this beast as a pest and not worth the time.Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-08-22T15:09:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Low CON player races in PFS?Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tmql&page=2?Low-CON-player-races-in-PFS#762016-07-11T22:47:10Z2016-05-02T19:11:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Psyblade wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zach W. wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Storys of a front line Elven Cavalier of the Dragon, 13 CON (14 at level 4):</p>
<p>I love elves, they are pretty, they are fun. I find humans boring.</p>
<p>So when I joined PFS with my wife and sister in law we all rolled up elven siblings. The Ver'Ha clan. We had a rogue, an anti undead cleric, and me, an Honor Guard Cavalier of the Order of the Dragon. This was Liran Ver'Ha. He came to be known as The Wall. He was a frontline fighter par none. Combat Patrol, Lance, Bodyguard, Golden Legionaire, Order of the Dragon, HIGH initiative. He was something like STR 16, DEX 16, CON 14 at the end of his career (he just completed eyes of the ten and gave absolutely no cares to anything in there). I cannot tell you how many times, people told me I was an idiot, I am paraphrasing here. I am going to die horribly, or I am going to be a liability to the party. They were COMPLETELY wrong.</p>
<p>How do I play an elven frontline fighter with low con? By making the rest of the party so much better and nigh unhittable that fights don't last more than 2 rounds. Siege of the Diamond City? He was the sole reason our table was the best table. Eyes of the Ten? The only reason the boss fights lasted more than two rounds was because multiple enemies. He was nearly unhittable at a usual AC 42, passing out +7-10 AC to his friends around him, and having his party be set up in the field outside of his own turn so the rogues and paladins didn't have to move, they could just get their full attack. Boots of Speed were an investment for their speed increase, not their additional attack. Did he kill anything? Not even close. But he was a force multiplier that FORCED teamwork, or you missed out on juicey juicey buffs.</p>
<p>If anyone seeing this has played with Liran Ver'Ha, the Elven frontline cavalier, or GMed for him, they can attest that CON does not a frontliner make. Con helps, but in Lirans entire career, Con was almost never a contributing factor. </blockquote>I am curious what kind of build you have been running! </blockquote><p>Cavalier (Honor Guard) Order of the Dragon 8/Golden Legionnaire 5
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Primary Feats: Combat Reflex, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Mobility, Combat Patrol</p>
<p>Traits: Threatening Defender, Warrior of Old (Elven Racial Trait)</p>
<p>Primary Abilities in a Turn:
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United Defense(Golden Legionnaire): -1 AC to provide +2 bonus to dodge AC to adjacent Ally</p>
<p>Bodyguard/Honor Guard(Cavalier)/Aid Allies(Dragon)/Benevolent Armor/Improved Aid(Golden Legionnaire): Base Aid another = +2, Order of the Dragon changes this to +4 (Aid Allies), Intercept from Honor Guard +1, Benevolent +4 Armor, Improved Aid +1 = 4+1+4+1= +10 untyped AC bonus to an ally when using Bodyguard. This combo was the bread and butter with 4 AOO's per turn.</p>
<p>Sworn Protector(Cavalier): Choose another ally when you challenge an enemy, you take -1 AC penalty and they gain +1 Dodge.</p>
<p>Strategy(Dragon): Standard Action 30ft radius, all allies may choose one of the following immediately(1. +2 Dodge AC for 1 round, 2. +2 Moral bonus to attacks for 1 round, 3. Spend an Immediate Action to move up to your base speed once).</p>
<p>Tactician (Shield Wall)</p>
<p>Authoritative Command: Move Action 30 ft radius, any compliant ally who follows the given order receives a +1 competence bonus to Attack, Damage, Skill, Saves, and AC for 1 round.</p>
<p>Hold the Line: If a creature takes a 5 foot step out of an area both adjacent to and threatened by the Golden Legionnaire, or if the creature withdraws, it provokes an attack of opportunity.</p>
<p>Stand Still + Intercept: A Golden Legionnaire adds half her class levels to Stand Still.</p>
<p>Order of the Dragon Challenge: +4 to attack rolls made against the challenged target for allies.</p>
<p>Elven Immunities: This actually came up a LOT in low level and then higher when some enemy tactics called for sleep, or GM's tried sleeping the cavalier to prevent the aids due to his low will save.</p>
<p>+4 Benevolent Red Dragonhide Full Plate, +3 Darkwood Tower Shield (Shield Focus), Amulet +2 Nat Armor, Ring of Prot +2 = 38 AC, of course this heavily fluctuates dependent on abilities being utilized and not utilized.</p>Psyblade wrote:Zach W. wrote:Storys of a front line Elven Cavalier of the Dragon, 13 CON (14 at level 4):
I love elves, they are pretty, they are fun. I find humans boring.
So when I joined PFS with my wife and sister in law we all rolled up elven siblings. The Ver'Ha clan. We had a rogue, an anti undead cleric, and me, an Honor Guard Cavalier of the Order of the Dragon. This was Liran Ver'Ha. He came to be known as The Wall. He was a frontline fighter par none. Combat Patrol, Lance,...Zach W.2016-05-02T19:11:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: 5-13 Weapon in the Rift (Levels 5-9)Ionwe Ver'Ha (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/513WeaponInTheRift59/gameplay&page=8#3942016-03-25T00:31:51Z2016-03-24T16:35:09Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vinnie....you just stared down a freaking Shemhaizian and gave it the mom voice...I cant imagine your character will ever surpass that lol!</span></p>Vinnie....you just stared down a freaking Shemhaizian and gave it the mom voice...I cant imagine your character will ever surpass that lol!Ionwe Ver'Ha (alias of Zach W.)2016-03-24T16:35:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=34#16742016-03-25T14:17:48Z2016-03-11T15:53:51Z<p>Turning in the saddle, Tamiro yowls at the surprise tongue, <b>"Faurukurīchā o shinimasu!!Kino! Sore o fumitsukemasu!!"</b></p>
<p>Lashing down at the creature with his blade, cutting into it. Wrenching his blade free, Kino rears up tries stomping down onto the undead. Looking up to the red haired woman, he yells <b>"Do we LOOK undead to you!?"</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Kino Hoof 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Kino Hoof 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Turning in the saddle, Tamiro yowls at the surprise tongue, "Faurukurīchā o shinimasu!!Kino! Sore o fumitsukemasu!!"
Lashing down at the creature with his blade, cutting into it. Wrenching his blade free, Kino rears up tries stomping down onto the undead. Looking up to the red haired woman, he yells "Do we LOOK undead to you!?"
[dice=Attack]1d20+11[/dice][dice=Damage]1d8+5[/dice]
[dice=Kino Hoof 1]1d20+8[/dice][dice=Damage]1d6+5[/dice]
[dice=Kino Hoof
...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2016-03-11T15:53:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=29#14082015-11-03T14:50:17Z2015-11-02T14:11:23Z<p>Tamiro gasps in pain as the bolt hits him squarely in the shoulder.</p>
<p><b>"Your death will be most satisfying!"</b> Tamiro roars bakc at her taunting.</p>
<p>As Pluck steps up and says, <b>"Sorry for letting her hit you big guy. Nel wants her alive if possible. Let's see how good she is at jumping."</b></p>
<p>He is about to respond curtly, when suddenly the woman drops down into the pit, which quickly turns Tamiro's sour mood into a deep laugh.</p>
<p><b>"Ha! That should keep her busy!"</b> Looking around, Tamiro tries to find if there are any other threats in the room.</p>Tamiro gasps in pain as the bolt hits him squarely in the shoulder.
"Your death will be most satisfying!" Tamiro roars bakc at her taunting.
As Pluck steps up and says, "Sorry for letting her hit you big guy. Nel wants her alive if possible. Let's see how good she is at jumping."
He is about to respond curtly, when suddenly the woman drops down into the pit, which quickly turns Tamiro's sour mood into a deep laugh.
"Ha! That should keep her busy!" Looking around, Tamiro tries to find if...Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2015-11-02T14:11:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Lunar Sloth's Second DarknessTamiro (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LunarSlothsSecondDarkness/gameplay&page=28#13592015-10-16T17:56:35Z2015-10-15T13:30:40Z<p>Grunting in frustration as his blade does little to the loathsome creature, he yells out sarcastically, <b>"Hai, we will keep them busy, as they gnaw on us. Just make them dead quickly!"</b></p>
<p>Turning to Ianez, he gives a quick nod of thanks between blocking the writhing mass of tentacles.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack 2 handed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span></p>Grunting in frustration as his blade does little to the loathsome creature, he yells out sarcastically, "Hai, we will keep them busy, as they gnaw on us. Just make them dead quickly!"
Turning to Ianez, he gives a quick nod of thanks between blocking the writhing mass of tentacles.
[dice=Attack 2 handed]1d20+7[/dice][dice=Damage]1d8+4[/dice]Tamiro (alias of Zach W.)2015-10-15T13:30:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 25 New Reasons to Attend a ConventionZach W.https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhvh?25-New-Reasons-to-Attend-a-Convention#322015-12-03T02:12:01Z2015-08-18T13:19:54Z<p>Out of all the races:</p>
<p>Ratfolk
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Kobold (could have been introduced in so many ways now!)
<br />
Changelings
<br />
Gillmen (this has been surprising to me)
<br />
Vanara
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Wyvaran</p>
<p>To just name a few off the top of my head.</p>
<p>I love you PFS, but can we get a break from the Native Outsider races? Ratfolk and Kobold both have very strong ties into several scenarios in the universe already. When can we expand on these two cultures?</p>
<p>That said, I love the seasons player boons, they are very well done, and I picked up a few at Gencon that I am just itching to utilize and try out. They do a very good job of giving a taste of Occult Adventures without feeling like a one and done for most of them.</p>Out of all the races:
Ratfolk
Kobold (could have been introduced in so many ways now!)
Changelings
Gillmen (this has been surprising to me)
Vanara
Wyvaran
To just name a few off the top of my head.
I love you PFS, but can we get a break from the Native Outsider races? Ratfolk and Kobold both have very strong ties into several scenarios in the universe already. When can we expand on these two cultures?
That said, I love the seasons player boons, they are very well done, and I picked up a...Zach W.2015-08-18T13:19:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Boon Trading ThreadZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p5c7&page=35?Boon-Trading-Thread#17482015-08-12T05:26:26Z2015-08-12T02:19:11Z<p>I am dropping my Oread and Sylph from my available boons because I seemed to have misplaced them. If I find them again I will repost! The Ifrit went to a wonderful guy in Finland who I am sure will enjoy the warmth!</p>I am dropping my Oread and Sylph from my available boons because I seemed to have misplaced them. If I find them again I will repost! The Ifrit went to a wonderful guy in Finland who I am sure will enjoy the warmth!Zach W.2015-08-12T02:19:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Stories are Made of Mistakes: Harrowed RuinsAmaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HarrowedRuins/gameplay&page=3#1012015-02-26T06:42:24Z2015-02-25T17:28:01Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Uuuhhhh.......uuuhhh....my character is going to be running all the way back to town and hiding. Thanks!</span></p>Uuuhhhh.......uuuhhh....my character is going to be running all the way back to town and hiding. Thanks!Amaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)2015-02-25T17:28:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Stories are Made of Mistakes: Harrowed RuinsAmaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HarrowedRuins/gameplay&page=2#572015-02-06T14:41:14Z2015-02-06T14:32:12Z<p>The woman bursts into giggles at Vehemences perceived tantrum. Holding her sides she doubles over in a fit of laughter.</p>The woman bursts into giggles at Vehemences perceived tantrum. Holding her sides she doubles over in a fit of laughter.Amaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)2015-02-06T14:32:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Stories are Made of Mistakes: Harrowed RuinsAmaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HarrowedRuins/gameplay#292015-01-30T14:02:26Z2015-01-30T13:50:09Z<p>The woman in Tien garb begins to burst out laughing, pointing at Vehemence. She is completely consumed by her laughter for a minute or so before taking a deep breath and slowing down. In between the laughter she says, <b>"I am Amaterasu of the Sun. It is a..."</b></p>
<p>Looking at Vehemence again, she breaks down into more giggles.</p>
<p><b>"It is a pleasure!"</b>, she manages to blurt out.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry your the target now Vehemence. Amaterasu's current mood is completely determined by my first thought when posting, and your character reminded me of a guy who plays around here who cracks me up.</span></p>The woman in Tien garb begins to burst out laughing, pointing at Vehemence. She is completely consumed by her laughter for a minute or so before taking a deep breath and slowing down. In between the laughter she says, "I am Amaterasu of the Sun. It is a..."
Looking at Vehemence again, she breaks down into more giggles.
"It is a pleasure!", she manages to blurt out.
Sorry your the target now Vehemence. Amaterasu's current mood is completely determined by my first thought when posting, and...Amaterasu of the Sun (alias of Zach W.)2015-01-30T13:50:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Introducing the Core CampaignZach W.https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lh0h?Introducing-the-Core-Campaign#402015-01-27T02:11:22Z2015-01-26T20:32:13Z<p>:happy dance:</p>
<p>I have been waiting for this! I look forward to this!</p>:happy dance:
I have been waiting for this! I look forward to this!Zach W.2015-01-26T20:32:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Cavalier Friendly QuestsZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rh5e?Cavalier-Friendly-Quests#22014-09-12T10:14:18Z2014-09-09T19:07:44Z<p>Shades of Ice: Parts 1-3
<br />
Quest For Perfection Part 3
<br />
The Frost Fur Captives
<br />
The Night March of Kalkemedes
<br />
Tide of Twilight
<br />
The Sanos Abduction
<br />
Way of the Kirin-ish
<br />
The Wardstone Patrol
<br />
The Stolen Heir
<br />
You Have What You Hold (for the last half)
<br />
Destiny of the Sands Parts 1-3
<br />
The Horn of Aroden</p>
<p>Also, make sure your cavalier is balanced with his focus and not to focus too much on mounted combat. My Cavalier has two feats for the Monstrous mount feat chain simply because I wanted a Griffon to screw around with, but the rest are normal fighter type feats. He will find himself without a mount more often than not.</p>Shades of Ice: Parts 1-3
Quest For Perfection Part 3
The Frost Fur Captives
The Night March of Kalkemedes
Tide of Twilight
The Sanos Abduction
Way of the Kirin-ish
The Wardstone Patrol
The Stolen Heir
You Have What You Hold (for the last half)
Destiny of the Sands Parts 1-3
The Horn of Aroden
Also, make sure your cavalier is balanced with his focus and not to focus too much on mounted combat. My Cavalier has two feats for the Monstrous mount feat chain simply because I wanted a Griffon to...Zach W.2014-09-09T19:07:44ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Wheres the archaeology?Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfnf?Wheres-the-archaeology#12014-09-02T16:38:45Z2014-08-28T13:11:08Z<p>So I have been doing PFS now for a bit over a year and have GM'ed and played my fair share of scenarios. One thing that I am groaning more and more at is the seeming constant fighting. While I know combat is an integral part of a game, I feel tired of constantly bashing the locals over their heads to take their sweet sweet loot. </p>
<p>We have seen a scenario without any combat do well, Library of the Lion. Definitely one of my favorite scenarios out currently because it really felt like you were learning something, or puzzling your way through. It was a great change of pace!</p>
<p>My first character came into PFS with the thought that Knowledge would be an important skill, to learn the secrets of what we find, the first couple levels as a cavalier I dumped a good amount of skill points into Knowledge that I have yet to really use at all. We get the customary Knowledge Local/History/sometimes Geography, and then the game goes on. Even in scenarios that return to the same place, the knowledge are often cut and past, if you make a 25, you know everything that you could, no matter how many time you return.</p>
<p>Honestly, I find the Exploring and Reporting aspect lacking...it should probably be Talk, Perceptify, Incapacitate as opposed to Explore, Report, and Cooperate. I want more research and learning, as opposed to bashing locals on the head. The only difference I see between the Aspis and the Society is the fact that we don't sell what we find.</p>
<p>When I GM'ed I would often add on the spot knowledge checks for geography, or history of an area, mostly because I and my fiancee have a HUGE knowledge of Golarions cultures, histories, and geography, but for alot of GM's this is not the case, so the idea of "Well GM's can just add that!" really does not help them, as it puts the burden of all of the knowledge on them.</p>
<p>This is just my two cents.</p>So I have been doing PFS now for a bit over a year and have GM'ed and played my fair share of scenarios. One thing that I am groaning more and more at is the seeming constant fighting. While I know combat is an integral part of a game, I feel tired of constantly bashing the locals over their heads to take their sweet sweet loot.
We have seen a scenario without any combat do well, Library of the Lion. Definitely one of my favorite scenarios out currently because it really felt like you were...Zach W.2014-08-28T13:11:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: If there was one class you'd wish Paizo to drop from PFS legality, which one would it be and why?Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raok&page=5?If-there-was-one-class-youd-wish-Paizo-to#2502014-07-28T16:42:35Z2014-07-28T15:25:26Z<p>I am not really sure why rogues are seen as so terrible. While they require much more forethought and finesse than fighters I have had my frontline, weapon finesse, improved feint rogue destroy enemies while maintaining an ac of around 31 at level 7 in skull and shackles using almost no homebrew rules, with a DPR of around 23 with only a +1 Rapier.</p>
<p>I personally despise Summoners for several reasons:</p>
<p>1. They almost never keep track of summoning notes, as such they often bog the game down.</p>
<p>2. Eidolons are horribly powerful in the hands of a minorly competent summoner. If you know how to build your Eidolon, its incredibly obnoxious, and deffinitly more powerful than most animal companions.</p>
<p>3. Access to feats to add more power to their eidolon while their eidolon ALSO gains access to feats. </p>
<p>4. They get good spells early. Haste is a Level 2 spell for them, DDoor level 3.</p>
<p>5. Standard Action Summons. Summon Wooly Rhinocerous and have it charge from opposite direction of your eidolon. Eidolon Charges. +4 from charge+flank.</p>I am not really sure why rogues are seen as so terrible. While they require much more forethought and finesse than fighters I have had my frontline, weapon finesse, improved feint rogue destroy enemies while maintaining an ac of around 31 at level 7 in skull and shackles using almost no homebrew rules, with a DPR of around 23 with only a +1 Rapier.
I personally despise Summoners for several reasons:
1. They almost never keep track of summoning notes, as such they often bog the game down.
...Zach W.2014-07-28T15:25:26ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: When is it Not OK to TPK?Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r64g?When-is-it-Not-OK-to-TPK#22014-06-17T06:52:29Z2014-06-16T14:26:23Z<p>Sadly, you must run the scenario as written.</p>
<p>I have on some occasions though broke up full attacks to hit multiple people instead of the same person. There is really very little you can do, especially if a tactic makes the enemy want to murder the PS's.</p>
<p>Death happens. People need to realize this and either prepare for it in some capacity, or take it.</p>Sadly, you must run the scenario as written.
I have on some occasions though broke up full attacks to hit multiple people instead of the same person. There is really very little you can do, especially if a tactic makes the enemy want to murder the PS's.
Death happens. People need to realize this and either prepare for it in some capacity, or take it.Zach W.2014-06-16T14:26:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Women in PFSZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qyis&page=5?Women-in-PFS#2072014-07-02T07:00:28Z2014-05-12T18:01:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jessica Price wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dragnmoon wrote:</div><blockquote> Quick question, as a female how do you distinguish from a male treating you like you don't know the rules because you are a female from someone who is treating you that way because they do that to everyone? Is there a specific cue or just a noticeable difference in attitude?</blockquote><p>It's not that hard: are they doing the same things to the male players at the table? Are they continuing to offer you unsolicited advice after you've indicated you're not interested in receiving it, or demonstrated that you're familiar with the rules?
<p>If they're giving everyone at the table advice, they may be annoying, but they're probably not sexist. If they're just giving it to the woman/women at the table, that suggests otherwise. </blockquote><p>This is personally how I gauge it. Its very easy I have found to over think it all, as a guy. You try to make sure your not being sexist and then going over board to the point of ignoring the person or bringing them into the "guy talk", which is bad especially if they are new. Some guys don't even like guy talk. I personally find more than a comment or two rude and disgusting.
<p>Seriously, the proper way of dealing with it is to just treat any woman any way you would treat any other person you meet in public. Be courteous, kind, and generous to everyone. Be friendly and open. </p>
<p>If someone is encroaching on anyone with unsolicited advice, it happens everywhere in PFS sadly, remind them that everyone enjoys playing their own character their own way. Everyone plays differently, everyone learns differently, no matter the gender. If the person wants to be an attention seeker, they will be, if they don't they wont. Most people do not enjoy being singled out. </p>
<p>Saying women are bad at math or complex rules is simply ignorance that is not needed, nor wanted. My fiancee is a wizard at accounting. I am horrible at math. Are we an outlier of the norm? No, we are simply people. Attributing skill levels, or mental abilities to base statistics on gender norms is incredibly flawed and sexist in and of its self. </p>
<p>Women are people. Men are people. We are all simply people. No person wants crass, or lude comments in public. If it happens in a private setting, we can tell friends to watch what they say, and if the friends truly respect you, they will. </p>
<p>A lot of men dismiss what women have to say off handedly with out even realizing it. This could be attributed to any number of reasons, but the fact remains that it is wrong. If anyone is being spoken over, help out. </p>
<p>Listen.
<br />
Digest.
<br />
Respond.</p>
<p>No matter who the speaker is. They are the speaker. It is important to listen and wait your turn, even if you do not agree. Respect them, no matter who they are, what gender they are, what color they are, what they are wearing. </p>
<p>Sorry this went a little wonky. Just my 2 cents.</p>Jessica Price wrote:Dragnmoon wrote: Quick question, as a female how do you distinguish from a male treating you like you don't know the rules because you are a female from someone who is treating you that way because they do that to everyone? Is there a specific cue or just a noticeable difference in attitude?
It's not that hard: are they doing the same things to the male players at the table? Are they continuing to offer you unsolicited advice after you've indicated you're not interested...Zach W.2014-05-12T18:01:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources UpdatesZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oi02&page=13?Additional-Resources-Updates#6372014-05-02T23:38:18Z2014-05-01T20:38:43Z<p>Thank you Paizo staff and Campaign Coordinators for being so quick on the sanctioning of the new material I love it all!</p>Thank you Paizo staff and Campaign Coordinators for being so quick on the sanctioning of the new material I love it all!Zach W.2014-05-01T20:38:43ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Dalsine Death TollZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nlk2&page=3?Dalsine-Death-Toll#1382014-04-24T18:06:15Z2014-04-24T13:20:33Z<p>Played this with levels 3-4 I think. </p>
<p>Well Dalsine was kicking our butts all around his living room. We could not do anything to him as he annihilated us, two of us in the low single digits, everyone at at most half hit points. Rogue lights a firework. She had bought the 100gp fire work from We Be Goblins at level 1.</p>
<p>We go...that really wont help!</p>
<p>Our Alchemist goes deeply unconscious next round.</p>
<p>Fire work goes off, and screams right into combat exploding. Dalsine fails reflex AND fort, is blinded and deafened, plus stunned 1 round, I am blinded, Magus is Deafened, neither of us are stunned.</p>
<p>Dalsine sits there, blinded and deafened as we wail on him for a turn for free, finally downing him the turn after when he fails to cast due to deafened.</p>
<p>FIREWORKS! THEY SAVE LIVES!</p>Played this with levels 3-4 I think.
Well Dalsine was kicking our butts all around his living room. We could not do anything to him as he annihilated us, two of us in the low single digits, everyone at at most half hit points. Rogue lights a firework. She had bought the 100gp fire work from We Be Goblins at level 1.
We go...that really wont help!
Our Alchemist goes deeply unconscious next round.
Fire work goes off, and screams right into combat exploding. Dalsine fails reflex AND fort, is...Zach W.2014-04-24T13:20:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Player versus player combatZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qu1u&page=2?Player-versus-player-combat#662014-03-28T15:32:16Z2014-03-28T15:31:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee"> Zaqch Williams wrote:</div><blockquote>If I hit the fighter down to 1 HP in front of the dragon, and the dragon bites and kills him next turn, that is involuntary manslaughter. </blockquote><p>I think that makes you and the dragon accomplices in a murder.
<p>If they can find evidence of a message spell before hand thats probably enough for a RICO case... </blockquote><p>~secretly deletes messages from phone~BigNorseWolf wrote: Zaqch Williams wrote:If I hit the fighter down to 1 HP in front of the dragon, and the dragon bites and kills him next turn, that is involuntary manslaughter.
I think that makes you and the dragon accomplices in a murder. If they can find evidence of a message spell before hand thats probably enough for a RICO case... ~secretly deletes messages from phone~Zach W.2014-03-28T15:31:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Season 6 - Year of the Robot???Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qsvd&page=3?Season-6-Year-of-the-Robot#1482014-06-26T08:47:51Z2014-03-25T16:41:20Z<p>I love all of Golarion, especially Numeria.</p>
<p>I am hearing a lot of "I do not like this in my fantasy"</p>
<p>Well the thing is, this fantasy is Paizo's fantasy. We are all playing in Paizo's Fantasy, the world of Golarion. If something is not appearing in your fantasy and you're playing in this world, then your fantasy needs to be updated. There is no "His fantasy","her fantasy", "my fantasy", and "your fantasy". This is all Paizo's Fantasy, that we are exploring. Also, please remember, Paizo's fantasy world, Golarion, is a world of Science Fantasy.</p>
<p>Science fantasy is a mixed genre within the umbrella of speculative fiction which draws upon tropes and elements from both science fiction and fantasy, and sometimes also incorporates elements of horror.</p>
<p>This has been shown in a massive number of ways:</p>
<p>Second Darkness: [Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Doom Comes to Dustpawn:[Spoiler omitted] </p>
<p>Reign of Winter:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Dominion of the Black: [Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Carrion Hill:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Alchemist:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>If by this point in time, during your travels in Golarion, you're still thinking you're in a typical Forgotten Realms fantasy, or Lord of the Rings Fantasy, or your trying to keep it that way in you're minds eye, then you need to open your eyes and see the world for the grand fabric of ideas and genres that Golarion is.</p>
<p>PS: Bare in mind that this post is aimed exclusively at PFS in general. Folks can change Golarion all they want in home games.</p>I love all of Golarion, especially Numeria.
I am hearing a lot of "I do not like this in my fantasy"
Well the thing is, this fantasy is Paizo's fantasy. We are all playing in Paizo's Fantasy, the world of Golarion. If something is not appearing in your fantasy and you're playing in this world, then your fantasy needs to be updated. There is no "His fantasy","her fantasy", "my fantasy", and "your fantasy". This is all Paizo's Fantasy, that we are exploring. Also, please remember, Paizo's...Zach W.2014-03-25T16:41:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in for a treat when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtbh&page=2?You-know-youre-in-for-a-treat-when-you-get-to#522014-03-25T23:05:47Z2014-03-25T13:04:58Z<p>- Being at a convention, GMing Echoes of the Overwatched Table two. Group of players I GMed Penumbral Accords for in the morning, bails on Table 1 to sit at my table again.</p>
<p>- Group takes being Pathfinders and being in character so seriously they go to the Lodge or City Library to do research. They found out at my table for the first time that it actually gives a mechanical benefit of +4 to a knowledge. They have been doing this for 4 levels.</p>- Being at a convention, GMing Echoes of the Overwatched Table two. Group of players I GMed Penumbral Accords for in the morning, bails on Table 1 to sit at my table again.
- Group takes being Pathfinders and being in character so seriously they go to the Lodge or City Library to do research. They found out at my table for the first time that it actually gives a mechanical benefit of +4 to a knowledge. They have been doing this for 4 levels.Zach W.2014-03-25T13:04:58ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Stuff you never hear power gamers say...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qtr9?Stuff-you-never-hear-power-gamers-say#42014-03-26T21:02:54Z2014-03-25T12:17:40Z<p>"My characters name is..."</p>"My characters name is..."Zach W.2014-03-25T12:17:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=14?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#6512014-03-20T22:12:19Z2014-03-20T15:29:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> The cleric looks over at your character sheet, winces, and hands you a 50gp platnium ring and says "till death do us part" </blockquote><p>Your a life oracle and you look at the barbarian who plays tank...and he says, "Don't worry, I do not bother with AC because you will heal me and I have a lot of hit points. Could I get one of those platinum rings now please?"BigNorseWolf wrote:The cleric looks over at your character sheet, winces, and hands you a 50gp platnium ring and says "till death do us part"
Your a life oracle and you look at the barbarian who plays tank...and he says, "Don't worry, I do not bother with AC because you will heal me and I have a lot of hit points. Could I get one of those platinum rings now please?"Zach W.2014-03-20T15:29:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Art of Your PFS Characters!Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opi3&page=3?Art-of-Your-PFS-Characters#1032014-03-21T03:52:18Z2014-03-20T12:30:49Z<p><a href="http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140102021226/warhammeronline/images/d/d7/Aenarion-2-copy-(2)_03.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knight-Captain Liran Ver'Ha of the Golden Legion</a></p>
<p>Cavalier of the Dragon/Golden Legionairre, and wears Red Dragonhide Full Plate. For those who know the arts origins, it was on purpose :)</p>
<p>And his privateer, far more chaotic half-elf daughter, <a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ce49743a7520cc2e7f654f432c8c0f3a/tumblr_mk5uy2xN6c1s7x60do1_1280.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ionwe Ver'Ha</a></p>Knight-Captain Liran Ver'Ha of the Golden Legion
Cavalier of the Dragon/Golden Legionairre, and wears Red Dragonhide Full Plate. For those who know the arts origins, it was on purpose :)
And his privateer, far more chaotic half-elf daughter, Ionwe Ver'HaZach W.2014-03-20T12:30:49ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What all these missions mean to you: Upgrades! (a.k.a. Late Game Gear)Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qqyh&page=3?What-all-these-missions-mean-to-you-Upgrades#1032014-03-17T15:37:54Z2014-03-17T14:07:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vrog Skyreaver wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Scroll of breath of life (1125 gp) Core: I'm of the opinion that every 10+ character should have one. It's a lot cheaper than the alternative, and it can help anyone in the party.
</p>
</blockquote><p>Be warned on this one. You can only draw as a move action, and use as a standard, so, unless your standing directly next to the person who needs it, you will not get this in time. You can only draw a WEAPON as part of a move action, and I have yet to sit at a table that allows scrolls into spring mounted wrist sheaths.Vrog Skyreaver wrote:Scroll of breath of life (1125 gp) Core: I'm of the opinion that every 10+ character should have one. It's a lot cheaper than the alternative, and it can help anyone in the party.
Be warned on this one. You can only draw as a move action, and use as a standard, so, unless your standing directly next to the person who needs it, you will not get this in time. You can only draw a WEAPON as part of a move action, and I have yet to sit at a table that allows scrolls into...Zach W.2014-03-17T14:07:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: How to get a flying mount in PFSZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qsb6?How-to-get-a-flying-mount-in-PFS#272014-10-03T02:03:54Z2014-03-13T17:15:02Z<p>My female gnome druid rides her roc everywhere. Has been since level one, using a wand of produce flame and making ranged touch attacks. Even in dungeons cause its medium.</p>My female gnome druid rides her roc everywhere. Has been since level one, using a wand of produce flame and making ranged touch attacks. Even in dungeons cause its medium.Zach W.2014-03-13T17:15:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: How to play in PF society when there are no Teir 1 games in your area? (Or how to be useful in a party four levels above you?)Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qs4y?How-to-play-in-PF-society-when-there-are-no#42014-03-13T05:04:24Z2014-03-11T17:12:22Z<p>-Is a Venture Lieutenant-</p>
<p>You MUST play in your own tier scenarios as per the Organized Play Guide.</p>
<p>Example: Level 2 must play in a Level 1-5 or 1-7 Scenario. WITHIN the scenario you may play one tier away.</p>
<p>Example: Level 1 - 7 scenairo (Tiers 1-2, 3-4, 6-7). You may play up to Tier 3-4 as a level 1 or 2, but not 6-7.</p>
<p>If your location is not running low levels then they are shooting themselves in the foot as the vast majority of people playing are low level.</p>-Is a Venture Lieutenant-
You MUST play in your own tier scenarios as per the Organized Play Guide.
Example: Level 2 must play in a Level 1-5 or 1-7 Scenario. WITHIN the scenario you may play one tier away.
Example: Level 1 - 7 scenairo (Tiers 1-2, 3-4, 6-7). You may play up to Tier 3-4 as a level 1 or 2, but not 6-7.
If your location is not running low levels then they are shooting themselves in the foot as the vast majority of people playing are low level.Zach W.2014-03-11T17:12:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=11?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#5142014-03-11T21:56:48Z2014-03-10T16:27:42Z<p>Paladins. The best people to take when trying to infiltrate an evil cult. Brilliant!</p>Paladins. The best people to take when trying to infiltrate an evil cult. Brilliant!Zach W.2014-03-10T16:27:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=10?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#4982016-05-25T17:28:48Z2014-03-10T12:50:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Hanlon wrote:</div><blockquote> ... The GM announces the scenario name and 3 players simultaneously exclaim some version of "aw, nuts! I think I've played this one." </blockquote><p>No no no...the game has been posted on an events calander they sign up using for 3 weeks in advance...and they still get to the first encounter and go, "Aw nuts I think I played this one!"
<p>Are you serious? I WILL eat your character sheet.</p>Jason Hanlon wrote:... The GM announces the scenario name and 3 players simultaneously exclaim some version of "aw, nuts! I think I've played this one."
No no no...the game has been posted on an events calander they sign up using for 3 weeks in advance...and they still get to the first encounter and go, "Aw nuts I think I played this one!" Are you serious? I WILL eat your character sheet.Zach W.2014-03-10T12:50:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paladin, oath agains feinds, and people who summon evil outsidersZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qrg6?Paladin-oath-agains-feinds-and-people-who#382014-03-06T23:52:29Z2014-03-06T14:21:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">andreww wrote:</div><blockquote> I am not sure how rare evil outsider summoning would be when there is a whole faction quite literally in bed with Hell. Oath against Fiends Paladins may be fairly uncommon as Oath of Vengeance always seemed like the stronger option, what with its very tasty extra smites. </blockquote><p>I believe this moral conundrum comes up in miniature within [Spoiler omitted]
<p>Would the paladin not be the one in the wrong for taking far too strong a side in a validly neutral organization? What place does a paladin with an oath against fiends be doing in the society, what could he possibly gain by exploring when there is the world wound and the Crusade, and so many other places he would be needed to smite evil?</p>
<p>~passes some of his soul coke over to Aaron~</p>andreww wrote:I am not sure how rare evil outsider summoning would be when there is a whole faction quite literally in bed with Hell. Oath against Fiends Paladins may be fairly uncommon as Oath of Vengeance always seemed like the stronger option, what with its very tasty extra smites.
I believe this moral conundrum comes up in miniature within [Spoiler omitted] Would the paladin not be the one in the wrong for taking far too strong a side in a validly neutral organization? What place does a...Zach W.2014-03-06T14:21:23ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: PFS 3-09 The Quest for Perfection Part 1: The Edge of Heaven [SPOILERS]Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2neg7?PFS-309-The-Quest-for-Perfection-Part-1-The#282014-03-06T15:51:02Z2014-03-06T13:46:07Z<p>The group I ran through tried to loot the statue and put it on a mule to take back with them. Then it talked and they tried sundering it when they panicked...</p>The group I ran through tried to loot the statue and put it on a mule to take back with them. Then it talked and they tried sundering it when they panicked...Zach W.2014-03-06T13:46:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=8?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#3802016-08-25T17:38:45Z2014-02-26T19:59:43Z<p>...when you sit down and the parties plan for healing is killing the enemy fast enough that you do not need healing.</p>...when you sit down and the parties plan for healing is killing the enemy fast enough that you do not need healing.Zach W.2014-02-26T19:59:43ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=8?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#3672014-02-27T18:27:59Z2014-02-26T16:20:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Morphling wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Meunier wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Man, I totally forgot a couple</p>
<p>...and the overseer GM of a special has to come in and make a ruling on how it would work if the Magic Jar loving caster who forgot to buy his focus for it can teleport back to Absalom and buy it mid-battle. </p>
<p>...the overseer GM stats getting out a map to see if Abasalom is in teleport range.
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</blockquote><p>There is absolutely no way that this ever happened, or resulted in 3 dead seekers and the final one teleported to safety.
<p>Ever. </blockquote><p>Ever.The Morphling wrote:Michael Meunier wrote:Man, I totally forgot a couple
...and the overseer GM of a special has to come in and make a ruling on how it would work if the Magic Jar loving caster who forgot to buy his focus for it can teleport back to Absalom and buy it mid-battle.
...the overseer GM stats getting out a map to see if Abasalom is in teleport range.
There is absolutely no way that this ever happened, or resulted in 3 dead seekers and the final one teleported to safety. Ever....Zach W.2014-02-26T16:20:06ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Darkest Vengeance: A players tale of heartbreak and woe [Spoilers inside]Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p8w1?The-Darkest-Vengeance-A-players-tale-of#202016-10-19T18:59:07Z2014-02-24T21:37:05Z<p>I ran this one myself. Here is how I GMed.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>I ran this one myself. Here is how I GMed.
[Spoiler omitted]Zach W.2014-02-24T21:37:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Cavaliers do not need their mounts!Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qppp?Cavaliers-do-not-need-their-mounts#52014-02-20T20:19:16Z2014-02-20T18:57:33Z<p>Level 10 Elf(8 Cavalier(Honor Guard)/2 Golden Legionnaire)
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AoO - Aid Another BodyGuard: Dragon +4, Honor Guard +1 = +5 Untyped
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Challenge - Honor Guard Challenge: +1 Dodge
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Move Action - Golden Legionnaire Authoritative Command: +1 Untyped
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Swift Action - Golden Legionnaire United Defense: +2 Dodge
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7 Rounds/Standard Action - Shield Wall: +2 Enhancement to Shield</p>
<p>edit: Also keep in mind Authoritative Command and Shieldwall Tactician ability are essentially aura based.</p>
<p>+11 to AC when everything is pumping. I feel like I am missing something but I cannot think of it.</p>
<p>Liran: (incredibly unoptimized)
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STR: 16
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DEX: 12
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CON: 14(+2 Belt)16
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INT: 14
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WIS: 10
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CHA: 12</p>
<p>Feats:
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Combat Reflexes
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Combat Expertise
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Bodyguard
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Improved Initiative(got to go as soon as possible)
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Shield Focus
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Stand Still</p>
<p>Traits:
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Indomitable Faith (+1 Will)
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Warrior of Old(+2 Init.)</p>
<p>+1 Holy Adamantine Longsword
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+3 (+8)Darkwood Tower Shield (Golden LEgionnaire provides tower shield prof)
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+2 (+11)Red Dragonhide Fullplate
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+1 Ring of Deflection
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+1 Amulet of Natural Armor
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AC 32</p>
<p>Banner: +2 vs. Fear for all within sight
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Defy Danger: +2 vs Charms and Compulsions
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Elven Immunities: +2 vs. Enchantment</p>Level 10 Elf(8 Cavalier(Honor Guard)/2 Golden Legionnaire)
AoO - Aid Another BodyGuard: Dragon +4, Honor Guard +1 = +5 Untyped
Challenge - Honor Guard Challenge: +1 Dodge
Move Action - Golden Legionnaire Authoritative Command: +1 Untyped
Swift Action - Golden Legionnaire United Defense: +2 Dodge
7 Rounds/Standard Action - Shield Wall: +2 Enhancement to Shield
edit: Also keep in mind Authoritative Command and Shieldwall Tactician ability are essentially aura based.
+11 to AC when everything...Zach W.2014-02-20T18:57:33ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Cavaliers do not need their mounts!Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qppp?Cavaliers-do-not-need-their-mounts#12014-02-21T19:54:15Z2014-02-20T18:29:53Z<p>So one thing I enjoy in PFS is teamwork and support. I also have seen a great deal of people trying to place Cavaliers into weird roles, or constantly hearing that because I cannot take my mount all the time, Cavaliers sort of fall to the side. So, as requested from a friend of mine, I am showing where the Cavalier excels. </p>
<p>The Support Fighter.</p>
<p>At Level 10, I can provide someone adjacent to me +9 - +14 towards their AC, all of which is stack able with their current AC due to it being Untyped, Dodge, or said to enhance a current score. I have been doing ridiculous AC support since about level 4 with my Cavalier. I can pull a AC 19 wizard to around AC 30. Typical Magus AC of 23-24, is now 37-38. All while providing +3 Morale Bonus to hit the baddy.</p>
<p>I will say this again, Cavaliers do NOT need their companions to be useful. Mounts are fun, and we get a couple cool gimmiks, but I am so tired of people saying since dungeons are so prevalent Cavaliers without their mounts are somewhat lackluster.</p>
<p>I cant count the number of times I have been assisting new people in class selection and when I get to cavaliers, multiple people will always comment to stay away from them cause mounts cant fit in dungeons. I heard it playing my cavalier even up to now at level 10.</p>So one thing I enjoy in PFS is teamwork and support. I also have seen a great deal of people trying to place Cavaliers into weird roles, or constantly hearing that because I cannot take my mount all the time, Cavaliers sort of fall to the side. So, as requested from a friend of mine, I am showing where the Cavalier excels.
The Support Fighter.
At Level 10, I can provide someone adjacent to me +9 - +14 towards their AC, all of which is stack able with their current AC due to it being...Zach W.2014-02-20T18:29:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: Dervish BuildZach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qoru?Dervish-Build#32014-02-12T21:03:45Z2014-02-12T20:53:52Z<p>I have a Dervish of Dawn Bard Ifrit. LOTS of fun and high init and damage.</p>
<p>Level 1:</p>
<p>+0 BAB
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+4 Dex
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+2 Dance</p>
<p>+6 To hit
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1D6+6 to damage</p>
<p>Wildfire Racial gives +4 to Init, while giving up the bonus to sorc charisma, Reactionary +2 Init, and +4 Dex. gives an easy +10 to initiative.</p>
<p>Sarenrea Trait, Flame of the Dawnflower, to also give +2 fire damage on a critical hit to add a bit more damage in, and at level 1 your looking at:</p>
<p>+6 1D6+6 18-20/x2+2</p>
<p>Then get Harmonic Spell and Extra Performance feats at level 3 and 1 respectively, and once you get Bladed Dash, you will become a flaming ball of blenderization.</p>I have a Dervish of Dawn Bard Ifrit. LOTS of fun and high init and damage.
Level 1:
+0 BAB
+4 Dex
+2 Dance
+6 To hit
1D6+6 to damage
Wildfire Racial gives +4 to Init, while giving up the bonus to sorc charisma, Reactionary +2 Init, and +4 Dex. gives an easy +10 to initiative.
Sarenrea Trait, Flame of the Dawnflower, to also give +2 fire damage on a critical hit to add a bit more damage in, and at level 1 your looking at:
+6 1D6+6 18-20/x2+2
Then get Harmonic Spell and Extra Performance...Zach W.2014-02-12T20:53:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Funniest PFS moments?Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pvip&page=6?Funniest-PFS-moments#2792015-02-09T15:09:05Z2014-02-11T19:31:48Z<p>~player of said cavalier~</p>
<p>Worth it.</p>
<p>Elves are very well known for being pretty wishy washy in gender, as such Liran (Elven Cavalier) really does not care, and has used this in a few scenarios already. Much to Lirans incharacter sisters chagrin.</p>
<p>Jason forgot to mention that he happily strode in with nothing but a sword, and was trying to be VERY friendly toward the target until the pure legion interrupted, and I was so ready to have an entire fight sequence in the nude.</p>
<p>Another story involveing the Ninja and Cavalier again...wow...weird things happen when those tow are together...</p>
<p>Bloodcove Disguise: [Spoiler omitted]</p>~player of said cavalier~
Worth it.
Elves are very well known for being pretty wishy washy in gender, as such Liran (Elven Cavalier) really does not care, and has used this in a few scenarios already. Much to Lirans incharacter sisters chagrin.
Jason forgot to mention that he happily strode in with nothing but a sword, and was trying to be VERY friendly toward the target until the pure legion interrupted, and I was so ready to have an entire fight sequence in the nude.
Another story...Zach W.2014-02-11T19:31:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Replaying Scenarios (without stars)Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qogp?Replaying-Scenarios#122015-06-29T17:20:49Z2014-02-10T21:52:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Morphling wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Premades are definitely the way to go for these. Helps out the other players make a legal table and doesn't risk your own characters for nothing.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zach Williams wrote:</div><blockquote> Yea, in these situaitons I use a pregen of a class I was thinking of giving a go, basically it lets you test drive classes if your playing again for no credit. It can be a lot of fun. </blockquote>KILLRA. </blockquote><p>Do not mistakenly call Killra, her sisters name, Kyra. The consequences could be...bad.The Morphling wrote:Premades are definitely the way to go for these. Helps out the other players make a legal table and doesn't risk your own characters for nothing.
Zach Williams wrote: Yea, in these situaitons I use a pregen of a class I was thinking of giving a go, basically it lets you test drive classes if your playing again for no credit. It can be a lot of fun.
KILLRA. Do not mistakenly call Killra, her sisters name, Kyra. The consequences could be...bad.Zach W.2014-02-10T21:52:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: You know you're in trouble when you get to the table and...Zach W.https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnjr&page=5?You-know-youre-in-trouble-when-you-get-to-the#2432014-02-13T15:50:03Z2014-02-10T21:38:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Hanlon wrote:</div><blockquote> ... you're 10 minutes late and you're the first to arrive. </blockquote><p>...your the GM, 20 minutes late, and everyone is there, discussing how awesome their character is.
<p>:P</p>Jason Hanlon wrote:... you're 10 minutes late and you're the first to arrive.
...your the GM, 20 minutes late, and everyone is there, discussing how awesome their character is. :PZach W.2014-02-10T21:38:59Z