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Shifter notes

I think most will agree that the shifter is perhaps a touch underwhelming, so I've decided to try my hand at sprucing it up a bit. Lemme know what you think these changes and feel to leave your own suggestions here.

My thoughts on each feature and some possible ways I might tweak them.

1.Shifter Aspect: Don't have any specific grievances with the aspects themselves other than the enhancement bonus stacking issue, so I'd make them untyped bonuses instead. Don't know how to feel about some of the individual aspects yet, though I can recognize that some are clearly more useful than others.

2.Shifter Claws: First, its criminal that a full bab character starts with a friggin d4 on their primary weapon and doesn't get a die increase until 7th level. So just start with a d6, then continue to increase the die with each claw improvement, still capping at d10. I'd probably also add the crit multiplyer and DR adamantine at earlier levels too, though I'm not certain where just yet.

Second, why does it have to be claws? Why not two tail slams that do bludgeoning or some other equivalent based on the animal?

Third, you shouldn't be penalized for having an aspect that doesn't normally have claws, so as long as the animal is one of your aspects, it gets the full claw bonuses.

3.Wild Empathy: Only thing I'd add is a wisdom bonus on checks made against your aspect animals.

4.Defensive Instinct/Track/Woodland Stride/Trackless Step: These all seem fine to me overall.

5.Wild Shape: I like that this functions as beast shape II immediately, but I really don't get why you're limited to only your aspects. I suggest letting it function exactly like the druid version (possibly including the beast shape III improvement at 8th level), but saving the additional aspect goodies for the chosen animals.

6.Chimeric Aspect: In the case of mixing aspects that would have different natural attacks, I'd add the ability to choose which two you'd want (like two claws or a slam and a claw).

7.Bonus Feats: I doubt it would hurt to throw a few feats in every two or three levels, but I'm undecided on whether to make these from a specific feat list or just make them combat only feats. Thoughts?

There are a lot Wizards of the Coast products in their store. They don't just sell their brand.

Huh....guess I just never noticed.

This is very cool and everything, but why exactly is a wizards product on paizo?

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@wicked, how do you feel about a CN gnome inquisitor from cheliax? Officially he's an "ambassador" come to korvosa to look over certain holdings, when in reality he's there to see if the Arkonas might be an ally in fully reclaiming the city. Jamros however is far more interested in claiming revenge for the kidnapping and murder of his son.

Crunch is done save for feats and traits. Gonna try to finish the background tonight.

Hey @wicked, Camrad here. Think I'll try out my gnome inquisitor I've been tinkering with.

Sorry, but I'm gonna have to pull out of this one. I've got too many games on my plate right now.

Hey Toothy, you may recognize me as Camrad from Fabian's game. I'm strongly considering a half orc skald who is normally kind and peaceful, but is forced into action in order to protect the forests that are threatened by the world wound.

Could be a skald, totemic skald or voice of the wild (bard). Leaning heavily towards totemic skald because it'll let me be a singing bear.

Congrats to the winners. I actually just got into an Iron Gods game the other day so that lessens the blow quite a bit : )

Stats are fixed.

Am I supposed to be using background skills?

Oh, cool beans. I also wanted to share some info

.My time zone is 8:00 Pacific Standard

.I work eveyday except Saturday and Thursday (or Tuesday).

.I game mostly on my phone, so I check threads pretty much constantly during mornings and evenings and may have additional time to post during lunch breaks as well.

I'll work on my stat block now.

Camrad here! Fabian, I'm a bit uncertain as to where I should post my gameplay reactions.

Camrad wrote:

sentaiexpres here

Stats aren't quite done yet but here's everything else. Camrad is a 2nd level paladin with the Divine hunter archetype. Lemme know if you have any suggestions.** spoiler omitted **...

very nice.

What would be his campaign trait (i.e., how will you tie him to the AP)?

Did his sister go to Torch?

Yeah she lived there. I'm thinking I'll pick either Robot Slayer or Against the Technic League. Maybe Camrad thinks they had a hand in Sera's disappearance.

Background is finished. Personality and appearance should be done tomorrow.

Sorry it's been taking so long, but my background is starting to near completion. I'm hoping to be done by tonight or tomorrow.

This interests me deeply. How do you feel about a character who starts out with no tech skills or knowledge? I'd like to play a human (or elven) paladin of Erastil who has traveled to this blighted land to find his missing sister despite the fact that he knows nothing about it and has a deep mistrust of technology.

Will give more info shortly. Also, are you requiring submissions to have drawn portraits because I'm not excactly artistically inclined.

Sounds cool. I'll adjust my Kitsune rogue for this game.

Anyone know if there's a decent map program that's compatible with an android phone? I've tried the mobile version of Roll20, but it's a bit clunky for my taste.

Thanks that'll do.

One of my players is a kobold in my Risen from the Sands game and I'm a bit curious how badly he would be treated in Osirion given that some kobolds are kept as slaves.

Does anyone know if there are maps floating around for the grey maiden's fortress/recruitment center? Crown of Fangs mentions that Sabina would want to rescue the women trapped within and yet none of that is detailed in any way. Am I expected to come up with something on my own if I decide to run it?

Also, if no official resources are available, I would greatly appreciate some recommendations.

Thanks

I'm currently building a Gnome Inquisitor with the Witch Hunter archetype, and I could use some advice for good domains or feats that complement that basic idea.

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You've convinced me enough,mainly by giving me a way to not pick people,to manage to include everyone.

Hehe, works every time. Thanks a bunch dude!

Mao Phan wrote:

Okay then. Thanks also to Sinde'Sithuan!

I had half of it done when I saw sentaiexpress' post in review. It feels less like wasted effort now.

Just to clarify, I wasn't going to include Grani's ranger on the list, except he made an alias, & it appears to be his first go at PbP.

Counting the incomplete submission, that's 11 total, for a convenient split of 5 & 6 for each party. As you said, just moving those unspecified to the Underdark would work. Actually makes for a fairly balanced party.

Thanks for the help sinde!

Thanks for getting the list together, sentaiexpress! I know the ultimate goal is to help the GM, but I always find it helpful to see how all the potential party members fit together.

np

That reminds me. Feel free to let me know if I got anything wrong with your characters.

Gerulf's more support than healer, particularly with his lack of positive channeling.

Edit: Also you missed his class, it seems.

Fixed. I saw "lawbringer" and assumed that was a class for some reason.

Yeah, but still though

Two players for the underdark game, that's.....rough.

@GMTPK: Ask and you shall receive. This is an updated list that only shows submitted characters with stats.

1.Death of a God Campaign:
Edward Sobel - Reggie Two-Fist
Female Human Brawler Melee

sentaiexpress - Kuzu Koryo aka Autumn Spectre
Female Kitsune Rogue (Kitsune Trickster) Rogue/Face

Threeshades - Jamira Sunblade
Female Ifrit Fighter (Lore Warden) (Martial Master) Melee/Library

ImperialSunlight - Gerulf Vescovi
Male Lawbringer Cleric (Archon-Blooded Aasimar) Support

pippinTook - Mao Phan
Female Vishkanya Rakshasa-Blooded Sorceress Arcane/Face

2.Underdark Campaign:
HotLanta - Sinde'Sithuan
Female Vishkanya Bard (Archaeologist) Support/Arcane

Daniel Stewart - Xundus Yril'Lysaen
Male drow magus (bladebound) Melee/Arcane

3.Complete but Undecided:
Grani - Lysander Anatril
Male Half-Elf Ranger Melee

Thecooldudenextdoor - Arrack Stormbreaker
Male Human Barbarian Melee

Archae - Archae Nym
Male Elf Shadow caster wizard Arcane

Arcane has arrived

Raise the roof!

Sorry for the delay guys. I was hoping for an arcane caster for Death of a God,but not a single one. I don't want to put you guys at a disadvantage in the campaign,but without arcane,you might have some slight issues.

I will give it a day for all characters to be fully completed,changed,or recreated. I plan to pick tomorrow. If I could get an updated list it would be quite spectacular!

If it helps, I'm planning on taking levels in witch or sorcerer.

I wasn't actually aware that there were both campaigns going on at once, I assumed that the DM had two ideas and was asking us which one we were more interested in running.

Yeah he was initially, but changed it when both games saw a lot of interest

Though, it's starting to look like the underdark game is losing players.

Just chiming in to say I'm still interested in either the Underdark or the Dead Gods campaign. My character could easily fit either one.

If you're undecided on which game to play in, might I suggest death of a God. I don't wanna pressure you into anything you don't want to do, but a caster would be much appreciated over here.

Also @Reggie Two-Fist I seriously doubt that the death of a God campaign is getting canned.

Guys this is sooooo not the place for this.

looks like lots of withdraws... shame really

Yeah, but at least there's another choice if it tanks I guess.

@ GMTPK: Are we doing the standard two traits.

For the sake of record keeping, this is my actual player account, my alias is Kuzu.

Thanks for the help I think I get it now

I just don't get why someone would intentionally cast spells at a lower CL. Am I just missing something totally obvious here?

thanks

You can buy any piece of equipment which your fame score qualifies you for, this includes scrolls.

However, you do not need to do that. You can use the rules for adding spells by purchasing access to them from the CRB magic chapter. It is far cheaper than buying actual scrolls.

If you find a scroll during an adventure you can feed it to your familiar during the session in the normal way to gain access to the spell.

I looked through the magic chapter and couldn't find any actual prices for buying spells. Am I missing something?

thanks guys checking the rules now

I've seen all manner of methods for a witch to add new spells to her familiar even after shes prestiged, but all the methods I've seen involve finding said scroll or NPC during a game.

Is there any kind of official society shop where I can straight up pick and choose some scrolls to buy.

The whole "no new free spells" thing kind of bums me out but hey at least I can use the extra hex feat to build on my debuff potential right?