paizo.com Recent Posts by pcrotteaupaizo.com Recent Posts by pcrotteau2024-03-27T22:09:35Z2024-03-27T22:09:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Do I need the Bestiary to use the Summon _ Spells in PFS?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42x09?Do-I-need-the-Bestiary-to-use-the-Summon#182020-01-29T16:46:18Z2020-01-29T16:46:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mage of the Wyrmkin wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In practice no GM (at least that I know) is ever going to question ownership with the first Bestiary. I think that is safe to say.</p>
<p>But it is crazy for anyone but the most casual of players not to buy it. Along with the CRB it forms the backbone of the game. It is also a fun book to own.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>On day 1, I purchased the pdfs of the crb and bestiary (I was at a camp and unable to leave to buy the hard copy). Once I could get to a print shop to make a table copy (rather than tablet), I set that up.
<p>I always wanted to play a summoner focused wizard or druid so I knew I needed a copy for the table. </p>
<p>Given how the spells are worded in 2e, any additional bestiaries will be nice as they add creatures to the lists of those available.</p>
<p>Definitely a must have for a summoning PC or a wildshape druid.</p>Mage of the Wyrmkin wrote:In practice no GM (at least that I know) is ever going to question ownership with the first Bestiary. I think that is safe to say.
But it is crazy for anyone but the most casual of players not to buy it. Along with the CRB it forms the backbone of the game. It is also a fun book to own.
On day 1, I purchased the pdfs of the crb and bestiary (I was at a camp and unable to leave to buy the hard copy). Once I could get to a print shop to make a table copy (rather than...Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2020-01-29T16:46:18ZRe: Forums: Third-Party Starfinder Products: Paizo Blog: “Alexa, Play Starfinder”Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh1m?-Alexa-Play-Starfinder#192019-12-23T13:48:13Z2019-12-17T20:24:25Z<p>Last paragraph in the blog post:
<br />
"The pilot episode is free and is available in English in the United States. It will expand to Canada, Australia, the UK, and India in mid-January."</p>Last paragraph in the blog post:
"The pilot episode is free and is available in English in the United States. It will expand to Canada, Australia, the UK, and India in mid-January."Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-12-17T20:24:25ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: What's your workflow for preparing a PFS 2 scenario?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42usr?Whats-your-workflow-for-preparing-a-PFS-2#52019-11-27T14:47:40Z2019-11-27T14:47:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">logsig wrote:</div><blockquote> (And yes, I realize I swapped the scenario numbers for 1-06 and 1-07, probably because I ran them in that order. Stupid brain.) </blockquote><p>The actual detail of your "checklist" is perfect. Breaking down each point helps highlight all of the variables that could show in each scenario.
<p>Even with as many events that I have run, there is always something to learn.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>logsig wrote:(And yes, I realize I swapped the scenario numbers for 1-06 and 1-07, probably because I ran them in that order. Stupid brain.)
The actual detail of your "checklist" is perfect. Breaking down each point helps highlight all of the variables that could show in each scenario. Even with as many events that I have run, there is always something to learn.
Thank you.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-11-27T14:47:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS2: What level are the upcoming scenarios/quests planned to be?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u3t?PFS2-What-level-are-the-upcoming#82019-11-08T21:37:05Z2019-11-08T20:27:45Z<p>As well as the 5 quests if you scroll down far enough. </p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>As well as the 5 quests if you scroll down far enough.
Thanks!!Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-11-08T20:27:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS2: What level are the upcoming scenarios/quests planned to be?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42u3t?PFS2-What-level-are-the-upcoming#62019-11-08T19:10:37Z2019-11-08T19:10:37Z<p>As an organizer/GM, how are you locating the scenarios on Warhorn? I've been creating custom scenario descriptions.</p>As an organizer/GM, how are you locating the scenarios on Warhorn? I've been creating custom scenario descriptions.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-11-08T19:10:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Centaurs, Ogres, and Monks, Oh My!Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgxn?Centaurs-Ogres-and-Monks-Oh-My#92019-09-20T07:13:50Z2019-09-19T16:18:11Z<p>The red hair does</p>The red hair doesPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-09-19T16:18:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Second Edition Demo Adventure: Torment and Legacy SanctioningPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42rjg?Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Demo-Adventure#92019-09-17T14:51:11Z2019-09-17T14:35:29Z<p>I will run for fun, not credit.</p>
<p>Asking for the development team to sanction every piece of paper that comes across the desk will slow down the process of getting the pieces that NEED sanctioning (Plaguestone, Age of Ashes, Lost Omens) getting pushed further back. Not to mention the Roleplay Guild Guide.</p>
<p>I would prefer to have those adventures and content sanctioned first.</p>I will run for fun, not credit.
Asking for the development team to sanction every piece of paper that comes across the desk will slow down the process of getting the pieces that NEED sanctioning (Plaguestone, Age of Ashes, Lost Omens) getting pushed further back. Not to mention the Roleplay Guild Guide.
I would prefer to have those adventures and content sanctioned first.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-09-17T14:35:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Second Edition Demo Adventure: Torment and Legacy SanctioningPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42rjg?Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Demo-Adventure#42019-09-16T14:04:12Z2019-09-16T14:04:12Z<p>Against</p>
<p>This is a perfect opportunity to introduce new players to the mechanics. It runs well as a demo. Adding it for society credit adds needless levels of complexity to a demo.</p>Against
This is a perfect opportunity to introduce new players to the mechanics. It runs well as a demo. Adding it for society credit adds needless levels of complexity to a demo.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-09-16T14:04:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pregens for 2ePaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42r8o?Pregens-for-2e#82019-09-07T14:18:24Z2019-09-07T14:18:24Z<p>There is also no rush, as there are no adventures at that level yet.</p>There is also no rush, as there are no adventures at that level yet.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-09-07T14:18:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pregens for 2ePaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42r8o?Pregens-for-2e#42019-09-06T14:44:41Z2019-09-06T14:44:04Z<p>They were in a blog post:
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https://paizo.com/products/btq01zt5?Community-Use-Package-PF2E-Iconics-Preg enerated-Characters</p>
<p>Kind of hard to find them now. They used to be in the downloads section for Pathfinder, but this is the only area that I find them.</p>They were in a blog post:
https://paizo.com/products/btq01zt5?Community-Use-Package-PF2E-Iconics-Preg enerated-Characters
Kind of hard to find them now. They used to be in the downloads section for Pathfinder, but this is the only area that I find them.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-09-06T14:44:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Funniest PFS moments?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pvip&page=18?Funniest-PFS-moments#8742020-02-07T15:11:42Z2019-08-28T14:27:39Z<p>So many stories over the years:</p>
<p>1) We Be Goblins 2: stroll up to the cabin, knock on the door, "Goblin scout cookies!"</p>
<p>2) An unchained rogue was doing the feint, sneak attack combo. I described the feint as "You reach into a pouch and toss a kitten onto the ground. Opponent is distracted, you stab him." That action combo caught on for months.</p>
<p>3) Her husband was running a Shoanti melee hunter with an earthbreaker and an ankylosaurus companion: "I'm Sledge, he's Hammer." Someone addresses him as Sledge: "No He's Sledge, I'm Hammer!" and so on. Totally roleplayed a DudeBro: "Do You even lift?" "It's Wednesday, that's leg day." In Labyrinth of the Hungry Ghosts, he found some foil, and made a hat "To protect my mind from the bad thoughts." BBEG encounter ties to Dominate him, he rolls a nat 20, not once but twice!! (That was the game my VC chose to evaluate me on for star 5)</p>So many stories over the years:
1) We Be Goblins 2: stroll up to the cabin, knock on the door, "Goblin scout cookies!"
2) An unchained rogue was doing the feint, sneak attack combo. I described the feint as "You reach into a pouch and toss a kitten onto the ground. Opponent is distracted, you stab him." That action combo caught on for months.
3) Her husband was running a Shoanti melee hunter with an earthbreaker and an ankylosaurus companion: "I'm Sledge, he's Hammer." Someone addresses...Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-08-28T14:27:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Could someone help me figure out how to Society with P2E?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42pq6?Could-someone-help-me-figure-out-how-to#32019-08-17T14:33:06Z2019-08-17T14:33:06Z<p>Use the Organized play tab to access rather than the tab form the Pathfinder menu. </p>
<p>The Organized Play Foundation is the repository for that information now.</p>Use the Organized play tab to access rather than the tab form the Pathfinder menu.
The Organized Play Foundation is the repository for that information now.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-08-17T14:33:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: 2nd edition organized play guidePaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ocq?2nd-edition-organized-play-guide#22019-08-05T05:52:30Z2019-08-05T02:08:45Z<p>Someone posted an online link to: www.organizedplayfoundation.org/encyclopedia/pfs2guide/</p>
<p>This is all that is available at this time that I know of</p>Someone posted an online link to: www.organizedplayfoundation.org/encyclopedia/pfs2guide/
This is all that is available at this time that I know ofPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-08-05T02:08:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society's Gen Con 2019 ScenariosPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgso?Pathfinder-Societys-Gen-Con-2019-Scenarios#172019-07-25T20:50:28Z2019-07-25T19:29:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tonya Woldridge wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">KingTreyIII wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>Good to know, and it made me realize just how horribly vague my question was. I was <i>trying</i> to ask about registering (couldn't think of the word at the time) a character. I.e. when you go to My Account -> Organized Play will there be a new option that says “Register a New Pathfinder Society (2nd Edition) Character” among the other options at the bottom?
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</blockquote>Yes. That button will be activated early next week. </blockquote><p>Along with the RP Guild Guide?Tonya Woldridge wrote:KingTreyIII wrote:Good to know, and it made me realize just how horribly vague my question was. I was trying to ask about registering (couldn't think of the word at the time) a character. I.e. when you go to My Account -> Organized Play will there be a new option that says “Register a New Pathfinder Society (2nd Edition) Character” among the other options at the bottom?
Yes. That button will be activated early next week. Along with the RP Guild Guide?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-07-25T19:29:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventure Card Society: Paizo Blog: Homebrew Special: I Want My Mummy!Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgru?Homebrew-Special-I-Want-My-Mummy#52019-07-13T15:20:42Z2019-07-13T15:20:42Z<p>Will the cards be available on drive thru cards? Just for ease of play, of course....</p>Will the cards be available on drive thru cards? Just for ease of play, of course....Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-07-13T15:20:42ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder Skitter CrashPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/products/btq01wyj/discuss?Starfinder-Skitter-Crash#202019-06-08T14:33:18Z2019-06-08T14:33:18Z<p>Only at third</p>Only at thirdPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-06-08T14:33:18ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: We Be Heroes?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/products/btq01zpg/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Card-Game-We-Be-Heroes#42019-06-08T14:32:31Z2019-06-08T14:32:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">cartmanbeck wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zaister wrote:</div><blockquote> Do I get this right that this product is just the story book and no physical cards of the characters exist? </blockquote>That's correct, the character cards are within the story book. From what I understand, they are printed in such a way that you can actually cut them out. </blockquote><p>You will need at least two books (more if you want an unmarred copy) to cut out all of the cards: the three story banes and the cohort are printed back to back, but not lined up. The banes shouldn't be a problem as they are never in play together, but the cohort will need to be displayed by the druid deck during play.cartmanbeck wrote:Zaister wrote: Do I get this right that this product is just the story book and no physical cards of the characters exist?
That's correct, the character cards are within the story book. From what I understand, they are printed in such a way that you can actually cut them out. You will need at least two books (more if you want an unmarred copy) to cut out all of the cards: the three story banes and the cohort are printed back to back, but not lined up. The banes shouldn't be...Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2019-06-08T14:32:31ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: 1001 Spells (PFRPG)pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8qz9/discuss&page=4?1001-Spells#1752016-05-09T02:33:13Z2016-05-09T02:33:13Z<p>Is there a pdf for advaced classes or the occult classes, adding these spells to those lists?</p>Is there a pdf for advaced classes or the occult classes, adding these spells to those lists?pcrotteau2016-05-09T02:33:13ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #7–98: Serpents' Ire (PFRPG) PDFPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9lzy/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-7-98-Serpents-Ire#52016-04-23T01:30:54Z2016-04-23T01:30:54Z<p>If its HALF as good as "Rise," it will be AMAZING!!</p>
<p>Can't wait to run it!</p>If its HALF as good as "Rise," it will be AMAZING!!
Can't wait to run it!Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2016-04-23T01:30:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Welcomes New Organized Play Coordinator Tonya Woldridge!pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz1z&page=3?Paizo-Welcomes-New-Organized-Play-Coordinator#1142015-09-29T22:55:23Z2015-09-29T22:55:23Z<p>Congratulations, Tonya!!!!!</p>Congratulations, Tonya!!!!!pcrotteau2015-09-29T22:55:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Themed PC GroupsPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2synn&page=2?Themed-PC-Groups#542015-09-30T01:24:17Z2015-09-29T22:52:31Z<p>We had a run of The Phantom Phenomena a week ago and the comment came up that is was very much like a Scooby Doo episode.</p>
<p>Soooooo.....</p>
<p>After a little discussion and some brainstorming.</p>
<p>All Human Except for Scooby</p>
<p>Fred: Inquisitor of Pharasma or Sarenrae
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Daphne: Sorcerer, Psychic, or Witch
<br />
Velma: Investigator or Occultist
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Shaggy: Druid (Domain) or Cleric of Gozreh
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And Scooby: Skinwalker Unchained Monk (I have the boon)</p>
<p>The Mystery Machine is a green and blue Varisian Wagon</p>We had a run of The Phantom Phenomena a week ago and the comment came up that is was very much like a Scooby Doo episode.
Soooooo.....
After a little discussion and some brainstorming.
All Human Except for Scooby
Fred: Inquisitor of Pharasma or Sarenrae
Daphne: Sorcerer, Psychic, or Witch
Velma: Investigator or Occultist
Shaggy: Druid (Domain) or Cleric of Gozreh
And Scooby: Skinwalker Unchained Monk (I have the boon)
The Mystery Machine is a green and blue Varisian WagonPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2015-09-29T22:52:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Your best one liner from a player at a PFS table (use spoilers when appropriate)Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m07k&page=2?Your-best-one-liner-from-a-player-at-a-PFS#912015-09-06T16:34:13Z2015-09-06T16:34:13Z<p>We Be Goblins Too! </p>
<p>Knocks on the big bad's door: "Goblin Scout Cookies!!"</p>
<p>In Wrath's Shadow</p>
<p>(Very early in the game) Description of the area is read: "Back to the boat!!" </p>
<p>That one keeps coming back.</p>We Be Goblins Too!
Knocks on the big bad's door: "Goblin Scout Cookies!!"
In Wrath's Shadow
(Very early in the game) Description of the area is read: "Back to the boat!!"
That one keeps coming back.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2015-09-06T16:34:13ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 5-99 The Paths We Choose, funny storiesPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reba?599-The-Paths-We-Choose-funny-stories#182014-09-05T05:39:56Z2014-09-04T19:38:34Z<p>The home group encountered the Grand Lodge mission first.</p>
<p>One of the players was running Anora, the archanist. She cast summon pit beneath one of the hungry dead, went to the edge to get a better view, and promptly fell in. The Oread brawler lept into the air, landing on the ooze, catapulting the halfling into the air, hitting the ceiling.</p>
<p>In the Exchange mission, she did the same thing under a Devilfish, getting pulled into the pit by the squid.</p>
<p>I've read and reread the description of the spell several times. I still don't know how it attracts halflings.</p>The home group encountered the Grand Lodge mission first.
One of the players was running Anora, the archanist. She cast summon pit beneath one of the hungry dead, went to the edge to get a better view, and promptly fell in. The Oread brawler lept into the air, landing on the ooze, catapulting the halfling into the air, hitting the ceiling.
In the Exchange mission, she did the same thing under a Devilfish, getting pulled into the pit by the squid.
I've read and reread the description of the...Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-09-04T19:38:34ZForums: GM Discussion: Changes in reporting for season 6Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rgkv?Changes-in-reporting-for-season-6#12014-09-04T19:30:33Z2014-09-04T19:30:33Z<p>One of the tables at our weekly PFS night ran the Pathfinder Quest: Silverhex Chronicles.</p>
<p>When is this adventure going to be available to report in the scenario selector?</p>
<p>Also, when are the faction selections going to change to match the revisions?</p>One of the tables at our weekly PFS night ran the Pathfinder Quest: Silverhex Chronicles.
When is this adventure going to be available to report in the scenario selector?
Also, when are the faction selections going to change to match the revisions?Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-09-04T19:30:33ZForums: GM Discussion: Contacting players from a conventionPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2re96?Contacting-players-from-a-convention#12014-08-19T03:24:00Z2014-08-19T03:24:00Z<p>I'm sure this has crossed someone's mind before.</p>
<p>Is there a way to access the PFS numbers of the players from a specific table, that was reported through GenCon?</p>
<p>One of the guys on Saturday night accidentally packed up my Technology Guide.</p>
<p>I just want to email/message him and see if he'd ship it to me (I'd pay for shipping).</p>
<p>I kinda don't want to buy it again.</p>I'm sure this has crossed someone's mind before.
Is there a way to access the PFS numbers of the players from a specific table, that was reported through GenCon?
One of the guys on Saturday night accidentally packed up my Technology Guide.
I just want to email/message him and see if he'd ship it to me (I'd pay for shipping).
I kinda don't want to buy it again.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-08-19T03:24:00ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 6-01 Trial by MachinePaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rclm?601-Trial-by-Machine#132017-09-01T19:43:07Z2014-08-19T03:17:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gabriel Smith-Dalrymple wrote:</div><blockquote> So a little off topic, but if you don't play some elevator music after cramming an entire party into a 2x2 room I think you've missed out on a golden opportunity. </blockquote><p>The Group on Sunday did "Girl From Ipanema"Gabriel Smith-Dalrymple wrote:So a little off topic, but if you don't play some elevator music after cramming an entire party into a 2x2 room I think you've missed out on a golden opportunity.
The Group on Sunday did "Girl From Ipanema"Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-08-19T03:17:27ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: The Paizo booth linePaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgen?The-Paizo-booth-line#22014-08-21T10:07:39Z2014-08-17T23:22:25Z<p>I'm 5th or 6th from the left</p>I'm 5th or 6th from the leftPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-08-17T23:22:25ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Scenario Availability for Gen ConPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbjq?Scenario-Availability-for-Gen-Con#32014-07-30T02:37:29Z2014-07-30T02:37:29Z<p>I have the one scenario that is available now. I was asking about the ones that haven't been released yet.</p>I have the one scenario that is available now. I was asking about the ones that haven't been released yet.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-07-30T02:37:29ZForums: GM Discussion: Scenario Availability for Gen Conpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbjq?Scenario-Availability-for-Gen-Con#12014-07-30T00:34:44Z2014-07-30T00:34:44Z<p>Did I miss the date that the Gen Con season 6 and special scenarios are going to be available to download for the registered gm's?</p>
<p>I want to get some prep work (printing, minis, maps) set up before the last minute. I work two (soon three) jobs and want to get my gear oganized before it cramps my style.</p>Did I miss the date that the Gen Con season 6 and special scenarios are going to be available to download for the registered gm's?
I want to get some prep work (printing, minis, maps) set up before the last minute. I work two (soon three) jobs and want to get my gear oganized before it cramps my style.pcrotteau2014-07-30T00:34:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: New OptionsPaul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgau?New-Options#452014-07-15T03:39:41Z2014-07-14T23:19:25Z<p>The options that the new quests open up! </p>
<p>I have several players that can't make it on time or have to leave early.</p>
<p>Now they can jump in at the next quest or leave at the end of a convinient one.</p>
<p>I'm not bothered by the racial decisions. We have had large chunks of the group made up of Aesemar.</p>
<p>I want to see more minis for tengu, kitsune, wayang, & nagaji.</p>The options that the new quests open up!
I have several players that can't make it on time or have to leave early.
Now they can jump in at the next quest or leave at the end of a convinient one.
I'm not bothered by the racial decisions. We have had large chunks of the group made up of Aesemar.
I want to see more minis for tengu, kitsune, wayang, & nagaji.Paul Crotteau (alias of pcrotteau)2014-07-14T23:19:25ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Post Your 2014 Gen Con GM Schedule Here!pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qr6c&page=3?Post-Your-2014-Gen-Con-GM-Schedule-Here#1332014-03-18T02:03:52Z2014-03-18T02:03:52Z<p>Thursday, August 14</p>
<p>Slot 1 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>
<p>Slot 2 (1300-1800): OFF</p>
<p>Slot 3 (1900-2400): Gen Con Season 6 Special: The Paths We Choose (3-7)</p>
<p>Friday, August 15</p>
<p>Slot 4 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>
<p>Slot 5 (1300-1800): OFF</p>
<p>Slot 6 (1900-2400): Gen Con Season 5 End Special: Legacy of the Stonelords (1-4)</p>
<p>Saturday, August 16</p>
<p>Slot 7 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>
<p>Slot 8 (1300-1800): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>
<p>Slot 9 (1900-2400): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>
<p>Sunday, August 17</p>
<p>Slot 10 (0900-1400): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)</p>Thursday, August 14
Slot 1 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)
Slot 2 (1300-1800): OFF
Slot 3 (1900-2400): Gen Con Season 6 Special: The Paths We Choose (3-7)
Friday, August 15
Slot 4 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)
Slot 5 (1300-1800): OFF
Slot 6 (1900-2400): Gen Con Season 5 End Special: Legacy of the Stonelords (1-4)
Saturday, August 16
Slot 7 (0800-1300): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)
Slot 8 (1300-1800): #6-01: Trial by Machine (1-5)
Slot 9 (1900-2400): #6-01:...pcrotteau2014-03-18T02:03:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: Mythril Unicyclepcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ql2w?Mythril-Unicycle#102014-01-19T15:02:57Z2014-01-19T15:02:57Z<p>This is from an adventure I ran. The bear animal companion wanted to move by a half orc without provoking an apology. The acrobatics check roll was a 23, causing me to comment that the bear went down the stairs and around the half orc on a unicycle. The orc didn't die from the damage, but from embarrassment. </p>
<p>Imagine the conversation in the underworld: "how did you die?" "Well, there's this bear in a unicycle ...."</p>This is from an adventure I ran. The bear animal companion wanted to move by a half orc without provoking an apology. The acrobatics check roll was a 23, causing me to comment that the bear went down the stairs and around the half orc on a unicycle. The orc didn't die from the damage, but from embarrassment.
Imagine the conversation in the underworld: "how did you die?" "Well, there's this bear in a unicycle ...."pcrotteau2014-01-19T15:02:57ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: What things should I have that aren't... requiredpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qk4w?What-things-should-I-have-that-arent-required#172014-01-14T15:33:54Z2014-01-14T15:33:54Z<p>1) The SORD from Myth Merchant Press (RPG Now)
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2) Buff and Condition cards
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3)Inventory tags: Small pieces of folded paper with basic info such as AC, saves, perception bonus. I put the names of players on them and place them on the GM screen in initiative order
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4) Spare dice, pencils, character sheets, pregens
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5) pathfinder society registration cards</p>1) The SORD from Myth Merchant Press (RPG Now)
2) Buff and Condition cards
3)Inventory tags: Small pieces of folded paper with basic info such as AC, saves, perception bonus. I put the names of players on them and place them on the GM screen in initiative order
4) Spare dice, pencils, character sheets, pregens
5) pathfinder society registration cardspcrotteau2014-01-14T15:33:54ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Gencon 2014 PFS Organizer?pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qgrh?Gencon-2014-PFS-Organizer#52013-12-21T23:40:32Z2013-12-21T23:40:32Z<p>I have a related question: do all tier 1 gm's (hotel room included) have to stay in the designated hotel or can they be reimbursed a portion of the room if they have other accommodations?</p>
<p>I gmed two years ago and want to volunteer for more this year.</p>I have a related question: do all tier 1 gm's (hotel room included) have to stay in the designated hotel or can they be reimbursed a portion of the room if they have other accommodations?
I gmed two years ago and want to volunteer for more this year.pcrotteau2013-12-21T23:40:32ZRe: Forums: Class Discussion: Hunter Discussionpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qdj8&page=3?Hunter-Discussion#1052013-11-20T19:40:52Z2013-11-20T16:17:29Z<p>The Hunter needs access to EITHER a favored enemy OR a favored terrain. Gaining this at level 4 wouldn't hurt if it were more flexible (a Knowledge nature or dungeoneering check to activate for a specific foe)</p>
<p>I have no real problems with the weapon selection. This can be gotten around by race selection (elves and swords, dwarves and axes). </p>
<p>But the armor restrictions are unclear. Is METAL armor prohibited (metal shields are)? If the Hunter loses certain bonuses in heavy armor, that would make sense.</p>
<p>There should be some other class based bonuses for having the animal companion. Flanking, initiative, perception, tracking. Any of those (or all), especially if the companion is within 30 (or so) feet. </p>
<p>The animal could also receive some advantages to being partnered with a Hunter. Combat bonuses, access to more tricks, or ability score mods would work. Maybe a specific version of Enlarge that would only work on the companion.</p>The Hunter needs access to EITHER a favored enemy OR a favored terrain. Gaining this at level 4 wouldn't hurt if it were more flexible (a Knowledge nature or dungeoneering check to activate for a specific foe)
I have no real problems with the weapon selection. This can be gotten around by race selection (elves and swords, dwarves and axes).
But the armor restrictions are unclear. Is METAL armor prohibited (metal shields are)? If the Hunter loses certain bonuses in heavy armor, that would...pcrotteau2013-11-20T16:17:29ZForums: Rules Questions and Gameplay Discussion: Ranged Combatpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7pn?Ranged-Combat#12013-09-30T14:22:18Z2013-09-30T14:22:18Z<p>I've looked through this forum to check for this question: How does RANGED combat work?</p>
<p>Some of the monsters/vilians have references to ranged combat and some of the weapons are (obviously) ranged. But there is no direction on how ranged combat differs from standard.</p>
<p>Can you roll a check on a bane in your location with range, or is range for a helping character at a different location?</p>I've looked through this forum to check for this question: How does RANGED combat work?
Some of the monsters/vilians have references to ranged combat and some of the weapons are (obviously) ranged. But there is no direction on how ranged combat differs from standard.
Can you roll a check on a bane in your location with range, or is range for a helping character at a different location?pcrotteau2013-09-30T14:22:18ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: New dice typespcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ppez?New-dice-types#12013-04-26T16:06:32Z2013-04-26T03:11:11Z<p>As my dice collection grows (and whose doesn't), I have acquired some different sided dice.</p>
<p>From a kickstarter I received a d7, d14, d16, d18, d22, and d24 (from Impact Miniatures). At Gencon two years ago I bought a set that included d3, d5, d14, d16, and d24. (from Gamescience)</p>
<p>The d3 has a set purpose already in the Pathfinder damage system. I would like some suggestions for using the other dice for damage, either for weapons or spell effects, to build into the system. </p>
<p>I could use them to generate damage from traps (they have no "set" damage in the rules) or for rolling on random tables. But I want to see some worked into the damage progression by size.</p>As my dice collection grows (and whose doesn't), I have acquired some different sided dice.
From a kickstarter I received a d7, d14, d16, d18, d22, and d24 (from Impact Miniatures). At Gencon two years ago I bought a set that included d3, d5, d14, d16, and d24. (from Gamescience)
The d3 has a set purpose already in the Pathfinder damage system. I would like some suggestions for using the other dice for damage, either for weapons or spell effects, to build into the system.
I could use them...pcrotteau2013-04-26T03:11:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Feat Advice for Cleric of Sarenraepcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxa?Feat-Advice-for-Cleric-of-Sarenrae#32013-04-04T03:23:56Z2013-04-04T03:23:56Z<p>I would look at dodge (to up that AC just one more..) or improved initiative (to get those buffs off first).</p>
<p>If you are the party buffer, craft wand would help (for bless, bull's strength, or cure light)</p>
<p>Shield focus also helps with the ac issue.</p>I would look at dodge (to up that AC just one more..) or improved initiative (to get those buffs off first).
If you are the party buffer, craft wand would help (for bless, bull's strength, or cure light)
Shield focus also helps with the ac issue.pcrotteau2013-04-04T03:23:56ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Abandoned Arts] Free PDF Giveaway! Come On In!pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pc2m?Abandoned-Arts-Free-PDF-Giveaway-Come-On-In#32013-01-05T03:11:35Z2013-01-05T03:09:16Z<p>Daron: </p>
<p>I've been picking these up as I could afford (I have most of them), but I would like Class Acts: Magi.</p>
<p>Keep em' coming and keep up the good work!</p>
<p>A foray into monster alternative abilities or race options would fit into your line well.</p>Daron:
I've been picking these up as I could afford (I have most of them), but I would like Class Acts: Magi.
Keep em' coming and keep up the good work!
A foray into monster alternative abilities or race options would fit into your line well.pcrotteau2013-01-05T03:09:16ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [d20pfsrd.com] Win Free Books ***ROUND 2!***pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2orgb?d20pfsrdcom-Win-Free-Books-ROUND-2#182012-09-14T21:19:14Z2012-09-14T21:19:14Z<p>Posted twice, sent one picture. Talked it up for a while though.</p>Posted twice, sent one picture. Talked it up for a while though.pcrotteau2012-09-14T21:19:14ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Saturday morning in the Pathfinder Society Organized Play roompcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldtn?Saturday-morning-in-the-Pathfinder-Society#42012-08-24T06:07:35Z2012-08-24T06:07:35Z<p>There were close to 75 tables in the main room, with another 15 for overflow....</p>There were close to 75 tables in the main room, with another 15 for overflow....pcrotteau2012-08-24T06:07:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Overview for Gen Conpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ldli?Pathfinder-Society-Overview-for-Gen-Con#422012-07-12T12:14:38Z2012-07-12T12:14:38Z<p>Do you still need GM volunteers? Specifically for the Beginner Box events?</p>
<p>I have run the beginner box for my kids using the pregens and the beginner box bash scenarios. I will be at GENCON for all 4 days of the event.</p>Do you still need GM volunteers? Specifically for the Beginner Box events?
I have run the beginner box for my kids using the pregens and the beginner box bash scenarios. I will be at GENCON for all 4 days of the event.pcrotteau2012-07-12T12:14:38ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Poll: What device do you use or want to use when running Pathfinder mobile apps?pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2obe5&page=5?Poll-What-device-do-you-use-or-want-to-use#2242012-06-22T02:25:03Z2012-06-22T02:25:03Z<p>Droid X (for a few more months)</p>
<p>How about class specific apps. Fighter app that helps you figure the best use of weapons and feats (calculates bonuses to hit/damage)</p>
<p>Or an app that allows you to import and fill out a character sheet, modifying it as circumstances change.</p>Droid X (for a few more months)
How about class specific apps. Fighter app that helps you figure the best use of weapons and feats (calculates bonuses to hit/damage)
Or an app that allows you to import and fill out a character sheet, modifying it as circumstances change.pcrotteau2012-06-22T02:25:03ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Keep on the Borderlands, Pathfinder Editionpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kgzz&page=6?Keep-on-the-Borderlands-Pathfinder-Edition#2512012-02-04T00:02:09Z2012-02-04T00:02:09Z<p>Please send a copy to pcrotteau@hotmail.com if you would please. (B2 is the next adventure I'm taking the boys through)</p>Please send a copy to pcrotteau@hotmail.com if you would please. (B2 is the next adventure I'm taking the boys through)pcrotteau2012-02-04T00:02:09ZRe: Forums: Beginner Box: Did your kids like it? Mine didpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n1y8&page=2?Did-your-kids-like-it-Mine-did#912011-12-30T05:09:24Z2011-12-30T05:09:24Z<p>I ran the BB for my two sons (14 and 10) and a friend of theirs (13) using the iconics (Valeros, Merisiel, and Ezren). They had a blast!! Actually talked to the goblin tribe rather than fighting them. They realized the need for a cleric to save them from bad rolls.</p>
<p>A couple of weeks later, I ran "Sinister secret of Saltmarsh" and they played right into it. They had no problems killing the bad guys. Though I did cause the youngest to have nightmares after I used my BOOMING voice from one of the traps.</p>
<p>Last week my boys rolled up their first characters. Austin chose to go with a human Barbarian and after mods, he had 18's in his three main stats. Jacob went with an elven wizard, and after mods, his Int was 19 and Dex 18. Great starting points.</p>
<p>The boys look forward to playing whenever we get a chance, and they take it fairly seriously. No fart jokes or anything out of character.</p>I ran the BB for my two sons (14 and 10) and a friend of theirs (13) using the iconics (Valeros, Merisiel, and Ezren). They had a blast!! Actually talked to the goblin tribe rather than fighting them. They realized the need for a cleric to save them from bad rolls.
A couple of weeks later, I ran "Sinister secret of Saltmarsh" and they played right into it. They had no problems killing the bad guys. Though I did cause the youngest to have nightmares after I used my BOOMING voice from one of...pcrotteau2011-12-30T05:09:24ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Perram's Spellbook - FREE Spell Cards] Ultimate Combat Update & More!pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mqqb?Perrams-Spellbook-FREE-Spell-Cards-Ultimate#82015-02-24T00:17:52Z2011-09-16T23:57:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Perram wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Oh neat! That is more spells than even I've printed out myself. :) Do you think you could take some pics? I would love to have some 'See it in action' shots on my website if you wouldn't mind.</p>
<p>Also: Protector Sleeves or the 9-card sheets? I'm trying to think of some new ways to organize 'em myself. :)</p>
<p>I'm super glad you enjoy using them! </blockquote><p>Here's the link to the pics I just uploaded: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2382888339760.2142976.1477279585&a mp;l=92b3d78ca5&type=1
<p>They are in the second largest card box available for now. All of the spells were printed out 9 per page, grouped by level for each class.</p>
<p>The spells are sorted by Class/List then by level. So there are multiple copies of many spells if they appear in more than one list.</p>
<p>Kind of a legend: Sorcerer/Wizard (Red), Cleric/Oracle (Yellow), Druid, (Blue), Witch (Purple), Alchemist (Orange), Summoner Green), Paladin (White).</p>
<p>The other lists (Ranger, Magus, Bard, Inquisitor) aren't sleeved yet and won't be until they are needed for a session, or a player creates a character for that class.</p>Perram wrote:Oh neat! That is more spells than even I've printed out myself. :) Do you think you could take some pics? I would love to have some 'See it in action' shots on my website if you wouldn't mind.
Also: Protector Sleeves or the 9-card sheets? I'm trying to think of some new ways to organize 'em myself. :)
I'm super glad you enjoy using them!
Here's the link to the pics I just uploaded: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2382888339760.2142976.1477279585&a...pcrotteau2011-09-16T23:57:28ZForums: Rules Questions: Expanded Weapon Size Chartpcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2muuh?Expanded-Weapon-Size-Chart#12011-09-15T21:53:29Z2011-09-15T21:53:29Z<p>Is there a chart that expands on the weapon damage past Large (or smaller than tiny) towards Huge, Massive, and Colossal? </p>
<p>Specifically (on Table 6-5 p145 of the core rulebook) a medium weapon that does 2d6 (Greatsword) would do 3d6 if it was large. What is the progression to huge if (god forbid) a wizard enlarged an Ogre holding the sword (or a medium barbarian holding a large greatsword was Enlarged)</p>Is there a chart that expands on the weapon damage past Large (or smaller than tiny) towards Huge, Massive, and Colossal?
Specifically (on Table 6-5 p145 of the core rulebook) a medium weapon that does 2d6 (Greatsword) would do 3d6 if it was large. What is the progression to huge if (god forbid) a wizard enlarged an Ogre holding the sword (or a medium barbarian holding a large greatsword was Enlarged)pcrotteau2011-09-15T21:53:29ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Summon nature's ally sheet?pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mq8f?Summon-natures-ally-sheet#62011-08-22T13:32:48Z2011-08-22T13:32:48Z<p>I found my answer in an app for my Droid: Summoner by Luigi Papino.</p>
<p>This app generates stat blocks for summoned creatures for Summon Monster and Summon Natures Ally (I thru IX) and applies fiendish or celestial templates, even augment summoning.</p>I found my answer in an app for my Droid: Summoner by Luigi Papino.
This app generates stat blocks for summoned creatures for Summon Monster and Summon Natures Ally (I thru IX) and applies fiendish or celestial templates, even augment summoning.pcrotteau2011-08-22T13:32:48ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Perram's Spellbook - FREE Spell Cards] Ultimate Combat Update & More!pcrotteauhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mqqb?Perrams-Spellbook-FREE-Spell-Cards-Ultimate#22011-08-21T21:58:26Z2011-08-21T21:58:26Z<p>My hero!</p>
<p>I have all of the card printed from all of the earlier hardbacks.</p>
<p>Just need the sleeves for the spells. (expensive)</p>My hero!
I have all of the card printed from all of the earlier hardbacks.
Just need the sleeves for the spells. (expensive)pcrotteau2011-08-21T21:58:26Z