paizo.com Recent Posts by drkfathr1paizo.com Recent Posts by drkfathr12024-03-27T19:26:54Z2024-03-27T19:26:54ZForums: Customer Service: Can't add new payment method?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42t4c?Cant-add-new-payment-method#12019-10-17T12:47:37Z2019-10-17T12:47:37Z<p>I've been trying to purchase PDF's and have entered my new credit card about 100 times and the system isn't recognizing my payment info. Please help, I'd love to make some purchases!</p>I've been trying to purchase PDF's and have entered my new credit card about 100 times and the system isn't recognizing my payment info. Please help, I'd love to make some purchases!drkfathr12019-10-17T12:47:37ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1539?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#769412019-10-04T18:13:18Z2019-10-04T18:13:18Z<p>Hi James, </p>
<p>In PF1, I know your preference for the appearance of Catfolk was that they were humanoid with some feline features, as shown in the first illustration in (I think) Bestiary 2. Since then they have often been depicted as anthropomorphic cats, and so far in PF2, all artwork I have seen sticks with the humanoid cat appearance. Is this the new standard for Catfolk moving forward in PF2?</p>Hi James,
In PF1, I know your preference for the appearance of Catfolk was that they were humanoid with some feline features, as shown in the first illustration in (I think) Bestiary 2. Since then they have often been depicted as anthropomorphic cats, and so far in PF2, all artwork I have seen sticks with the humanoid cat appearance. Is this the new standard for Catfolk moving forward in PF2?drkfathr12019-10-04T18:13:18ZRe: Forums: Monsters and Hazards: Can we rename Daemons for PF2?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs429t9?Can-we-rename-Daemons-for-PF2#392018-11-01T06:56:43Z2018-09-17T18:08:06Z<p>One of the reasons I play Pathfinder is because it was a continuation of D&D with a better rule set. Not sure yet what I'm going to do in terms of jumping on board PF2 or not, but changing "lore" and re-concepting monsters to move further away from D&D and its traditions would be a definite turn off for me. I don't like having elements I'm used to having in the game taken away with a new edition. And yes, I know I can bring back and use whatever I want in my homebrew, but please, please don't start changing all the flavor and ret-conning monsters. (like the aforementioned Ankheg...I don't get renaming it at all).</p>One of the reasons I play Pathfinder is because it was a continuation of D&D with a better rule set. Not sure yet what I'm going to do in terms of jumping on board PF2 or not, but changing "lore" and re-concepting monsters to move further away from D&D and its traditions would be a definite turn off for me. I don't like having elements I'm used to having in the game taken away with a new edition. And yes, I know I can bring back and use whatever I want in my homebrew, but please, please don't...drkfathr12018-09-17T18:08:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Resonance: what do you think?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uz6u&page=4?Resonance-what-do-you-think#1742018-03-14T18:33:50Z2018-03-14T14:38:33Z<p>Nope, nope, and double nope on Resonance. Doesn't fit my concept of the game I've been playing for over 30 years and I just don't like it! Others may love it, and that's cool, but for me...no go. </p>
<p>Not a deal breaker, because I can easily house-rule it out, but I don't like it at all. If you want to limit spamming of wands...then limit the availability of wands, or limit how often per day they can be used.</p>Nope, nope, and double nope on Resonance. Doesn't fit my concept of the game I've been playing for over 30 years and I just don't like it! Others may love it, and that's cool, but for me...no go.
Not a deal breaker, because I can easily house-rule it out, but I don't like it at all. If you want to limit spamming of wands...then limit the availability of wands, or limit how often per day they can be used.drkfathr12018-03-14T14:38:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Replace Alignment with Codes?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uy7r&page=2?Replace-Alignment-with-Codes#672018-03-08T16:12:01Z2018-03-08T16:12:01Z<p>Please keep alignment as it is. Yes, it's a sacred cow, but so are classes and races (ancestries), and HP's and AC. So much of what I associate with the "game" includes alignment, especially when you start talking about Outer Planes, Outsiders, magical weapons, and certain spells. You remove alignment and you suddenly remove all of those other things. Not to mention the implication on Clerics and Paladins. I think there needs to be some strong continuity between editions of "the fantasy game", and Alignment is one of those things that should stay, despite other rules changes. And yes, when I say "the fantasy game", I'm thinking of Old D&D, 1st Ed AD&D, 2nd Ed AD&D, 3E, 3.5, and Pathfinder.</p>Please keep alignment as it is. Yes, it's a sacred cow, but so are classes and races (ancestries), and HP's and AC. So much of what I associate with the "game" includes alignment, especially when you start talking about Outer Planes, Outsiders, magical weapons, and certain spells. You remove alignment and you suddenly remove all of those other things. Not to mention the implication on Clerics and Paladins. I think there needs to be some strong continuity between editions of "the fantasy...drkfathr12018-03-08T16:12:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Shieldsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uyhq?Shields#122018-03-08T16:03:30Z2018-03-08T16:03:30Z<p>Interesting concepts, but sure seems like an awful lot of extra book-keeping for just using a shield. I hope everything else in 2nd Edition isn't the same, or that this isn't as fiddly as it sounds so far.</p>Interesting concepts, but sure seems like an awful lot of extra book-keeping for just using a shield. I hope everything else in 2nd Edition isn't the same, or that this isn't as fiddly as it sounds so far.drkfathr12018-03-08T16:03:30ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Wildernessdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy9ujo/discuss&page=54?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Ultimate-Wilderness#26822017-11-16T04:38:08Z2017-11-15T21:30:06Z<p>I have to say, I REALLY like this book. Some of the negative comments had me concerned that this one might be a PDF only, but after a quick review of the PDF, I definitely want the book too. I can see getting a lot of use out of it. </p>
<p>Lots of good stuff in here, and very good artwork throughout. I really like the Seasonal Witch (I think that's the name).</p>I have to say, I REALLY like this book. Some of the negative comments had me concerned that this one might be a PDF only, but after a quick review of the PDF, I definitely want the book too. I can see getting a lot of use out of it.
Lots of good stuff in here, and very good artwork throughout. I really like the Seasonal Witch (I think that's the name).drkfathr12017-11-15T21:30:06ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Why is shipping so high?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2unxi?Why-is-shipping-so-high#322017-10-31T18:14:32Z2017-10-31T18:14:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tallow wrote:</div><blockquote> I think people might be missing that part of the cost of shipping is also handling. They charge for the box and packing materials. </blockquote><p>Not to mention the labor costs involved.Tallow wrote:I think people might be missing that part of the cost of shipping is also handling. They charge for the box and packing materials.
Not to mention the labor costs involved.drkfathr12017-10-31T18:14:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Adventurer's Guide (PFRPG)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy9sjo/discuss&page=23?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Adventurers-Guide#11262017-06-02T01:43:09Z2017-05-31T20:44:47Z<p>I have to chime in and say I really like this book! I was a little skeptical at first since I run a game set in my own homebrew world, but I can find plenty of uses for just about everything in there, regardless of it being Golarian specific. </p>
<p>I really like the appendices in the back with alternate "world neutral" names. That's a particularly nice touch! </p>
<p>Good job once again Paizo!</p>I have to chime in and say I really like this book! I was a little skeptical at first since I run a game set in my own homebrew world, but I can find plenty of uses for just about everything in there, regardless of it being Golarian specific.
I really like the appendices in the back with alternate "world neutral" names. That's a particularly nice touch!
Good job once again Paizo!drkfathr12017-05-31T20:44:47ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: What is the Golarion equivalent to your modern job?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2syde&page=5?What-is-the-Golarion-equivalent-to-your#2172016-01-19T15:24:00Z2016-01-15T21:34:51Z<p>Inside Sales for International Sales accounts. (Oil and natural gas industry)</p>
<p>Bard (with focus on Oratory and Acting)</p>Inside Sales for International Sales accounts. (Oil and natural gas industry)
Bard (with focus on Oratory and Acting)drkfathr12016-01-15T21:34:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Condolences for Louis Porter Jr. whose wife died today.drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkn8&page=2?Condolences-for-Louis-Porter-Jr-whose-wife#742014-01-16T13:43:32Z2014-01-16T13:43:32Z<p>Deepest condolences, my thoughts are with you and your family.</p>Deepest condolences, my thoughts are with you and your family.drkfathr12014-01-16T13:43:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guidedrkfathr1https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lf8m&page=31?Advanced-Class-Guide#15462013-11-15T18:33:22Z2013-11-15T18:33:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ferious Thune wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Bulmahn wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One last point, since there seems to be some confusion...</p>
<p>As of the current rules, you cannot take levels from either of the classes that we used to build the hybrid class. This gave us a great deal more flexibility when designing the classes, because we did not have to worry about a character getting duplicate abilities. Remember, each one of these classes contains elements of its "parent" classes along with new mechanics to create a new play experience. </p>
<p>This rule is not set in stone, but once you see the classes, I think it will become a more clear why we made the decision. As always, we will be looking for your feedback on the issue when the playtest goes live on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Jason Bulmahn
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Lead Designer </blockquote>Makes sense. Does anything prevent you from retraining into the class? If you have only one level of Fighter, for example, retraining that into Warpriest or Brawler, provided none of your other levels conflict? </blockquote><p>The only issue/question I see with this is the Magus...which is supposedly a "hybrid" class. There's no restriction from taking Fighter or Wizard levels with that class. Unless the Magus is no longer considered a "hybrid". Which I'm fine with, there's just a lot of terminology being thrown around and the Magus is offered up as an example of what these other classes would be similar to in design philosophy.Ferious Thune wrote:Jason Bulmahn wrote:One last point, since there seems to be some confusion...
As of the current rules, you cannot take levels from either of the classes that we used to build the hybrid class. This gave us a great deal more flexibility when designing the classes, because we did not have to worry about a character getting duplicate abilities. Remember, each one of these classes contains elements of its "parent" classes along with new mechanics to create a new play...drkfathr12013-11-15T18:33:22ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Green Ronin] Advanced Bestiary Kickstarter for Pathfinder Now Live!drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qcsx?Green-Ronin-Advanced-Bestiary-Kickstarter-for#272013-11-13T21:20:06Z2013-11-13T21:20:06Z<p>The original sits on my shelf alongside my Pathfinder books...love this resource. </p>
<p>Backed! </p>
<p>Hope it makes the stretch goals...I'd love to see full-color art!</p>The original sits on my shelf alongside my Pathfinder books...love this resource.
Backed!
Hope it makes the stretch goals...I'd love to see full-color art!drkfathr12013-11-13T21:20:06ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic Terrain Multi-Packdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8yvs/discuss?Pathfinder-FlipMat-Basic-Terrain-MultiPack#322013-09-24T11:04:37Z2013-09-24T11:04:37Z<p>Any chance of ever getting the blue "water" mat individually? I've got several of the other types and don't have any need for more copies of the same, but I sure would like a blank mat of water terrain...</p>Any chance of ever getting the blue "water" mat individually? I've got several of the other types and don't have any need for more copies of the same, but I sure would like a blank mat of water terrain...drkfathr12013-09-24T11:04:37ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Replacing the Cavalier's Mount with Free Weapon Enhancementsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q561?Replacing-the-Cavaliers-Mount-with-Free#72013-09-09T22:25:21Z2013-09-09T22:25:21Z<p>Except for the Challenge ability. </p>
<p>And the tactician ability. </p>
<p>And the Banner bonuses. </p>
<p>And more skill points.</p>Except for the Challenge ability.
And the tactician ability.
And the Banner bonuses.
And more skill points.drkfathr12013-09-09T22:25:21ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Replacing the Cavalier's Mount with Free Weapon Enhancementsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q561?Replacing-the-Cavaliers-Mount-with-Free#52013-09-09T19:04:22Z2013-09-09T19:04:22Z<p>I've had similar thoughts with the Cavalier...the mount gets sidelined so often and can be problematic during dungeon crawls, which kind of takes away a big part of the cavalier's class features. </p>
<p>My idea was doing an archetype that had some kind of family heirloom instead of the mount...something that would gradually grow more powerful as they leveled up, taking the place of the bonuses they get with the mount. It wouldn't necessarily have to only be with a weapon either, but could be a suit of armor maybe. </p>
<p>As far as still being a mounted warrior, that wouldn't preclude them from still owning an ordinary mount and investing ranks in Ride and in taking the various mounted combat feats.</p>I've had similar thoughts with the Cavalier...the mount gets sidelined so often and can be problematic during dungeon crawls, which kind of takes away a big part of the cavalier's class features.
My idea was doing an archetype that had some kind of family heirloom instead of the mount...something that would gradually grow more powerful as they leveled up, taking the place of the bonuses they get with the mount. It wouldn't necessarily have to only be with a weapon either, but could be a suit...drkfathr12013-09-09T19:04:22ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: Idea...Combat Maneuvers NOT provoking Attacks of Opportunity?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q4li?IdeaCombat-Maneuvers-NOT-provoking-Attacks-of#12013-09-04T17:49:43Z2013-09-04T17:49:43Z<p>So I've been thinking lately about how to spruce up combats and make them a little more dynamic, and had the thought...what if Combat Maneuvers didn't provoke attacks of opportunity? Would that be too over-powered? </p>
<p>How often do your players use Combat Maneuvers?</p>So I've been thinking lately about how to spruce up combats and make them a little more dynamic, and had the thought...what if Combat Maneuvers didn't provoke attacks of opportunity? Would that be too over-powered?
How often do your players use Combat Maneuvers?drkfathr12013-09-04T17:49:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: What must a GREAT monster book have in it?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q138?What-must-a-GREAT-monster-book-have-in-it#112013-08-07T13:05:04Z2013-08-07T13:05:04Z<p>+1 on the good art. It can be b/w, but it needs to be really good and it needs to match the description of the monster it's paired with! </p>
<p>Also, avoid monsters that are just the same re-used concepts...like the fifth iteration of a monstrous crow, or yet another variant of the goblin.</p>+1 on the good art. It can be b/w, but it needs to be really good and it needs to match the description of the monster it's paired with!
Also, avoid monsters that are just the same re-used concepts...like the fifth iteration of a monstrous crow, or yet another variant of the goblin.drkfathr12013-08-07T13:05:04ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How do you handle flying PC races?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pwgs?How-do-you-handle-flying-PC-races#42013-06-28T12:42:54Z2013-06-28T12:42:54Z<p>I've had some homebrew races with flight before, and honestly it doesn't imbalance anything. A lot of action takes place in dungeons or indoors where flight really can't come into play, and like Quatar mentioned above, unless the PC invests in Hover, flying isn't always easy to mix with combat actions. </p>
<p>Plus, when one character can fly and the rest can't...that single flier isn't real keen on going off on their own to scout or investigate. Too easy to get ambushed or attacked and not have any backup. </p>
<p>With the assumption in my campaign that such flying beings are a little more common than otherwise, it also means that combat tactics reflect that, and most enemies are smart enough to carry ranged weapons, and if they expect to face off against a flier, you can bet they've got some weighted nets and know how to use cover to avoid ranged attacks or spells from that flier.</p>I've had some homebrew races with flight before, and honestly it doesn't imbalance anything. A lot of action takes place in dungeons or indoors where flight really can't come into play, and like Quatar mentioned above, unless the PC invests in Hover, flying isn't always easy to mix with combat actions.
Plus, when one character can fly and the rest can't...that single flier isn't real keen on going off on their own to scout or investigate. Too easy to get ambushed or attacked and not have any...drkfathr12013-06-28T12:42:54ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Have you received your Reaper Bones Kickstarter reward?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pndm&page=5?Have-you-received-your-Reaper-Bones#2232013-06-07T13:19:15Z2013-06-07T13:19:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brian E. Harris wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">PsychoticWarrior wrote:</div><blockquote><p>So has Reaper started shipping again? I don't read that anywhere on fb, their forums, here or KS. Anything other than to say 'shipping has re-started!", at this point, is irrelevant as well. Its all anyone really needs to know. 'Oooo container 843 arrived! It had a box of goblins in it!' isn't something I care about. I just want to know when shipping resumes as the last update said everything was working towards making that happen. </p>
<p>And when it does I just bet it'll be posted on every place Reaper has a presence.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>It might be irrelevant to you, but it's not irrelevant to me.
<p>If a container arrived, and they felt that it was worth updating their website or Facebook, then they should have updated Kickstarter.</p>
<p>I'll reiterate: ANY and all updates should be posted on Kickstarter, FIRST, before posting anywhere else. Not their forums, not Facebook. </blockquote><p>I have to agree with this. Their communications have been really screwy throughout this whole process. Am I frustrated by the "delays"? Sure. But I'm patient and I'm not going to crucify them for that, but they need to be updating via KS, not posting in random places. They've been hammered about their communication (or lack thereof) over and over again, and they keep making the same boo-boo.Brian E. Harris wrote:PsychoticWarrior wrote:So has Reaper started shipping again? I don't read that anywhere on fb, their forums, here or KS. Anything other than to say 'shipping has re-started!", at this point, is irrelevant as well. Its all anyone really needs to know. 'Oooo container 843 arrived! It had a box of goblins in it!' isn't something I care about. I just want to know when shipping resumes as the last update said everything was working towards making that happen.
And when it...drkfathr12013-06-07T13:19:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: High-Level Guide Book?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ply6?HighLevel-Guide-Book#412013-03-28T17:43:14Z2013-03-28T17:43:14Z<p>I would definitely want a book like this. +1!</p>I would definitely want a book like this. +1!drkfathr12013-03-28T17:43:14ZRe: Forums: Television: History: Vikingsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkka?History-Vikings#32013-03-14T16:02:27Z2013-03-14T16:02:27Z<p>I'm enjoying it so far...naturally they can only do so much since it's on a regular cable channel, but it's still been good. </p>
<p>Viking women weren't playing around were they? Those were some rough gals! :)</p>I'm enjoying it so far...naturally they can only do so much since it's on a regular cable channel, but it's still been good.
Viking women weren't playing around were they? Those were some rough gals! :)drkfathr12013-03-14T16:02:27ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: who's out theredrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbrl?whos-out-there#482013-02-08T16:24:09Z2013-02-08T16:24:09Z<p>1. How long have you been gaming: 27 years.
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2. First game system you played: AD&D (1st ed)
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3. What are your 3 favorite systems: Pathfinder, Star Wars Saga, Savage Worlds
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4. Fate of your first character: Died after opening a door...no saving throw, I was just told I was dead. Apparently I got sucked down a bottomless pit when I opened the door.
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5. Do you still game with any of your original group: Only one guy...the others I'm still friends with, but we all grew up and moved away!</p>1. How long have you been gaming: 27 years.
2. First game system you played: AD&D (1st ed)
3. What are your 3 favorite systems: Pathfinder, Star Wars Saga, Savage Worlds
4. Fate of your first character: Died after opening a door...no saving throw, I was just told I was dead. Apparently I got sucked down a bottomless pit when I opened the door.
5. Do you still game with any of your original group: Only one guy...the others I'm still friends with, but we all grew up and moved away!drkfathr12013-02-08T16:24:09ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: What was your first? What year was it? How old were you?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pc0o?What-was-your-first-What-year-was-it-How#492013-01-08T14:15:54Z2013-01-08T14:15:54Z<p>AD&D 1st ed, 1986, 13</p>AD&D 1st ed, 1986, 13drkfathr12013-01-08T14:15:54ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Paizo should REALLY update the Summon Monster/Nature's Ally listdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbvc?Paizo-should-REALLY-update-the-Summon#62013-01-03T15:29:36Z2013-01-03T15:29:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote><p> There isn't anything stopping you from updating the lists yourself.</p>
<p>In the GameMastery Guide the suggested approach is not to expand the list but to drop something for every one you add on to it. Adding more monsters to the lists will be a ramp up in power for those spells. </blockquote><p>This.
<p>One of the beauties of a tabletop RPG. You can change/tweak those lists all you like. I like making specific lists for different casters based on their alignments/cultures/origins so that each caster has a few different options and so that different casters are distinct from one another when it comes to summoning.</p>LazarX wrote:There isn't anything stopping you from updating the lists yourself.
In the GameMastery Guide the suggested approach is not to expand the list but to drop something for every one you add on to it. Adding more monsters to the lists will be a ramp up in power for those spells.
This. One of the beauties of a tabletop RPG. You can change/tweak those lists all you like. I like making specific lists for different casters based on their alignments/cultures/origins so that each caster...drkfathr12013-01-03T15:29:36ZRe: Forums/Mythic Adventures Playtest: General Discussion: Solo Playdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p5o8?Solo-Play#32012-11-16T13:59:11Z2012-11-16T13:59:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gray wrote:</div><blockquote><p> No one is interested in this? (Its just odd to see a post go two days without some kind of response). </p>
<p>I even did a little digging around to make sure I wasn't crazy. </p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oohs&page=5?Mythic-Adventures" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paizo Publishing</a>. </p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=428?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#21357" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paizo Publishing</a>. </p>
<p>Now these are threads from August that mention the goal of solo play, but maybe that goal was dropped? </blockquote><p>Might be something they'll post here on the boards. I know James said he wanted to stat up a couple of CR 36 challenges and post them, so maybe some kind of advice for trying out solo play is forthcoming.
<p>Or...you might just tinker around on your own and see what a solo character can handle. I'd just estimate the CR of your solo PC and put together an encounter with a CR equal to the PC -2 or -3. </p>
<p>And it might be something even they're not sure about yet until they get some play test reports in.</p>Gray wrote:No one is interested in this? (Its just odd to see a post go two days without some kind of response).
I even did a little digging around to make sure I wasn't crazy.
Go to Paizo Publishing.
Go to Paizo Publishing.
Now these are threads from August that mention the goal of solo play, but maybe that goal was dropped?
Might be something they'll post here on the boards. I know James said he wanted to stat up a couple of CR 36 challenges and post them, so maybe some kind of advice...drkfathr12012-11-16T13:59:11ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: I have all these awesome systems that nobody wants to play...drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oy1o?I-have-all-these-awesome-systems-that-nobody#212012-09-28T13:28:19Z2012-09-28T13:28:19Z<p>Maybe I can shed some light on this phenomenon...</p>
<p>I've got a buddy that loves every game system that comes out, and he wants to play all of them, but many of us, myself included, just don't have much interest in new systems...much less EVERY system that comes out or is already out there. </p>
<p>It's not because we don't like to try new things, or don't want to game, or think Pathfinder is perfect, but it's a matter of just not wanting to learn a dozen and one different systems. </p>
<p>I GM Pathfinder myself, and I'll play Savage Worlds, Star Wars Saga, Mutants and Masterminds, and even Burning Empires...but that's about my limit. Too many systems all start looking and feeling the same and frankly, I don't want to muddle my brain with so many different rule sets! </p>
<p>Sure, I'll try a one-off game here and there of something new, but honestly I prefer to just stick with the few I already know and love. Part of that is also a matter of time...I'd rather spend it playing the games I know and love, when I actually have the time to game.</p>Maybe I can shed some light on this phenomenon...
I've got a buddy that loves every game system that comes out, and he wants to play all of them, but many of us, myself included, just don't have much interest in new systems...much less EVERY system that comes out or is already out there.
It's not because we don't like to try new things, or don't want to game, or think Pathfinder is perfect, but it's a matter of just not wanting to learn a dozen and one different systems.
I GM Pathfinder...drkfathr12012-09-28T13:28:19ZRe: Forums: Beginner Box: Spell and Item Cards?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oke4?Spell-and-Item-Cards#232012-08-03T13:08:48Z2012-08-03T13:08:48Z<p>Or, if you're really on a budget...buy a pack of notecards and make your own! Though they're too big to fit in card sleeves they still work fine!</p>Or, if you're really on a budget...buy a pack of notecards and make your own! Though they're too big to fit in card sleeves they still work fine!drkfathr12012-08-03T13:08:48ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Angels (PFRPG)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8sa7/discuss&page=7?Pathfinder-Player-Companion-Blood-of-Angels#3042012-07-28T17:03:45Z2012-07-21T13:52:12Z<p>I think Mikaze makes a good overall point...I'd like to see more heroic "good" options for players as well. It's cool to play the anti-hero, but I'd like to see more "good guys". </p>
<p>I know pulp fantasy is filled with characters that are fairly self-serving, and often thieves, and that in the end they do the right thing...but I'd like to see some options and choices for folks that want to do good for good's sake, and have just as many tools and toys to play with as the bad guys and the anti-heroes. </p>
<p>My players often want to play Neutral (of some persuasion) characters just so they can act like they want to occasionally, and so they can use some of those "morally questionable" tools and tactics sometimes, but I'd love to have some mechanical encouragement for them to go the "good" route.</p>I think Mikaze makes a good overall point...I'd like to see more heroic "good" options for players as well. It's cool to play the anti-hero, but I'd like to see more "good guys".
I know pulp fantasy is filled with characters that are fairly self-serving, and often thieves, and that in the end they do the right thing...but I'd like to see some options and choices for folks that want to do good for good's sake, and have just as many tools and toys to play with as the bad guys and the...drkfathr12012-07-21T13:52:12ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Auntie Lisa’s Story Hour: Gen Con Reminiscences--The Paizo Yearsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldoi?Auntie-Lisa-s-Story-Hour-Gen-Con#72012-07-19T18:50:10Z2012-07-19T18:50:10Z<p>Ah yes...I remember the Boba Fett's...still have one!</p>Ah yes...I remember the Boba Fett's...still have one!drkfathr12012-07-19T18:50:10ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Super genius] Shoot Your Mouth Off, Get a Free PDF!drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oece?Super-genius-Shoot-Your-Mouth-Off-Get-a-Free-PDF#292012-07-03T19:05:34Z2012-07-03T19:05:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dark_Mistress wrote:</div><blockquote> I would like to see more stuff like The Genius Guide to Rune Staves and Wyrd Wands myself. </blockquote><p>YES! I second what the sexy succubus said.Dark_Mistress wrote:I would like to see more stuff like The Genius Guide to Rune Staves and Wyrd Wands myself.
YES! I second what the sexy succubus said.drkfathr12012-07-03T19:05:34ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Super genius] Shoot Your Mouth Off, Get a Free PDF!drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oece?Super-genius-Shoot-Your-Mouth-Off-Get-a-Free-PDF#92012-07-03T15:42:15Z2012-07-03T15:42:15Z<p>Definitely would like to see more Racial traits for races, similar to what the ARG has done! Particularly for the races that didn't get as much attention as the others! Maybe one bullet point product for a single race...that way you could do multiples! </p>
<p>Or even menus of racial traits that could be used to build custom races with the RP values...particularly for monsters that are "common" but not covered in the ARG. </p>
<p>Or...0 HD examples of races that weren't in the ARG but would be done like the sample races in the race building section. Like Minotaurs, Trolls, Bugbears...</p>Definitely would like to see more Racial traits for races, similar to what the ARG has done! Particularly for the races that didn't get as much attention as the others! Maybe one bullet point product for a single race...that way you could do multiples!
Or even menus of racial traits that could be used to build custom races with the RP values...particularly for monsters that are "common" but not covered in the ARG.
Or...0 HD examples of races that weren't in the ARG but would be done like...drkfathr12012-07-03T15:42:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Rise of the Runelords Deluxe Collector's Edition (PFRPG)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8vre/discuss&page=3?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Rise-of-the-Runelords-Deluxe-Collectors-Edition#1042012-06-29T12:56:52Z2012-06-29T12:56:52Z<p>Hmmmmm.....soooooo tempting. This would make a really nice Christmas gift to myself and I was wondering what to get me this year. </p>
<p>Then again, the expected date says November, so can we expect this sometime mid to late January?</p>Hmmmmm.....soooooo tempting. This would make a really nice Christmas gift to myself and I was wondering what to get me this year.
Then again, the expected date says November, so can we expect this sometime mid to late January?drkfathr12012-06-29T12:56:52ZRe: Forums: Movies: Wrath of the Titansdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nvmc?Wrath-of-the-Titans#62012-04-03T13:11:57Z2012-04-03T13:11:57Z<p>Really? </p>
<p>I um, thought it was actually worse than the first, and I hated the first one. I had hoped this one would be better just because it wasn't a remake, and the effects might be worth watching. </p>
<p>But uh, while the effects were cool, I really thought it was terrible.</p>Really?
I um, thought it was actually worse than the first, and I hated the first one. I had hoped this one would be better just because it wasn't a remake, and the effects might be worth watching.
But uh, while the effects were cool, I really thought it was terrible.drkfathr12012-04-03T13:11:57ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Need help finding medium-sized minotaursdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nvm4?Need-help-finding-mediumsized-minotaurs#22012-04-02T15:15:20Z2012-04-02T15:15:20Z<p>Megamini's has some minotaurs, but they're in the old 25mm scale, and actually seem a bit small, even for medium figures. </p>
<p>The other option I know of, is to find some old MageKnight miniatures. They did a few different types of minotaurs, and they're medium size. One of the models in particular though was without weapons or armor, and in a pose as if charging...so it could be hard (but not impossible) to modify with some weapons.</p>Megamini's has some minotaurs, but they're in the old 25mm scale, and actually seem a bit small, even for medium figures.
The other option I know of, is to find some old MageKnight miniatures. They did a few different types of minotaurs, and they're medium size. One of the models in particular though was without weapons or armor, and in a pose as if charging...so it could be hard (but not impossible) to modify with some weapons.drkfathr12012-04-02T15:15:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Visions of WAR: The Art of Wayne Reynolds Hardcoverdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8qac/discuss&page=2?Visions-of-WAR-The-Art-of-Wayne-Reynolds-Hardcover#702012-04-02T15:06:21Z2012-04-02T15:06:21Z<p>Preordering! Love his art, and was so glad to get a signed print in person this past Gencon! </p>
<p>As for a pdf version, that's not something I would expect to see for an "art" book. Rights issues and such. Besides, most of his art can probably be found online with an image search, even if the quality/resolution isn't the best.</p>Preordering! Love his art, and was so glad to get a signed print in person this past Gencon!
As for a pdf version, that's not something I would expect to see for an "art" book. Rights issues and such. Besides, most of his art can probably be found online with an image search, even if the quality/resolution isn't the best.drkfathr12012-04-02T15:06:21ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Distant Worlds (PFRPG)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8qib/discuss&page=12?Pathfinder-Campaign-Setting-Distant-Worlds#5512012-03-20T14:38:25Z2012-03-20T14:38:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Morris wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kthulhu wrote:</div><blockquote> John Carter seems to have been marketed with failure specifically in mind. </blockquote>Quoted for Truth. </blockquote><p>Which is so sad...I thought it was excellent. A friend of mine that's not even into pulp fantasy/sci-fi really liked it too, but another friend hated it.Matthew Morris wrote:Kthulhu wrote: John Carter seems to have been marketed with failure specifically in mind.
Quoted for Truth. Which is so sad...I thought it was excellent. A friend of mine that's not even into pulp fantasy/sci-fi really liked it too, but another friend hated it.drkfathr12012-03-20T14:38:25ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Alternatives for healing without magicdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2npwg?Alternatives-for-healing-without-magic#42012-03-02T14:56:35Z2012-03-02T14:56:35Z<p>I use a second wind mechanic, the way it was presented in the Star Wars Saga system, and allow a feat that gives a character 2 uses of it per day. </p>
<p>I'm not much on the healing surge mechanic though...I think it goes too far. </p>
<p>I did introduce non-magical healing in my games by way of medicines and healing poultices, but they can only be used once per day, and they don't heal a great deal of damage. More like a cure light wounds potion, but it does provide something a little extra.</p>I use a second wind mechanic, the way it was presented in the Star Wars Saga system, and allow a feat that gives a character 2 uses of it per day.
I'm not much on the healing surge mechanic though...I think it goes too far.
I did introduce non-magical healing in my games by way of medicines and healing poultices, but they can only be used once per day, and they don't heal a great deal of damage. More like a cure light wounds potion, but it does provide something a little extra.drkfathr12012-03-02T14:56:35ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Ideas for the next Ultimate bookdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ngsm&page=2?Ideas-for-the-next-Ultimate-book#752012-01-21T04:22:44Z2012-01-19T15:31:55Z<p>Ultimate Campaigns </p>
<p>A book on designing everything from adventures, to kindgoms/cultures, to worlds, to cosmologies, etc.</p>
<p>Still want to see a guide book on running high level adventures. Though I doubt you could squeeze a full hard cover out of it.</p>Ultimate Campaigns
A book on designing everything from adventures, to kindgoms/cultures, to worlds, to cosmologies, etc.
Still want to see a guide book on running high level adventures. Though I doubt you could squeeze a full hard cover out of it.drkfathr12012-01-19T15:31:55ZRe: Forums: Other RPGs: There can be only One!: Dnd going down?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nab7?There-can-be-only-One-Dnd-going-down#92011-12-15T14:27:51Z2011-12-15T14:27:51Z<p>Whew, wow. Guess there's just not that many left now. New edition or not, I'd say they're definitely re-tooling the brand.</p>Whew, wow. Guess there's just not that many left now. New edition or not, I'd say they're definitely re-tooling the brand.drkfathr12011-12-15T14:27:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 3 (OGL)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8odu/discuss&page=14?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Bestiary-3#6522011-12-11T17:03:14Z2011-12-11T17:03:14Z<p>Yeah, mine usually ships on a Tuesday.</p>Yeah, mine usually ships on a Tuesday.drkfathr12011-12-11T17:03:14ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 3 (OGL)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8odu/discuss&page=13?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Bestiary-3#6402011-12-09T21:39:04Z2011-12-09T21:39:04Z<p>Begun...the preauthorizations have.</p>Begun...the preauthorizations have.drkfathr12011-12-09T21:39:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Paizo Blog: I've Come Full Circle!drkfathr1https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lcut&page=7?Ive-Come-Full-Circle#3042011-11-23T16:34:58Z2011-11-23T16:34:58Z<p>Interesting...I've never been much for MMO's, but free to play means I'll at least check it out...unless I have to spend a few hundred to upgrade my computer in order to do so! </p>
<p>I'd much rather have seen a stand alone video game with multi-player options. Oh well, maybe in the future if the MMO is successful!</p>Interesting...I've never been much for MMO's, but free to play means I'll at least check it out...unless I have to spend a few hundred to upgrade my computer in order to do so!
I'd much rather have seen a stand alone video game with multi-player options. Oh well, maybe in the future if the MMO is successful!drkfathr12011-11-23T16:34:58ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Beginner Box Heroes Miniatures Setdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/products/btpy8l52/discuss&page=7?Pathfinder-Beginner-Box-Heroes-Miniatures-Set#3462011-11-17T01:00:12Z2011-11-17T01:00:12Z<p>Got mine in the mail yesterday! They are fantastic! The faces don't have much paint detail, but a wash would really do wonders for that. Otherwise the level of detail on them overall is fantastic. Great value for the price, and I like the quality of the plastic they're molded in. Much tougher than the DDM figures but not too rigid as to be brittle. </p>
<p>I foresee buying many singles in my future. (Sorry, I don't buy blind random packs, but will buy on the secondary market)</p>Got mine in the mail yesterday! They are fantastic! The faces don't have much paint detail, but a wash would really do wonders for that. Otherwise the level of detail on them overall is fantastic. Great value for the price, and I like the quality of the plastic they're molded in. Much tougher than the DDM figures but not too rigid as to be brittle.
I foresee buying many singles in my future. (Sorry, I don't buy blind random packs, but will buy on the secondary market)drkfathr12011-11-17T01:00:12ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Warforged in Pathfinder albeit in mechanics onlydrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n3j5?Warforged-in-Pathfinder-albeit-in-mechanics-only#52011-11-07T18:46:23Z2011-11-07T18:46:23Z<p>You can also use the Ironborn from Open Design, and I think one of Monte Cook's 3rd edition books had something similar...both OGL. (Might be the same race)</p>You can also use the Ironborn from Open Design, and I think one of Monte Cook's 3rd edition books had something similar...both OGL. (Might be the same race)drkfathr12011-11-07T18:46:23ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Help me with deciding this... (which books to buy)drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n1iz?Help-me-with-deciding-this#72011-10-28T19:27:38Z2011-10-28T19:27:38Z<p>UM and UC, no contest. The Gamemastery guide is great, but of the three, you could certainly wait on it. </p>
<p>But get it eventually too. :)</p>UM and UC, no contest. The Gamemastery guide is great, but of the three, you could certainly wait on it.
But get it eventually too. :)drkfathr12011-10-28T19:27:38ZRe: Forums: Beginner Box: Pawnsdrkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n0sl&page=2?Pawns#612011-10-27T17:15:46Z2011-10-27T17:15:46Z<p>Just wanted to add to the kudos! I love these things too! I'd love to see more and would certainly snap them up! I think they'd be great for some of the critters that you can't get miniatures of. I generally use minis for everything, but sometimes you have to sub or change a creature because there's no mini available. In those cases I make my own "pawn", but I'd love to have oodles and oodles of these things to add to my normal mini supply!</p>Just wanted to add to the kudos! I love these things too! I'd love to see more and would certainly snap them up! I think they'd be great for some of the critters that you can't get miniatures of. I generally use minis for everything, but sometimes you have to sub or change a creature because there's no mini available. In those cases I make my own "pawn", but I'd love to have oodles and oodles of these things to add to my normal mini supply!drkfathr12011-10-27T17:15:46ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Super Genius] The Godling Ascendant....drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n050?Super-Genius-The-Godling-Ascendant#102011-10-19T14:33:32Z2011-10-19T14:33:32Z<p>Time Thief, Time Warden, and War Master!</p>Time Thief, Time Warden, and War Master!drkfathr12011-10-19T14:33:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What are some things about the Pathfinder rules that you think most people do not know?drkfathr1https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mcmk&page=17?What-are-some-things-about-the-Pathfinder#8092011-10-16T22:00:15Z2011-10-16T22:00:15Z<p>post to bookmark</p>post to bookmarkdrkfathr12011-10-16T22:00:15Z