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Hey,

the Sacred Huntsmaster (on that note: Why isn't it just "Huntmaster"? The extra s in there feels weird to say) Inquisitor archetype grants Animal Focus, which reads:

At 4th level, a sacred huntsmaster can take on the aspects of an animal as a swift action. This ability works as the hunter's animal focus class feature, with her inquisitor level serving as her hunter level.

Does this include the ability to apply an Animal Focus to his companion? The ability reads like it would only allow you to apply one to yourself, but goes on to say that it works like the Hunter class feature, which does allow you to apply one to your companion.

I'm asking because as far as I know, the usual way to word something like this would be along the lines of "This does not allow the X to Y, this ability works otherwise as the Z class feature of the same name", or similar.

I'd just like some clarification here, maybe I'm being too pedantic about the wording or certain clauses missing.

Thanks in advance.

Hey,

I was wondering a few things about what materials you have to physically present at the table, and when.

For instance, what about the sources available on the PRD? Do they count as "present and owned", as long as you can provide a device with internet access?

What if I want to play a Cleric of, say, Hanspur. Would I have to provide a copy of Faiths of Balance, even though the Domains he grants are available in the CRB?

Also, is it possible/legal for a table to pool resources, so to speak? Is it sufficient if one player at a table provides a physical copy of, say, the APG, or does everyone have to provide his own?

Alright, so I feel ridiculously dumb for asking this, since it seems like something I should know, but I couldn't find a precise answer so I have to:

It states in the guide to PFS play "Before you level up a character for the first time, you may change any aspect of it [...]"

Does "before you level up [...] for the first time" mean "after three adventures before ascending to level 2" or "any number of times between adventures as long as it's before level 2"?

For example: After playing him for one scenario worth 1 XP, I want to respec my Barbarian into a Wizard, because I was so bamboozled by the magnificent tricks of arcane casters or something. Do I have to get 3 XP first and respec him on level-up, or can I do so immediately before playing his second scenario?

Thanks for taking the time to answer this.

Cheers

Hey,

I was wondering, is there any particular ruling concering the use of spells or items which are by fluff attached to a particular race?

For instance, could a human - provided the spells are on his list and he's proficient with the weapons, obviously - use spells like Mudball, Ironbeard or Blood Rage, or use a gnomish Ripsaw Glaive?

The only clear restrictions I could find were Paragon Surge, which is specifically Half-Elf only, and everything from Goblins of Golarion, which seems to be only legal for Goblin characters.

Cheers

Hey,

so, after trying (for about five to ten minutes) and failing to find a definite ruling, I have to create a topic for this. I'm sure someone will point me instantly to another thread answering every question I have, but I'm willing to risk life and reputation here.

How do animal companions work in PFS play? Or specifically:

How are their HP calculated? Same as for PCs or by some esoteric formula passed down through generations in secret and cursed tomes?

Do they know any tricks except the bonus tricks from the get-go, or do they just start with a single "bonus" trick (i.e. Attack)?

How is teaching additional tricks handled? Do you just make a Handle Animal Check at the end of the session to teach your furry (or scaly, whatever floats your boat) friend a new trick during the vague amount of time between adventures? Can you train your companion for a purpose (i.e. the trick-packages as per the Handle Animal skill) with this roll, if it even exists?

Cheers