paizo.com Recent Posts by stuart haffendenpaizo.com Recent Posts by stuart haffenden2023-08-20T21:04:37Z2023-08-20T21:04:37ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Feats You Think Are Awesome!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43joo&page=2?Feats-You-Think-Are-Awesome#572022-01-23T07:33:50Z2022-01-17T20:47:27Z<p>If I'm playing a Dwarf I always take Steel Soul.
<br />
Great feat.</p>If I'm playing a Dwarf I always take Steel Soul.
Great feat.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2022-01-17T20:47:27ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Grappling alternatives or a really good chart that explains it allOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43k54?Grappling-alternatives-or-a-really-good-chart#72022-01-17T20:42:49Z2022-01-17T20:42:49Z<p>It's a good chart.</p>It's a good chart.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2022-01-17T20:42:49ZForums: Customer Service: Cancel SubscriptionOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uupv?Cancel-Subscription#12018-02-01T15:29:42Z2018-02-01T15:29:42Z<p>Please cancel my subscription for the pf adventure paths with immediate effect. This should leave me with no current subscriptions active.
<br />
Thanks</p>Please cancel my subscription for the pf adventure paths with immediate effect. This should leave me with no current subscriptions active.
ThanksOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2018-02-01T15:29:42ZForums: Customer Service: Order 4214249Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u6yj?Order-4214249#12017-02-20T18:58:41Z2017-02-20T18:58:41Z<p>Hey,</p>
<p>After checking out the pawns in my Villain Codex box I noticed one the the sheets is missing and I have 2 copies of one of the other sheets.</p>
<p>Having already been hit with import duty due to the box containing bases and your reluctance to state the package is a paper product I'm somewhat dissapointed with the possibility of having to return the shipment and going through that again.</p>
<p>Can I sent a photo of the 2 identical sheets to confirm this error and have you post the missing item alone as just a paper product?</p>
<p>Please let me know how you'll rectify this problem.</p>Hey,
After checking out the pawns in my Villain Codex box I noticed one the the sheets is missing and I have 2 copies of one of the other sheets.
Having already been hit with import duty due to the box containing bases and your reluctance to state the package is a paper product I'm somewhat dissapointed with the possibility of having to return the shipment and going through that again.
Can I sent a photo of the 2 identical sheets to confirm this error and have you post the missing item...Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2017-02-20T18:58:41ZForums: Rules Questions: Can my Camel use a climbing kit?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tkw9?Can-my-Camel-use-a-climbing-kit#12016-04-05T20:54:55Z2016-04-05T20:54:55Z<p>Can my bonded mount (nature Oracle - 6 Int) camel use a climbing kit? And would it be able to climb a knotted rope or ladder. It has a climb score of +8 and 3HD.</p>Can my bonded mount (nature Oracle - 6 Int) camel use a climbing kit? And would it be able to climb a knotted rope or ladder. It has a climb score of +8 and 3HD.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2016-04-05T20:54:55ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: How often can an Oracle use Natural Divination?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2phq5?How-often-can-an-Oracle-use-Natural-Divination#202016-04-05T09:35:17Z2016-04-05T09:35:17Z<p>None of the options can be abused because of the 10 minute set up time required between uses.</p>
<p>Having all three is hardly overpowered, you could still roll a crappy score on that one saving throw, that one initiative check and that one skill check.</p>
<p>It clearly needs faq-ing but don't hold your breath</p>None of the options can be abused because of the 10 minute set up time required between uses.
Having all three is hardly overpowered, you could still roll a crappy score on that one saving throw, that one initiative check and that one skill check.
It clearly needs faq-ing but don't hold your breathOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2016-04-05T09:35:17ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: How often can an Oracle use Natural Divination?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2phq5?How-often-can-an-Oracle-use-Natural-Divination#102016-04-04T20:51:36Z2016-04-04T20:51:36Z<p>Well clearly there is more than one opinion from the above posts. </p>
<p>What do you think? (answering a question with a question isn't very helpful)</p>Well clearly there is more than one opinion from the above posts.
What do you think? (answering a question with a question isn't very helpful)Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2016-04-04T20:51:36ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: How often can an Oracle use Natural Divination?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2phq5?How-often-can-an-Oracle-use-Natural-Divination#82016-04-04T19:15:12Z2016-04-04T19:15:12Z<p>•raise dead•</p>
<p>In the Oracle guide this revelation is highly rated and I believe you can use all three once/day, but each requires 10 minutes. You could spend 30 minutes at any point during the day to 'set up' these bonuses for use. </p>
<p>Does anyone have anything else to add to this?
<br />
It still seems ambiguous and unclear as written.</p>*raise dead*
In the Oracle guide this revelation is highly rated and I believe you can use all three once/day, but each requires 10 minutes. You could spend 30 minutes at any point during the day to 'set up' these bonuses for use.
Does anyone have anything else to add to this?
It still seems ambiguous and unclear as written.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2016-04-04T19:15:12ZRe: Forums: Advice: Feats for Sorcerer advice.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2scsm?Feats-for-Sorcerer-advice#112015-06-14T19:18:16Z2015-06-14T19:18:16Z<p>Pro Evil is a no brainer for a level one spell known - cast it on the BSF so he doesn't cut your head off vs spellcasters!</p>Pro Evil is a no brainer for a level one spell known - cast it on the BSF so he doesn't cut your head off vs spellcasters!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-14T19:18:16ZRe: Forums: Advice: Feats for Sorcerer advice.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2scsm?Feats-for-Sorcerer-advice#102015-06-14T19:14:35Z2015-06-14T19:14:35Z<p>Empower and Piercing Spell.</p>
<p>Improved Initiative - going first rules.</p>
<p>As a side, if your flying you're unlikely be surrounded so maybe a Pit spell would be good. Detonate is a terrible spell.</p>
<p>With mirror Image you don't need AC period.</p>Empower and Piercing Spell.
Improved Initiative - going first rules.
As a side, if your flying you're unlikely be surrounded so maybe a Pit spell would be good. Detonate is a terrible spell.
With mirror Image you don't need AC period.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-14T19:14:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: Just how valuable are spells known for a spontaneous caster?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2scmz?Just-how-valuable-are-spells-known-for-a#22015-06-12T18:27:21Z2015-06-12T18:27:21Z<p>Does being spontaneous mean no meta-magic'ed spell strike/combat?</p>
<p>Rimed Frostbite would become a full round action...? Not sure how that works with Magus abilities.</p>
<p>Putting a value on spells known is difficult without knowing how you want to play the character. As a rule however, versatility is king so I'd value those extra spells very highly but that's more about my play-style than an across the board statement.</p>Does being spontaneous mean no meta-magic'ed spell strike/combat?
Rimed Frostbite would become a full round action...? Not sure how that works with Magus abilities.
Putting a value on spells known is difficult without knowing how you want to play the character. As a rule however, versatility is king so I'd value those extra spells very highly but that's more about my play-style than an across the board statement.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-12T18:27:21ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Quicken Spell Q.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sc8j?Quicken-Spell-Q#72015-06-08T20:40:58Z2015-06-08T20:40:58Z<p>Holy Shmoly I never new that, and I'm pretty sure the whole club have been using <i>lenient</i> made up rules for years!</p>
<p>Cheers dudes!</p>Holy Shmoly I never new that, and I'm pretty sure the whole club have been using lenient made up rules for years!
Cheers dudes!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-08T20:40:58ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Quicken Spell Q.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sc8j?Quicken-Spell-Q#52015-06-08T20:32:36Z2015-06-08T20:32:36Z<p>I thought Rods types were linked to the level of the spell not the slot level???</p>I thought Rods types were linked to the level of the spell not the slot level???Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-08T20:32:36ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Quicken Spell Q.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sc8j?Quicken-Spell-Q#32015-06-08T20:27:51Z2015-06-08T20:27:51Z<p>Are you sure, that would mean that using quicken would increase the DC also...</p>
<p>The spell doesn't change levels does it?</p>Are you sure, that would mean that using quicken would increase the DC also...
The spell doesn't change levels does it?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-08T20:27:51ZForums: Rules Questions: Quicken Spell Q.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sc8j?Quicken-Spell-Q#12015-06-08T20:19:29Z2015-06-08T20:19:29Z<p>When using Quicken Spell as a Sorcerer can I use a Rod of a different metamagic spell?</p>
<p>Please and Thank You!</p>When using Quicken Spell as a Sorcerer can I use a Rod of a different metamagic spell?
Please and Thank You!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-08T20:19:29ZForums: Rules Questions: Haste Qu.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sc7z?Haste-Qu#12015-06-08T19:05:05Z2015-06-08T19:05:05Z<p>If one has been hasted and then gains a new form of movement after, like say fly, would the fly speed be increased by the haste spell?</p>
<p>In other words, are you hasted in all ways for the duration, as the spell isn't an instantaneous effect or does it just alter your existing abilities.</p>
<p>Please and Thank You!</p>If one has been hasted and then gains a new form of movement after, like say fly, would the fly speed be increased by the haste spell?
In other words, are you hasted in all ways for the duration, as the spell isn't an instantaneous effect or does it just alter your existing abilities.
Please and Thank You!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-06-08T19:05:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: How would a swarm respond?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2saqs?How-would-a-swarm-respond#92015-05-26T18:56:16Z2015-05-26T18:56:16Z<p>One should probably note that you are free to give the spiders a bonus to their stealth roll based on the actual encounter. </p>
<p>Say they are a long way up or have cover. And likewise you could also impose a penalty on the PC rolls based on something like being distracted by a swinging unstable rope bridge or strong winds.</p>
<p>The advise above regarding reading ahead and understanding each encounter will give you a better idea of what's fair.</p>One should probably note that you are free to give the spiders a bonus to their stealth roll based on the actual encounter.
Say they are a long way up or have cover. And likewise you could also impose a penalty on the PC rolls based on something like being distracted by a swinging unstable rope bridge or strong winds.
The advise above regarding reading ahead and understanding each encounter will give you a better idea of what's fair.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-05-26T18:56:16ZRe: Forums: Advice: How would a swarm respond?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2saqs?How-would-a-swarm-respond#62015-05-25T19:14:00Z2015-05-25T19:14:00Z<p>No, you secretly roll stealth, they roll perception.</p>No, you secretly roll stealth, they roll perception.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-05-25T19:14:00ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Staff magus and buying custom made staffs.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7nr?Staff-magus-and-buying-custom-made-staffs#42015-04-25T22:17:47Z2015-04-25T22:17:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">kestral287 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Yup.</p>
<p>Staff Magus get cheap weapons and solid defenses. This makes up for the fact that they are offensively terrible. </blockquote><p>Why terrible?kestral287 wrote:Yup.
Staff Magus get cheap weapons and solid defenses. This makes up for the fact that they are offensively terrible.
Why terrible?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-04-25T22:17:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help with GM who dodges mechanicsOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s13y?Help-with-GM-who-dodges-mechanics#222015-03-01T20:37:04Z2015-03-01T20:37:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">zza ni wrote:</div><blockquote><p> back to the op main problem. if your dm nurf specific abilities by denyig you the right oppssiosion go for something without spesifics.
</p>
paladin - > take <a href="http://www.pathfindersrd.com/classes/core-classes/paladin/archetypes/paizo—-paladin-archetypes/enlightened-paladin-paladin-archetype" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Enlightened Paladin </a>
<br />
ranger - > take <a href="http://www.pathfindersrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo—-ranger-archetypes/freebooter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Freebooter</a> .
<br />
etc. do try and talk to you gm first about these nerfs.he might have a "reasnalbe" reason behind the nerfs. but just incase letting him know your up to his trand might make him change it. </blockquote><p>You may find getting him to allow the source of these options difficult as they clearly counter his style of DMing.zza ni wrote:back to the op main problem. if your dm nurf specific abilities by denyig you the right oppssiosion go for something without spesifics.
paladin - > take Enlightened Paladin
ranger - > take Freebooter .
etc. do try and talk to you gm first about these nerfs.he might have a "reasnalbe" reason behind the nerfs. but just incase letting him know your up to his trand might make him change it.
You may find getting him to allow the source of these options difficult as they clearly...Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-03-01T20:37:04ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help with GM who dodges mechanicsOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s13y?Help-with-GM-who-dodges-mechanics#212015-03-01T21:20:56Z2015-03-01T20:17:12Z<p>Yeah, buffers like Bards are a good option.</p>Yeah, buffers like Bards are a good option.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-03-01T20:17:12ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Mastermind Investigator's InspirationOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s12s?Mastermind-Investigators-Inspiration#22015-03-01T04:57:24Z2015-02-28T21:45:33Z<p>1) The way that reads leads me to believe there is a typo in there somewhere.
<br />
.
<br />
2) My general knowledge of the ACG leads me to believe there is a typo in there somewhere!</p>1) The way that reads leads me to believe there is a typo in there somewhere.
.
2) My general knowledge of the ACG leads me to believe there is a typo in there somewhere!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-28T21:45:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Breaking Attacks of OpportunityOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s12k?Breaking-Attacks-of-Opportunity#112015-02-28T21:39:52Z2015-02-28T21:39:52Z<p>Cast Fluid Form for another 10ft reach and DR 10/slashing. I use a enlarged reach weapon weilding Investigator with long arm and fluid form for a 35ft reach.</p>Cast Fluid Form for another 10ft reach and DR 10/slashing. I use a enlarged reach weapon weilding Investigator with long arm and fluid form for a 35ft reach.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-28T21:39:52ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Regaining Panache while using Butterfly's StingOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0ow?Regaining-Panache-while-using-Butterflys-Sting#82015-02-25T13:17:30Z2015-02-25T13:17:30Z<p>It does read effect not damage. If it were damage I think you'd regain the panache but effect would imply anything that happens/is triggered when you confirm so I would rule no panache. </p>
<p>If pathfinder worked like MtG, you could use the stack to choose the order in which stuff triggered and use the system to make it a win/win result, but it doesn't !!</p>It does read effect not damage. If it were damage I think you'd regain the panache but effect would imply anything that happens/is triggered when you confirm so I would rule no panache.
If pathfinder worked like MtG, you could use the stack to choose the order in which stuff triggered and use the system to make it a win/win result, but it doesn't !!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-25T13:17:30ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Cape of Feinting and daze-lockingOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rq6u?Cape-of-Feinting-and-dazelocking#202015-02-25T07:58:29Z2015-02-25T07:58:29Z<p>3/day daze is a decent ability for a 14k item.
<br />
.</p>3/day daze is a decent ability for a 14k item.
.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-25T07:58:29ZRe: Forums: Advice: Any advice/critique on my Ifrit Sorcerer buildOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s05n?Any-advicecritique-on-my-Ifrit-Sorcerer-build#222015-02-24T16:43:53Z2015-02-24T16:43:53Z<p>And a rod of piercing spell too for those fireballs. You could then squeeze in greater elemental spell and greater spell focus evocation to make those saving throws as high as possible!</p>And a rod of piercing spell too for those fireballs. You could then squeeze in greater elemental spell and greater spell focus evocation to make those saving throws as high as possible!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-24T16:43:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: Any advice/critique on my Ifrit Sorcerer buildOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s05n?Any-advicecritique-on-my-Ifrit-Sorcerer-build#212015-02-24T16:39:34Z2015-02-24T16:39:34Z<p>A lesser rod would be cheap and cover you up to level 3 spells, buy a couple if you think you'll need it.</p>A lesser rod would be cheap and cover you up to level 3 spells, buy a couple if you think you'll need it.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-24T16:39:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: In the War Room: Battler Herald BuildsOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0k0?In-the-War-Room-Battler-Herald-Builds#62015-02-24T15:51:10Z2015-02-24T15:51:10Z<p>A few choice 12th level builds fully kitted out would be appreciated, and would show the kind of damage/buffs/AC/extras that the BH can achieve. </p>
<p>Great work though.</p>A few choice 12th level builds fully kitted out would be appreciated, and would show the kind of damage/buffs/AC/extras that the BH can achieve.
Great work though.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-24T15:51:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Guide To The SwashbucklerOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rk3q&page=4?A-Guide-To-The-Swashbuckler#1652015-02-10T08:32:25Z2015-02-10T08:32:25Z<p>Inspired Blade.
<br />
Your comments about an Int of 7 is the sane as 13 is a little misleading as you lose the huge bonus of using your Cha to qualify for feats.
<br />
This means no Combat Expertise and that means no dirty trick manoeuvres plus a number of other feats with that prerequisite.
<br />
Rating should be Green at best.</p>Inspired Blade.
Your comments about an Int of 7 is the sane as 13 is a little misleading as you lose the huge bonus of using your Cha to qualify for feats.
This means no Combat Expertise and that means no dirty trick manoeuvres plus a number of other feats with that prerequisite.
Rating should be Green at best.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-02-10T08:32:25ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Guide To The SwashbucklerOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rk3q&page=3?A-Guide-To-The-Swashbuckler#1492015-01-29T18:02:50Z2015-01-29T18:02:50Z<p>What about dirty trick manoeuvres? Don't you need dex for them?</p>What about dirty trick manoeuvres? Don't you need dex for them?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-29T18:02:50ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Here There Be Dragon!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgy9&page=2?Here-There-Be-Dragon#542015-01-29T07:13:23Z2015-01-29T07:13:23Z<p>Way bigger than a small proportion dude, way, way bigger.</p>Way bigger than a small proportion dude, way, way bigger.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-29T07:13:23ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Here There Be Dragon!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgy9&page=2?Here-There-Be-Dragon#522015-01-28T19:58:23Z2015-01-28T19:58:23Z<p>A dire boar, really? Another big red dragon... Come on guys, some of us have all the wizards minis and don't need reprints.
<br />
Yeah, yeah these are nicer models and better painted by frankly I don't need any of this stuff. You guys know what's been released before so why not stick to pathfinder monsters and stuff that wizards didn't make?
<br />
It has to be better for sales - if anyone wants a dire boar mini just google it and it's yours already.
<br />
I'm finding your policy of pretending the D&D stuff doesn't exist utterly infuriating, which is why having religiously purchased every wizards set (and in the case of some of the first few, multiple sets) I'm not subscribing to your mini's range- not to mention they're overpriced. </p>
<p>Remember Backward Compatibility and it's importance at Pathfinders birth? We already got this stuff. Who the hell needs a dire boar who hasn't already picked some up?
<br />
Crazy.</p>A dire boar, really? Another big red dragon... Come on guys, some of us have all the wizards minis and don't need reprints.
Yeah, yeah these are nicer models and better painted by frankly I don't need any of this stuff. You guys know what's been released before so why not stick to pathfinder monsters and stuff that wizards didn't make?
It has to be better for sales - if anyone wants a dire boar mini just google it and it's yours already.
I'm finding your policy of pretending the D&D stuff...Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-28T19:58:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Guide To The SwashbucklerOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rk3q&page=3?A-Guide-To-The-Swashbuckler#1472015-01-28T19:14:53Z2015-01-28T19:14:53Z<p>Anyone?</p>Anyone?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-28T19:14:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Guide To The SwashbucklerOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rk3q&page=3?A-Guide-To-The-Swashbuckler#1462015-01-28T12:19:15Z2015-01-28T12:19:15Z<p>Great guide.
<br />
Can you explain why your first build doesn't have agile manoeuvres when it's clearly a dex build?
<br />
.
<br />
Also in your recommendation for agile manoeuvres you mention that there are ways to use dirty tricks etc without having to make a check. How?
<br />
.
<br />
Am I missing something?</p>Great guide.
Can you explain why your first build doesn't have agile manoeuvres when it's clearly a dex build?
.
Also in your recommendation for agile manoeuvres you mention that there are ways to use dirty tricks etc without having to make a check. How?
.
Am I missing something?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-28T12:19:15ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can Investigators use wands?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rx1b?Can-Investigators-use-wands#52015-01-26T16:30:41Z2015-01-26T16:30:41Z<p>If the following paragraphs were meant to be read in conjunction with the one I highlighted it would start with something like 'furthermore' etc. </p>
<p>Stuff like this should be addressed far quicker than they usually are by the devs.</p>If the following paragraphs were meant to be read in conjunction with the one I highlighted it would start with something like 'furthermore' etc.
Stuff like this should be addressed far quicker than they usually are by the devs.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-26T16:30:41ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can Investigators use wands?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rx1b?Can-Investigators-use-wands#42015-01-26T16:21:04Z2015-01-26T16:21:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ms. Pleiades wrote:</div><blockquote><p> My local PFS group ('bout 4 regular GMs, with 2 or 3 GMing a table during any joint session), allows investigators to use wands, as their Alchemy description includes "as an alchemist" which in turn includes use of spell-trigger items that are in their formula book.</p>
<p>Quinn, the Iconic Investigator, has a PFS pregen with several wands, only the Scorching Ray wand specifically calls out for a UMD check.</p>
<p>It's fairly settled in my area, but a clarification would be nice if I ever travel and play. </blockquote><p>The only instance in which the term 'like an alchemist' is in this paragraph...
</p>
.
<br />
.
<br />
<i> <b>Like an alchemist</b>, an investigator prepares his spells by mixing ingredients and a tiny fraction of his own magical power into a number of extracts, and then effectively casts the spell by drinking the extract. These extracts have powerful effects, but they are also bound to their creator. Extracts behave like spells in potion form, and as such their effects can be dispelled by dispel magic and similar effects, using the investigator's level as the caster level </i></p>
<p>There isn't even a hint in this paragraph of anything to do with using spell trigger items. </p>
<p>Personally I think they made a mistake and the intention was that they could use them but RAW definitely not. I'm amazed that any PFS game would allow it.</p>Ms. Pleiades wrote:My local PFS group ('bout 4 regular GMs, with 2 or 3 GMing a table during any joint session), allows investigators to use wands, as their Alchemy description includes "as an alchemist" which in turn includes use of spell-trigger items that are in their formula book.
Quinn, the Iconic Investigator, has a PFS pregen with several wands, only the Scorching Ray wand specifically calls out for a UMD check.
It's fairly settled in my area, but a clarification would be nice if I...Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-26T16:21:04ZForums: Rules Questions: Can Investigators use wands?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rx1b?Can-Investigators-use-wands#12015-01-26T07:26:27Z2015-01-26T07:26:27Z<p>The text says nothing about spell trigger items.</p>The text says nothing about spell trigger items.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-26T07:26:27ZRe: Forums: Advice: crossbow slayerOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbiu?crossbow-slayer#22015-01-18T11:17:26Z2015-01-18T11:17:26Z<p>No comments?</p>No comments?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-18T11:17:26ZRe: Forums: Advice: How would I build an Orc Reach Fighter?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rv2b?How-would-I-build-an-Orc-Reach-Fighter#322015-01-09T20:13:09Z2015-01-09T20:13:09Z<p>Not to mention (until now!) Infusion to buff the party.</p>Not to mention (until now!) Infusion to buff the party.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-09T20:13:09ZRe: Forums: Advice: How would I build an Orc Reach Fighter?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rv2b?How-would-I-build-an-Orc-Reach-Fighter#302015-01-09T19:40:12Z2015-01-09T19:40:12Z<p>I'd recommend the Investigator. Take long spear, enlarge, long arm and the reach part is set. You gain more knowledges than you could possibly need and combat reflexes will increase the number of full bab attacks you make each round.</p>I'd recommend the Investigator. Take long spear, enlarge, long arm and the reach part is set. You gain more knowledges than you could possibly need and combat reflexes will increase the number of full bab attacks you make each round.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-09T19:40:12ZForums: Customer Service: Divinity Drive Time Warp!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rv6m?Divinity-Drive-Time-Warp#12015-01-09T15:08:47Z2015-01-09T15:08:47Z<p>Got a message regarding #90 Divinity Drive being on its way soon which is great but I've not received #89 Palace of Fallen Stars yet! I have .pdf access but no hard copy?
<br />
Please may I have one!</p>Got a message regarding #90 Divinity Drive being on its way soon which is great but I've not received #89 Palace of Fallen Stars yet! I have .pdf access but no hard copy?
Please may I have one!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-09T15:08:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Goblin, Feral GnasherOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rusm?Goblin-Feral-Gnasher#52015-01-06T09:43:07Z2015-01-06T09:43:07Z<p>You gain grab not grapple, so you get a +4 to your CMB and the following round if you maintain the grab you automatically deal bite damage and can full attack with your claws too.</p>You gain grab not grapple, so you get a +4 to your CMB and the following round if you maintain the grab you automatically deal bite damage and can full attack with your claws too.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-06T09:43:07ZRe: Forums: Advice: Goblin, Feral GnasherOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rusm?Goblin-Feral-Gnasher#42015-01-06T09:38:37Z2015-01-06T09:38:37Z<p>Amulet of mighty fists will enchant all natural weapons.</p>Amulet of mighty fists will enchant all natural weapons.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-06T09:38:37ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Tengu White-Haired Witch (So many attacks?)Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rurh?Tengu-WhiteHaired-Witch#22015-01-05T23:20:20Z2015-01-05T23:20:20Z<p>Tengu barbies can add gore at level 2 for 4 primary attacks.</p>Tengu barbies can add gore at level 2 for 4 primary attacks.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-05T23:20:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Most worthless spellsOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ru5l?Most-worthless-spells#482015-04-08T19:03:58Z2015-01-05T17:33:15Z<p>Wall of Fire - utterly crap damage, just walk through it and a CLW pot will sort you out.</p>Wall of Fire - utterly crap damage, just walk through it and a CLW pot will sort you out.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-05T17:33:15ZForums: Advice: Pearl is to Wizard as Runestone is to Sorcerer as ???? is to Alchemists?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ruk1?Pearl-is-to-Wizard-as-Runestone-is-to#12015-01-03T19:31:24Z2015-01-03T19:31:24Z<p>Do alchemists get an equivalent to PoP?</p>Do alchemists get an equivalent to PoP?Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-03T19:31:24ZRe: Forums: Advice: Traits for an InvestigatorOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rug3?Traits-for-an-Investigator#92015-01-02T19:53:18Z2015-01-02T19:53:18Z<p>Students of philosophy it is - too good to pass up, thanks for all the suggestions!</p>Students of philosophy it is - too good to pass up, thanks for all the suggestions!Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-02T19:53:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Traits for an InvestigatorOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rug3?Traits-for-an-Investigator#22015-01-02T14:56:04Z2015-01-02T14:56:04Z<p>I've taken Empiricist archetype.</p>I've taken Empiricist archetype.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-02T14:56:04ZForums: Advice: Traits for an InvestigatorOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rug3?Traits-for-an-Investigator#12015-01-02T14:52:43Z2015-01-02T14:52:43Z<p>Half Elf Investigator - any ideas on what traits to pick? </p>
<p>The only one I'm considering at the moment is the one that let's you use your INT for a CHA skill (diplomacy).</p>Half Elf Investigator - any ideas on what traits to pick?
The only one I'm considering at the moment is the one that let's you use your INT for a CHA skill (diplomacy).Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2015-01-02T14:52:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Everybody starts somewhere: N. Jolly's guide to creating Pathfinder CharactersOoze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ru9j?Everybody-starts-somewhere-N-Jollys-guide-to#122014-12-31T19:58:33Z2014-12-31T19:58:33Z<p>Good stuff dude.</p>Good stuff dude.Ooze licker (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-12-31T19:58:33ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=14?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6892014-08-03T11:24:34Z2014-08-03T11:24:34Z<p>Mythic Toughness (monster feat)
<br />
Benefit : Gain hit points equal to HD x mythic level/rank.</p>
<p>It would certainly help.</p>Mythic Toughness (monster feat)
Benefit : Gain hit points equal to HD x mythic level/rank.
It would certainly help.stuart haffenden2014-08-03T11:24:34ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=14?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6882014-08-03T10:51:42Z2014-08-03T10:51:42Z<p>Although those number look nuts (but are probably about right in reality), I think you're definitely on to something. There has to be a sweet spot between creatures being one-shot and lasting too long.
<br />
Trouble is it all depends on your group - for example, are you using the mythic rules as written or using the suggested nerfs, do you have 3,4,5 etc players as the more you have the more damage per round they will produce, have you given the monster duel initiative to increase their round by round action economy?
<br />
You see, although your suggestions are great, each group will have to use them differently.</p>Although those number look nuts (but are probably about right in reality), I think you're definitely on to something. There has to be a sweet spot between creatures being one-shot and lasting too long.
Trouble is it all depends on your group - for example, are you using the mythic rules as written or using the suggested nerfs, do you have 3,4,5 etc players as the more you have the more damage per round they will produce, have you given the monster duel initiative to increase their round by...stuart haffenden2014-08-03T10:51:42ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Combat balance in mythic gameplay - Ongoing campaign coveragestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkqq&page=9?Combat-balance-in-mythic-gameplay-Ongoing#4422014-08-02T19:15:49Z2014-08-02T19:15:49Z<p>The best way round MI is dispel magic.</p>The best way round MI is dispel magic.stuart haffenden2014-08-02T19:15:49ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Custom GM Screen - The Players' Sidestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc0j?Custom-GM-Screen-The-Players-Side#22014-08-02T19:04:13Z2014-08-02T19:04:13Z<p>The whole combat section of the core rules seeing how so many players appear to have not read it!</p>The whole combat section of the core rules seeing how so many players appear to have not read it!stuart haffenden2014-08-02T19:04:13ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: After all these years, I still don't understand the Bard.stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbye?After-all-these-years-I-still-dont-understand#392014-08-02T18:47:21Z2014-08-02T18:47:21Z<p>I used to feel like the OP, but for me it was getting over that hideous picture of a Bard in the 3.5 PHB. </p>
<p>Look at their spell list - it's just so bloody awesome I find it difficult to understand how anyone wouldn't want to use it. So much flavour, an element of uniqueness and very powerful used correctly. Bards are my favorite class now at all levels. My only negative feelings towards them would be some of the archetypes, which are horrible but you get to ignore them! </p>
<p>I prefer oratory, I like to inspire the party with tales of the weak or just plain weird overcoming adversity to win through against seemingly impossible adversaries. Stories about Booboo the mighty Shrew and his cohort Twitchy the mouse fighting off the advancing horde of Barbarian Orcs!</p>I used to feel like the OP, but for me it was getting over that hideous picture of a Bard in the 3.5 PHB.
Look at their spell list - it's just so bloody awesome I find it difficult to understand how anyone wouldn't want to use it. So much flavour, an element of uniqueness and very powerful used correctly. Bards are my favorite class now at all levels. My only negative feelings towards them would be some of the archetypes, which are horrible but you get to ignore them!
I prefer oratory, I...stuart haffenden2014-08-02T18:47:21ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=14?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6662014-08-02T18:34:03Z2014-08-02T18:20:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raltus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Has anyone thought of just maybe using the Terrain and having the PCs make survival checks and such to be even able to stay in the Abyss and world wound for longer then a few hours at a time? </p>
<p>What about having them make hourly checks to resist the corruption of the abyss? Each time they fail then gain negatives to saves and start to lose some sanity, they can't "cure" this because it is the Abyss itself that is perverting them, They can leave the abyss for 24 hours to rest and be tended too. The longer they stay the more likely they are to be corrupted. Also each step into one of said Demon Lords Citadels doubles the saves they have to make. </p>
<p>We all know that the Demon lords are watching them come, make them more prepared so by the time they get to them they are weakened or they are so low on resources rock-et-tag becomes something they don't want to play.</p>
<p>Also if they bring NPCs with them (no idea if people's parties did) have them roll 2 saves per hour as they aren't "Mythic" and can't just resist such power. Irabeth fallen and turned into a Anti-Paladin would be hard on the party and on her wife. </blockquote><p>I really like your idea. My only concern would be that under these contions the 15 minute adventuring day would become 10, and then 5 to compensate. If you were to add in a empowering effect for the demons then that would at least give the PC's a difficult decision to make once the effects start accumulating.Raltus wrote:Has anyone thought of just maybe using the Terrain and having the PCs make survival checks and such to be even able to stay in the Abyss and world wound for longer then a few hours at a time?
What about having them make hourly checks to resist the corruption of the abyss? Each time they fail then gain negatives to saves and start to lose some sanity, they can't "cure" this because it is the Abyss itself that is perverting them, They can leave the abyss for 24 hours to rest and...stuart haffenden2014-08-02T18:20:22ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=13?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6322014-08-02T13:19:52Z2014-08-02T13:19:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">captain yesterday wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">memorax wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">captain yesterday wrote:</div><blockquote><p> that 19 intelligence is for a Ranger without any Archetype that has a wisdom of 11, other then skill ranks what benefit does it give her?</p>
<p>the reason she put the highest stat in intelligence is because she's a smart girl and wants her characters to reflect herself (she is only 10 after all) i'm also sure i said we rolled our stats and use sub-optimal tactics, take it how you will. </blockquote>I wish I could tell you why. To some not having every stat say 10-12 in is optimizing and min-maxing. Just be glad your not playing with them. I'm being told by a poster here that I cannot effectively roleplay if I want to build a effective (not min-maxed or optimized) character. My asking for Paizo to do a proper write up for npcs in the Wrath AP is a perfect example of my being a optimizer. </blockquote><p>Its all good:) i suppose since the APs creators assume everyones using point buy and we roll then we are "optimized" personally i think they should assune the 20 point buy as default for the APs. they've been using it for PFS and its been working pretty good there, i assume, having never taken part myself:)
<p>sorry if i seemed combative:) </blockquote><p>I believe it's 15 for AP's but personally I think that makes mad classes struggle and encourages sad classes. 20 with a 16 cap makes for a more balanced playing field. YMMV of course.captain yesterday wrote:memorax wrote: captain yesterday wrote:that 19 intelligence is for a Ranger without any Archetype that has a wisdom of 11, other then skill ranks what benefit does it give her?
the reason she put the highest stat in intelligence is because she's a smart girl and wants her characters to reflect herself (she is only 10 after all) i'm also sure i said we rolled our stats and use sub-optimal tactics, take it how you will.
I wish I could tell you why. To some not having...stuart haffenden2014-08-02T13:19:52ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Combat balance in mythic gameplay - Ongoing campaign coveragestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkqq&page=9?Combat-balance-in-mythic-gameplay-Ongoing#4392014-08-02T10:30:35Z2014-08-02T10:30:35Z<p>I wouldn't say those feats were anything like useless but I tend to agree that MI is somewhat OP for its level. Trouble is, too many classes depend on it to survive low level play.</p>I wouldn't say those feats were anything like useless but I tend to agree that MI is somewhat OP for its level. Trouble is, too many classes depend on it to survive low level play.stuart haffenden2014-08-02T10:30:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help Us Choose Our Adventure Pathstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbzh?Help-Us-Choose-Our-Adventure-Path#42014-08-02T10:16:09Z2014-08-02T10:16:09Z<p>RoW sounds like what you're looking for.</p>RoW sounds like what you're looking for.stuart haffenden2014-08-02T10:16:09ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=13?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6252014-08-02T07:42:56Z2014-08-02T07:42:56Z<p>Action economy is a thing.
<br />
.
<br />
We have 3 players. Having 5,6,7... is going to seriously reduce your ability to balance the AP without even getting into any other issues.</p>Action economy is a thing.
.
We have 3 players. Having 5,6,7... is going to seriously reduce your ability to balance the AP without even getting into any other issues.stuart haffenden2014-08-02T07:42:56ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=13?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6112014-08-01T19:27:48Z2014-08-01T19:27:48Z<p>Look, if at whatever point in the AP you get to where a PC is one shotting a monster that is supposed to be something other than a mook you need to do some math and adjust the hit points to a point where the one shot doesn't happen.
<br />
This can be done by toning down the numbers like the way mythic power attack works as written and by inceasing the hit points to a point where X- damage is only a fraction of said monsters total life. </p>
<p>I know others have done this, as mentioned up thread but if it didn't work then you need to do it some more. Maxing hit points didn't work, OK let's try tripling them, if that still doesn't do it then multiply them by a factor of 5 etc. until you get to something like the level you want for your game.
<br />
A combination of mythic nerfing and hit points increasing should solve the one shotting that many have complained about. You just need to find the right balance for your group based on the type of characters/ players in it.</p>Look, if at whatever point in the AP you get to where a PC is one shotting a monster that is supposed to be something other than a mook you need to do some math and adjust the hit points to a point where the one shot doesn't happen.
This can be done by toning down the numbers like the way mythic power attack works as written and by inceasing the hit points to a point where X- damage is only a fraction of said monsters total life.
I know others have done this, as mentioned up thread but if it...stuart haffenden2014-08-01T19:27:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Is Summoners Relationship with Eidolon Evil or Wrong?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbo7&page=2?Is-Summoners-Relationship-with-Eidolon-Evil#912014-08-01T18:33:52Z2014-08-01T18:33:52Z<p>This thread is very much like those movies that are so bad/naff that they're actually good. </p>
<p>To the OP. Did you really think anyone would think it was evil?</p>This thread is very much like those movies that are so bad/naff that they're actually good.
To the OP. Did you really think anyone would think it was evil?stuart haffenden2014-08-01T18:33:52ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=13?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#6092014-08-04T17:41:40Z2014-08-01T18:18:06Z<p>Up - scale - hit - points. </p>
<p>There, now no more One-shotting. That wasn't very hard was it? </p>
<p>Either lower what you allow your players to do or up the hit points so the monsters don't die from one hit. Why is that so difficult for you?</p>Up - scale - hit - points.
There, now no more One-shotting. That wasn't very hard was it?
Either lower what you allow your players to do or up the hit points so the monsters don't die from one hit. Why is that so difficult for you?stuart haffenden2014-08-01T18:18:06ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=12?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#5932014-08-01T22:02:09Z2014-08-01T16:09:26Z<p>Agreed. </p>
<p>Some people actually role play...</p>Agreed.
Some people actually role play...stuart haffenden2014-08-01T16:09:26ZRe: Forums: Advice: LF Advice on my Frosty Dueling Magus with a dash of witch;)stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbge?LF-Advice-on-my-Frosty-Dueling-Magus-with-a#42014-08-01T13:57:52Z2014-08-01T13:57:52Z<p>If you have both the WHW hair and prehensile hair arcana you're OK for time usage.
<br />
You gain a lot, 15ft reach with enlarge person - no casting defensively issues. Constrict basically doubles your damage and is great on top of all the other debuffs. You can start off with a trip/spell charge/grab/constrict for even more debuffing.</p>If you have both the WHW hair and prehensile hair arcana you're OK for time usage.
You gain a lot, 15ft reach with enlarge person - no casting defensively issues. Constrict basically doubles your damage and is great on top of all the other debuffs. You can start off with a trip/spell charge/grab/constrict for even more debuffing.stuart haffenden2014-08-01T13:57:52ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Would this work as written (and Mythic) with 3 PCs?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbqa?Would-this-work-as-written-with-3-PCs#132014-08-01T12:37:42Z2014-08-01T12:37:42Z<p>Feedback on those has been pretty good but you may need to adjust them depending on your player's system mastery. </p>
<p>I think duel initiative is key because it improves monster action economy.</p>Feedback on those has been pretty good but you may need to adjust them depending on your player's system mastery.
I think duel initiative is key because it improves monster action economy.stuart haffenden2014-08-01T12:37:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Blessed Hammer-Any good?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbgk?Blessed-HammerAny-good#492014-08-01T06:04:25Z2014-08-01T06:04:25Z<p>Power attack, steel soul + glory of Old trait, natural spell.</p>Power attack, steel soul + glory of Old trait, natural spell.stuart haffenden2014-08-01T06:04:25ZRe: Forums: Advice: Blessed Hammer-Any good?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbgk?Blessed-HammerAny-good#472014-08-01T06:00:07Z2014-08-01T06:00:07Z<p>I'd use the 3rd array - has points where you most need them but without screwing yourself elsewhere.</p>I'd use the 3rd array - has points where you most need them but without screwing yourself elsewhere.stuart haffenden2014-08-01T06:00:07ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Would this work as written (and Mythic) with 3 PCs?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbqa?Would-this-work-as-written-with-3-PCs#82014-07-31T21:48:48Z2014-07-31T21:48:48Z<p>Double or triple hit points - done. </p>
<p>There must be thousands of people playing this AP, I'm sure most are very happy with it. It's not perfect but neither are any of the others. You know you're players better than anyone here, roll with it and adjust if needed.
<br />
Remember, only a tiny percentage of pathfinder players/DM's even look at this site.</p>Double or triple hit points - done.
There must be thousands of people playing this AP, I'm sure most are very happy with it. It's not perfect but neither are any of the others. You know you're players better than anyone here, roll with it and adjust if needed.
Remember, only a tiny percentage of pathfinder players/DM's even look at this site.stuart haffenden2014-07-31T21:48:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Questions about Magus Archetypesstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbpt?Questions-about-Magus-Archetypes#152014-07-31T07:24:46Z2014-07-31T07:24:46Z<p>Go Strength, dex is a trap imo.
<br />
You want power attack.</p>Go Strength, dex is a trap imo.
You want power attack.stuart haffenden2014-07-31T07:24:46ZRe: Forums: Advice: Questions about Magus Archetypesstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbpt?Questions-about-Magus-Archetypes#142014-07-31T07:23:14Z2014-07-31T07:23:14Z<p>Hexcrafter every time. That's<b><span class=messageboard-bigger> HEX</b></span>crafter! </p>
<p>You get hexes! Awesome. </p>
<p>I'm playing one now with the 2 level dip in white haired witch and it rocks, debuffing the s#/t out of everything with 15ft reach, grab and constrict - damage output is very good and whatever you hit is going to be having a really, really bad day.</p>Hexcrafter every time. That's HEXcrafter!
You get hexes! Awesome.
I'm playing one now with the 2 level dip in white haired witch and it rocks, debuffing the s#/t out of everything with 15ft reach, grab and constrict - damage output is very good and whatever you hit is going to be having a really, really bad day.stuart haffenden2014-07-31T07:23:14ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Would this work as written (and Mythic) with 3 PCs?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbqa?Would-this-work-as-written-with-3-PCs#52014-07-31T07:11:15Z2014-07-31T07:11:15Z<p>You need your player to be sensible too! I'm the Magus, Hexcrafter with white haired witch and I didn't take Slumber.
<br />
The bard is an archer, which put a lot of melee pressure on the monkey and me. The monkey isn't optimized.
<br />
We work as a team and help each other out.</p>You need your player to be sensible too! I'm the Magus, Hexcrafter with white haired witch and I didn't take Slumber.
The bard is an archer, which put a lot of melee pressure on the monkey and me. The monkey isn't optimized.
We work as a team and help each other out.stuart haffenden2014-07-31T07:11:15ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Would this work as written (and Mythic) with 3 PCs?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbqa?Would-this-work-as-written-with-3-PCs#42014-07-31T07:06:45Z2014-07-31T07:06:45Z<p>Change the well highlighted problematic parts of mythic rules. </p>
<p>Then my answer would be yes. We're playing with 3 (Monk, Magus & Bard) and the encounters are challenging and fun. Note though we have no dedicated healer or full casters. I think 3 is the right number of PC's. If I run it in the future I will limit the game to 3.</p>Change the well highlighted problematic parts of mythic rules.
Then my answer would be yes. We're playing with 3 (Monk, Magus & Bard) and the encounters are challenging and fun. Note though we have no dedicated healer or full casters. I think 3 is the right number of PC's. If I run it in the future I will limit the game to 3.stuart haffenden2014-07-31T07:06:45ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Combat balance in mythic gameplay - Ongoing campaign coveragestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkqq&page=9?Combat-balance-in-mythic-gameplay-Ongoing#4342014-07-30T18:43:57Z2014-07-30T18:43:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">seannoss wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I couldn't imagine doing this AP without a dedicated healer or caster. Maybe the encounters would work as written then.
</p>
Types of DR don't really matter in this campaign as there are several ways to bypass any type of DR. That was fairly disappointing. </blockquote><p>Our DM has given the scales some healing abilities.
</p>
The scales have 2 charges -
<br />
Pre mythic - 1 charge -swift action to heal self 1d8+5 or 2 charges to heal 1d8+5 to all allies within 20ft.
<br />
Post mythic - 1 charge plus 1 mythic point -swift action to heal 10 hit points per mythic tier or 2 charges plus 2 mythic points to heal 10 hit points in a 20ft. </p>
<p>Also we have a 3rd tier universal power available that grants 1 additional charge and boosts the healing to 10 points X (tier + 2). So at tier 3, if you take it, you would heal 50hp's per charge.
<br />
There isn't any way of regaining charges other than sleeping the night. </p>
<p>So far it's worked out pretty well, we've only had 1 death but that was res'ed via magic item.</p>seannoss wrote:I couldn't imagine doing this AP without a dedicated healer or caster. Maybe the encounters would work as written then.
Types of DR don't really matter in this campaign as there are several ways to bypass any type of DR. That was fairly disappointing.
Our DM has given the scales some healing abilities.
The scales have 2 charges -
Pre mythic - 1 charge -swift action to heal self 1d8+5 or 2 charges to heal 1d8+5 to all allies within 20ft.
Post mythic - 1 charge plus 1 mythic...stuart haffenden2014-07-30T18:43:57ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: Shamanstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcb&page=2?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Shaman#812014-07-30T13:18:43Z2014-07-30T13:18:43Z<p>Glad we're getting new spell lists after all the negativity over making them.</p>Glad we're getting new spell lists after all the negativity over making them.stuart haffenden2014-07-30T13:18:43ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Combat balance in mythic gameplay - Ongoing campaign coveragestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkqq&page=9?Combat-balance-in-mythic-gameplay-Ongoing#4302014-07-30T13:08:31Z2014-07-30T13:08:31Z<p>Seems to me that an increase in hit points above any you have already made could give some longevity to the encounters. </p>
<p>A few simple gr. dispel magic counters waiting to prevent, at least in the number of rounds, the PC's from dispelling everything so fast would give extra actions to the bosses. Give them all double initiative also. </p>
<p>DR/- would seem more effective than DR/mythic.</p>
<p>Talk to your players, because if I was one of them I would want the AP to continue with mythic - even if that meant a partial re-build to change out the problematic parts. </p>
<p>Player numbers, as you've mentioned, giving so many actions is clearly making your job all the more difficult. I'm in a group of just 3 players without any full casters (Monk, Magus & Bard) and even with 25pt characters we're finding the encounter challenging - mainly due to no full casters or natural healer. But we're having a blast. </p>
<p>Perhaps the best way to use this AP is to limit it to 3 players and also limit the classes available.</p>Seems to me that an increase in hit points above any you have already made could give some longevity to the encounters.
A few simple gr. dispel magic counters waiting to prevent, at least in the number of rounds, the PC's from dispelling everything so fast would give extra actions to the bosses. Give them all double initiative also.
DR/- would seem more effective than DR/mythic.
Talk to your players, because if I was one of them I would want the AP to continue with mythic - even if that...stuart haffenden2014-07-30T13:08:31ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Cheap magic items you really enjoystuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkyo&page=7?Cheap-magic-items-you-really-enjoy#3132014-07-30T07:59:31Z2014-07-30T07:59:31Z<p>It's a Necklace of Adaptation, not an amulet ;)</p>It's a Necklace of Adaptation, not an amulet ;)stuart haffenden2014-07-30T07:59:31ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Freedom of Movement vs Magma Tombstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rblh?Freedom-of-Movement-vs-Magma-Tomb#52014-07-30T07:04:50Z2014-07-30T07:04:50Z<p>It's no longer a magical effect, it's just rock. </p>
<p>I'd rule FoM doesn't work.</p>It's no longer a magical effect, it's just rock.
I'd rule FoM doesn't work.stuart haffenden2014-07-30T07:04:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Blessed Hammer-Any good?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbgk?Blessed-HammerAny-good#82014-07-29T13:07:55Z2014-07-29T13:07:55Z<p>Touch of Bloodletting
<br />
Disfiguring Touch
<br />
Marids's Mastery
<br />
Bestow Curse
<br />
Contagion
<br />
Sands of Time
<br />
Fleshworm Infestation
<br />
Forceful Strike
<br />
Poison
<br />
All the inflict spells.</p>
<p>Decent amount of options to have access to without multiclassing.</p>Touch of Bloodletting
Disfiguring Touch
Marids's Mastery
Bestow Curse
Contagion
Sands of Time
Fleshworm Infestation
Forceful Strike
Poison
All the inflict spells.
Decent amount of options to have access to without multiclassing.stuart haffenden2014-07-29T13:07:55ZRe: Forums: Advice: Monsters for a Library Dungeonstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb8r?Monsters-for-a-Library-Dungeon#392014-07-29T10:30:47Z2014-07-29T10:30:47Z<p>Giant Crawling Hands could make interesting librarians!</p>Giant Crawling Hands could make interesting librarians!stuart haffenden2014-07-29T10:30:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Arcane Duelist (bard) build ideas...Pleasestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raza?Arcane-Duelist-build-ideasPlease#302014-07-29T10:18:08Z2014-07-29T10:18:08Z<p>At mid/high level you're better off UMD-ing scrolls of Form of the Dragon 3.</p>At mid/high level you're better off UMD-ing scrolls of Form of the Dragon 3.stuart haffenden2014-07-29T10:18:08ZRe: Forums: Advice: LF Advice on my Frosty Dueling Magus with a dash of witch;)stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbge?LF-Advice-on-my-Frosty-Dueling-Magus-with-a#22014-07-29T09:56:57Z2014-07-29T09:56:57Z<p>Take 2 levels of White Haired Witch, with the prehensile hair you'll be able to attack and damage using INT and then add your INT again when using arcane accuracy to hit/grab, then constrict (take final embrace feat) leaving the monster grappled, shaken(enforcer feat), entangled and fatigued.</p>Take 2 levels of White Haired Witch, with the prehensile hair you'll be able to attack and damage using INT and then add your INT again when using arcane accuracy to hit/grab, then constrict (take final embrace feat) leaving the monster grappled, shaken(enforcer feat), entangled and fatigued.stuart haffenden2014-07-29T09:56:57ZRe: Forums: Advice: 2nd level human fighter needs feats/traitsstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbg2?2nd-level-human-fighter-needs-featstraits#22014-07-29T06:45:53Z2014-07-29T06:45:53Z<p>Make him a Dwarf - take Glory of Old trait.
<br />
Feats.
<br />
Steel Soul
<br />
Iron Will
<br />
Improved Iron Will
<br />
.
<br />
Now he'll protect you without being prone to mind control and killing you all off!</p>Make him a Dwarf - take Glory of Old trait.
Feats.
Steel Soul
Iron Will
Improved Iron Will
.
Now he'll protect you without being prone to mind control and killing you all off!stuart haffenden2014-07-29T06:45:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: Argument with my GM, looking for build to prove my pointstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb02?Argument-with-my-GM-looking-for-build-to#142014-07-28T14:23:03Z2014-07-28T14:23:03Z<p>Don't try to prove a point, just don't, it'll never end well. </p>
<p>Talk over the build possibilities that are very much more powerful than your current guy and explain that you didn't play them because of concerns over balance. If your DM wants to limit what you are currently doing, allow him some room to do that. Try to agree on something you're both happy with and move on.</p>Don't try to prove a point, just don't, it'll never end well.
Talk over the build possibilities that are very much more powerful than your current guy and explain that you didn't play them because of concerns over balance. If your DM wants to limit what you are currently doing, allow him some room to do that. Try to agree on something you're both happy with and move on.stuart haffenden2014-07-28T14:23:03ZRe: Forums: Rise of the Runelords: RotRL problem...stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbaq?RotRL-problem#122014-07-28T14:10:06Z2014-07-28T14:10:06Z<p>SPOILERS GUYS! </p>
<p>This should be in the AP forum, not general advise.</p>SPOILERS GUYS!
This should be in the AP forum, not general advise.stuart haffenden2014-07-28T14:10:06ZRe: Forums: Advice: Using True Strike the round you cast it - without Quickenstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbbh?Using-True-Strike-the-round-you-cast-it#32014-07-28T14:06:33Z2014-07-28T14:06:33Z<p>True strike boosts your next attack, will it work to prevent an escape attempt!</p>True strike boosts your next attack, will it work to prevent an escape attempt!stuart haffenden2014-07-28T14:06:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Using True Strike the round you cast it - without Quickenstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbbh?Using-True-Strike-the-round-you-cast-it#22014-07-28T23:19:45Z2014-07-28T14:04:31Z<p>Few levels of Magus!</p>Few levels of Magus!stuart haffenden2014-07-28T14:04:31ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Enhancement vs DRstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb79?Enhancement-vs-DR#232014-07-27T09:01:21Z2014-07-27T08:54:55Z<p>In 3.5 you had to carry a golf bag of weapons to cover all the different possibilities!</p>In 3.5 you had to carry a golf bag of weapons to cover all the different possibilities!stuart haffenden2014-07-27T08:54:55ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#102014-07-26T18:36:03Z2014-07-26T18:36:03Z<p>Evil Outsider Bane
<br />
Holy
<br />
Spell Storing
<br />
Mythic Bane
<br />
would be my order of preference. </p>
<p>I was actually asking which mythic abilities you were considered!</p>Evil Outsider Bane
Holy
Spell Storing
Mythic Bane
would be my order of preference.
I was actually asking which mythic abilities you were considered!stuart haffenden2014-07-26T18:36:03ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which 3rd level spell would you pick out of these?stuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rayx?Which-3rd-level-spell-would-you-pick-out-of#372014-07-26T18:28:36Z2014-07-26T18:28:36Z<p>Other options...
<br />
.
<br />
Ablative Barrier - increases the effects of healing on you.
<br />
Chain of Perdition - can cause havoc vs low CMD type foes.
<br />
Hold Person -
<br />
Heroism -
<br />
Phantom Steed.</p>
<p>If you're certain about your list my vote goes with Stinking Cloud.</p>Other options...
.
Ablative Barrier - increases the effects of healing on you.
Chain of Perdition - can cause havoc vs low CMD type foes.
Hold Person -
Heroism -
Phantom Steed.
If you're certain about your list my vote goes with Stinking Cloud.stuart haffenden2014-07-26T18:28:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: Arcane Duelist (bard) build ideas...Pleasestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raza?Arcane-Duelist-build-ideasPlease#182014-07-26T17:58:25Z2014-07-26T17:58:25Z<p>What are your stats?</p>What are your stats?stuart haffenden2014-07-26T17:58:25ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Wrath of the Righteous - A Failed APstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1pa&page=12?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-A-Failed-AP#5632014-07-26T07:33:48Z2014-07-26T07:33:48Z<p>Our DM is using the crit/fumble cards - no option. At first I was like really? But now I can see this has been an excellent idea. It stops the crazy crit builds dealing crazy damage both sides of the screen.</p>Our DM is using the crit/fumble cards - no option. At first I was like really? But now I can see this has been an excellent idea. It stops the crazy crit builds dealing crazy damage both sides of the screen.stuart haffenden2014-07-26T07:33:48ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#82014-07-26T07:26:30Z2014-07-26T07:26:30Z<p>Is it worth considering the alternate channels? I know it'll half the damage but with all the stat increases you could have an impressive save DC vs something like Daze?</p>Is it worth considering the alternate channels? I know it'll half the damage but with all the stat increases you could have an impressive save DC vs something like Daze?stuart haffenden2014-07-26T07:26:30ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#72014-07-26T07:23:56Z2014-07-26T07:23:56Z<p>Pick the weapon (it's more expensive) and take the upgradable power for cheap enhancement.</p>
<p>I picked my headband, I figured a 6/6/6 for 72k was too good not to take but I don't use a weapon so it was an easy choice in my case! </p>
<p>So at level 12 what do you think your channel will be doing damage wise?</p>Pick the weapon (it's more expensive) and take the upgradable power for cheap enhancement.
I picked my headband, I figured a 6/6/6 for 72k was too good not to take but I don't use a weapon so it was an easy choice in my case!
So at level 12 what do you think your channel will be doing damage wise?stuart haffenden2014-07-26T07:23:56ZRe: Forums: Advice: Arcane Duelist (bard) build ideas...Pleasestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raza?Arcane-Duelist-build-ideasPlease#102014-07-25T18:35:01Z2014-07-25T18:35:01Z<p>Others will recommend Masterpieces but personally I think the cost is too high and I don't like them but others will swear by them!</p>Others will recommend Masterpieces but personally I think the cost is too high and I don't like them but others will swear by them!stuart haffenden2014-07-25T18:35:01ZRe: Forums: Advice: Arcane Duelist (bard) build ideas...Pleasestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raza?Arcane-Duelist-build-ideasPlease#92014-07-25T18:28:22Z2014-07-25T18:28:22Z<p>1st level spells.
<br />
grease, feather step, liberating command, saving finale, silent image, vanish
<br />
.
<br />
2nd level spells.
<br />
allegro, cacophonus call, calm emotions, mirror image, resist energy, pilfering hand
<br />
.
<br />
3rd level spells.
<br />
arcane concordance, confusion, exquisite accompaniment, dispel magic, good hope, haste, see invisibility
<br />
.
<br />
4th level spells.
<br />
dimension door, freedom of movement, gr. invisibility, shout, virtuoso performance
<br />
.
<br />
5th level spells.
<br />
cloak of dreams, deafening song bolts, bard's escape, shadowbard</p>1st level spells.
grease, feather step, liberating command, saving finale, silent image, vanish
.
2nd level spells.
allegro, cacophonus call, calm emotions, mirror image, resist energy, pilfering hand
.
3rd level spells.
arcane concordance, confusion, exquisite accompaniment, dispel magic, good hope, haste, see invisibility
.
4th level spells.
dimension door, freedom of movement, gr. invisibility, shout, virtuoso performance
.
5th level spells.
cloak of dreams, deafening song bolts, bard's...stuart haffenden2014-07-25T18:28:22ZRe: Forums: Advice: Arcane Duelist (bard) build ideas...Pleasestuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2raza?Arcane-Duelist-build-ideasPlease#82014-07-25T18:17:19Z2014-07-25T18:17:19Z<p>Don't be a small race. I recommend Aasimar to pump your inspire levels 1-8 and bladethirst thereafter with their favoured class bonus. </p>
<p>Aim towards getting 2 performances running at the same time so you can buff the party and buff your weapon.</p>
<p>Gr. Invisibility and Cloak of Dreams is a nice combo. Basically you sneak invisibly next to a monster - they have to save or sleep - you coup de grace them - rinse/repeat! </p>
<p>Bards are my favorite class, they get fantastic spell lists and the duelist shores up their normal frailty in melee. Pump Str and Cha at every opportunity. Have a 14 minimum in Con by level 8 and take toughness early. Take lingering performance to manage your rounds. Arcane Concordance is your friend (and the Witch will love you long time!).</p>Don't be a small race. I recommend Aasimar to pump your inspire levels 1-8 and bladethirst thereafter with their favoured class bonus.
Aim towards getting 2 performances running at the same time so you can buff the party and buff your weapon.
Gr. Invisibility and Cloak of Dreams is a nice combo. Basically you sneak invisibly next to a monster - they have to save or sleep - you coup de grace them - rinse/repeat!
Bards are my favorite class, they get fantastic spell lists and the duelist...stuart haffenden2014-07-25T18:17:19ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#52014-07-25T17:55:50Z2014-07-25T17:55:50Z<p>I'm not a fan of inverted channel, either way using a higher level slot to damage or heal doesn't look that good.</p>I'm not a fan of inverted channel, either way using a higher level slot to damage or heal doesn't look that good.stuart haffenden2014-07-25T17:55:50ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#42014-07-25T17:49:53Z2014-07-25T17:49:53Z<p>Will you be using the legendary item to gain access to wizard spells? Which ones?
<br />
Which item is getting the love? </p>
<p>Will channel cut the mustard once you reach the late game?</p>Will you be using the legendary item to gain access to wizard spells? Which ones?
Which item is getting the love?
Will channel cut the mustard once you reach the late game?stuart haffenden2014-07-25T17:49:53ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Please Review my Cleric character for new campaignstuart haffendenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rb0r?Please-Review-my-Cleric-character-for-new#22014-07-25T16:16:34Z2014-07-25T16:16:34Z<p>Which Path do you intend on taking and what powers do you covet?</p>Which Path do you intend on taking and what powers do you covet?stuart haffenden2014-07-25T16:16:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: Party Bufferhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r9rq?Party-Buffer#252014-07-17T07:31:11Z2014-07-17T07:31:11Z<p>How about a Hexcrafter Magus for debuffs, you can grant fatigued, entangled, shaken and prone with a single hit. Totally screws the target. Plus you can also use intensified shocking grasps to inflict crippling damage.
<br />
Don't worry about healing, that's what you do after combat!</p>How about a Hexcrafter Magus for debuffs, you can grant fatigued, entangled, shaken and prone with a single hit. Totally screws the target. Plus you can also use intensified shocking grasps to inflict crippling damage.
Don't worry about healing, that's what you do after combat!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-07-17T07:31:11ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: E6.. With mythic rules?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1l3?E6-With-mythic-rules#302014-05-16T17:16:06Z2014-05-16T17:16:06Z<p>What is E6, P6 etc? sorry for being rather dumb.</p>What is E6, P6 etc? sorry for being rather dumb.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-05-16T17:16:06ZRe: Forums: Advice: Spell Storing weapon/armorStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r0p7?Spell-Storing-weaponarmor#172014-05-11T00:07:06Z2014-05-11T00:07:06Z<p>Can you put spell storing on a natural weapon?</p>Can you put spell storing on a natural weapon?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-05-11T00:07:06ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Illusion of Calm questionStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2plpc?Illusion-of-Calm-question#82014-05-10T12:56:08Z2014-05-10T12:56:08Z<p>A Magus could use this spell to avoid AoO's while using spell combat.</p>A Magus could use this spell to avoid AoO's while using spell combat.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-05-10T12:56:08ZRe: Forums: Advice: Spell Scars and what happens if you're a CabalistDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qx1f?Spell-Scars-and-what-happens-if-youre-a-Cabalist#52014-04-21T14:34:22Z2014-04-21T14:34:22Z<p>Anyone else?</p>Anyone else?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-21T14:34:22ZForums: Advice: Spell Scars and what happens if you're a CabalistDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qx1f?Spell-Scars-and-what-happens-if-youre-a-Cabalist#12014-04-21T08:51:49Z2014-04-21T08:51:49Z<p>Let me get this right, Spell Scars basically allows you to prepare extra spells (assuming you have the time - using scribe scroll rules).
<br />
You can either cast them straight off your body and then they're gone, or prepare spells for the day using them as if they were in your spellbook, thus increasing your repertoire.</p>
<p>Is that correct?</p>
<p>Do the scars cost the same as scribe scroll?</p>
<p>Can you prepare a scar at any level you can casts - like a 3rd level shield at 3rd level?</p>
<p>Now... </p>
<p>If one were using the Cabalist archetype where you become a spontaneous caster I assume the spell scars would effectively increase your spells known? or would you only be able to make scars of your known spells?
<br />
Also perhaps the scars would still be used up (vanish) if used, effectively increasing your spells known only on the days where you have had time/gold to create them? Or would you be able to keep using them indefinitely until replaced?</p>Let me get this right, Spell Scars basically allows you to prepare extra spells (assuming you have the time - using scribe scroll rules).
You can either cast them straight off your body and then they're gone, or prepare spells for the day using them as if they were in your spellbook, thus increasing your repertoire.
Is that correct?
Do the scars cost the same as scribe scroll?
Can you prepare a scar at any level you can casts - like a 3rd level shield at 3rd level?
Now...
If one were...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-21T08:51:49ZRe: Forums: Advice: Suggestions for a STR Magus?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwxr?Suggestions-for-a-STR-Magus#62014-04-21T08:38:37Z2014-04-21T08:38:37Z<p>Let me get this right, Spell Scars basically allows you to prepare extra spells (assuming you have the time - using scribe scroll rules).</p>
<p>You can either cast them straight off your body and then they're gone, or prepare spells for the day using them as if they were in your spellbook. </p>
<p>Is that correct? </p>
<p>Do the scars cost the same as scribe scroll? </p>
<p>Can you prepare a scar at any level you can casts - like a 3rd level shield at 3rd level? </p>
<p>If one were using the Cabalist archetype where you become a spontaneous caster I assume the spell scars would effectively increase your spells known? or would you only be able to make scars of your known spells?
<br />
Also perhaps the scars would still be used up (vanish) if used, effectively increasing your spells known only on the days where you have had time/gold to create them? Or would you be able to keep using them indefinitely until replaced?</p>Let me get this right, Spell Scars basically allows you to prepare extra spells (assuming you have the time - using scribe scroll rules).
You can either cast them straight off your body and then they're gone, or prepare spells for the day using them as if they were in your spellbook.
Is that correct?
Do the scars cost the same as scribe scroll?
Can you prepare a scar at any level you can casts - like a 3rd level shield at 3rd level?
If one were using the Cabalist archetype where you...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-21T08:38:37ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Faerie dragon Qu's.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qw09?Faerie-dragon-Qus#62014-04-13T10:32:56Z2014-04-13T10:32:56Z<p>Yeah I was hoping for the opposite to guarantee a ranged touch attack hits with my pitiful dex of 11!</p>Yeah I was hoping for the opposite to guarantee a ranged touch attack hits with my pitiful dex of 11!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-13T10:32:56ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Faerie dragon Qu's.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qw09?Faerie-dragon-Qus#42014-04-13T10:22:56Z2014-04-13T10:22:56Z<p>I'm sure I read a guide to some arcane class that was ranting about true strike from a familiar but I can't find it now. </p>
<p>What are the best spells for your faerie to use on you?</p>I'm sure I read a guide to some arcane class that was ranting about true strike from a familiar but I can't find it now.
What are the best spells for your faerie to use on you?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-13T10:22:56ZForums: Rules Questions: Faerie dragon Qu's.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qw09?Faerie-dragon-Qus#12014-04-13T09:31:47Z2014-04-13T09:31:47Z<p>Can a Wizard with a Faerie dragon familiar (they have sorcerer levels)get the dragon to use a wand of true strike on the Wizard?
<br />
Share Spells says the wizard can cast on the dragon but not the other way round and true strike has range: personal and target: you ??</p>
<p>Can I buy magic items for my familiar, which item slots would a faerie dragon have? Headband seems reasonable, as does rings but I'm not sure about the others.? ?</p>
<p>What other cunning stunts can wizards pull off with a faerie!</p>Can a Wizard with a Faerie dragon familiar (they have sorcerer levels)get the dragon to use a wand of true strike on the Wizard?
Share Spells says the wizard can cast on the dragon but not the other way round and true strike has range: personal and target: you ??
Can I buy magic items for my familiar, which item slots would a faerie dragon have? Headband seems reasonable, as does rings but I'm not sure about the others.? ?
What other cunning stunts can wizards pull off with a faerie!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-13T09:31:47ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Magic Item Slots: Improved FamiliarsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pjsa?Magic-Item-Slots-Improved-Familiars#42014-04-13T07:28:06Z2014-04-13T07:28:06Z<p>Bump.</p>Bump.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-13T07:28:06ZRe: Forums: Advice: More help with a magusStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qvde?More-help-with-a-magus#482014-04-11T14:17:29Z2014-04-11T14:17:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">fel_horfrost wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If you want to two weapon fighting use a two bladed sword.
</p>
You just let go with your casting hand and cast and grab it when your done as you can do that as a free action </blockquote><p>But you wouldn't be able to use spell combat as the weapon needs to be a light or one handed weapon, right?fel_horfrost wrote:If you want to two weapon fighting use a two bladed sword.
You just let go with your casting hand and cast and grab it when your done as you can do that as a free action
But you wouldn't be able to use spell combat as the weapon needs to be a light or one handed weapon, right?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-11T14:17:29ZRe: Forums: Advice: More help with a magusDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qvde?More-help-with-a-magus#452014-04-11T07:05:47Z2014-04-11T07:05:47Z<p>So could you use Fast Learner to take both elf and half-elf favoured class bonuses?</p>So could you use Fast Learner to take both elf and half-elf favoured class bonuses?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-11T07:05:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Held charges question.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qvea?Held-charges-question#232014-04-09T12:45:13Z2014-04-09T12:45:13Z<p>A white haired witch can deliver the charges with its hair - not hands.</p>A white haired witch can deliver the charges with its hair - not hands.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-09T12:45:13ZRe: Forums: Advice: More help with a magushairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qvde?More-help-with-a-magus#162014-04-09T00:12:36Z2014-04-09T00:12:36Z<p>Half-elf also qualified for the Elf favoured class bonus of an extra Magus arcana every 6 levels which is well worth considering.
<br />
Half-elf gives the choice of skill focus intimidate or exotic weapon or +2 Will save.
<br />
Half-elf is the best race for Magus. </p>
<p>I'm in the Frostbite boat!</p>Half-elf also qualified for the Elf favoured class bonus of an extra Magus arcana every 6 levels which is well worth considering.
Half-elf gives the choice of skill focus intimidate or exotic weapon or +2 Will save.
Half-elf is the best race for Magus.
I'm in the Frostbite boat!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-04-09T00:12:36ZForums: Advice: ConstrictDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qt3b?Constrict#12015-06-15T17:04:38Z2014-03-19T19:38:04Z<p>So I'm a constrictor snake and I bite you. Because I have grab I get a free attempt to grapple you, let's say I roll high enough.
<br />
So do I get to add constrict damage at the same time? Yes/no why? </p>
<p>In my next turn, can I bite you? Or do I have to maintain the grapple, and if successful, then just do constrict damage again? </p>
<p>Can I maintain the grapple and bite someone else? </p>
<p>Is it better to let go and start over so I can get bite and constrict damage again? </p>
<p>Help!</p>So I'm a constrictor snake and I bite you. Because I have grab I get a free attempt to grapple you, let's say I roll high enough.
So do I get to add constrict damage at the same time? Yes/no why?
In my next turn, can I bite you? Or do I have to maintain the grapple, and if successful, then just do constrict damage again?
Can I maintain the grapple and bite someone else?
Is it better to let go and start over so I can get bite and constrict damage again?
Help!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-03-19T19:38:04ZForums: Rules Questions: Held charges question.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qoki?Held-charges-question#12014-02-11T07:34:16Z2014-02-11T07:34:16Z<p>If I cast frostbite as a level 5 Magus I get 5 charges to use. Do those charges continue to be held if I cast another spell?
<br />
So could I cast frostbite on turn 1 and shield on turn 2 and still have those 5 charges to use? </p>
<p>Is it casting another touch spell that make those held touches dissipate?</p>If I cast frostbite as a level 5 Magus I get 5 charges to use. Do those charges continue to be held if I cast another spell?
So could I cast frostbite on turn 1 and shield on turn 2 and still have those 5 charges to use?
Is it casting another touch spell that make those held touches dissipate?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-02-11T07:34:16ZRe: Forums: Advice: Grapple Cat - Advice requiredStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnpw?Grapple-Cat-Advice-required#52014-02-08T00:05:40Z2014-02-08T00:05:40Z<p>Trouble is I really don't want to play a monk! Also although there isn't much difference between unarmed and natural I still don't want to play a monk! Kind of been there, done the whole Monk thing before albeit not manoeuvre based. </p>
<p>Are there any feats I'm missing/should dump?</p>Trouble is I really don't want to play a monk! Also although there isn't much difference between unarmed and natural I still don't want to play a monk! Kind of been there, done the whole Monk thing before albeit not manoeuvre based.
Are there any feats I'm missing/should dump?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-02-08T00:05:40ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rolling up a Magus...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnee?Rolling-up-a-Magus#142014-02-07T00:22:34Z2014-02-07T00:22:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corodix wrote:</div><blockquote> Chill Touch might be an interesting choice instead of Shocking Grasp, one cast can give you multiple touch attacks at higher levels, allowing you to cast it once and then cast other (non-touch attack) spells on subsequent rounds while still delivering attacks from that spell through spell strike. </blockquote><p>Is that legal? I thought as soon as you cast another spell the previous spell ended, along with any unused touches?Corodix wrote:Chill Touch might be an interesting choice instead of Shocking Grasp, one cast can give you multiple touch attacks at higher levels, allowing you to cast it once and then cast other (non-touch attack) spells on subsequent rounds while still delivering attacks from that spell through spell strike.
Is that legal? I thought as soon as you cast another spell the previous spell ended, along with any unused touches?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-02-07T00:22:34ZForums: Advice: Grapple Cat - Advice requiredStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qnpw?Grapple-Cat-Advice-required#12014-02-06T23:18:04Z2014-02-06T23:18:04Z<p>I'm building a grapple type character [Catfolk] and would appreciate any advice as I've never gone with a manoeuvre based dude before.</p>
<p>This dude is replacing my previous character that failed his save vs a Demilich trap the soul ability [that sucked!]</p>
<p><b>Catfolk Ranger 2/Fighter 12</b></p>
<p><b>Stats </b>[15 point buy, after stat increases and items]
<br />
Str: 22 +6
<br />
Dex: 16 +3
<br />
Con: 16 +3
<br />
Int: 13 +1
<br />
Wis: 12 +2
<br />
Cha: 10 +0</p>
<p><b>Saves </b>[including Heroism]
<br />
Fort: +23
<br />
Ref : +17
<br />
Will: +13
<br />
+3 vs Death/Energy Drain
<br />
Cat's Luck: 1/day roll Ref twice - take highest.</p>
<p><b>Hit Points:</b> 144</p>
<p><b>AC </b>
<br />
Base: 28, FF: 25, T: 14
<br />
Buffed: 40, FF: 33, T: 22</p>
<p><b>Attack routine </b>[including Heroism]
<br />
Bite: +26 (1d3+10+2d6)
<br />
2x Claw: +27 (1d4+12+2d6)
<br />
Gore: +26 (1d6+10+2d6)
<br />
Armour [grappling] +1 Spikes 1d6+7</p>
<p><b>Power Attack </b>
<br />
Bite: +22 (1d3+18+2d6)
<br />
2x Claw: +23 (1d4+20+2d6)
<br />
Gore: +22 (1d6+18+2d6)</p>
<p><b>CMB:</b>+20 [+29 > +35 Grapple depending on buffs]
<br />
<b>CMD:</b>46</p>
<p><b>Skills:</b> [of note]
<br />
Kn. Dungeoneering +18
<br />
Perception +19
<br />
UMD +23</p>
<p><b>Feats</b>
<br />
1. Combat Expertise
<br />
2. Weapon Focus Claw
<br />
3. Power Attack/Imp.Unarmed Strike
<br />
4. Improved Grapple
<br />
5. Great Fortitude
<br />
6. Skill Focus UMD
<br />
7. Snapping Turtle Style
<br />
8. Snapping Turtle Clutch
<br />
9. Nimble Striker
<br />
10.Claw Pounce
<br />
11.Greater Grapple
<br />
12.Body Shield
<br />
13.Pinning Knockout
<br />
14.Weapon Specialization Claw
<br />
...then...
<br />
15.Snapping Turtle Shell
<br />
16.Imp. Great Fortitude or Iron Will</p>
<p><b>Gear</b>
<br />
Helm of the Mammoth Lord/Circlet of Persuation
<br />
Headband of Wisdom +2
<br />
Amulet of Mighty Fists +1 & Holy
<br />
Cloak of Resistance +5
<br />
Ring of Rat Fangs
<br />
Belt of Str/Dex/Con +4</p>
<p><b>Wands</b> [UMD]
<br />
Shield of Faith +4
<br />
Barkskin +4
<br />
Resinous Skin
<br />
Protection from Evil
<br />
Heroism
<br />
Fly
<br />
Enlarge Person
<br />
Mirror Image
<br />
Resist Energy
<br />
Lockjaw</p>
<p>Basics are to pounce with the claws. Grapple and Pin as soon as possible and use Lockjaw to apply the hurt. I gain +6 to charges from class levels. I can grapple at -2 as an AoO and use my grappled foe as a sort of shield 1/round. My defences are DR from Resinous Skin, decent AC and Mirror Images, with Protection from Evil vs head-twist magic.</p>
<p>It probably looks like a jumbled mess to anyone with Grapple based character experience but its where I'm at and I think I've been looking for so long I'm probably not seeing the wood for the trees.</p>
<p>Any input is appreciated, nothing is set in stone other than the Grapple/Natural Weapons general concept.</p>I'm building a grapple type character [Catfolk] and would appreciate any advice as I've never gone with a manoeuvre based dude before.
This dude is replacing my previous character that failed his save vs a Demilich trap the soul ability [that sucked!]
Catfolk Ranger 2/Fighter 12
Stats [15 point buy, after stat increases and items]
Str: 22 +6
Dex: 16 +3
Con: 16 +3
Int: 13 +1
Wis: 12 +2
Cha: 10 +0
Saves [including Heroism]
Fort: +23
Ref : +17
Will: +13
+3 vs Death/Energy Drain
Cat's Luck:...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-02-06T23:18:04ZForums: Advice: Anyone playing a Mythical Magus?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qjah?Anyone-playing-a-Mythical-Magus#12014-01-04T07:47:10Z2014-01-04T07:47:10Z<p>I'm going to be playing a Magus in the mythic AP and wanted someone advice as to which mythic powers to take. </p>
<p>I'm a hex Magus, would I be able to take the hex power?</p>I'm going to be playing a Magus in the mythic AP and wanted someone advice as to which mythic powers to take.
I'm a hex Magus, would I be able to take the hex power?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2014-01-04T07:47:10ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Magus + Alter Self + FrostbiteDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qhj6?Magus-Alter-Self-Frostbite#42013-12-23T22:27:01Z2013-12-23T22:27:01Z<p>So in Trog form its better to cast Frostbite separately and then discharge the damage the following round with the 3 natural attack. These attacks target regular AC and don't suffer any addition penalties other than the natural ones based on the form you're in, right?</p>
<p>So with a Trog that has 3 attacks bite, claw, claw all of which are primary I would use my full bab + strength + misc bonus on all 3 and deal Trog damage + strenght + 1d6 + level on any that hit, right??</p>
<p>So with that in mind would it be worth considering using a Race like Tengu with 3 natural attack rather than a Tiefling [my current choice]</p>So in Trog form its better to cast Frostbite separately and then discharge the damage the following round with the 3 natural attack. These attacks target regular AC and don't suffer any addition penalties other than the natural ones based on the form you're in, right?
So with a Trog that has 3 attacks bite, claw, claw all of which are primary I would use my full bab + strength + misc bonus on all 3 and deal Trog damage + strenght + 1d6 + level on any that hit, right??
So with that in mind...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-23T22:27:01ZForums: Rules Questions: Magus + Alter Self + FrostbiteDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qhj6?Magus-Alter-Self-Frostbite#12013-12-23T21:53:29Z2013-12-23T21:53:29Z<p>So I cast Alter Self and now I'm looking like a Troglodyte and have 3 natural attacks [bite, claw, claw].</p>
<p>Frostbite states that your melee touch attacks deal 1d6+1/level cold non-lethal damage and you get your "level" number of them.</p>
<p>If I'm a 3rd level Magus can I use the Trog natural attacks to administer the 3 Frostbites?</p>
<p>Are they Touch attacks?</p>
<p>Another way of putting it would be...</p>
<p>Can natural attacks count as touch attacks?</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>Do I use Spell Combat to administer the 3 frostbites through my sword because I now have 3 attacks [I'm a Trog]</p>
<p>How?</p>So I cast Alter Self and now I'm looking like a Troglodyte and have 3 natural attacks [bite, claw, claw].
Frostbite states that your melee touch attacks deal 1d6+1/level cold non-lethal damage and you get your "level" number of them.
If I'm a 3rd level Magus can I use the Trog natural attacks to administer the 3 Frostbites?
Are they Touch attacks?
Another way of putting it would be...
Can natural attacks count as touch attacks?
OR
Do I use Spell Combat to administer the 3 frostbites...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-23T21:53:29ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: faerie fire questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qga6?faerie-fire-question#132013-12-13T18:31:21Z2013-12-13T18:31:21Z<p>Anyone else with some insight?</p>Anyone else with some insight?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-13T18:31:21ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: faerie fire questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qga6?faerie-fire-question#42013-12-13T14:23:00Z2013-12-13T14:23:00Z<p>But if the target is highlighted (the images wouldn't be) surely the images are negated? </p>
<p>What about Glitterdust, would that bypass the images or would they all now look glittery?</p>But if the target is highlighted (the images wouldn't be) surely the images are negated?
What about Glitterdust, would that bypass the images or would they all now look glittery?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-13T14:23:00ZForums: Rules Questions: faerie fire questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qga6?faerie-fire-question#12013-12-13T17:53:28Z2013-12-13T13:18:11Z<p>Would faerie fire stop mirror images working?</p>Would faerie fire stop mirror images working?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-13T13:18:11ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Form of the Dragon IIIWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qfw4?Form-of-the-Dragon-III#62013-12-10T13:26:30Z2013-12-10T13:26:30Z<p>What about damage, do you add 1.5 x on just the bite?</p>What about damage, do you add 1.5 x on just the bite?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-10T13:26:30ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Form of the Dragon IIIWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qfw4?Form-of-the-Dragon-III#42013-12-10T12:08:57Z2013-12-10T12:08:57Z<p>Oh yeah! D'oh. </p>
<p>Cheers.</p>Oh yeah! D'oh.
Cheers.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-10T12:08:57ZForums: Rules Questions: Form of the Dragon IIIWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qfw4?Form-of-the-Dragon-III#12013-12-10T11:04:04Z2013-12-10T11:04:04Z<p>When under the effect of this spell are the granted attacks all at your full BAB? Or do they work like they do for dragons ie bite/tail full and claws/wings at -5?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>When under the effect of this spell are the granted attacks all at your full BAB? Or do they work like they do for dragons ie bite/tail full and claws/wings at -5?
Thanks in advance.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-12-10T11:04:04ZForums: Rules Questions: Casting while invisible and singing a song of courage.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qdho?Casting-while-invisible-and-singing-a-song-of#12013-11-19T13:33:59Z2013-11-19T13:33:59Z<p>I'm under a greater invisibility spell but standing next to a monster. If I stay still I get +40 to my stealth, if I've moved a bit I get +20 to my stealth, but what happens if I'm using a vocal form of inspire courage? Or to a lesser effect, casting a spell. </p>
<p>Id assume inspiring in this manner would make my position obvious and leave me with a 50% miss chance. But could I use stealth to help? </p>
<p>I plan on using gr.invisibility as my main form of defence ( my AC sucks) because mirror image/blur/displacement don't really do much when you're invisible!</p>I'm under a greater invisibility spell but standing next to a monster. If I stay still I get +40 to my stealth, if I've moved a bit I get +20 to my stealth, but what happens if I'm using a vocal form of inspire courage? Or to a lesser effect, casting a spell.
Id assume inspiring in this manner would make my position obvious and leave me with a 50% miss chance. But could I use stealth to help?
I plan on using gr.invisibility as my main form of defence ( my AC sucks) because mirror...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-11-19T13:33:59ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Why is Gentle Rest so overpowered?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qd86?Why-is-Gentle-Rest-so-overpowered#112013-11-17T17:20:05Z2013-11-17T17:20:05Z<p>Doesn't "For One Round" end at the beginning of your next turn thus meaning that the creature is no longer staggered for you to hit with the sleep effect?
<br />
Wouldn't you need something else to stagger it first?</p>Doesn't "For One Round" end at the beginning of your next turn thus meaning that the creature is no longer staggered for you to hit with the sleep effect?
Wouldn't you need something else to stagger it first?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-11-17T17:20:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: Mythic deathWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qcbk?Mythic-death#42013-11-09T10:14:05Z2013-11-09T10:14:05Z<p>At low levels that might work out but mid tiers and up it could cause some problems. How do you challenge them without their new buddies just crushing their challenge?</p>At low levels that might work out but mid tiers and up it could cause some problems. How do you challenge them without their new buddies just crushing their challenge?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-11-09T10:14:05ZForums: Advice: Mythic deathWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qcbk?Mythic-death#12013-11-09T08:26:59Z2013-11-09T08:26:59Z<p>So if you've got mythic PC's and one dies how do you bring in a replacement with mythic tiers already?
<br />
All of a sudden the world have wandering mythic dudes looking for a job? </p>
<p>If you start them unmythic, or should that be immythic?, they will be considerably weaker and face the issue of dying more frequently.</p>So if you've got mythic PC's and one dies how do you bring in a replacement with mythic tiers already?
All of a sudden the world have wandering mythic dudes looking for a job?
If you start them unmythic, or should that be immythic?, they will be considerably weaker and face the issue of dying more frequently.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-11-09T08:26:59ZRe: Forums: Advice: planar ally helpDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbae?planar-ally-help#72013-11-01T08:03:13Z2013-11-01T08:03:13Z<p>Thanks, those are great options.</p>
<p>Is it better to go for a tank or a monster with spell-like/spells?</p>Thanks, those are great options.
Is it better to go for a tank or a monster with spell-like/spells?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-11-01T08:03:13ZRe: Forums: Advice: planar ally helpDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbae?planar-ally-help#42013-10-31T21:42:23Z2013-10-31T21:42:23Z<p>None, yet. </p>
<p>I don't know where to start. What's a good option? What's a bad option?</p>None, yet.
I don't know where to start. What's a good option? What's a bad option?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-31T21:42:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: planar ally helpDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbae?planar-ally-help#22013-10-31T18:11:50Z2013-10-31T18:11:50Z<p>Are they no planar ally users?</p>Are they no planar ally users?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-31T18:11:50ZForums: Advice: planar ally helpDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbae?planar-ally-help#12013-10-31T16:17:26Z2013-10-31T16:17:26Z<p>I've never used, or seen used, any of the 'calling' spells but I'd like to use them in future. </p>
<p>So for those that have used these spells...are they any good and what does one call? </p>
<p>I was looking at the Bard and noticed there was an ability that used performance to mimic planar ally and that each spell has a HD cap but any extraplanar creature was a legal target, like protean or Archon, for example.
<br />
Assuming I want to call for help clearing a dungeon - What should I call?</p>I've never used, or seen used, any of the 'calling' spells but I'd like to use them in future.
So for those that have used these spells...are they any good and what does one call?
I was looking at the Bard and noticed there was an ability that used performance to mimic planar ally and that each spell has a HD cap but any extraplanar creature was a legal target, like protean or Archon, for example.
Assuming I want to call for help clearing a dungeon - What should I call?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-31T16:17:26ZForums: Rules Questions: Courageous weapons Question.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qaqv?Courageous-weapons-Question#12013-10-26T21:38:39Z2013-10-26T21:38:39Z<p>COURAGEOUS weapon ability. </p>
<p>This special ability can only be added to a melee weapon. A courageous weapon fortifies the wielder's courage and morale in battle. The wielder gains a morale bonus on saving throws against fear equal to the weapon's enhancement bonus. In addition, any morale bonus the wielder gains from any other source is increased by half the weapon's<b> enhancement</b> bonus (minimum 1)</p>
<p>So is the bolded part the numerical bonus or the complete bonus (including stuff like frost, keen, vorpal or holy) ??</p>COURAGEOUS weapon ability.
This special ability can only be added to a melee weapon. A courageous weapon fortifies the wielder's courage and morale in battle. The wielder gains a morale bonus on saving throws against fear equal to the weapon's enhancement bonus. In addition, any morale bonus the wielder gains from any other source is increased by half the weapon's enhancement bonus (minimum 1)
So is the bolded part the numerical bonus or the complete bonus (including stuff like frost, keen,...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-26T21:38:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Best Favored Enemies?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qabi?Best-Favored-Enemies#132013-10-23T21:06:15Z2013-10-23T21:06:15Z<p>Horses, always horses, I hate them. </p>
<p>Show your love for the cows, post moo now. Without cows we wouldn't have milk! Yes it's true, really...look it up if you don't believe me.</p>Horses, always horses, I hate them.
Show your love for the cows, post moo now. Without cows we wouldn't have milk! Yes it's true, really...look it up if you don't believe me.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-23T21:06:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Hamatula HideStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qa3k?Hamatula-Hide#62013-10-21T21:30:36Z2013-10-21T21:30:36Z<p>I'm thinking I should maybe at least try to get a half decent AC but can't really see how that will happen.
<br />
If I got +5 breastplate that would make my AC 21. If I go beast totem instead I can get +5 natural, making 26. A deflection bonus for +3 would make it 29.But dazing and CaGM would make it effectively 20 so it'll still be crap.
<br />
Thats why negating crits with fortification seems better. Or Hamatula for yet more damage to the monsters.
<br />
Its a toss up between poor AC and pounce, or utter crap AC and 25 damage returned per hit. Is one pounce per combat worth more than 25 damage every hit against me?</p>I'm thinking I should maybe at least try to get a half decent AC but can't really see how that will happen.
If I got +5 breastplate that would make my AC 21. If I go beast totem instead I can get +5 natural, making 26. A deflection bonus for +3 would make it 29.But dazing and CaGM would make it effectively 20 so it'll still be crap.
Thats why negating crits with fortification seems better. Or Hamatula for yet more damage to the monsters.
Its a toss up between poor AC and pounce, or utter crap...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-21T21:30:36ZForums: Advice: Hamatula HideStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qa3k?Hamatula-Hide#12013-10-21T18:25:01Z2013-10-21T18:25:01Z<p>Has anyone ever used this item? Were you a barbarian, and did you have the fiend totem rage power to inflict the full 3d8+12 damage to every attack against you (melee non-reach that is)? </p>
<p>It costs 44k and grants 6AC (+2 Hide armour).</p>
<p>I want to buy it but my DM is understandably concerned about it's impact to his game. We're level 12/13 and playing Shattered Star if it makes any difference. </p>
<p>Edit:
<br />
Im making a level 13 Barby that is human and has superstition and a courageous weapon so my bonus to saves is +11. Base saves f +17, r +9, w +7 and raging saves f +32, r +20, w +18.</p>
<p>I have 200 hit points and DR 7 (+65 hp's when raging).</p>
<p>BUT when using Dazing Assault and Come and Get Me my AC is effectively 8! So is Hamatula Hide the right armour for me? I could save 8k and get +1 heavy fortification breastplate for 36k. Having such a low AC is like giving every monster the Bless Weapon spell, meaning they all auto-crit against me. Having a 75% chance to ignore those auto-crits might be a better option. </p>
<p>What do you think? Help!</p>Has anyone ever used this item? Were you a barbarian, and did you have the fiend totem rage power to inflict the full 3d8+12 damage to every attack against you (melee non-reach that is)?
It costs 44k and grants 6AC (+2 Hide armour).
I want to buy it but my DM is understandably concerned about it's impact to his game. We're level 12/13 and playing Shattered Star if it makes any difference.
Edit:
Im making a level 13 Barby that is human and has superstition and a courageous weapon so my...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-21T18:25:01ZForums: Rules Questions: DR QU.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qa1q?DR-QU#12013-10-21T11:02:17Z2013-10-21T11:02:17Z<p>How does Adamantine armour DR work with Barbarian DR? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>How does Adamantine armour DR work with Barbarian DR?
Thanks in advance.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-10-21T11:02:17ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Spontaneous Casters vs. Prepared Castershairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nniy&page=7?Spontaneous-Casters-vs-Prepared-Casters#3472013-09-14T11:12:24Z2013-09-14T11:12:24Z<p>Better, better, really? are you sure?</p>
<p>Who cares about better? In this question there is no better.</p>
<p>I care about what fits my character design, it could be either but I'll make that choice for each individual character.</p>Better, better, really? are you sure?
Who cares about better? In this question there is no better.
I care about what fits my character design, it could be either but I'll make that choice for each individual character.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-09-14T11:12:24ZRe: Forums: Advice: how much information to give for monster knowledges?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pvss?how-much-information-to-give-for-monster#62013-06-22T13:55:45Z2013-06-22T13:55:45Z<p>I usually give out info about the creatures abilities as follows..</p>
<p>Any check = creature type and therefore the creature traits from B1</p>
<p>DC 10 + CR = creature name and one of it's abilities.</p>
<p>DC 10 + CR +5 = For each +5 thereafter I give out an extra ability [covering everything from resistances to SLA's etc].</p>
<p>If the creature is rare then those DC's start out at 15 + CR, and unique creatures start at 20 + CR.</p>
<p>Pretty standard from the core rules.</p>
<p>I then use the following house rule..</p>
<p><b>Knowledge Skill rolls:</b>
<br />
You can make a knowledge roll whenever you like, although some will have a penalty or bonus as follows..
<br />
Out of turn [immediate action] -4 penalty.
<br />
On your turn [free action] -2 penalty.
<br />
On your turn [swift action] .
<br />
On your turn [move action] +2 bonus.
<br />
On your turn [standard action] +4 bonus.</p>
<p>You may re-try once [with no bonus] as a full round action.</p>
<p>•When I’m trying to recall something I know, the longer I have the more info I’m going to remember.</p>I usually give out info about the creatures abilities as follows..
Any check = creature type and therefore the creature traits from B1
DC 10 + CR = creature name and one of it's abilities.
DC 10 + CR +5 = For each +5 thereafter I give out an extra ability [covering everything from resistances to SLA's etc].
If the creature is rare then those DC's start out at 15 + CR, and unique creatures start at 20 + CR.
Pretty standard from the core rules.
I then use the following house rule..
...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-06-22T13:55:45ZForums: Advice: Which array?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pub1?Which-array#12013-06-08T16:21:13Z2013-06-08T16:21:13Z<p>Do any of you guys offer your players stat array's? </p>
<p>If so, what are they? </p>
<p>I was considering using them with a built in 'reward' for choosing a more balanced ones, to discourage min/max-ing. Maybe the more balanced ones being of a higher point value. Is that a bad idea? </p>
<p>I want to ensure that players are not put off mad classes. </p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>Do any of you guys offer your players stat array's?
If so, what are they?
I was considering using them with a built in 'reward' for choosing a more balanced ones, to discourage min/max-ing. Maybe the more balanced ones being of a higher point value. Is that a bad idea?
I want to ensure that players are not put off mad classes.
Thoughts?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-06-08T16:21:13ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: What would happen if there were no 7's?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pu4m?What-would-happen-if-there-were-no-7s#272013-06-07T09:37:19Z2013-06-07T09:37:19Z<p>When a spell caster has save DC's 4 points higher than 'normal' it can make save or suck spell finish off encounters more often than you'd like. </p>
<p>Sometimes it does happen, which is fine as you don't want to penalize players spell options but min/max-ed stats can 'ruin' encounters too often when the chance to save is 20% lower every time. </p>
<p>Having 16 the most you can buy allows mad classes to compete for longer.</p>When a spell caster has save DC's 4 points higher than 'normal' it can make save or suck spell finish off encounters more often than you'd like.
Sometimes it does happen, which is fine as you don't want to penalize players spell options but min/max-ed stats can 'ruin' encounters too often when the chance to save is 20% lower every time.
Having 16 the most you can buy allows mad classes to compete for longer.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-06-07T09:37:19ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: What would happen if there were no 7's?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pu4m?What-would-happen-if-there-were-no-7s#212013-06-07T06:35:56Z2013-06-07T06:35:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rynjin wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Worldbuilder wrote:</div><blockquote> I ran a game where the cap was 18 and the min was 8, AFTER racial modifiers. You know what, casters are still awesome and out pace other classes at higher levels, but they maintained balance longer, and MAD characters were more doable. </blockquote>Why would MAD characters be more doable with less points available? </blockquote><p>Hmm, you make a good point.
<p>Maybe I've got this the wrong way round. Perhaps capping at 16 before racial mods and allowing 7's would be a better option. Only 1 stat wonder classes get hit.</p>Rynjin wrote:Worldbuilder wrote: I ran a game where the cap was 18 and the min was 8, AFTER racial modifiers. You know what, casters are still awesome and out pace other classes at higher levels, but they maintained balance longer, and MAD characters were more doable.
Why would MAD characters be more doable with less points available? Hmm, you make a good point. Maybe I've got this the wrong way round. Perhaps capping at 16 before racial mods and allowing 7's would be a better option. Only 1...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-06-07T06:35:56ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: What would happen if there were no 7's?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pu4m?What-would-happen-if-there-were-no-7s#12013-06-13T04:45:13Z2013-06-06T21:53:35Z<p>We use 20 point buy and in my experience it's the ability to drop stats to 7 for the extra 4 points that fuels most of the min/max-ing I have seen.</p>
<p>So what game balance issues would be created if 7's were not allowed in a 20 point buy game?</p>We use 20 point buy and in my experience it's the ability to drop stats to 7 for the extra 4 points that fuels most of the min/max-ing I have seen.
So what game balance issues would be created if 7's were not allowed in a 20 point buy game?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-06-06T21:53:35ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Zen Archery and Reflexive Shothairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ps1y?Zen-Archery-and-Reflexive-Shot#372013-05-20T21:41:10Z2013-05-20T21:41:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Writer wrote:</div><blockquote><p> No, I don't. I think it's a unique ability that should be native to a class whose entire focus is utter mastery of bow and arrow. The fighter trades out reliance on Wisdom and that utter mastery of the bow to be the big stupid muppet who simply does more damage in armor with more health and more weapons.</p>
<p>Hell yes I want the rules to let me do what I want to do. Just like you want the rules to let you keep me from doing what I want to do. It's simply the case that I want to do something and the rules aren't explicitely prohibiting it, so why do I need to be bound to your interpretation of the rules? Because it prohibits what I want to do?</p>
<p>I want a simple, clear-cut ruling so nobody can dispute one way or the other. The more concrete, the less someone like you or I can twist it one way or the other. It seems like a simple request to me. </blockquote><p>No sane person would allow a threat range of 100+ ft period. Not only do the rules NOT support your wishes but your DM should be telling you No, No, No.
<p>I'm about to start playing a Zen dude at level 9 and there is no way on earth [or golarion] that that is going to fly. I'd be embarrassed to even suggest it as a possibility.</p>Writer wrote:No, I don't. I think it's a unique ability that should be native to a class whose entire focus is utter mastery of bow and arrow. The fighter trades out reliance on Wisdom and that utter mastery of the bow to be the big stupid muppet who simply does more damage in armor with more health and more weapons.
Hell yes I want the rules to let me do what I want to do. Just like you want the rules to let you keep me from doing what I want to do. It's simply the case that I want to do...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-05-20T21:41:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#262013-04-21T00:15:50Z2013-04-21T00:15:50Z<p>That's more like it! Keep them coming!</p>That's more like it! Keep them coming!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-21T00:15:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#172013-04-19T22:16:48Z2013-04-19T22:16:48Z<p>Well Samurai are basically Cavaliers so either builds are of interest.</p>Well Samurai are basically Cavaliers so either builds are of interest.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-19T22:16:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#132013-04-19T18:10:18Z2013-04-19T18:10:18Z<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/narrow-frame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">This Feat</a></p>This FeatDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-19T18:10:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#92013-04-19T16:32:37Z2013-04-19T16:32:37Z<p>The character is for a home Game, 20pts, level 11.</p>The character is for a home Game, 20pts, level 11.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-19T16:32:37ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#82013-04-19T16:19:00Z2013-04-19T16:19:00Z<p>There is a Feat that avoids the penalties for squeezing (can't remember the name). I would have thought it would be in every build thus allowing for large sized mounts being used.</p>There is a Feat that avoids the penalties for squeezing (can't remember the name). I would have thought it would be in every build thus allowing for large sized mounts being used.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-19T16:19:00ZForums: Advice: Calling all CavaliersDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pol5?Calling-all-Cavaliers#12013-04-24T03:44:54Z2013-04-19T15:12:04Z<p>I'm interested in trying to create a Cavalier but I'm not sure what the best route is.
<br />
.
<br />
If you're playing a Cavalier please can you post your build to give me some ideas?
<br />
.
<br />
One other question - How much time does your character actually spend mounted?</p>I'm interested in trying to create a Cavalier but I'm not sure what the best route is.
.
If you're playing a Cavalier please can you post your build to give me some ideas?
.
One other question - How much time does your character actually spend mounted?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-04-19T15:12:04ZForums: Advice: Bloatmage - Is anyone playing one?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkse?Bloatmage-Is-anyone-playing-one#12013-03-15T19:25:34Z2013-03-15T19:25:34Z<p>Is anyone playing a Bloatmage? Are you having fun or does it suck not being able to tie your own shoes?</p>Is anyone playing a Bloatmage? Are you having fun or does it suck not being able to tie your own shoes?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-03-15T19:25:34ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #73: The Worldwound Incursion (Wrath of the Righteous 1 of 6) (PFRPG)Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/products/btpy90q9/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-73-The-Worldwound-Incursion#912013-02-28T07:46:34Z2013-02-28T07:46:34Z<p>Is that like 26?</p>Is that like 26?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-02-28T07:46:34ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #73: The Worldwound Incursion (Wrath of the Righteous 1 of 6) (PFRPG)Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/products/btpy90q9/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-73-The-Worldwound-Incursion#902013-02-28T07:45:45Z2013-02-28T07:45:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote><p> .</p>
<p>We're still solidifying how level progression and the addition of mythic content works out, but my GUESS is that by the end of this one, the PCs will be 6th level and mythic tier 1. </blockquote><p>What does that mean? Can someone translate please!James Jacobs wrote:.
We're still solidifying how level progression and the addition of mythic content works out, but my GUESS is that by the end of this one, the PCs will be 6th level and mythic tier 1.
What does that mean? Can someone translate please!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-02-28T07:45:45ZRe: Forums: Advice: Summoner feedback requiredWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pfve?Summoner-feedback-required#242013-02-07T07:39:49Z2013-02-07T07:39:49Z<p>Thanks for everyones insight, I think I'll direct my player here to read this thread, it better explains why I'm not allowing the summoner in my game!</p>Thanks for everyones insight, I think I'll direct my player here to read this thread, it better explains why I'm not allowing the summoner in my game!Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-02-07T07:39:49ZForums: Advice: Summoner feedback requiredWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pfve?Summoner-feedback-required#12013-02-03T21:43:07Z2013-02-03T21:43:07Z<p>I have a player than wants to play a summoner and before I say yes or no I want some feedback from the Paizo comunity.</p>
<p>I've read a lot of posts saying it's overpowered and some go as far as to say it's broken. However I've also read post saying it's ok.</p>
<p>I get the feeling that the "it's ok" group maybe those who are playing one and don't want to admit it's problems as it's harder to do that than it is to cry broken when it's someone elses character. I may be totally wrong on this and that is why I'm asking for feedback.</p>
<p>Is the Summoner overpowered? if so how so?</p>
<p>If you feel it's fine as is then why do you feel that?</p>
<p>Also, some DM's may have house-ruled Summoners to allow them in their games, if you have I'd also like to hear what you have done and whether it has been successful.</p>I have a player than wants to play a summoner and before I say yes or no I want some feedback from the Paizo comunity.
I've read a lot of posts saying it's overpowered and some go as far as to say it's broken. However I've also read post saying it's ok.
I get the feeling that the "it's ok" group maybe those who are playing one and don't want to admit it's problems as it's harder to do that than it is to cry broken when it's someone elses character. I may be totally wrong on this and that is...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-02-03T21:43:07ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Oversized WeaponsWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mp2i&page=2?Oversized-Weapons#572013-01-01T14:26:33Z2013-01-01T14:26:33Z<p>To clarify then...</p>
<p>Can a Fighter using a Greatsword pick up and use a large Greatsword, yes or no? If yes, at what penalty?</p>To clarify then...
Can a Fighter using a Greatsword pick up and use a large Greatsword, yes or no? If yes, at what penalty?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-01-01T14:26:33ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Tumbling/Acrobatics Needs Updatinghairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbn9?TumblingAcrobatics-Needs-Updating#92013-01-01T13:23:38Z2013-01-01T13:23:38Z<p>Maybe there should be a Feat called Advanced Acrobatics where you pick either tumble, high or long jump and gain a +5 bonus to that type.</p>Maybe there should be a Feat called Advanced Acrobatics where you pick either tumble, high or long jump and gain a +5 bonus to that type.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-01-01T13:23:38ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#232013-01-01T10:56:34Z2013-01-01T10:56:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">james maissen wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>It's a tough call, but with so many feats.. a level of fighter might be in your future at some point to help get things on line quicker.</p>
<p>-James </blockquote><p>Not a bad idea, it's only really going to delay 1 point of DR by a round and although that would be a little painful the extra Feat plus +2 Fort would make it a lot less painful!james maissen wrote:It's a tough call, but with so many feats.. a level of fighter might be in your future at some point to help get things on line quicker.
-James
Not a bad idea, it's only really going to delay 1 point of DR by a round and although that would be a little painful the extra Feat plus +2 Fort would make it a lot less painful!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2013-01-01T10:56:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: PFS Sylvan Sorcerer Companion ideashairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb9h?PFS-Sylvan-Sorcerer-Companion-ideas#232012-12-31T07:22:52Z2012-12-31T07:22:52Z<p>Yes, like a Giant Mantis!</p>Yes, like a Giant Mantis!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-31T07:22:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#222012-12-29T20:40:34Z2012-12-29T20:40:34Z<p>The key to the LoH's is the ability to move without losing your Stance boons. Obviously I don't know if and how often I will want to move position in combat but I would probably want to cover myself for perhaps one move per encounter worthy of a Stance. That could be anything between once and three times [I figure/blindly guess] each day.
<br />
On that basis I guess I only need three LoH's at level 6, one of which could come from a Headband which means I can lower my CHA to 8 [0 points spent] giving me another 5 points to spend. I couldn't drop as low as 5!</p>
<p>As for CON, why so high? A d10 hit die, a Favoured Class bonus, DR and a decent AC should be more than enough to survive, I hope!</p>
<p>The Cleave Feats are going to increase the number of attacks I get each round and it would be great to combine that with Combat Reflexes but I don't have room!</p>
<p>Unexpected Strike was going to be my first power but I'm tempted by more DR even though I know that's probably a bad option.</p>The key to the LoH's is the ability to move without losing your Stance boons. Obviously I don't know if and how often I will want to move position in combat but I would probably want to cover myself for perhaps one move per encounter worthy of a Stance. That could be anything between once and three times [I figure/blindly guess] each day.
On that basis I guess I only need three LoH's at level 6, one of which could come from a Headband which means I can lower my CHA to 8 [0 points spent]...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-29T20:40:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#832012-12-29T13:37:47Z2012-12-29T13:37:47Z<p>Any min/max character build forsakes <i>sensible</i> stat point allocation for min/max. We both know you know that.</p>Any min/max character build forsakes sensible stat point allocation for min/max. We both know you know that.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-29T13:37:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#192012-12-29T09:42:54Z2012-12-29T09:42:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I would just combine a Dwarven Longhammer, or Dwarven Longaxe, with a Dwarven Boulder Helmet.</p>
<p>Threaten adjacent, and at reach, all while using effective, and flavorful weapons. </blockquote><p>If I Cleave/Great Cleave I can't swap between different weapons and wont that make things expensive?blackbloodtroll wrote:I would just combine a Dwarven Longhammer, or Dwarven Longaxe, with a Dwarven Boulder Helmet.
Threaten adjacent, and at reach, all while using effective, and flavorful weapons.
If I Cleave/Great Cleave I can't swap between different weapons and wont that make things expensive?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-29T09:42:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#172012-12-29T00:37:11Z2012-12-29T00:37:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">asthyril wrote:</div><blockquote> combat reflexes and a good position on the battlefield, with allies staying behind you </blockquote><p>I was thinking more along the lines of Great Cleave, Goblin/Orc Feats, Enlarge Person, my reach weapon and not missing anything within 10-15ft of me!asthyril wrote:combat reflexes and a good position on the battlefield, with allies staying behind you
I was thinking more along the lines of Great Cleave, Goblin/Orc Feats, Enlarge Person, my reach weapon and not missing anything within 10-15ft of me!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-29T00:37:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Tips to avoid fights and bloodshed?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbcr?Tips-to-avoid-fights-and-bloodshed#82012-12-28T19:30:22Z2012-12-28T19:30:22Z<p>Join the enemy! Only 3 more deaths required!</p>Join the enemy! Only 3 more deaths required!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T19:30:22ZRe: Forums: Advice: How to keep your Banner up?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbbk?How-to-keep-your-Banner-up#292012-12-28T19:28:43Z2012-12-28T19:28:43Z<p>Viagra...sorry, nothing to see here...move along..</p>Viagra...sorry, nothing to see here...move along..Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T19:28:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#812012-12-28T19:25:05Z2012-12-28T19:25:05Z<p>Its an Orc, one of the very few things it brings to the table is a starting Str of 22.</p>
<p>[Edit]Imo!</p>Its an Orc, one of the very few things it brings to the table is a starting Str of 22.
[Edit]Imo!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T19:25:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#802012-12-28T19:21:15Z2012-12-28T19:21:15Z<p>Not before you get there you wont. I build to be playable at all levels, not at a snapshot.</p>
<p>[Edit]Imo!</p>Not before you get there you wont. I build to be playable at all levels, not at a snapshot.
[Edit]Imo!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T19:21:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#152012-12-28T19:07:11Z2012-12-28T19:07:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Umbranus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As a dwarf never is slowed by armor I like to give them the armor mod that gives +2 AC vs crit confirmation rolls.
</p>
Combined with the dwarf boulder helmet that's +4 AC vs crits.
<br />
The boulder helmet gives a circumstance bonus, the vital guard just treats the AC as being 2 higher so both should stack.</p>
<p>Combined with the stonelord fortification ability this means you'll rarely be crited. </blockquote><p>I'm not all that worried about the crits. With high AC, DR and decent hit points it shouldn't be an issue.
<p>Need to maximise the number of hits I get each round.</p>Umbranus wrote:As a dwarf never is slowed by armor I like to give them the armor mod that gives +2 AC vs crit confirmation rolls.
Combined with the dwarf boulder helmet that's +4 AC vs crits.
The boulder helmet gives a circumstance bonus, the vital guard just treats the AC as being 2 higher so both should stack.Combined with the stonelord fortification ability this means you'll rarely be crited.
I'm not all that worried about the crits. With high AC, DR and decent hit points it shouldn't be...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T19:07:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#782012-12-28T18:49:59Z2012-12-28T18:49:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wasum wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">hairy old lady wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Orc looks like a nice option. Favoured class bonus +1hp for Wolf.</p>
<p>20 point buy
<br />
STR [17] 22
<br />
DEX [03] 13
<br />
CON [05] 14
<br />
INT [-4] 05
<br />
WIS [03] 11
<br />
CHA [-4] 05</p>
<p>Pump Wis at level 4, plus buy a Headband of Wisdom +2 for minimum spell coverage.
<br />
Pump Dex at level 8 for more AoO.</p>
<p></blockquote>No. Just no. Nonono. </blockquote><p>You forgot to add IMO...
<p>Not liking the build is fine, reasonless dislike is not helpful to anyone, especially the OP.</p>Wasum wrote:hairy old lady wrote:
Orc looks like a nice option. Favoured class bonus +1hp for Wolf.20 point buy
STR [17] 22
DEX [03] 13
CON [05] 14
INT [-4] 05
WIS [03] 11
CHA [-4] 05
Pump Wis at level 4, plus buy a Headband of Wisdom +2 for minimum spell coverage.
Pump Dex at level 8 for more AoO.
No. Just no. Nonono. You forgot to add IMO... Not liking the build is fine, reasonless dislike is not helpful to anyone, especially the OP.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-28T18:49:59ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#132012-12-27T22:07:16Z2012-12-27T22:07:16Z<p>I've changed the stats to...</p>
<p>Str 21, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 7, Wis 12, Cha 12</p>
<p>The AC, DR and LoH should easily cover my health. A +1 bonus to Dex & Wis help saves. Its a better all round distibution.</p>I've changed the stats to...
Str 21, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 7, Wis 12, Cha 12
The AC, DR and LoH should easily cover my health. A +1 bonus to Dex & Wis help saves. Its a better all round distibution.Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T22:07:16ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#112012-12-27T18:43:40Z2012-12-27T18:43:40Z<p>Yeah that is odd. </p>
<p>any feat suggestions?</p>Yeah that is odd.
any feat suggestions?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T18:43:40ZRe: Forums: Advice: PFS Sylvan Sorcerer Companion ideashairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb9h?PFS-Sylvan-Sorcerer-Companion-ideas#32012-12-27T18:05:53Z2012-12-27T18:05:53Z<p>I really don't think the large size is going to be that big of a deal. </p>
<p>I'd recommend the giant mantis.</p>I really don't think the large size is going to be that big of a deal.
I'd recommend the giant mantis.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T18:05:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#92012-12-27T18:02:00Z2012-12-27T18:02:00Z<p>so I take a -2 to hit with a small sized reach weapon but I can threaten 10ft and 5ft without having to use a move action to adjust?</p>so I take a -2 to hit with a small sized reach weapon but I can threaten 10ft and 5ft without having to use a move action to adjust?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T18:02:00ZRe: Forums: Advice: help with a decision on adventure paths.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb51?help-with-a-decision-on-adventure-paths#92012-12-27T14:37:26Z2012-12-27T14:37:26Z<p>Some of the latter parts of Serpent's Skull are horribly unfinished. One, in particular has no encounter maps, at all! Just a load of encounters in a city - make sure the DM is prepared for a LOT of work.</p>
<p>If 1-20 isn't a must and you just want a well written adventure to play and enjoy I would recommend Red Hand of Doom. Although written in 3.5 someone nice has converted all the monsters to PF. It runs from level 5 [you could do some intro stuff before that] and runs to level 12ish.</p>Some of the latter parts of Serpent's Skull are horribly unfinished. One, in particular has no encounter maps, at all! Just a load of encounters in a city - make sure the DM is prepared for a LOT of work.
If 1-20 isn't a must and you just want a well written adventure to play and enjoy I would recommend Red Hand of Doom. Although written in 3.5 someone nice has converted all the monsters to PF. It runs from level 5 [you could do some intro stuff before that] and runs to level 12ish.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T14:37:26ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#42012-12-27T14:30:30Z2012-12-27T14:30:30Z<p>Another question.. was/is it fun to play?</p>Another question.. was/is it fun to play?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T14:30:30ZRe: Forums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#32012-12-27T14:29:33Z2012-12-27T14:29:33Z<p>Thanks for the insight.</p>
<p>The reason I'm drawn toward the Goblin/Orc cleave feats is that I want to be able to hit more often with my highest attack. Cleave and Gr. Cleave are great but the enemy doesn't always stand next to each other and I figured the Gob/Orc stuff would really help. It's only a guess [no spoilers please] but I'm in Jade Regent and I figured that there will be lots of human sized foes to fight.</p>
<p>If I drop those add-ons to Cleave, do you recommend Gr. Cleave, and what would you suggest as an alternative?</p>
<p>Yes level 6, Fatigue Mercy - nice of them to leave that one in!</p>Thanks for the insight.
The reason I'm drawn toward the Goblin/Orc cleave feats is that I want to be able to hit more often with my highest attack. Cleave and Gr. Cleave are great but the enemy doesn't always stand next to each other and I figured the Gob/Orc stuff would really help. It's only a guess [no spoilers please] but I'm in Jade Regent and I figured that there will be lots of human sized foes to fight.
If I drop those add-ons to Cleave, do you recommend Gr. Cleave, and what would...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T14:29:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Mercenary Commander Bardhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8h?Mercenary-Commander-Bard#42012-12-27T14:21:50Z2012-12-27T14:21:50Z<p>Arcane Duelist looks like a good option for melee, and can still inspire the troops. Take Arcane Strike to add pain. I have a build somewhere, I'll see if I can hunt it out when I get home.</p>Arcane Duelist looks like a good option for melee, and can still inspire the troops. Take Arcane Strike to add pain. I have a build somewhere, I'll see if I can hunt it out when I get home.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T14:21:50ZForums: Advice: Please Pimp my Stonelord PaladinDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb8p?Please-Pimp-my-Stonelord-Paladin#12012-12-27T14:06:19Z2012-12-27T14:06:19Z<p>I have this dude as a back-up in case my current char dies. We can use anything Paizo published [Core, APG, Ultimates, Campaign stuff etc.]. We use 20 point buy. </p>
<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Dwarf [no s++%!]Stonelord LG</p>
<p>Level 5</p>
<p><b>Str</b> 20 +5 [24 +7 In stance]
<br />
<b>Dex</b> 10 +0
<br />
<b>Con</b> 15 +2 [19 +4 In stance]
<br />
<b>Int</b>. 7 -2
<br />
<b>Wis</b> 10 +0
<br />
<b>Cha</b> 14 +2</p>
<p><b>Feats</b>
<br />
<b>1st</b> Power Attack
<br />
<b>3rd</b> Cleave
<br />
<b>5th</b> Goblin Cleaver
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>7th</b> Orc Hewer
<br />
<b>9th</b> Great Cleave
<br />
<b>11th</b> Darting Viper
<br />
<b>13th</b> Steel Soul?</span></p>
<p><b>Attack</b>: +1 Dwarven dorn-dergar
<br />
Normal Attack +11 (1d10 +8)
<br />
Power Attack +9 (1d10 +14)
<br />
Defensive Stance+Power Attack+Stone Strike +13 (1d10 +19)</p>
<p><b>Hit Points</b> 49 (+/-10 Defensive Stance)</p>
<p><b>Saves</b> {in Defensive Stance} not including +2 from Race vs Spell/Spell-like
<br />
<b>fort</b> 7 {9}
<br />
<b>ref</b> 2 {2}
<br />
<b>will</b> 5 {7}</p>
<p>I'm not used to playing Paladins but saw the Stonelord and it looked like it would be a lot of fun to play. I need help with this build because I'm not sure whether my stat/feat/weapon options are solid or not.
<br />
I like the idea of having a pet Earth elemental but it doesn't look all that great until level 8 when it becomes medium sized.</p>
<p>Any thoughts?</p>I have this dude as a back-up in case my current char dies. We can use anything Paizo published [Core, APG, Ultimates, Campaign stuff etc.]. We use 20 point buy.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Dwarf [no s##!!]Stonelord LG
Level 5
Str 20 +5 [24 +7 In stance]
Dex 10 +0
Con 15 +2 [19 +4 In stance]
Int. 7 -2
Wis 10 +0
Cha 14 +2
Feats
1st Power Attack
3rd Cleave
5th Goblin Cleaver
7th Orc Hewer
9th Great Cleave
11th Darting Viper
13th Steel Soul?
Attack: +1 Dwarven dorn-dergar
Normal...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-27T14:06:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which weapon abilities are worth it?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9op&page=2?Which-weapon-abilities-are-worth-it#962012-12-24T19:12:14Z2012-12-24T19:12:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">gustavo iglesias wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Adamantine Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
In our group we have decided that over the long haul the +1/shocking sword with strategically cast "Greater Magic Weapon" spells satisfies the need for overcoming DR in the uncommon circumstance of encountering DR, while still providing the extra damage against all the mooks and minions, meaning they go down much faster.</blockquote><p>Well, under your group house rule it might be better, as it is a free +1d6. RAW is different, though, as Greater Magic Weapon does not help to overcome DR.
<p>"This spell functions like magic weapon, except that it gives a weapon an enhancement bonus on attack and damage rolls of +1 per four caster levels (maximum +5).<b> This bonus does not allow a weapon to bypass damage reduction aside from magic.</b>"</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>However, I concede that this is one of the best arguments for the pure bonus over the elemental effects. I just think it is not nearly as common at least in my own gaming experience as people make it out to be. And even when it is, the difference in DR potential between a +1/shocking and a +2/+2 sword is exactly 1 point of damage per hit, with a total of hitting once more per 20 attacks.</blockquote><p>That vary largely with the DR. If the enemy has DR 10/cold iron or 10/silver, having a +3 weapon means you ignore the DR at all, while having a +2 shocking, or a +1 flaming corrosive, does not.
<p>Also, Energy resistance is at least as common as Damage reduction. Unless your campaign is about fighting only humanoid NPC, it's quite probable that you face some kind of energy resistance. Even a mild energy resistance 5 makes the +1d6 weapons useless.
<br />
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
But for the type of gaming I do, (and I suspect it is much more common than the level 20 gaming that is so prevalent on these boards) that extra d6 against the 90% of enemies who don't have DR is pretty nice.</blockquote>Lots and lots of CR 9 monsters have damage reduction and energy resistance, you don't need to play at 20. Right in the AP I'm running now, Way of the Wicked, in the route from lvl 5... </blockquote><p>Well put. +1gustavo iglesias wrote:Adamantine Dragon wrote:
In our group we have decided that over the long haul the +1/shocking sword with strategically cast "Greater Magic Weapon" spells satisfies the need for overcoming DR in the uncommon circumstance of encountering DR, while still providing the extra damage against all the mooks and minions, meaning they go down much faster.
Well, under your group house rule it might be better, as it is a free +1d6. RAW is different, though, as Greater Magic...Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-24T19:12:14ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which weapon abilities are worth it?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p9op&page=2?Which-weapon-abilities-are-worth-it#862012-12-24T15:12:40Z2012-12-24T15:12:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Adamantine Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>I'd still take just about any other archery feat available first, but if I were playing a pure archer ranger I'd eventually take Deadly Aim myself, once I was hitting on a roll of 4 all the time without it. </blockquote><p>A 4!
<p>Seriously! I think it's a solid Feat that's good from around an 8 and a half myself.</p>Adamantine Dragon wrote:I'd still take just about any other archery feat available first, but if I were playing a pure archer ranger I'd eventually take Deadly Aim myself, once I was hitting on a roll of 4 all the time without it.
A 4! Seriously! I think it's a solid Feat that's good from around an 8 and a half myself.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-12-24T15:12:40ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: I need a rules clarification concerning the Magus.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6z7?I-need-a-rules-clarification-concerning-the#272012-11-26T18:37:21Z2012-11-26T18:37:21Z<p>It's the casting a spell and full attack that seems pretty strong to me but I guess the spell list is where the designers have "balanced" that ability out.</p>
<p>I would have thought [in fact did!] that just casting and attacking in the same round was good enough of an ability to make the class stand out.</p>
<p>You live and learn!</p>It's the casting a spell and full attack that seems pretty strong to me but I guess the spell list is where the designers have "balanced" that ability out.
I would have thought [in fact did!] that just casting and attacking in the same round was good enough of an ability to make the class stand out.
You live and learn!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-26T18:37:21ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: I need a rules clarification concerning the Magus.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6z7?I-need-a-rules-clarification-concerning-the#232012-11-26T18:10:49Z2012-11-26T18:10:49Z<p>Lets say you have Bab 6/1.</p>
<p>Can you....</p>
<p>Full attack [in this example you'll get 2 attacks from bab 6/1]
<br />
AND
<br />
Cast a spell [say chill touch]
<br />
AND
<br />
Attack with your weapon to deliver the chill touch. All in one turn????</p>
<p>Basically going...</p>
<p>Full Round Attack, then Standard Action, then Standard Action - all in one turn? Oh I guess you can shove a 5ft. step in there somewhere too!</p>
<p>The downside to having <b>way</b> too many actions in one round being a -2 to your attacks and making a Concentration roll!</p>
<p>Really?</p>Lets say you have Bab 6/1.
Can you....
Full attack [in this example you'll get 2 attacks from bab 6/1]
AND
Cast a spell [say chill touch]
AND
Attack with your weapon to deliver the chill touch. All in one turn????
Basically going...
Full Round Attack, then Standard Action, then Standard Action - all in one turn? Oh I guess you can shove a 5ft. step in there somewhere too!
The downside to having way too many actions in one round being a -2 to your attacks and making a Concentration roll!
...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-26T18:10:49ZForums: Advice: I want and need Acrobatics!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6om?I-want-and-need-Acrobatics#12012-11-22T23:43:39Z2012-11-22T23:43:39Z<p>How can I gain this skill for a class that doesn't normally have it?</p>
<p>Are there any Traits or items that grant Acrobatics?</p>
<p>Please and Thank you.</p>How can I gain this skill for a class that doesn't normally have it?
Are there any Traits or items that grant Acrobatics?
Please and Thank you.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-22T23:43:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#732012-11-20T09:49:31Z2012-11-20T09:49:31Z<p>Oreads look nice too, with boosts to both Strength and Wisdom.</p>Oreads look nice too, with boosts to both Strength and Wisdom.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-20T09:49:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: TWF Ranger being outclassed. Advice wanted!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p67y?TWF-Ranger-being-outclassed-Advice-wanted#142012-11-20T09:45:44Z2012-11-20T09:45:44Z<p>Lead Blades/Instant Enemy = dead monsters and much chest beating.</p>
<p>Pearls of Power level 3 as others have said will keep the combo going through the day.</p>Lead Blades/Instant Enemy = dead monsters and much chest beating.
Pearls of Power level 3 as others have said will keep the combo going through the day.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-20T09:45:44ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rise of the Runelords Solo CampaignDabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6ej?Rise-of-the-Runelords-Solo-Campaign#52012-11-20T09:42:35Z2012-11-20T09:42:35Z<p>I don't think Rogue is your best option! They suck with a party, but without one...oh man!</p>
<p>If you don't mind granting sneak attack damage all the time, or maybe on anything that has already taken damage...hmmm.</p>
<p>Get some more players?!!</p>I don't think Rogue is your best option! They suck with a party, but without one...oh man!
If you don't mind granting sneak attack damage all the time, or maybe on anything that has already taken damage...hmmm.
Get some more players?!!Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-20T09:42:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ginsu Master- A Rangers guide to TWFhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx70&page=2?Ginsu-Master-A-Rangers-guide-to-TWF#722012-11-19T16:36:09Z2012-11-19T16:36:09Z<p>Have you considered an update for Ultimate Races?
<br />
.
<br />
.
<br />
.
<br />
.</p>
<p>Orc looks like a nice option. Favoured class bonus +1hp for Wolf.</p>
<p>20 point buy
<br />
STR [17] 22
<br />
DEX [03] 13
<br />
CON [05] 14
<br />
INT [-4] 05
<br />
WIS [03] 11
<br />
CHA [-4] 05</p>
<p>Pump Wis at level 4, plus buy a Headband of Wisdom +2 for minimum spell coverage.
<br />
Pump Dex at level 8 for more AoO.</p>
<p>Choose Orc Double Axe as weapon [shame about the 20 only crit mod]. </p>
<p>You could go with two longsword and eat the -4's but that would make power attacking dodgy, example at level 8 you'd have...
<br />
Bab 8/3
<br />
Str +7 [probably 8]
<br />
Magic +1 [probably +2]
<br />
Base +16/+11
<br />
2WF +12/+12/+7/+7
<br />
PA +9/+9/+4/+4 assuming your companion hasn't given you +2 flanking or +4 from tripping your target. I appreciate this <b>is</b> the point of the build but there will be many encounters where the flanking isn't possible and the foe isn't trip-able or there just isn't the room to position yourselves. It's probably safer to go with the Double Axe for ease [and Weapon Focus/Improved Crit - if you can find room].</p>
<p>I'm looking at this progression..</p>
<p>1st: Power Attack
<br />
2nd: Two Weapon Fighting [style feat]
<br />
3rd: Tandem Trip
<br />
4th: Wis boost
<br />
5th: Boon Companion
<br />
6th: Improved Two Weapon Fighting [style feat]
<br />
7th: Combat Reflexes (or Weapon Focus)
<br />
8th: Dex boost
<br />
9th: Big Game Hunter (or Improved Critical)
<br />
10th: Two Weapon Rend [style feat]
<br />
11th: Dazing Assault
<br />
12th: Int boost {12 bonus skill ranks}</p>
<p>For the Wolf Feats...
<br />
1st: Light Armour Prof
<br />
2nd: Ability Focus Trip
<br />
5th: Tandem Trip
<br />
8th: ???</p>
<p>Side Note: Co-ordinated Charge requires 2 previous Teamwork Feats to qualify.</p>
<p>[EDIT] Removed comment/suggestion regarding Imp. Trip for the AC D'oh!</p>Have you considered an update for Ultimate Races?
.
.
.
.
Orc looks like a nice option. Favoured class bonus +1hp for Wolf.
20 point buy
STR [17] 22
DEX [03] 13
CON [05] 14
INT [-4] 05
WIS [03] 11
CHA [-4] 05
Pump Wis at level 4, plus buy a Headband of Wisdom +2 for minimum spell coverage.
Pump Dex at level 8 for more AoO.
Choose Orc Double Axe as weapon [shame about the 20 only crit mod].
You could go with two longsword and eat the -4's but that would make power attacking dodgy, example...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-19T16:36:09ZRe: Forums: Serpent's Skull: Is my GM friggin' Kidding me?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p660?Is-my-GM-friggin-Kidding-me#62012-11-19T00:05:18Z2012-11-19T00:05:18Z<p>I think the gp rewards are made up. This may be a sign of "rust" however, and with time he may [you hope] realize that the party isn't suddenly going to become massively overpowered through the exploration of the city.</p>
<p>Having overpowered PC's is a common worry, DM's [at least decent ones] should keep things balanced but it's an easy trap to fall into to think that gp's are the best way to "control" those worries.</p>
<p>Talk to you DM, tell him your concerns, hopefully you'll be able to come to a compromise.</p>I think the gp rewards are made up. This may be a sign of "rust" however, and with time he may [you hope] realize that the party isn't suddenly going to become massively overpowered through the exploration of the city.
Having overpowered PC's is a common worry, DM's [at least decent ones] should keep things balanced but it's an easy trap to fall into to think that gp's are the best way to "control" those worries.
Talk to you DM, tell him your concerns, hopefully you'll be able to come to a...hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-19T00:05:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Difficulties finding opponents for my party..hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p571&page=2?Difficulties-finding-opponents-for-my-party#602012-11-11T17:09:15Z2012-11-11T17:09:15Z<p>A Brass Golem CR14 would be another good option to by-pass the magic.</p>
<p>Other CR14 offerings include...</p>
<p>Demilich - what's not to like about playing a Demilich!</p>
<p>Div, Sepid - After 45d6 damage over 3 rounds to soften the PC's this guy has a nice array of Sp to make things interesting.</p>
<p>Worm that Walks - Great for messing with those low Will saves.</p>A Brass Golem CR14 would be another good option to by-pass the magic.
Other CR14 offerings include...
Demilich - what's not to like about playing a Demilich!
Div, Sepid - After 45d6 damage over 3 rounds to soften the PC's this guy has a nice array of Sp to make things interesting.
Worm that Walks - Great for messing with those low Will saves.hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-11T17:09:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Zolthux's Guide to the Gishhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o3ql&page=2?Zolthuxs-Guide-to-the-Gish#792012-11-11T12:11:19Z2012-11-11T12:11:19Z<p>Any more Feats coming our way?</p>Any more Feats coming our way?hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-11T12:11:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Building a purely Hair based warriorhairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p50e?Building-a-purely-Hair-based-warrior#72012-11-09T07:18:42Z2012-11-09T07:18:42Z<p>You could start off with me!</p>You could start off with me!hairy old lady (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-09T07:18:42ZForums: Advice: Druids: What do they do in combat?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4u9?Druids-What-do-they-do-in-combat#12012-11-07T23:54:43Z2012-11-07T23:54:43Z<p>Apart from keeping trees warm, I just can't get excited about Druids.</p>
<p>Assuming the Druid is the Cleric replacement and everyone at the table has come to terms with the fact that he isn't a heal-bot...</p>
<p>What do they do in combat? How do you play your Druid [assuming anyone is playing a Druid!]?</p>Apart from keeping trees warm, I just can't get excited about Druids.
Assuming the Druid is the Cleric replacement and everyone at the table has come to terms with the fact that he isn't a heal-bot...
What do they do in combat? How do you play your Druid [assuming anyone is playing a Druid!]?Dabnabit (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-07T23:54:43ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you take a Revelation more than once?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4tc?Can-you-take-a-Revelation-more-than-once#42012-11-07T19:49:38Z2012-11-07T19:49:38Z<p>That was fast!</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>That was fast!
Thanks.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-07T19:49:38ZForums: Rules Questions: Can you take a Revelation more than once?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4tc?Can-you-take-a-Revelation-more-than-once#12012-11-07T19:42:30Z2012-11-07T19:42:30Z<p>For example Manoeuvre Mastery?</p>For example Manoeuvre Mastery?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-07T19:42:30ZRe: Forums: Advice: Crossbow RangerWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h2?Crossbow-Ranger#142012-11-06T07:50:11Z2012-11-06T07:50:11Z<p>you cant use many shot with crossbows</p>you cant use many shot with crossbowsWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-06T07:50:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Crossbow RangerWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h2?Crossbow-Ranger#62012-11-05T10:24:41Z2012-11-05T10:24:41Z<p>Feats needed...</p>
<p>Point Blank Shot
<br />
Precise Shot
<br />
Rapid Reload
<br />
Rapid Shot [assuming it works]
<br />
Deadly Aim
<br />
Focused Shot [if Int is at least +2]
<br />
Exotic Weapon Pro Repeating Crossbow [if extra shots not available via rapid/many]</p>
<p>Rapid Reload and Deadly could be free feats from combat style that still leaves 5 more feats to take as soon as possible.
<br />
If a Human you can take 2 at level 1, then take one at level 3 and one at level 5.</p>
<p>Spells needed...</p>
<p>Gravity Bow [level 4 up]
<br />
Instant Enemy [level 10 up]</p>
<p>Talk about a Feat tax just to be able to fire a Crossbow.</p>Feats needed...
Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
Rapid Reload
Rapid Shot [assuming it works]
Deadly Aim
Focused Shot [if Int is at least +2]
Exotic Weapon Pro Repeating Crossbow [if extra shots not available via rapid/many]
Rapid Reload and Deadly could be free feats from combat style that still leaves 5 more feats to take as soon as possible.
If a Human you can take 2 at level 1, then take one at level 3 and one at level 5.
Spells needed...
Gravity Bow [level 4 up]
Instant Enemy [level 10
...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-05T10:24:41ZRe: Forums: Advice: Crossbow RangerWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h2?Crossbow-Ranger#52012-11-05T10:09:13Z2012-11-05T10:09:13Z<p>Is thre a way to fire a Heavy Crossbow multiple times during a full round action?</p>
<p>Rapid Reload says the reload time is reduced to a move action and only says that light crossbows can be used for the full round attack [bab 6+].</p>
<p>[edit] Also, what about Rapid Shot? would that work with a Heavy Crossbow, and if so, how? I can't fire it twice with bab 6/1 but can with bab 1?</p>Is thre a way to fire a Heavy Crossbow multiple times during a full round action?
Rapid Reload says the reload time is reduced to a move action and only says that light crossbows can be used for the full round attack [bab 6+].
[edit] Also, what about Rapid Shot? would that work with a Heavy Crossbow, and if so, how? I can't fire it twice with bab 6/1 but can with bab 1?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-05T10:09:13ZRe: Forums: Advice: Crossbow RangerWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h2?Crossbow-Ranger#42012-11-05T09:51:53Z2012-11-05T09:51:53Z<p>Thanks guys, those are some good ideas.</p>Thanks guys, those are some good ideas.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-05T09:51:53ZForums: Advice: Crossbow RangerWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4h2?Crossbow-Ranger#12012-11-05T00:27:02Z2012-11-05T00:13:10Z<p>How do you add damage to a crossbow if you take it as your favoured combat style?</p>
<p>I know Focused Shot adds Int to damage as a standard action but what happens once you get a 2nd/3rd attack?</p>
<p>A Fighter can go down with Specialization and Weapon Training but the Ranger doesn't have those options.</p>
<p>Would it be better to go Fighter if you fancy playing a Crossbow user, or is it just a sub-optimal option period?</p>How do you add damage to a crossbow if you take it as your favoured combat style?
I know Focused Shot adds Int to damage as a standard action but what happens once you get a 2nd/3rd attack?
A Fighter can go down with Specialization and Weapon Training but the Ranger doesn't have those options.
Would it be better to go Fighter if you fancy playing a Crossbow user, or is it just a sub-optimal option period?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-05T00:13:10ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Fighters swapping out armor proficiencyStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4aa&page=2?Fighters-swapping-out-armor-proficiency#702012-11-03T21:22:43Z2012-11-03T21:22:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ravingdork wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Downie wrote:</div><blockquote> So, I drop Heavy Proficiency at L4, Medium Proficiency at L8, gaining two bonus feats... Then, for my next level, I dip into, say, Cavalier, and get my proficiencies back? Hm. </blockquote>And then you switch them out again at 12 and 16. :P </blockquote><p>I'd allow this "loophole" because it isn't broken and it adds customizability to the poor old fighter whom has nothing other than his feats to keep him safe.
<p>However, dipping for extra ammo to swap out a second time would be an obvious attempt to cheat and wouldn't be allowed at my table.</p>Ravingdork wrote:Matthew Downie wrote: So, I drop Heavy Proficiency at L4, Medium Proficiency at L8, gaining two bonus feats... Then, for my next level, I dip into, say, Cavalier, and get my proficiencies back? Hm.
And then you switch them out again at 12 and 16. :P I'd allow this "loophole" because it isn't broken and it adds customizability to the poor old fighter whom has nothing other than his feats to keep him safe. However, dipping for extra ammo to swap out a second time would be an...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-03T21:22:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Clerics: What should they do in combat.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4ca?Clerics-What-should-they-do-in-combat#172012-11-03T09:35:22Z2012-11-03T09:35:22Z<p>Ok ok.</p>
<p>So why is healing the dude about to hit the deck a bad option? That's in-combat healing.</p>
<p>Why is Channelling in combat considered a bad option?</p>Ok ok.
So why is healing the dude about to hit the deck a bad option? That's in-combat healing.
Why is Channelling in combat considered a bad option?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-03T09:35:22ZForums: Advice: Clerics: What should they do in combat.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4ca?Clerics-What-should-they-do-in-combat#12012-11-03T00:03:22Z2012-11-03T00:03:22Z<p>I've been reading a lot of class guides and one thing keeps coming up - <b>action economy</b></p>
<p>What is action economy for Clerics during encounters?</p>
<p>It seems to me that healing during combat is pretty much frowned upon. Apparently it's a wasted action. So this begs the question - what <b>is</b> the cleric doing in combat.</p>
<p>Obviously there are different builds but I'm mainly interested in non-combat builds. The fighty Cleric is going to be, well, fighting! But what is the caster-type build Cleric doing?</p>
<p>If Channelling is a weak option and casting healing spells a futile attempt to compete with monster damage output [at least until the Heal spell comes online], what is considered good action economy?</p>I've been reading a lot of class guides and one thing keeps coming up - action economy
What is action economy for Clerics during encounters?
It seems to me that healing during combat is pretty much frowned upon. Apparently it's a wasted action. So this begs the question - what is the cleric doing in combat.
Obviously there are different builds but I'm mainly interested in non-combat builds. The fighty Cleric is going to be, well, fighting! But what is the caster-type build Cleric doing?
...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-11-03T00:03:22ZForums: Rules Questions: Deeds for DudesStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p3p0?Deeds-for-Dudes#12012-10-28T08:54:34Z2012-10-28T08:54:34Z<p>Does the Gunslinger get access to all the Deeds listed at each Deed level or does he have to pick one.</p>
<p>There isn't a Extra Deed Feat so I guess you get all of them. </p>
<p>If that is the case, it makes Gunslingers less customizable than other classes, I think you should have to pick them and then you could get extra ones via a feat like other classes.</p>Does the Gunslinger get access to all the Deeds listed at each Deed level or does he have to pick one.
There isn't a Extra Deed Feat so I guess you get all of them.
If that is the case, it makes Gunslingers less customizable than other classes, I think you should have to pick them and then you could get extra ones via a feat like other classes.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-28T08:54:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: Drake_Rocket's Guide to Grand Gunslinginger GreatnessStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2modi&page=2?DrakeRockets-Guide-to-Grand-Gunslinginger#862012-10-28T08:14:02Z2012-10-28T08:14:02Z<p>This may sound like a really stupid question but I can't see any obvious answer...</p>
<p>Do you just get access to all three Deeds at each Deed level [1st, 3rd, 7th etc.] or do you have to pick one and then you're stuck with it?</p>
<p>I can't see an Extra Deeds Feat which makes me think you get them all but it's not actually written anywhere.</p>This may sound like a really stupid question but I can't see any obvious answer...
Do you just get access to all three Deeds at each Deed level [1st, 3rd, 7th etc.] or do you have to pick one and then you're stuck with it?
I can't see an Extra Deeds Feat which makes me think you get them all but it's not actually written anywhere.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-28T08:14:02ZRe: Forums: Advice: Drake_Rocket's Guide to Grand Gunslinginger GreatnessWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2modi&page=2?DrakeRockets-Guide-to-Grand-Gunslinginger#842012-10-27T12:03:42Z2012-10-27T12:03:42Z<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oufli6M0xNw00gprba8QmTP3IF2ktPlm7cJ4oCO_Chg/edit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>LINK</b></a></p>LINKWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-27T12:03:42ZForums: Rules Questions: How many Attacks with Bab 11 & Form of the Dragon?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p3a9?How-many-Attacks-with-Bab-11-Form-of-the-Dragon#12012-10-24T21:15:15Z2012-10-24T21:15:15Z<p>I have a Bab +11/+6/+1</p>
<p>I can cast Form of the Dragon II which grants a Bite, 2 claws, 2 wing and a tail slap.</p>
<p>If I continue to use my 2-handed sword for my 3 regular attacks, do I get the bite/wing/wing/tail also?</p>
<p>At what bab would the dragon form attacks have?</p>
<p>I think it's this...</p>
<p>Greatsword +11/+6/+1 plus bite [+6]/ wing [+6]/ wing [+6]/ tail [+6] but I'm really not sure.</p>
<p>Then, how much Str bonus do I add to those extra attacks?</p>
<p>Please help!</p>I have a Bab +11/+6/+1
I can cast Form of the Dragon II which grants a Bite, 2 claws, 2 wing and a tail slap.
If I continue to use my 2-handed sword for my 3 regular attacks, do I get the bite/wing/wing/tail also?
At what bab would the dragon form attacks have?
I think it's this...
Greatsword +11/+6/+1 plus bite [+6]/ wing [+6]/ wing [+6]/ tail [+6] but I'm really not sure.
Then, how much Str bonus do I add to those extra attacks?
Please help!Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-24T21:15:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Character Death query from a new GMtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p2r7?Character-Death-query-from-a-new-GM#272012-10-23T09:52:31Z2012-10-23T09:52:31Z<p>You're missing my point. My suggested Solutions are not needed for regular character deaths.
<br />
I was suggesting a way to deal with players that are deliberately killing off character to gain something. Players like that need severe consequences to persuade them from messing with the DM's hard work trying to run a campaign. </p>
<p>Sorry if I didn't make that clear.</p>You're missing my point. My suggested Solutions are not needed for regular character deaths.
I was suggesting a way to deal with players that are deliberately killing off character to gain something. Players like that need severe consequences to persuade them from messing with the DM's hard work trying to run a campaign.
Sorry if I didn't make that clear.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-23T09:52:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Character Death query from a new GMtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p2r7?Character-Death-query-from-a-new-GM#252012-10-23T06:36:47Z2012-10-23T06:36:47Z<p>As Roberta Says: If you lower their level as punishment you're in danger of falling into a cycle of deaths due to the characters being too weak.
<br />
.
<br />
.
<br />
.
<br />
.</p>
<p>My advice:</p>
<p>1, Reduce starting money down a level. Two levels if you want to make a point or be extra hard.</p>
<p>2, Reduce their stat buy fund by 1 or 2 points per death.</p>
<p>You now have players that <b>don't</b> want to die.</p>
<p>If those two methods don't work... it's time for different players.</p>As Roberta Says: If you lower their level as punishment you're in danger of falling into a cycle of deaths due to the characters being too weak.
.
.
.
.
My advice:
1, Reduce starting money down a level. Two levels if you want to make a point or be extra hard.
2, Reduce their stat buy fund by 1 or 2 points per death.
You now have players that don't want to die.
If those two methods don't work... it's time for different players.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-23T06:36:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: The Monk - Is It Better To Just Dump Wisdom and Wear Armor?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oziq&page=5?The-Monk-Is-It-Better-To-Just-Dump-Wisdom#2092012-10-09T06:58:49Z2012-10-09T06:58:49Z<p>Interesting thread. I would have thought [hoped] that by page 5 lantzkev might have grown up a little but alass I fear I've just "handwaved" by not detailing his shortcomings.</p>
<p>To the OP. You've opened up an interesting debate about the Monk, I think you're right, the monk isn't even best at being the monk, which adds weight to the general opinion that the monk sucks.</p>Interesting thread. I would have thought [hoped] that by page 5 lantzkev might have grown up a little but alass I fear I've just "handwaved" by not detailing his shortcomings.
To the OP. You've opened up an interesting debate about the Monk, I think you're right, the monk isn't even best at being the monk, which adds weight to the general opinion that the monk sucks.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-09T06:58:49ZForums: Rules Questions: Natural Weapons and BABtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ozr3?Natural-Weapons-and-BAB#12012-10-06T15:03:48Z2012-10-06T15:03:48Z<p>If, for example, you were a Catfolk attacking with your claws only and you have BAB +6/+1 do you get the secondary attacks because your claws are counted a primary weapons.</p>
<p>So from 2 claws +10, to 2 claws at +10/+5</p>
<p>I think you only get the secondary attacks with actual weapons but I'm not sure. Help!</p>If, for example, you were a Catfolk attacking with your claws only and you have BAB +6/+1 do you get the secondary attacks because your claws are counted a primary weapons.
So from 2 claws +10, to 2 claws at +10/+5
I think you only get the secondary attacks with actual weapons but I'm not sure. Help!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-06T15:03:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Advice on making an effective PFS Tengu Swordmaster Roguetricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oxta?Advice-on-making-an-effective-PFS-Tengu#92012-10-01T22:01:28Z2012-10-01T22:01:28Z<p>There are some nice neck items for over-coming DR in the UE.</p>
<p>Natural weapons with good strength will punch through the other DR's. Remember you'll have 3 attacks at full bab and strength [dex], what you lose via DR, you'll gain through landing more hits. Amulet of Mighty Fists will magic up your natural weapons [imo, others may disagree].</p>
<p>A level of Barbarian [Beast Totem, lesser] would net you..</p>
<p>+2 Fort
<br />
+1 bab
<br />
d12 hit points
<br />
<b>a 4th natural attack</b> with full bab and strength [dex].</p>There are some nice neck items for over-coming DR in the UE.
Natural weapons with good strength will punch through the other DR's. Remember you'll have 3 attacks at full bab and strength [dex], what you lose via DR, you'll gain through landing more hits. Amulet of Mighty Fists will magic up your natural weapons [imo, others may disagree].
A level of Barbarian [Beast Totem, lesser] would net you..
+2 Fort
+1 bab
d12 hit points
a 4th natural attack with full bab and strength [dex].tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-10-01T22:01:28ZRe: Forums: Advice: Lvl 10, Has to be ether bard, summoner, Sor, Or Orcletricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owpx?Lvl-10-Has-to-be-ether-bard-summoner-Sor-Or#282012-09-23T22:24:35Z2012-09-23T22:24:35Z<p>+4 Strength
<br />
+2 Con
<br />
+2 Int
<br />
Breath Weapon
<br />
Form of the Dragon [for another breath]
<br />
Blindsense
<br />
Claws & Bite
<br />
+3 Natural Armour
<br />
Energy Resistance
<br />
Great Fortitude/Blind-Fight/Toughness</p>
<p>...a little more than just +2 to hit.</p>+4 Strength
+2 Con
+2 Int
Breath Weapon
Form of the Dragon [for another breath]
Blindsense
Claws & Bite
+3 Natural Armour
Energy Resistance
Great Fortitude/Blind-Fight/Toughness
...a little more than just +2 to hit.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-23T22:24:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: Lvl 10, Has to be ether bard, summoner, Sor, Or Orcletricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owpx?Lvl-10-Has-to-be-ether-bard-summoner-Sor-Or#252012-09-23T21:27:37Z2012-09-23T21:27:37Z<p>My Bard 5/DD 8 would beg to differ.</p>
<p>AC 35
<br />
+21 to hit
<br />
4d6+30+2d6 damage before inspire/haste/good hope.</p>
<p>But hey, each to their own.</p>My Bard 5/DD 8 would beg to differ.
AC 35
+21 to hit
4d6+30+2d6 damage before inspire/haste/good hope.
But hey, each to their own.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-23T21:27:37ZRe: Forums: Advice: The Mini Guide to Paragon Surgetricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ox7t?The-Mini-Guide-to-Paragon-Surge#42012-09-23T20:02:35Z2012-09-23T20:02:35Z<p>Nice mini-guide.</p>
<p>So many options, thanks for highlighting them!</p>Nice mini-guide.
So many options, thanks for highlighting them!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-23T20:02:35ZRe: Forums: Advice: The One Hit Wondertricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owxq?The-One-Hit-Wonder#162012-09-23T09:26:49Z2012-09-23T09:26:49Z<p>The math doesn't add up to your wildshape AC.</p>
<p>How much have you spent? +5 everything! Can you really get all that for 240k - pretty good if you can.</p>
<p>I thought Armour didn't work in wildshape.</p>
<p>EDIT: I can't add up! But still your DM must be crazy - how on earth does he challenge your party, he'd need CR 20 critters!</p>The math doesn't add up to your wildshape AC.
How much have you spent? +5 everything! Can you really get all that for 240k - pretty good if you can.
I thought Armour didn't work in wildshape.
EDIT: I can't add up! But still your DM must be crazy - how on earth does he challenge your party, he'd need CR 20 critters!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-23T09:26:49ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Wand of Resist EnergyStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owsu?Wand-of-Resist-Energy#32012-09-21T19:34:20Z2012-09-21T19:34:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote> Since it's decided on casting and not preparation, you get to choose for each use. </blockquote><p>Isn't the spell already cast in a wand?LazarX wrote:Since it's decided on casting and not preparation, you get to choose for each use.
Isn't the spell already cast in a wand?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-21T19:34:20ZForums: Rules Questions: Wand of Resist EnergyStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owsu?Wand-of-Resist-Energy#12012-09-21T18:52:39Z2012-09-21T18:52:39Z<p>Does this wand have to be a particular energy type or can it be any when used?</p>
<p>I would think that as the spell has already been cast and the wand is just triggering what's already happened, it should only provide one type of energy resistance - the one the creator cast.</p>
<p>Correct??</p>Does this wand have to be a particular energy type or can it be any when used?
I would think that as the spell has already been cast and the wand is just triggering what's already happened, it should only provide one type of energy resistance - the one the creator cast.
Correct??Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-21T18:52:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#192012-09-18T16:07:15Z2012-09-18T16:07:15Z<p>Any other Feat/Items/Spells that could help out?</p>Any other Feat/Items/Spells that could help out?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-18T16:07:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#172012-09-17T06:27:04Z2012-09-17T06:27:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gauss wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Forge Fist Amulet (13000gp) and Frost Fist Amulet (10000gp) on UE p258.</p>
<p>- Gauss </blockquote><p>Thanks for that!.
<p>So the obvious question is while wearing those items are your attacks considered magic as well?</p>Gauss wrote:Forge Fist Amulet (13000gp) and Frost Fist Amulet (10000gp) on UE p258.
- Gauss
Thanks for that!. So the obvious question is while wearing those items are your attacks considered magic as well?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-17T06:27:04ZRe: Forums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#152012-09-17T06:16:17Z2012-09-17T06:16:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord Phrofet wrote:</div><blockquote> There are some items in Ultimate Equipment that can make your natural attacks either Flame & Adamantine or Frost and Cold Iron (I think that is the combo...) plus some other good items that might be useful for you. </blockquote><p>Do you have names for those? Or a price?Lord Phrofet wrote:There are some items in Ultimate Equipment that can make your natural attacks either Flame & Adamantine or Frost and Cold Iron (I think that is the combo...) plus some other good items that might be useful for you.
Do you have names for those? Or a price?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-17T06:16:17ZRe: Forums: Advice: Ways to temporarily give a property to a weapon?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovml?Ways-to-temporarily-give-a-property-to-a-weapon#52012-09-16T12:13:33Z2012-09-16T12:13:33Z<p>Ghostbane Dirge requires the target to fail a Will save. That requires high Wisdom and with Clerics being MAD, their save DC's are usually -average- at best.</p>
<p>[I'm looking for ways to by-pass Cold Iron, Adamantine and Alignment DR when using Natural weapons - and not having much success!]</p>Ghostbane Dirge requires the target to fail a Will save. That requires high Wisdom and with Clerics being MAD, their save DC's are usually -average- at best.
[I'm looking for ways to by-pass Cold Iron, Adamantine and Alignment DR when using Natural weapons - and not having much success!]Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-16T12:13:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#82012-09-16T12:06:23Z2012-09-16T12:06:23Z<p>Looking ahead at say Level 12...</p>
<p>I'll probably only have a Strength of about 20, or 26 with greater Rage.</p>
<p>That's only giving me a +16 damage to my 1d3 bite and claws. Sure I'll have 4 attacks [+ gore] but that's not a lot of "Punch" for the DR issues.</p>
<p>Decent chance to hit though at around +20 Power Attacking and +15 with Dazing Assault.</p>
<p>Need to pump up that damage output or deal with the DR.</p>
<p>Any ideas?</p>Looking ahead at say Level 12...
I'll probably only have a Strength of about 20, or 26 with greater Rage.
That's only giving me a +16 damage to my 1d3 bite and claws. Sure I'll have 4 attacks [+ gore] but that's not a lot of "Punch" for the DR issues.
Decent chance to hit though at around +20 Power Attacking and +15 with Dazing Assault.
Need to pump up that damage output or deal with the DR.
Any ideas?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-16T12:06:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#72012-09-16T11:59:25Z2012-09-16T11:59:25Z<p>Amulet would work me thinks but only with a huge amount of gold!</p>
<p>Why isn't there something for natural attack when dealing with cold iron, adamantine or alignment?</p>
<p>Punching through is a viable option I guess but when you need Dex for multiple AoO's and Con to survive all the minuses the Barbarian rage abilities impose on your AC, you're not looking all that amazing in the Strength department.</p>
<p>My starting stats are..
<br />
Str 17
<br />
Dex 15
<br />
Con 14
<br />
Int 7
<br />
Wis 14
<br />
Cha 7</p>
<p>Route goes something like..</p>
<p>Male Tengu Invulnerable Rager</p>
<p>1 Toughness
<br />
2 Fiend Totem, lesser
<br />
3 Power Attack
<br />
4 Superstition
<br />
5 Combat Reflexes
<br />
6 Reckless Abandon
<br />
7 Extra Rage Power - Knockdown
<br />
8 Inceased DR
<br />
9 Extra Rage Power - Increased DR
<br />
10 either Ghost Rager or Increased DR
<br />
11 Dazing Assault
<br />
12 Come and Get Me</p>Amulet would work me thinks but only with a huge amount of gold!
Why isn't there something for natural attack when dealing with cold iron, adamantine or alignment?
Punching through is a viable option I guess but when you need Dex for multiple AoO's and Con to survive all the minuses the Barbarian rage abilities impose on your AC, you're not looking all that amazing in the Strength department.
My starting stats are..
Str 17
Dex 15
Con 14
Int 7
Wis 14
Cha 7
Route goes something like..
Male...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-16T11:59:25ZForums: Advice: Natural Attacking Barbarian questionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovma?Natural-Attacking-Barbarian-question#12012-09-16T09:09:11Z2012-09-16T09:09:11Z<p>Whether via the Beast Totem Feats or Tengu race, when playing a Barbarian that is exclusively using natural attacks, how does one go about dealing with Cold Iron/Silver/Adamantine/Alignment damage reduction?</p>
<p>Amulet of Mighty Fists can deal with DR/Magic... what about the rest?</p>Whether via the Beast Totem Feats or Tengu race, when playing a Barbarian that is exclusively using natural attacks, how does one go about dealing with Cold Iron/Silver/Adamantine/Alignment damage reduction?
Amulet of Mighty Fists can deal with DR/Magic... what about the rest?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-09-16T09:09:11ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Tengu Barbie Qu.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2orwi?Tengu-Barbie-Qu#42012-08-30T19:43:20Z2012-08-30T19:43:20Z<p>So even though they are magically enhanced with the Holy ability [magical] they don't count as magic for DR?</p>So even though they are magically enhanced with the Holy ability [magical] they don't count as magic for DR?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-08-30T19:43:20ZForums: Rules Questions: 5ft. step...but what about flipper and flap?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2orwk?5ft-stepbut-what-about-flipper-and-flap#12012-08-30T18:47:04Z2012-08-30T18:23:59Z<p>Can you make a 5ft. step in water [flipper] or air [flap]?</p>Can you make a 5ft. step in water [flipper] or air [flap]?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-08-30T18:23:59ZForums: Rules Questions: Tengu Barbie Qu.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2orwi?Tengu-Barbie-Qu#12012-08-30T18:21:18Z2012-08-30T18:21:18Z<p>If a Barbie with natural attacks [say a Tengu] doesn't have an Amulet of Mighty FIsts, when, if ever, would its attacks count as magic for overcoming DR/magic?</p>
<p>Also, if the AoMF was Holy only [no +x enhancement bonus] would that count as making it magic for DR/magic?</p>
<p>Please & Thank You.</p>If a Barbie with natural attacks [say a Tengu] doesn't have an Amulet of Mighty FIsts, when, if ever, would its attacks count as magic for overcoming DR/magic?
Also, if the AoMF was Holy only [no +x enhancement bonus] would that count as making it magic for DR/magic?
Please & Thank You.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-08-30T18:21:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Four Primary Natural attacks at level 2Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oext?Four-Primary-Natural-attacks-at-level-2#472012-07-07T23:22:01Z2012-07-07T23:22:01Z<p>If you did get extra attacks, that would be sick.</p>
<p>And if you do, can you choose which attack gets the extra hit? [I pick Gore(d8) and not Bite(d3)]</p>If you did get extra attacks, that would be sick.
And if you do, can you choose which attack gets the extra hit? [I pick Gore(d8) and not Bite(d3)]Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-07-07T23:22:01ZRe: Forums: Advice: Four Primary Natural attacks at level 2Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oext?Four-Primary-Natural-attacks-at-level-2#462012-07-07T21:41:54Z2012-07-07T21:41:54Z<p>What would happen when you hit BAB 6/1?</p>
<p>Would you get a second attack with the bite??</p>What would happen when you hit BAB 6/1?
Would you get a second attack with the bite??Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-07-07T21:41:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Four Primary Natural attacks at level 2Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oext?Four-Primary-Natural-attacks-at-level-2#442012-07-07T20:14:05Z2012-07-07T20:14:05Z<p>How would a build using Natural Attacks deal with DR/Magic or cold iron or silver or adamantine or alignment?</p>How would a build using Natural Attacks deal with DR/Magic or cold iron or silver or adamantine or alignment?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-07-07T20:14:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: Making Charisma not suckWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o1o1?Making-Charisma-not-suck#442012-05-02T21:23:11Z2012-05-02T21:23:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">darth_gator wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Where's the Weed? wrote:</div><blockquote><p> How can you think Charisma sucks?</p>
<p>No charisma = No role-playing.</p>
<p>Maybe you're thinking of 4E! </blockquote>That's a complete fallacy. Just because you dump charisma, an in-game abstract, you are not limited in your rp ability—an out of game experience. If I'm playing a character with a dumped charisma, I can easily rp him as abrasive or otherwise socially awkward. You don't have to look at your character sheet and say, "Well, my Charisma is only 8, I guess I don't have any chance of role-playing this guy." </blockquote><p>You misunderstand my point [or I poorly stated my point]
<p>The whole Charisma mechanic <b>is</b> the <i>role-playing</i> part of the game in RAW. It represents all the interactive skills. I'm not saying you can't role-play a character if you dump charisma, of course you can.
<br />
What you can't do is interact within the given skill system effectively without charisma. This may well be a huge issue [as others have stated here] but it is true.
<br />
As gamers, we allow interaction through many means at the table but if you want to mechanically effect someone you need to use those social skills which all require charisma.</p>
<p>Unless someone comes up with an effective way to allow other skills to replace charisma we're not going to solve the issue.</p>
<p>It's like the guy who dumps Int and then comes up with intelligent ways of dealing with problems within the game. I hate it when players come to the table with their own heads after dumping Int.</p>darth_gator wrote:Where's the Weed? wrote:How can you think Charisma sucks?
No charisma = No role-playing.
Maybe you're thinking of 4E!
That's a complete fallacy. Just because you dump charisma, an in-game abstract, you are not limited in your rp ability--an out of game experience. If I'm playing a character with a dumped charisma, I can easily rp him as abrasive or otherwise socially awkward. You don't have to look at your character sheet and say, "Well, my Charisma is only 8, I guess I...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-05-02T21:23:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Making Charisma not suckWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o1o1?Making-Charisma-not-suck#222012-05-02T18:16:43Z2012-05-02T18:16:43Z<p>How can you think Charisma sucks?</p>
<p>No charisma = No role-playing.</p>
<p>Maybe you're thinking of 4E!</p>How can you think Charisma sucks?
No charisma = No role-playing.
Maybe you're thinking of 4E!Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-05-02T18:16:43ZRe: Forums: Skull & Shackles: Pirate themed expansion materialWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nox2?Pirate-themed-expansion-material#162012-04-21T12:44:46Z2012-04-21T12:44:46Z<p>I've just picked up some WizKids Pirate boosters and the ships are perfect for naval warfare.</p>I've just picked up some WizKids Pirate boosters and the ships are perfect for naval warfare.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-04-21T12:44:46ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Toppling Spell RodWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nwpg?Toppling-Spell-Rod#22012-04-08T07:54:24Z2012-04-08T07:54:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Where's the Weed? wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Anyone know what this would cost?</p>
<p>I don't see it listed anywhere.</p>
<p>Please and thank you. </blockquote><p>Even more pleases!Where's the Weed? wrote:Anyone know what this would cost?
I don't see it listed anywhere.
Please and thank you.
Even more pleases!Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-04-08T07:54:24ZForums: Rules Questions: Toppling Spell RodWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nwpg?Toppling-Spell-Rod#12012-04-08T05:51:18Z2012-04-08T05:51:18Z<p>Anyone know what this would cost?</p>
<p>I don't see it listed anywhere.</p>
<p>Please and thank you.</p>Anyone know what this would cost?
I don't see it listed anywhere.
Please and thank you.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-04-08T05:51:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Best oracle revelation for a barbarian?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nvzq?Best-oracle-revelation-for-a-barbarian#52012-04-04T16:20:55Z2012-04-04T16:20:55Z<p>Tricky to answer your question without knowing what you consider useful. </p>
<p>For example, Time could grant you the ability to roll twice for every initiative and take whichever result is best for that particular encounter.</p>
<p>Now I'd say that was a pretty good ability for any character but what do you think?</p>
<p>The thing with dipping is it opens up all kinds of options not normally available to your class. Utility is very powerful in my mind but you may wish to focus in on what the Barby already does well at - chance to hit\damage\str & con boosting.</p>
<p>Utility would get my vote every time.</p>Tricky to answer your question without knowing what you consider useful.
For example, Time could grant you the ability to roll twice for every initiative and take whichever result is best for that particular encounter.
Now I'd say that was a pretty good ability for any character but what do you think?
The thing with dipping is it opens up all kinds of options not normally available to your class. Utility is very powerful in my mind but you may wish to focus in on what the Barby already...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-04-04T16:20:55ZRe: Forums: Advice: Rules Lawyertricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nupi?Rules-Lawyer#62012-03-28T17:48:18Z2012-03-28T17:48:18Z<p>I feel for you, as I have one also!</p>
<p>Mine also looks up all the monsters after every session and comments on anything that didn't happen <i>correctly</i> even though I've stated, on many occasions, that I change the monster abilities so that "out of game" knowledge is kept to a minimum and the Knowledge skills actually mean something.</p>
<p>He just can't help himself - which eventually lessens <b>his</b> enjoyment.</p>I feel for you, as I have one also!
Mine also looks up all the monsters after every session and comments on anything that didn't happen correctly even though I've stated, on many occasions, that I change the monster abilities so that "out of game" knowledge is kept to a minimum and the Knowledge skills actually mean something.
He just can't help himself - which eventually lessens his enjoyment.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-03-28T17:48:18ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Clerics weaker than Oracles?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrmy?Clerics-weaker-than-Oracles#262012-03-11T21:50:57Z2012-03-11T21:50:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Grenouillebleue wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
In the meantime, your oracle has:</p>
<p>- Free quickcasting of healing spells for two slots
<br />
</blockquote><p>Where is this in the rulebook?Grenouillebleue wrote:In the meantime, your oracle has:- Free quickcasting of healing spells for two slots
Where is this in the rulebook?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-03-11T21:50:57ZRe: Forums: Beginner Box: How can I upgrade a Monstertricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ngd9?How-can-I-upgrade-a-Monster#82012-01-15T23:21:48Z2012-01-15T23:21:48Z<p>Use the Monster Advancer <span class=messageboard-ooc><b><span class=messageboard-bigger><a href="http://www.monsteradvancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here</a></span></b></span></p>Use the Monster Advancer Heretricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2012-01-15T23:21:48ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: What Options Would You Like to See in Pathfinder?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n9uw?What-Options-Would-You-Like-to-See-in-Pathfinder#222011-12-13T18:42:16Z2011-12-13T18:42:16Z<p>I'd like a PF UA too! It was my favourite 3.5 book.</p>I'd like a PF UA too! It was my favourite 3.5 book.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-13T18:42:16ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2242011-12-08T17:34:20Z2011-12-08T17:34:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Morris wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Someone's tired.</p>
<p>Boils down to, you don't get to Pounce, get over it. </blockquote><p>Shorter Bob:
<p>I can't back up my RAI statement, so it's "Because I said so." </blockquote><p>I think you'd manage a whole thread by yourself. You seem able to ask and answer your own questions, and others by putting your own words in their mouths, congratulations, you win...something.Matthew Morris wrote:tricky bob wrote:Someone's tired.
Boils down to, you don't get to Pounce, get over it.
Shorter Bob: I can't back up my RAI statement, so it's "Because I said so." I think you'd manage a whole thread by yourself. You seem able to ask and answer your own questions, and others by putting your own words in their mouths, congratulations, you win...something.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T17:34:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2202011-12-08T17:24:35Z2011-12-08T17:24:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">meatrace wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">meatrace wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Okay. Simple logic here. Let's try this.</p>
<p>Mounted combat lets you charge while on a horse.
<br />
Pounce says you get a full attack when you charge.
<br />
Therefore you can pounce while on a horse.</p>
<p>You can full attack when you charge with pounce, so if you say you can't pounce while on a horse that means you can't charge while on a horse since <b>you can full attack whenever you charge</b>. </p>
<p>If you can't charge while on a horse then the mounted combat rules are nonsensical.</p>
<p>So your options are:
<br />
A)You can pounce while mounted.
<br />
B)You cannot charge while mounted. </blockquote>Your logic is flawed. </blockquote>Instead of making baseless assertions, I challenge you to prove me wrong with the rules. </blockquote><p>Arr, you one of •those• people.
<p>The answer is C)</p>meatrace wrote:tricky bob wrote: meatrace wrote:Okay. Simple logic here. Let's try this.
Mounted combat lets you charge while on a horse.
Pounce says you get a full attack when you charge.
Therefore you can pounce while on a horse.
You can full attack when you charge with pounce, so if you say you can't pounce while on a horse that means you can't charge while on a horse since you can full attack whenever you charge.
If you can't charge while on a horse then the mounted combat rules are...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T17:24:35ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2182011-12-08T17:20:53Z2011-12-08T17:20:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Morris wrote:</div><blockquote><p>A simple •no• would have sufficed.
</p>
</blockquote><p>Someone's tired.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Morris wrote:</div><blockquote>That's your example of balance? </blockquote><p>No, actually that's yours.
<p>Arguing for something that clearly isn't a go-er at the vast majority of tables just because it might allow X to do something like Y is weird.</p>
<p>Boils down to, you don't get to Pounce, get over it.</p>Matthew Morris wrote:A simple *no* would have sufficed.
Someone's tired. Matthew Morris wrote:That's your example of balance?
No, actually that's yours. Arguing for something that clearly isn't a go-er at the vast majority of tables just because it might allow X to do something like Y is weird.
Boils down to, you don't get to Pounce, get over it.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T17:20:53ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2102011-12-08T16:10:18Z2011-12-08T16:10:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gorbacz wrote:</div><blockquote> Ooooh the Caster Defense League in full swing! </blockquote><p>How does not wanting to die of excessive cheese equate to caster defence?Gorbacz wrote:Ooooh the Caster Defense League in full swing!
How does not wanting to die of excessive cheese equate to caster defence?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T16:10:18ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2082011-12-08T16:04:20Z2011-12-08T16:04:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">meatrace wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Okay. Simple logic here. Let's try this.</p>
<p>Mounted combat lets you charge while on a horse.
<br />
Pounce says you get a full attack when you charge.
<br />
Therefore you can pounce while on a horse.</p>
<p>You can full attack when you charge with pounce, so if you say you can't pounce while on a horse that means you can't charge while on a horse since <b>you can full attack whenever you charge</b>. </p>
<p>If you can't charge while on a horse then the mounted combat rules are nonsensical.</p>
<p>So your options are:
<br />
A)You can pounce while mounted.
<br />
B)You cannot charge while mounted. </blockquote><p>Your logic is flawed.meatrace wrote:Okay. Simple logic here. Let's try this.
Mounted combat lets you charge while on a horse.
Pounce says you get a full attack when you charge.
Therefore you can pounce while on a horse.
You can full attack when you charge with pounce, so if you say you can't pounce while on a horse that means you can't charge while on a horse since you can full attack whenever you charge.
If you can't charge while on a horse then the mounted combat rules are nonsensical.
So your options are:...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T16:04:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2072011-12-08T15:57:40Z2011-12-08T15:57:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">seekerofshadowlight wrote:</div><blockquote> I am gonna disagree, I don't think pounce works while mounted. You are free to rule other wise. I will allow the charge, I will not allow the pounce, they are not the same thing. </blockquote><p>.
</p>
.
<br />
<b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Yes, sooo yes.</span></b></p>seekerofshadowlight wrote:I am gonna disagree, I don't think pounce works while mounted. You are free to rule other wise. I will allow the charge, I will not allow the pounce, they are not the same thing.
.
.
Yes, sooo yes.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T15:57:40ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=5?What-is-ragelancepounce#2052011-12-08T15:54:21Z2011-12-08T15:54:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matthew Morris wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Whichever way you think about the RAW, it simply isn't RAI.</p>
<p>You do not get multiple attacks at the end of a charge made by your mount with any weapon. Not RAI.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>No offence intended, but do you have a cite of RAI? Since it's as intended, there should be a link to a developer saying "This is what's intended." Indeed, since mounted skirmisher says "If your mount moves its speed or less, you can still take a full-attack action" that tells me there's already room for a feat modifying a combat condition (attacking while mounting) so how is it RAI that a similar feat/trait doesn't allow it?
</p>
Else it's RAIWTTB•. I know what RAMT• would be, but not RAI.</p>
<p>••• spoiler omitted ••</p>
<p>•••• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>Quibble...
<p>I think the vast majority of DM's would have a RAMT answer of NO! and probably a "stop trying to break the game, munchkinface" readied action just in case!</p>
<p>Why the hell would anyone argue in favour of this munchkin-ism, balance is the key my friends, balance!</p>Matthew Morris wrote:tricky bob wrote:Whichever way you think about the RAW, it simply isn't RAI.
You do not get multiple attacks at the end of a charge made by your mount with any weapon. Not RAI.
No offence intended, but do you have a cite of RAI? Since it's as intended, there should be a link to a developer saying "This is what's intended." Indeed, since mounted skirmisher says "If your mount moves its speed or less, you can still take a full-attack action" that tells me there's already...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-08T15:54:21ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What is rage-lance-pounce?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8d2&page=2?What-is-ragelancepounce#862011-12-07T18:57:32Z2011-12-07T18:57:32Z<p>Whichever way you think about the RAW, it simply isn't RAI.</p>
<p>You do not get multiple attacks at the end of a charge made by your mount with any weapon. Not RAI.</p>Whichever way you think about the RAW, it simply isn't RAI.
You do not get multiple attacks at the end of a charge made by your mount with any weapon. Not RAI.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-12-07T18:57:32ZForums: Carrion Crown: HauntsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n1ix?Haunts#12011-11-12T22:04:19Z2011-10-26T22:24:50Z<p>1) How do PC's learn what the weaknesses of Haunts are?</p>
<p>2) How do they learn how to damage them with positive energy/Holy water? Or is this assumed knowledge?</p>
<p>They can detect a Haunt with <i>detect undead</i>, but are there any other means that PC's can do to find them without setting them off??</p>1) How do PC's learn what the weaknesses of Haunts are?
2) How do they learn how to damage them with positive energy/Holy water? Or is this assumed knowledge?
They can detect a Haunt with detect undead, but are there any other means that PC's can do to find them without setting them off??Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-26T22:24:50ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: I volunteer to create/maintain a list of Pathfinder compatible modulesWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n0nx?I-volunteer-to-createmaintain-a-list-of#222011-10-24T15:47:24Z2011-10-24T15:47:24Z<p>Cake for Keeperman... what flavour do you want?</p>Cake for Keeperman... what flavour do you want?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-24T15:47:24ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Bestiary 4 Wish Listtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mzi1?Bestiary-4-Wish-List#372011-10-20T13:52:26Z2011-10-20T13:52:26Z<p>Creatures that bestow curses with successful attacks.</p>Creatures that bestow curses with successful attacks.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-20T13:52:26ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Bestiary 4 Wish ListStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mzi1?Bestiary-4-Wish-List#362012-03-06T05:04:02Z2011-10-20T13:48:54Z<p>Swarms with the rust monster ability.</p>Swarms with the rust monster ability.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-20T13:48:54ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Bestiary 4 Wish ListWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mzi1?Bestiary-4-Wish-List#352011-10-20T13:46:42Z2011-10-20T13:46:42Z<p>Variant Mummy's</p>Variant Mummy'sWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-20T13:46:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which Class is best going Commando?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx6e&page=3?Which-Class-is-best-going-Commando#1102011-10-09T17:44:45Z2011-10-09T17:44:45Z<p>Just to clarify, if you think Savage Tides, you'll on the right lines, in other words, there aren't any magic shops around and you'll <i>mostly</i> have to make do with whatever the adventure gives out.</p>
<p>Forget defining "low magic" or "low wealth" and stick to the info above.</p>Just to clarify, if you think Savage Tides, you'll on the right lines, in other words, there aren't any magic shops around and you'll mostly have to make do with whatever the adventure gives out.
Forget defining "low magic" or "low wealth" and stick to the info above.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-09T17:44:45ZForums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Pharasma and undeadWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2my6a?Pharasma-and-undead#12011-10-06T14:47:52Z2011-10-06T11:42:46Z<p>Would Pharasma have issues with her faithful casting spells like<i> animate dead</i> to use undead in battle, or would she see that as distasteful?</p>Would Pharasma have issues with her faithful casting spells like animate dead to use undead in battle, or would she see that as distasteful?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-10-06T11:42:46ZRe: Forums: Advice: Which Class is best going Commando?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx6e?Which-Class-is-best-going-Commando#252011-09-30T22:10:59Z2011-09-30T22:10:59Z<p>I was using general terms, sorry if that confused some.</p>
<p>I really mean a campaign like Savage Tide, or Serpents Skull, where the access to magic items is very limited until you can Teleport.</p>I was using general terms, sorry if that confused some.
I really mean a campaign like Savage Tide, or Serpents Skull, where the access to magic items is very limited until you can Teleport.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-30T22:10:59ZForums: Advice: Which Class is best going Commando?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mx6e?Which-Class-is-best-going-Commando#12011-09-30T12:22:58Z2011-09-30T12:22:58Z<p>In a <i>low Magic</i>, or <i>infrequent Magic Shop</i> type Adventure which Classes deal with the lack of bling best?</p>In a low Magic, or infrequent Magic Shop type Adventure which Classes deal with the lack of bling best?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-30T12:22:58ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Are there specific roles that must be filled to make an effective party, and if so, what roles?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mwzn?Are-there-specific-roles-that-must-be-filled#92011-09-29T12:08:55Z2011-09-29T12:08:55Z<p>Damage output/soak.
<br />
Healer.
<br />
Arcane Caster.
<br />
plus anything else, Rogues are no longer required.</p>Damage output/soak.
Healer.
Arcane Caster.
plus anything else, Rogues are no longer required.Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-29T12:08:55ZForums: Serpent's Skull: SS any good?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mwzx?SS-any-good#12011-09-29T12:02:59Z2011-09-29T12:02:59Z<p>Is this AP any good?</p>
<p>Also, how much of the AP involves no "Ye old magic shops"</p>Is this AP any good?
Also, how much of the AP involves no "Ye old magic shops"Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-29T12:02:59ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Death's Embrace abilityWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mv3c?Deaths-Embrace-ability#22011-09-17T16:13:18Z2011-09-17T16:13:18Z<p>Anyone?</p>Anyone?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-17T16:13:18ZForums: Rules Questions: Death's Embrace abilityWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mv3c?Deaths-Embrace-ability#12015-06-14T08:33:45Z2011-09-17T11:54:59Z<p>Are the RAI so that you can heal with all your own channels assuming you're channelling to harm the enemy?</p>
<p>Would you also heal if channelling to harm outsiders or elemental?</p>Are the RAI so that you can heal with all your own channels assuming you're channelling to harm the enemy?
Would you also heal if channelling to harm outsiders or elemental?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-17T11:54:59ZForums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: RotRL all in one book?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mv38?RotRL-all-in-one-book#12011-09-17T11:08:46Z2011-09-17T11:08:46Z<p>Is RotRL being released as a all in one book? If so, where can I order it!?</p>Is RotRL being released as a all in one book? If so, where can I order it!?Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-09-17T11:08:46ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Intelligent Item QuestionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2modp?Intelligent-Item-Question#52011-08-09T10:27:12Z2011-08-09T10:27:12Z<p>I'm a player in this case, but I also DM and if I'm honest I wouldn't allow it!</p>I'm a player in this case, but I also DM and if I'm honest I wouldn't allow it!Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-08-09T10:27:12ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Intelligent Item QuestionWhere's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2modp?Intelligent-Item-Question#32011-08-09T09:51:54Z2011-08-09T09:51:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Starglim wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Where's the Weed? wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If your II is a ring for example (something you're always wearing) would an ability like casting a spell with Personal as the Target effect you the wearer? </p>
<p>Mirror Image, for example. </blockquote>A Personal spell would affect the caster of the spell, which would be the ring. Some Personal spells, such as <i>teleport</i>, also affect other creatures as specified in the spell description. </blockquote><p>So that would make the ring have images and not my character, the wearer ? That seems a little harsh, or maybe just "balanced" !Starglim wrote:Where's the Weed? wrote:If your II is a ring for example (something you're always wearing) would an ability like casting a spell with Personal as the Target effect you the wearer?
Mirror Image, for example.
A Personal spell would affect the caster of the spell, which would be the ring. Some Personal spells, such as teleport, also affect other creatures as specified in the spell description. So that would make the ring have images and not my character, the wearer ? That seems...Where's the Weed? (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-08-09T09:51:54ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Removing Spell Resistance from EvocationStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m9qp?Removing-Spell-Resistance-from-Evocation#82011-05-18T16:28:53Z2011-05-18T16:28:53Z<p>As others have said, it'll make little to no difference to the game, go for it.</p>As others have said, it'll make little to no difference to the game, go for it.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-05-18T16:28:53ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Vicious Amulet of Mighty Fists?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m5kk&page=2?Vicious-Amulet-of-Mighty-Fists#652011-04-21T19:02:59Z2011-04-21T19:02:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Turkina_B wrote:</div><blockquote> Ok, Dancing or Throwing does not make sense. So why would your own fists, elbows, knees and feet damaging your self make sense? </blockquote><p>This is a classic example of... "How much reality do you want in your fantasy game" situation.
<p>It's all magic and therefore all kinds of crazy.</p>Turkina_B wrote:Ok, Dancing or Throwing does not make sense. So why would your own fists, elbows, knees and feet damaging your self make sense?
This is a classic example of... "How much reality do you want in your fantasy game" situation. It's all magic and therefore all kinds of crazy.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-04-21T19:02:59ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Vicious Amulet of Mighty Fists?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m5kk?Vicious-Amulet-of-Mighty-Fists#132011-04-20T22:11:26Z2011-04-20T22:11:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Happler wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Turkina_B wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
What is an unarmed strike? Ranged? Throwing punches is only a metaphor... </blockquote><p>So why are they listed seperately in the equipment charts and on page 182?
</p>
</blockquote><p>They are listed as Simple Weapons, along with daggers, etc....
<p>As I said, if they are not melee and not ranged, what are they? </blockquote><p>+1Happler wrote:Turkina_B wrote: Quote:
What is an unarmed strike? Ranged? Throwing punches is only a metaphor...
So why are they listed seperately in the equipment charts and on page 182?
They are listed as Simple Weapons, along with daggers, etc.... As I said, if they are not melee and not ranged, what are they? +1Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2011-04-20T22:11:26ZForums: Rules Questions: Using Many & Rapid Shot together?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lkw2?Using-Many-Rapid-Shot-together#12012-11-15T23:00:31Z2010-12-08T22:58:51Z<p>After searching I found one thread saying you can combine these two Feats and one saying you couldn't...</p>
<p>Can they be used together??</p>After searching I found one thread saying you can combine these two Feats and one saying you couldn't...
Can they be used together??Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-12-08T22:58:51ZRe: Forums: Advice: Dr. Strangelob and Mr. Hyde: The Ogre's Guide to Alchemiststricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l45s&page=5?Dr-Strangelob-and-Mr-Hyde-The-Ogres-Guide-to#2032010-11-30T23:47:10Z2010-11-30T23:47:10Z<p>Is it possible to avoid the smoke from a bomb using Precise Bomb?</p>
<p>It says "splash damage" so I'm thinking that Stink bomb would effect everyone within the smoke??</p>Is it possible to avoid the smoke from a bomb using Precise Bomb?
It says "splash damage" so I'm thinking that Stink bomb would effect everyone within the smoke??tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-30T23:47:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: Dr. Strangelob and Mr. Hyde: The Ogre's Guide to Alchemiststricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l45s&page=4?Dr-Strangelob-and-Mr-Hyde-The-Ogres-Guide-to#2002010-11-30T16:14:11Z2010-11-30T16:14:11Z<p>Can the Alchemist add any spell via a scroll to his Formulae book, regardless of Class?</p>Can the Alchemist add any spell via a scroll to his Formulae book, regardless of Class?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-30T16:14:11ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally + Augmented New & Updated... Better, Stronger, Faster...!Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2laeq?Summon-MonsterAlly-Augmented-New-Updated#172010-11-26T16:44:15Z2010-11-26T16:44:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Stone the Crows wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
You can contact me at <b> tricky.bob@sky.com </b></blockquote></blockquote>Ok... </blockquote>yay! </blockquote><p>I'll mail you then...tricky bob wrote:Stone the Crows wrote: stuart haffenden wrote: stuart haffenden wrote:
You can contact me at tricky.bob@sky.com
Ok... yay! I'll mail you then...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-26T16:44:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Dr. Strangelob and Mr. Hyde: The Ogre's Guide to AlchemistsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l45s&page=4?Dr-Strangelob-and-Mr-Hyde-The-Ogres-Guide-to#1962010-11-26T15:10:32Z2010-11-26T15:10:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">0gre wrote:</div><blockquote> Not sure what a fire bomb is, you mean just a normal bomb?</blockquote><p>Yes
<div class="messageboard-quotee">0gre wrote:</div><blockquote><p>You can apply smoke to a normal bomb, do primary damage, splash damage, and smoke.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>As Smoke bomb read "he can choose to have it create" does that mean that if you take Smoke as your first Discovery you may as well prepare all your bombs as Smoke because you could just turn off the smoke bit if it's going to be a problem?
<p>Also, when using Precise Bomb with a Smoke Bomb would be better to select the enemies as "not in smoke" so the PC's [who are in Smoke] can freely hit them [assuming they are next to them]? Does that work, I mean, if you're in the edge of the smoke, do you suffer a penalty for attacking someone just out of the smoke?</p>0gre wrote:Not sure what a fire bomb is, you mean just a normal bomb?
Yes 0gre wrote:You can apply smoke to a normal bomb, do primary damage, splash damage, and smoke.
As Smoke bomb read "he can choose to have it create" does that mean that if you take Smoke as your first Discovery you may as well prepare all your bombs as Smoke because you could just turn off the smoke bit if it's going to be a problem? Also, when using Precise Bomb with a Smoke Bomb would be better to select the enemies...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-26T15:10:32ZRe: Forums: Advice: Dr. Strangelob and Mr. Hyde: The Ogre's Guide to AlchemistsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l45s&page=4?Dr-Strangelob-and-Mr-Hyde-The-Ogres-Guide-to#1932010-11-19T22:18:37Z2010-11-19T22:18:37Z<p>The Discoveries marked with an • don't stack. Does this mean you can apply, say , Smoke to a Fire Bomb but not Smoke and Stink??</p>The Discoveries marked with an * don't stack. Does this mean you can apply, say , Smoke to a Fire Bomb but not Smoke and Stink??Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-19T22:18:37ZForums: Conversions: BeholderStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2liak?Beholder#12012-11-15T22:59:16Z2010-11-19T17:46:01Z<p>Has anyone made a PFRPG Beholder stat block?</p>Has anyone made a PFRPG Beholder stat block?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-19T17:46:01ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Healing the EidolonStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lfjj?Healing-the-Eidolon#82010-11-02T23:45:43Z2010-11-02T23:45:43Z<p>Beware the Sea gulls.... har-harrr!</p>Beware the Sea gulls.... har-harrr!Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-11-02T23:45:43ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally + Augmented New & Updated... Better, Stronger, Faster...!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2laeq?Summon-MonsterAlly-Augmented-New-Updated#162010-10-25T17:24:09Z2010-10-25T17:24:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Stone the Crows wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote> I removed the link from your post. While you have the Compatibility License and OGL in order, you can't redistribute the art from the Pathfinder Bestiary. </blockquote><p>Can you at least talk to James?
<p>You can contact me at <b> tricky.bob@sky.com </b></blockquote></blockquote>Ok... </blockquote><p>yay!Stone the Crows wrote:stuart haffenden wrote: stuart haffenden wrote: Ross Byers wrote: I removed the link from your post. While you have the Compatibility License and OGL in order, you can't redistribute the art from the Pathfinder Bestiary.
Can you at least talk to James? You can contact me at tricky.bob@sky.com Ok... yay!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-10-25T17:24:09ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally + Augmented New & Updated... Better, Stronger, Faster...!Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2laeq?Summon-MonsterAlly-Augmented-New-Updated#152010-10-13T18:47:00Z2010-10-13T18:47:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote> I removed the link from your post. While you have the Compatibility License and OGL in order, you can't redistribute the art from the Pathfinder Bestiary. </blockquote><p>Can you at least talk to James?
<p>You can contact me at <b> tricky.bob@sky.com </b></blockquote></blockquote><p>Ok...stuart haffenden wrote:stuart haffenden wrote: Ross Byers wrote: I removed the link from your post. While you have the Compatibility License and OGL in order, you can't redistribute the art from the Pathfinder Bestiary.
Can you at least talk to James? You can contact me at tricky.bob@sky.com Ok...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-10-13T18:47:00ZRe: Forums: Curse of the Crimson Throne: Skeletons of Scarwall (GM Reference)Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2huw7&page=2?Skeletons-of-Scarwall#512010-09-26T21:57:26Z2010-09-26T21:57:26Z<p>Is Bishop Zev Ravenka's Trap the Soul ability a "death effect". </p>
<p>Deathward says is prevents immediate death but TtS is death over 24 hours as the soul is devoured??</p>
<p>I guess you could rule either way but what doou guys think?</p>Is Bishop Zev Ravenka's Trap the Soul ability a "death effect".
Deathward says is prevents immediate death but TtS is death over 24 hours as the soul is devoured??
I guess you could rule either way but what doou guys think?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-09-26T21:57:26ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch's Sleep Hex makes it all too easyStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2la9u&page=2?Witchs-Sleep-Hex-makes-it-all-too-easy#672010-09-17T22:30:49Z2010-09-17T22:30:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Black Bard wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Rakshaka wrote:</div><blockquote> Thanks for input. I mispoke when I mentioned the Surprise move part of the problem when I was just trying to use it as an example of what can be done with the Witch's Hex. I'm not looking to nerf the power, but am looking for an alternative to the power-level of the Hex. </blockquote><p>Wouldn't you consider "changing the power because it's too good to something not as good as the origional" to be a nerf? I'm just asking.
<p>That aside, here is what seems to be the problem. Your player, playing a class that has been alpha and beta playtested by thousands of people prior to final release, with a useful power that is still inherently limited by certain factors, has become extremely powerful in the specific AP you are running due to A: an overall lack of the inherent limiters (creature types), B: the specific design of the encounters (callous allies/no allies), and C: an effective team with with an NPC (or any other PCs who exploit the advantage intelligently).</p>
<p>So your player found a "strong" class/ability combo for this AP. Good for him, better than finding a weak one. The inherent fault (although that is not the proper word for it) lies in the structure of the AP, not in the PC's class. If I were you (which I am not, but that is a better preface than just saying "Just do this") I would adjust the AP, adding extra allies and such. Failing that, I would talk to the player if the ability is actually lessening the fun for the other players (who I would ask that very question of first). Failing that, then I would consider house-ruling the ability, but again, only if other players are not having fun.</p>
<p>This reminds me of when a legitimate "Player didn't know the campaign was about undead" Radiant Servant of Pelor cropped up in an Age of Worms game. Or, as great example of the "Secret I-Win Button" when my wife played an Entropomancer in Age of Worms, totally unaware that recovering a Sphere of Anihhilation was part of the plot! </p>
<p>There is really only two paths of thought with this:... </blockquote><p>I think you've summed up the situation pretty clearly here, that's a +1!
<p>Personally if you really are having issues with the sleep hex I would use an existing mechanic to either limit its use to 3 + Int mod per day, or, make it work like the other Hex's - you can only target each creature once per day.
<br />
Both keep the flavour without allowing it to dominate combat all day long.</p>The Black Bard wrote:Rakshaka wrote: Thanks for input. I mispoke when I mentioned the Surprise move part of the problem when I was just trying to use it as an example of what can be done with the Witch's Hex. I'm not looking to nerf the power, but am looking for an alternative to the power-level of the Hex.
Wouldn't you consider "changing the power because it's too good to something not as good as the origional" to be a nerf? I'm just asking. That aside, here is what seems to be the problem....Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-09-17T22:30:49ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally .pdf's with ErrataStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kw2u?Summon-MonsterAlly-pdfs-with-Errata#282010-09-03T20:37:57Z2010-09-03T20:37:57Z<p>More bumps</p>More bumpsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-09-03T20:37:57ZRe: Forums: Advice: Treantmonk's Guide to Bards (Optimization)Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k3pv&page=6?Treantmonks-Guide-to-Bards#2832010-08-30T14:58:54Z2010-08-30T14:59:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Treantmonk wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Instead consider straight Bard...very workable. </blockquote><p>.
<p>Dear Mr. TreeMinky,</p>
<p>When can we expect some APG updated to your guides? And will you be giving the Witch a guide of her own? </blockquote>+1! </blockquote><p>+2tricky bob wrote:stuart haffenden wrote: Treantmonk wrote:
Instead consider straight Bard...very workable.
. Dear Mr. TreeMinky,
When can we expect some APG updated to your guides? And will you be giving the Witch a guide of her own? +1! +2Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-30T14:59:05ZRe: Forums: Advice: Treantmonk's Guide to Bards (Optimization)tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k3pv&page=6?Treantmonks-Guide-to-Bards#2822010-08-30T14:58:16Z2010-08-30T14:58:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Treantmonk wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Instead consider straight Bard...very workable. </blockquote><p>.
<p>Dear Mr. TreeMinky,</p>
<p>When can we expect some APG updated to your guides? And will you be giving the Witch a guide of her own? </blockquote><p>+1!stuart haffenden wrote:Treantmonk wrote:
Instead consider straight Bard...very workable.
. Dear Mr. TreeMinky,
When can we expect some APG updated to your guides? And will you be giving the Witch a guide of her own? +1!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-30T14:58:32ZRe: Forums: Advice: What is the role of the summoner?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l6rj?What-is-the-role-of-the-summoner#32010-08-21T23:06:50Z2010-08-21T23:06:50Z<p>It doesn't really fit into any of the "normal" roles. Personally, I don't like its make-up but that's just me. </p>
<p>The main problem is that it's very different to the Play-test version and the Paizo guys have taken a lot of stick because of the changes. Even though those giving out said stick knew it was a play-test version, and should be extremely thankful that Paizo allows us the option to play-test stuff and contribute to the products that get released, they seemed to forget this when the stick was being handed around so freely.</p>
<p>Bottom line, Paizo have released what they feel is a balanced class and I think they did a pretty good job even though the class doesn't appeal to me.</p>
<p>If you want to play one, you could use the eidolon as a beat stick to replace the fighter - sort of, or you could take a back row seat and use the powerful SA SLA summons - a bit like a wizard.</p>It doesn't really fit into any of the "normal" roles. Personally, I don't like its make-up but that's just me.
The main problem is that it's very different to the Play-test version and the Paizo guys have taken a lot of stick because of the changes. Even though those giving out said stick knew it was a play-test version, and should be extremely thankful that Paizo allows us the option to play-test stuff and contribute to the products that get released, they seemed to forget this when the...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-21T23:06:50ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally .pdf's with Erratatricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kw2u?Summon-MonsterAlly-pdfs-with-Errata#272010-08-21T18:12:05Z2010-08-21T18:12:04Z<p>Bump!</p>Bump!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-21T18:12:04ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#452010-08-14T19:04:25Z2010-08-14T19:04:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">PeteZero wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Whow, so much input. Thanks, that really helps.</p>
<p>For stats, my problem is, I really want INT 20 to start off with, and that was a way around it. A bit off WIS, so WIL saves aren't hurt too much, get the trait latent psion - +2 to mind affecting effects. And STR 8 should work too. Would like a higher CHA but see no way unless sacrificing INT.
<br />
For hexes to begin with evil eye, cackle, slumber
<br />
Familiar: Fox or weasel for the reflex save
<br />
Patron: Trickery?
<br />
Invisibility is nice, but if you use evil eye, misfortune, slumber you're visible again, getting blink as well is okay, is it really useful as a 3rd lvl spell esp. when you have a 20% spell failure?</p>
<p></blockquote><p>As a matter of interest, which spells do you intend on taking during the first 5 levels or so?
<p>What spells would others recommend?</p>PeteZero wrote:Whow, so much input. Thanks, that really helps.
For stats, my problem is, I really want INT 20 to start off with, and that was a way around it. A bit off WIS, so WIL saves aren't hurt too much, get the trait latent psion - +2 to mind affecting effects. And STR 8 should work too. Would like a higher CHA but see no way unless sacrificing INT.
For hexes to begin with evil eye, cackle, slumber
Familiar: Fox or weasel for the reflex save
Patron: Trickery?
Invisibility is nice, but...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T19:04:25ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#442010-08-14T17:20:43Z2010-08-14T17:20:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">hogarth wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">PeteZero wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Where can I find the metamagic rod of reach?
</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">hogarth wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Stone the Crows wrote:</div><blockquote> You may wish to consider a little more Strength for use with Spectral Hand as a back up plan if the Enchantments don't work out. There are many Touch spells that don't grant a save. </blockquote>A Reach metamagic rod is pretty cheap, though. </blockquote></blockquote>It's in the Advanced Player's Guide. </blockquote><p>He'll still need some Strength to hit, plus Spectral Hand gives a +2 bonus.hogarth wrote:PeteZero wrote:Where can I find the metamagic rod of reach?
hogarth wrote: Stone the Crows wrote: You may wish to consider a little more Strength for use with Spectral Hand as a back up plan if the Enchantments don't work out. There are many Touch spells that don't grant a save.
A Reach metamagic rod is pretty cheap, though. It's in the Advanced Player's Guide. He'll still need some Strength to hit, plus Spectral Hand gives a +2 bonus.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T17:20:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#372010-08-14T11:57:01Z2010-08-14T11:57:00Z<p>You may wish to consider a little more Strength for use with Spectral Hand as a back up plan if the Enchantments don't work out. There are many Touch spells that don't grant a save.</p>You may wish to consider a little more Strength for use with Spectral Hand as a back up plan if the Enchantments don't work out. There are many Touch spells that don't grant a save.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T11:57:00ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#352010-08-14T11:44:06Z2010-08-14T11:43:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Evil Genius Prime wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>I realized that in the first post, I said "All witches are EVIL". I meant "All witches are female". I couldn't edit it, so I reposted it. I was seriously sleep deprived when I posted the original post. Hence the total word screw-up. </blockquote><p>Are you sure... ;)Evil Genius Prime wrote:I realized that in the first post, I said "All witches are EVIL". I meant "All witches are female". I couldn't edit it, so I reposted it. I was seriously sleep deprived when I posted the original post. Hence the total word screw-up.
Are you sure... ;)Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T11:43:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#342010-08-14T11:34:28Z2010-08-14T11:34:06Z<p>Slumber: Is there no love for <i>sleep</i> without a HD limit? Seems pretty good to me.</p>Slumber: Is there no love for sleep without a HD limit? Seems pretty good to me.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T11:34:06ZForums: Rules Questions: UMD with personal spellsStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5sa?UMD-with-personal-spells#12012-11-15T22:46:29Z2010-08-14T11:27:51Z<p>Can you use UMD on a scroll of <i>shield, mirror image</i> etc?</p>
<p>Doesn't the personal bit mean the creator of the scroll?</p>Can you use UMD on a scroll of shield, mirror image etc?
Doesn't the personal bit mean the creator of the scroll?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T11:27:51ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#302010-08-14T08:37:42Z2010-08-14T08:37:42Z<p>Combat Casting: Ususally this is a no brainer for full casters, however you have Hex's that you can use that don't provoke AoO's. I would probably still want it, but maybe not as early as a Wiz/Sorc would.</p>Combat Casting: Ususally this is a no brainer for full casters, however you have Hex's that you can use that don't provoke AoO's. I would probably still want it, but maybe not as early as a Wiz/Sorc would.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T08:37:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Witch for PFS how to improveStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l5ml?Witch-for-PFS-how-to-improve#292010-08-14T08:25:57Z2010-08-14T08:25:57Z<p>Patrons: wouldn't <i>mirror image</i> be a good option? Am I right in thinking that you can't UMD this spell, or can you get it on a scroll that someone else scribed?</p>
<p>Witch has no <i>shield</i> spell to save her early days.</p>Patrons: wouldn't mirror image be a good option? Am I right in thinking that you can't UMD this spell, or can you get it on a scroll that someone else scribed?
Witch has no shield spell to save her early days.Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-08-14T08:25:57ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Summon Monster/Ally .pdf's with ErrataStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kw2u?Summon-MonsterAlly-pdfs-with-Errata#242010-07-21T17:28:37Z2010-07-21T17:28:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">stuart haffenden wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Summon Monster v1.1
<br />
Summon Monster [augmented] v1.1</p>
<p></blockquote>Use these ones! </blockquote><p>Ok! [great stuff by the way, but then I would say that :)]stuart haffenden wrote:stuart haffenden wrote:
Summon Monster v1.1
Summon Monster [augmented] v1.1
Use these ones! Ok! [great stuff by the way, but then I would say that :)]Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-07-21T17:28:37ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can I enchant fists as a monk?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2khpq?Can-I-enchant-fists-as-a-monk#182010-02-17T17:26:38Z2010-02-10T21:24:20Z<p>Slightly off track..</p>
<p>Can you use just one, say, silvered weapon, with a flurry and by-pass DR/silver with <b>all</b> your attacks?</p>Slightly off track..
Can you use just one, say, silvered weapon, with a flurry and by-pass DR/silver with all your attacks?Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-02-10T21:24:20ZForums: Rules Questions: Verbal only Spells vs. GrappleStone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kcpx?Verbal-only-Spells-vs-Grapple#12012-11-15T22:21:59Z2010-01-07T00:07:55Z<p>Am I correct in thinking that to cast a Verbal only spell you need to make a Concentration Check [which you have little to no chance in making]?
<br />
So just speaking [eg. Dimension Door] requires a check?</p>
<p>PFRPG page 206
<br />
<b>Grappling or Pinned:</b> The only spells you can cast
<br />
while grappling or pinned are those without somatic
<br />
components and whose material components (if any) you
<br />
have in hand. <span class=messageboard-ooc><i>Even so, you must make a concentration
<br />
check (DC 10 + the grappler’s CMB + the level of the spell
<br />
you’re casting) or lose the spell</i></span>.</p>
<p>That seems, well, a little harsh.</p>Am I correct in thinking that to cast a Verbal only spell you need to make a Concentration Check [which you have little to no chance in making]?
So just speaking [eg. Dimension Door] requires a check?
PFRPG page 206
Grappling or Pinned: The only spells you can cast
while grappling or pinned are those without somatic
components and whose material components (if any) you
have in hand. Even so, you must make a concentration
check (DC 10 + the grappler’s CMB + the level of the spell
you’re...Stone the Crows (alias of stuart haffenden)2010-01-07T00:07:55ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Wizard: Using items from prohibited schools?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k5l6?Wizard-Using-items-from-prohibited-schools#32010-02-26T18:34:42Z2009-11-18T01:39:17Z<p>Thanks Ogredude!</p>Thanks Ogredude!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-11-18T01:39:17ZForums: Rules Questions: Wizard: Using items from prohibited schools?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k5l6?Wizard-Using-items-from-prohibited-schools#12012-11-15T22:16:19Z2009-11-18T01:11:44Z<p>A wizard that chooses to specialize in one school of magic can prepare spells in his prohibited schools by using up 2 slots. </p>
<p>Does this mean that he can use scrolls/wands/stave in his prohibited schools? And if so, is there any penalty for doing so?</p>
<p>Can Divination be a prohibited school? I know in 3.5 it couldn't but I can't seem to locate that rule in PFRPG?
<br />
I see that he gets Read Magic for free in his spellbook but that could just mean he needs to use up 2 slots to use it if he can choose Divination as prohibited.</p>A wizard that chooses to specialize in one school of magic can prepare spells in his prohibited schools by using up 2 slots.
Does this mean that he can use scrolls/wands/stave in his prohibited schools? And if so, is there any penalty for doing so?
Can Divination be a prohibited school? I know in 3.5 it couldn't but I can't seem to locate that rule in PFRPG?
I see that he gets Read Magic for free in his spellbook but that could just mean he needs to use up 2 slots to use it if he can choose...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-11-18T01:11:44ZForums: Product Discussion: Bestiary -Index Linkstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k4hf?Bestiary-Index-Links#12012-11-15T22:15:54Z2009-11-08T01:16:40Z<p>I have the download but none of the links before Bugbear are working.</p>
<p>Is anyone else having this issue?</p>I have the download but none of the links before Bugbear are working.
Is anyone else having this issue?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-11-08T01:16:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary (OGL)tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8auu/discuss&page=22?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Bestiary#10512010-07-16T14:50:16Z2009-11-02T20:12:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote><p> For attack lines, the use of a comma and the use of the word "and" are equal. Had we been more diligent, there would have been NO commas in those attack lines, but as it stands it's merely an unnecessary extra word.</p>
<p>There's no difference between "<b>Melee</b> gore +16 (2d8+10, slam +16 (2d6+10)" and "<b>Melee</b> gore +16 (2d8+10 and slam +16 (2d6+10)." In both cases, the monster can make both attacks as a full round action.</p>
<p>Only if the word "or" appears does the monster have to choose which set of attacks it wants to use. </blockquote><p>Thank You.James Jacobs wrote:For attack lines, the use of a comma and the use of the word "and" are equal. Had we been more diligent, there would have been NO commas in those attack lines, but as it stands it's merely an unnecessary extra word.
There's no difference between "Melee gore +16 (2d8+10, slam +16 (2d6+10)" and "Melee gore +16 (2d8+10 and slam +16 (2d6+10)." In both cases, the monster can make both attacks as a full round action.
Only if the word "or" appears does the monster have to choose...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-11-02T20:12:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary (OGL)tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8auu/discuss&page=21?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Bestiary#10482010-07-16T14:50:16Z2009-11-02T18:29:22Z<p><b>Question:</b> Some of the monsters that have more than one attack have the second attack listed after a "comma", whereas some have them listed after an "and".</p>
<p>Obviously the "and" is an extra attack when making a full attack action [full round attack], but what about the "comma" ? Is it an "either or" attack, or something else?</p>
<p>For example, Elephant,</p>
<p>Melee gore +16 (2d8+10), slam +16 (2d6+10)</p>
<p>Can it do both, or either?</p>Question: Some of the monsters that have more than one attack have the second attack listed after a "comma", whereas some have them listed after an "and".
Obviously the "and" is an extra attack when making a full attack action [full round attack], but what about the "comma" ? Is it an "either or" attack, or something else?
For example, Elephant,
Melee gore +16 (2d8+10), slam +16 (2d6+10)
Can it do both, or either?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-11-02T18:29:22ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: The Spell Compendium, does it fit smoothly into core PF play?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jz9d&page=4?The-Spell-Compendium-does-it-fit-smoothly#1652009-11-28T00:26:37Z2009-09-25T17:50:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Turkina_B wrote:</div><blockquote> Also it does say in the Magic Chapters that spells can be researched, so as in a game I am in at the moment, I would ask th GM to approve the research of a specific spell not in the core before adding it to a list. </blockquote><p>Good option, that way the DM can have a look-see first and judge whether Hobinta should have access to it, rather than open up a whole can of Age of Worms!Turkina_B wrote:Also it does say in the Magic Chapters that spells can be researched, so as in a game I am in at the moment, I would ask th GM to approve the research of a specific spell not in the core before adding it to a list.
Good option, that way the DM can have a look-see first and judge whether Hobinta should have access to it, rather than open up a whole can of Age of Worms!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-25T17:50:04ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: Illegal PF downloads foundtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzug?Illegal-PF-downloads-found#72009-09-24T23:32:26Z2009-09-24T23:32:26Z<p>A private E-mail would have been a better option, imo.</p>A private E-mail would have been a better option, imo.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-24T23:32:26ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: PF Character Sheettricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jyqw?PF-Character-Sheet#62009-09-16T15:52:22Z2009-09-16T15:52:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">neceros wrote:</div><blockquote><p> You can also find them here: <a href="http://trickybob.neceros.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tricky bob's HOUSE OF PAIN.</a></p>
<p>I made up the title for him... :) </blockquote><p>Thanks Neceros!neceros wrote:You can also find them here: Tricky bob's HOUSE OF PAIN.
I made up the title for him... :)
Thanks Neceros!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-16T15:52:21ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: PF Character Sheettricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jyqw?PF-Character-Sheet#22009-09-15T22:46:02Z2009-09-15T22:46:02Z<p>Or just leave your mail address here and I'll mail you!</p>Or just leave your mail address here and I'll mail you!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-15T22:46:02ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: PF Character Sheettricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jyqw?PF-Character-Sheet#12009-09-15T21:11:52Z2009-09-15T21:11:52Z<p>I've been tinkering with my character sheet continually for ages. It's an Excel sheet with basic calculations. Very easy to customize.</p>
<p>I don't have any Web space to post it on but I'll happily mail it to anyone if you're interested. Maybe one of you guys can upload it to some free web space?</p>
<p>Please state if you want it in .xls [95-2003] or .xlsx [2007]</p>
<p>tricky.bob at sky.com</p>I've been tinkering with my character sheet continually for ages. It's an Excel sheet with basic calculations. Very easy to customize.
I don't have any Web space to post it on but I'll happily mail it to anyone if you're interested. Maybe one of you guys can upload it to some free web space?
Please state if you want it in .xls [95-2003] or .xlsx [2007]
tricky.bob at sky.comtricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-15T21:11:52ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Dispel Magictricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jx2b?Dispel-Magic#32009-09-01T22:47:06Z2009-09-01T22:47:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">King of Vrock wrote:</div><blockquote><p> No not every spell will be at their highest caster level. Potions, wands, and scrolls will tend to be lower. Also you'd pick the highest level spell as well... IIRC that's what it said in the preview for the Cleric.</p>
<p>—Vrock the Cradle </blockquote><p>Sure I get that, but the BBEG usually casts all his buffs from his own spell list, as do many other monsters.
<p>The spell DC is the way to go. For example, if the Wizard is flying around and the fighter can't get to him... the DC for his <i>fly</i> spell is going to be an easier target than 11 + his caster level.</p>King of Vrock wrote:No not every spell will be at their highest caster level. Potions, wands, and scrolls will tend to be lower. Also you'd pick the highest level spell as well... IIRC that's what it said in the preview for the Cleric.
--Vrock the Cradle
Sure I get that, but the BBEG usually casts all his buffs from his own spell list, as do many other monsters. The spell DC is the way to go. For example, if the Wizard is flying around and the fighter can't get to him... the DC for his fly...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-01T22:47:06ZForums: Rules Questions: Dispel Magictricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jx2b?Dispel-Magic#12012-11-15T22:08:21Z2009-09-01T16:55:25Z<p><b><i>Targeted Dispel:</b> One object, creature, or spell is the target of the dispel magic spell. You make one dispel check (1d20 + your caster level) and compare that to the spell with highest caster level (DC = 11 + the spell’s caster level). If successful, that spell ends. If not, compare the same result to the spell with the next highest caster level. Repeat this process until you have dispelled one spell affecting the target, or you have failed to dispel every spell.</i></p>
<p>Wouldn't all the buff spells cast by the evil wizard be at the same caster level? So you've either going to get the first one, or none of them?
<br />
And,
<br />
Why would you pick: d20 + your caster level vs. 11 + caster level of spell</p>
<p>..over this...</p>
<p><i>You can also use a targeted dispel to specifically end one spell affecting the target or one spell affecting an area. You must name the specific spell effect to be targeted in this way. If your caster level check is equal to or higher than<b> the DC of that spell</b>, it ends.</i></p>
<p>Isn't, 11 + caster level of spell, always going to be higher than the spell DC of 10 + Int/Wis/Cha mod + spell level unless you target the highest level spell he has?</p>
<p>A 11th level Wizard casts his highest level spell, Globe of Invulnerability [level 6], he has an Int score of 22 [+6], so DC 22, or Dispel check of 22 [11 + caster level (11) = 22]. <b>Any</b> other spell lower than his highest level spells will be easier to dispel targeting the spell DC rather than his caster level.</p>Targeted Dispel: One object, creature, or spell is the target of the dispel magic spell. You make one dispel check (1d20 + your caster level) and compare that to the spell with highest caster level (DC = 11 + the spell’s caster level). If successful, that spell ends. If not, compare the same result to the spell with the next highest caster level. Repeat this process until you have dispelled one spell affecting the target, or you have failed to dispel every spell.
Wouldn't all the buff spells...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-09-01T16:55:25ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: UK - Lies to retailerstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ju3z?UK-Lies-to-retailers#142009-08-15T16:51:07Z2009-08-15T16:51:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lisa Stevens wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote> Paizo, please look into this. <b>Hobby Games</b> are far better [and no I don't have any connection with them]. </blockquote><p>We sold in the past to Hobby Games and would do so now. We aren't exclusive with Esdevium, so Hobby Games could have placed an order if they wished to, just like any other distributor. For some reason, they didn't. I've know their manager, John Maitland, for quite a long while and would have no problems selling to Hobby Games.
<p>-Lisa </blockquote><p>Thaks good to know, thanks.
<p>Still, telling Local Game Stores utter rubbish about release dates is really not on. I encourage Paizo to address this issue with any distributors doing so.</p>Lisa Stevens wrote:tricky bob wrote: Paizo, please look into this. Hobby Games are far better [and no I don't have any connection with them].
We sold in the past to Hobby Games and would do so now. We aren't exclusive with Esdevium, so Hobby Games could have placed an order if they wished to, just like any other distributor. For some reason, they didn't. I've know their manager, John Maitland, for quite a long while and would have no problems selling to Hobby Games. -Lisa Thaks good to know,...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-08-15T16:51:07ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: UK - Lies to retailerstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ju3z?UK-Lies-to-retailers#42009-08-14T17:18:40Z2009-08-14T17:13:28Z<p>I've had a look at UK google and a number of stores are giving next Wednesday as the release date. Maybe they have the same suppler.</p>
<p>If so, they too are not being told the correct info.</p>
<p>Myself, I now have 8 copies, ordered from one of the lucky few stores that did get stock from Esdevium on the correct day, and I've given a copy to my local games store... one of the stores that Esdevium didn't tell me about! Needless to say, they are NOT happy.</p>
<p>Paizo, please look into this. <b>Hobby Games</b> are far better [and no I don't have any connection with them].</p>I've had a look at UK google and a number of stores are giving next Wednesday as the release date. Maybe they have the same suppler.
If so, they too are not being told the correct info.
Myself, I now have 8 copies, ordered from one of the lucky few stores that did get stock from Esdevium on the correct day, and I've given a copy to my local games store... one of the stores that Esdevium didn't tell me about! Needless to say, they are NOT happy.
Paizo, please look into this. Hobby Games are...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-08-14T17:13:28ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: UK - Lies to retailerstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ju3z?UK-Lies-to-retailers#32009-08-14T17:06:11Z2009-08-14T17:06:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">ericthecleric wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">tricky bob wrote:</div><blockquote><p> My local store phoned me today to tell me that Esdevium Games [main distributor in UK] had not delivered <b>any</b> of the 12 copies he ordered. He was also told that the release date was next Thursday, and he would only get 3 copies!</p>
<p>I phoned Esdevium Games myself and asked if the PF core rule book was released today... answer, "Yes"!
<br />
I then told them where I live and asked them to direct me to a local store that would have copies... answer, "Sorry, all our copies were given to London based stores, you'll have to order one from them"!
<br />
They didn't even tell me about my local store existing! WTF.</p>
<p>6 of those 12 books were reserved for my gaming group.</p>
<p>I'm Disgusted.</p>
<p>Please use Hobby Games in future.
<br />
</blockquote><p>I'm sorry, bob. My LGS (in Manchester) had 30 copies delivered on Tuesday, but I don't know how many he ordered.
</p>
The store is fanboy3, if you're interested. Try www.fanboy3.com or phone 0161 247 7735 </blockquote><p>Yeah, Manchester vs. little town by the sea...!ericthecleric wrote:tricky bob wrote:My local store phoned me today to tell me that Esdevium Games [main distributor in UK] had not delivered any of the 12 copies he ordered. He was also told that the release date was next Thursday, and he would only get 3 copies!
I phoned Esdevium Games myself and asked if the PF core rule book was released today... answer, "Yes"!
I then told them where I live and asked them to direct me to a local store that would have copies... answer, "Sorry, all our...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-08-14T17:06:10ZForums: Customer Service: UK - Lies to retailerstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ju3z?UK-Lies-to-retailers#12012-11-15T22:07:21Z2009-08-13T15:53:16Z<p>My local store phoned me today to tell me that Esdevium Games [main distributor in UK] had not delivered <b>any</b> of the 12 copies he ordered. He was also told that the release date was next Thursday, and he would only get 3 copies!</p>
<p>I phoned Esdevium Games myself and asked if the PF core rule book was released today... answer, "Yes"!
<br />
I then told them where I live and asked them to direct me to a local store that would have copies... answer, "Sorry, all our copies were given to London based stores, you'll have to order one from them"!
<br />
They didn't even tell me about my local store existing! WTF.</p>
<p>6 of those 12 books were reserved for my gaming group.</p>
<p>I'm Disgusted.</p>
<p>Please use Hobby Games in future.</p>My local store phoned me today to tell me that Esdevium Games [main distributor in UK] had not delivered any of the 12 copies he ordered. He was also told that the release date was next Thursday, and he would only get 3 copies!
I phoned Esdevium Games myself and asked if the PF core rule book was released today... answer, "Yes"!
I then told them where I live and asked them to direct me to a local store that would have copies... answer, "Sorry, all our copies were given to London based...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-08-13T15:53:16ZRe: Forums: General Discussion (Prerelease): Non-slashing weapon use with Featstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jqtx?Nonslashing-weapon-use-with-Feats#142009-07-13T15:28:46Z2009-07-13T15:28:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote> Since I can use a piercing weapon to slay one opponent and then, with cleave, kill his companion with whom he was flanking me, the visuals just aren't going to make sense. </blockquote><p>Actually you can't! Cleave requires the second target to be adjacent to the first target, not adjacent to you! Great Cleave requires the same condition.Chris Mortika wrote:Since I can use a piercing weapon to slay one opponent and then, with cleave, kill his companion with whom he was flanking me, the visuals just aren't going to make sense.
Actually you can't! Cleave requires the second target to be adjacent to the first target, not adjacent to you! Great Cleave requires the same condition.tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-07-13T15:28:46ZForums: General Discussion (Prerelease): Non-slashing weapon use with Featstricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jqtx?Nonslashing-weapon-use-with-Feats#12012-11-15T22:06:18Z2009-07-11T19:32:12Z<p>I can picture a Fighter swinging his Greatsword, trying to cleave through multiply foes...</p>
<p>I can picture a Fighter using a huge Backswing to make an Overhand Chop against his foe to deal extra damage...</p>
<p>But seriously, can you do either of those things with a Piercing weapon?</p>
<p>Can you...
<br />
Cleave with a Ranseur? [piercing]
<br />
Cleave with a Club? [bludgeoning]</p>
<p>I can see a overhand chop/backswing working with a heavy flail [bludgeoning], but not with a Scythe [slashing]!</p>
<p>Do we just apply the Feats and ignore these obvious gremlins?</p>I can picture a Fighter swinging his Greatsword, trying to cleave through multiply foes...
I can picture a Fighter using a huge Backswing to make an Overhand Chop against his foe to deal extra damage...
But seriously, can you do either of those things with a Piercing weapon?
Can you...
Cleave with a Ranseur? [piercing]
Cleave with a Club? [bludgeoning]
I can see a overhand chop/backswing working with a heavy flail [bludgeoning], but not with a Scythe [slashing]!
Do we just apply the...tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-07-11T19:32:12ZRe: Forums: General Discussion (Prerelease): Help make a Rogue with 25 points!tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jqqc?Help-make-a-Rogue-with-25-points#142009-07-10T17:21:39Z2009-07-10T17:21:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Papa-DRB wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Depending on your DM...</p>
<p>In the DnD V3.5 Players Handbook 2 the Beguiler has a Surprise Casting ability, that if the PC has Improved Feint allows the PC to do the feint as a swift action.</p>
<p>In my games, I had a player that really wanted this for a Rogue character so I "created" a feat called Surprise Feint which could be taken at 6th level and had Improved Feint as a pre-req, and allowed feinting in combat as a swift action.</p>
<p>YMMV...</p>
<p>—- david
<br />
Papa.DRB </blockquote><p>Are you free Tuesdays?Papa-DRB wrote:Depending on your DM...
In the DnD V3.5 Players Handbook 2 the Beguiler has a Surprise Casting ability, that if the PC has Improved Feint allows the PC to do the feint as a swift action.
In my games, I had a player that really wanted this for a Rogue character so I "created" a feat called Surprise Feint which could be taken at 6th level and had Improved Feint as a pre-req, and allowed feinting in combat as a swift action.
YMMV...
--- david
Papa.DRB
Are you free Tuesdays?tricky bob (alias of stuart haffenden)2009-07-10T17:21:25Z