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The Guide to Organized play has a statement about foreknowledge. While that portion specifically calls out replay a scenario, I'd consider this when dealing with said player.

How did they bring it up?

Also, to the best of my understanding, you're always able to turn a player away if you aren't comfortable GMing for them.

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Joe M. wrote:
Hangman Henry IX wrote:
i think some of you think i am just being trolly
Yes, I'd say so.

I don't know if I read this in a different tone than other folks because I'm having a pretty great Monday or what, but I'm pretty impressed by the outright hostile reaction some folks seem to have had. Up to one person being under the impression that Hangman Henry should already "know" what's up as he/she is a 2 star GM.

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lastblacknight wrote:

@twilsemail

You are missing the point! the artwork you are talking about has been; drawn, carved, printed, painted and ended up in a tattoo book in some place in America.

Unless that tattoo book is from 3,100 BC (Ancient Egypt) the original owner of the artwork was dead 3,100 years before Christ was born...

I guess you're right. I'm missing something. Do you have some source showing where this specific image is from five millennia ago? Not the concept of a phoenix. Not the idea of an awesome image of a phoenix with its wings extended upwards. This specific image.

I actually usually get disgruntled when someone snips "Citation needed" in general conversation and I recognize I'm doing that here.

Again, not "something similar." This exact image.

Note: I'm not arguing that Paizo / PFS "stole" this image. I've no idea what happened behind closed doors and who was given money or rights to a thing. I'm just stating that these are the same image, though one was modified slightly. Paizo presumably has a legal team that keeps them up to date on what is and what is not OK.

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Imbicatus wrote:
To be fair, Paizo should track down the original artist of that stock art and give them 100% of the profits of the Guide to Organized Play 6.0 PDF sales.

I agree with you 1000%. Actually, in a true act of contrition, they should give the artist double the profits for the guide.

lastblacknight wrote:
twilsemail wrote:
David Haller wrote:
Verdict: "stolen" is quite a stretch!

Go into an image editor (heck, paint will work). Resize the two images so that they're at the same scale. Now make one transparent and place it over the other. You can see that they are, actually, the same image.

The tattoo is offered as a free download, so that might protect Paizo, but it's certainly the same artwork, tweaked for Paizo's needs.

The same is true for the book and the bag. I can't get to the scales from here, so I'm not sure on that one.

A simple Google search showed a ton of similar images. Provenance on the image of the phoenix with its wings raised tips touching in a circle is kinda hazy - as long as people have been writing myths they have drawn the phoenix.

I guarantee the images from ancient Egypt are older than any tattoo...

That is all totally true... but not really related to my post's point of "The tattoo and the faction logo are actually the same image." I didn't say they were close. I said that if you made one transparent and laid it over the other, it's the same image (with some lines colored in).

Heck, it's possible that the person that Paizo hired for that logo is the same person that made the flash in that first link. They could have just reused their own art...

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David Haller wrote:

Well, of course, they're both phoenixes. The overall presentation is similar, kind of a "phoenix rising", but that's a common phoenix motif.

The Paizo phoenix is asymmetrical, and the bird's "body" is rotated about 15 degree clockwise (so the left "wingtip" rises higher).

The tattoo site version features a bilaterally-symmetrical body (down to every flame), and the orientation is "straight", with a vertical axis of symmetry.

Could the Paizo bird be inspired by the tattoo bird? Yes. A more likely scenario is that both the Paizo and tattoo birds are inspired by some older, more classic design (which I haven't time to look into, so I admit this is conjecture on my part.)

If you Google "phoenix", though, and review "Images", you will see many similar phoenix designs, such as this one from a psychology research group:

http://phoenixpsychologylab.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/phoenix1.jpg

Verdict: "stolen" is quite a stretch!

Go into an image editor (heck, paint will work). Resize the two images so that they're at the same scale. Now make one transparent and place it over the other. You can see that they are, actually, the same image.

The tattoo is offered as a free download, so that might protect Paizo, but it's certainly the same artwork, tweaked for Paizo's needs.

The same is true for the book and the bag. I can't get to the scales from here, so I'm not sure on that one.

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Is there anything in here to help out folks using improvised weapons? Archetypes or feats or anything?

Is there anyone in here that gets access to Wild Shape? I think I recall seeing a Hunter Archetype upthread (Feral Hunter). Would anyone mind spoiling when they get access to the ability?

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So, we've an urban campaign starting sometime this month. I was about to go and roll a Shadow Assassin, but you had to go and trip him up. After poring through the book, I'm going to go with the Shadow Warrior instead. This bloke will be garroting folks in no time. :D

Thanks for an awesome class.

I may have to give the Shadow Warrior a week or so to be less "new and shiny" and reconsider which route I'll take.

I'm all for more shadow supplements though. Bring 'em on.

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I spent 39 Prestige Points and upwards of 15k on leaving my faction. Something I knew I was doing from around level 2.

My Paladin wound up routinely sabotaging his own faction missions just to thwart Zarta Dralneen. *Spoiler* was just too much, even for him.

Spoiler:
Eyes of the Ten

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

This is the discussion thread for a private campaign.

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@Tenro: you can pick it up here for $10. If that doesn't work out, it's actually in the store here at paizo.com.

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We've also got another week and a half for more applicants, if they're coming.

Hama, do you know yet what you're using for rules? I'm familiar with DW core rules, but figure I should start familiarizing myself with any other systems you might be tacking on.

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Silver Prince, Do you know which way you're leaning for the second AP?

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Name: Jurdon Krax
Class (or career): Mercenary (Vanguard if possible)
Short history: Krax left Tuchanka to see the galaxy and meet new people... then kill them. His story is similar to many Krogan away from home. His only real deviation is his pet "Carnage." The Pyjak has gotten Krax into more trouble than anyone might expect. Krax' favorite story is how Carnage got him into the Blood Pack. Forsan Chuu was drinking at a Omega and noted Krax' pet. Taking issue with anyone not murdering the creature on sight, he decided to fix that problem. The amount of damage done to the bar was admirable and the young Krogan found himself indebted to Aria. The Blood Pack captain that Chuu had reported to decided to take a chance and bought off his debt. Krax has been working for the Pack since.
Personality: Krax is a rough and ready warrior that loves a good fight. He can be indifferent about most things, though he takes a great deal of umbrage with anyone messing with his Pyjak.

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Hama wrote:
No love for krogan? :(

Hama, if you aren't OK with a Yahg, I'll go with a Krogan. I enjoyed the heck out of a melee vanguard and can see a yahg being something similar.

Let me know one way or the other and I'll get you a character ASAP.

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Not that I think it'll impact this game overly much, I've found the following:

-The wiki stopped getting updated in November of 2012.
-The rule set itself has continued getting adjusted by the LoC team in This Thread over at GitP
-The most recent version of the rules (a pretty significant divergence from where they were when the wiki was last updated) can be found in this post.

I think, at this point, implementing the up-to-date rules would be like trying to convert a game from 2nd ed D&D to PF. It probably just wouldn't work.

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Most of my issue is that I've only got a work computer (so no adding programs) and a phone to post from. I'll likely wind up using Paint and an image hosting site.

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

I've got most of a scenario mapped out. The only problem I'm facing is the actual map.

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Turian would probably be my #3. My #1 is barred by you and my number 2 is barred by the Citadel.

I'm looking at the wiki entry on races when I've a chance.

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Hama wrote:
You can be any race sans the geth,

Yer breaking my heart...

*Heads off to cry in a corner*

Ahem... Sorry about that...

How do you feel about a Yahg "Barbarian"? Whether using the rules from (I think) Sage Kobold or something you work up. Any class that has a mechanic quoting Conan is good by me.

Note: If there are plans on visits to the Citadel, I'd have to stay behind on the ship. They're barred from interacting with the Citadel, if memory serves.

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@Monkeygod, I think the solution to my mistake with the Shadowvar is a curse war. It seems like that's what happened anyway, between here and the IG thread, we just didn't spend points.

I figure it's either that or I start roughing out a cosmic decree about mortals that speak to the Beggar.

At the end of the day I had too many ideas floating in my head and over-reached. I also completely misunderstood the rules as they sit.

I feel like I've not really contributed much other than a disruption. If you folks want me to bow out, I'll do so gracefully.

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

I don't think that we've anyone in particular that can use the Bracers.

I'd say put them up in the main thread and if someone buys them, awesome. If not, sell them to an NPC merchant.

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That's certainly not my intention.

Like I said, I emailed the LoC "staff" and asked them about updating the wiki with clearer language (regarding creatures and concepts) for future games.

They're actually surprised that people are using the wiki as it's very out of date.

If the Mods have decided that Concepts and Creatures are entirely exclusive to the players that made them, awesome.

It seems like some things are assumed to come with broader concepts and some aren't.

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I misplaced my loot question... Oops.

Does one person "buy out" the others PCs shares of the bracers or does that one PC (Erlic, I think) just get 2k more than the rest of us?

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GM Moshado wrote:

You may grant any race or organization you control any concept you create or Alchemize. If you want to give your creations a concept that was created by another deity, or use another concept to Alchemize with your own, you must engage that deity in combat.

That is the text under create concept. We are adding that you can ask another god. Still in deliberation about letting gods create the same mundane and advanced concepts.

Sentient Races wrote:
Of any type of life that is roughly equal to a human sapience. Sentient Life does not have a bonus for combat, but they have the ability to use any mundane concepts unlike monstrous life.
Greater Life wrote:
such as Giants or Fey Greater Life has a +1 bonus to combat, and they have the ability to use any magical or advanced concepts without needing to be part of a society or organization or be a hero or legend

As the races get more powerful they get access to more concepts. If you make gardening, all sentient+ races get gardening. Roads. Stuff like that. That's why they're mundane.

Divine Magic is more limited, but accessed by more powerful creatures.

GM Moshado wrote:
Not every post is about spending points.

I understand that, but I'm also stuck mid-action because "stars" seemed like something that'd be around, or something assumed in Astrology (like Metal, smelting and tools for blacksmithing).

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Hunh. I think I misunderstood a bunch of things about this system.

I totally understand passing cosmic decrees on through here. They're sweeping and affect the entire game.

All sentient races have access to all mundane concepts (it's in the rules on the wiki) so whenever we introduce one we have to pass it through here as well?

If we make an Advanced or Magical concept we have to run that past anyone with a Greater lifeform (same deal, they have access to all of them)?

I'm going to hold off on more IG posts as I apparently have to create stars and don't have the points for it.

Edit to add: What currently exists? What assumptions can be made?

We have blacksmithing, but no one spent points on smelting, tools, or even metal.

We have Written Language, but no spoken language, no pens, paper, tablets or anything.

There's been no creation of architecture or clothing or roads or settlements.

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Baxtra Flairchild wrote:
Cosmic decree: all races shall have and express emotion. 5 AP Domains: Mind, Emotion, Rage.

Is this sapient races or is everything now prone to love, hate and such?

Wasn't there a request to discuss these and iron them out before posting them IG?

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I'm fine with playing around with the system if Monkeygod wants to. But I'd intended for them to lose.

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@Loup Blanc: Have you considered Humble Beginnings from Varisia?

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I'll mull it over between the two.

I'm considering Tribal Scars. Which tribe is Skaar from?

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Sweet!

Boss, do you have a preference between Kellid, Half-Orc, Orc or some other savage race of your choosing?

Would you be OK with Kellid / other race having the Blood God Disciple Archetype if that's the route you prefer?

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Council Chairman wrote:
I'm looking to run another AP, but no way as PFS. Too much work.

Running a sanctioned AP for PFS is the exact same* as running for anyone else, but you hand out 6 pieces of paper (scanned this time) at the end of certain portions.

*Literally the exact same. You can have all the PCs be awakened animals for all PFS cares.

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Dotting gameplay and waiting on the discussion thread.

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Thanks Boss. I'll see you over in Discussion.

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Current standings (by my count):
RotRL: 4
Reign of Winter: 3
Shattered Star: 2
Jade Regent: 6
Carrion Crown: 4
Mummy’s Mask: 2

We could always see about getting 2-3 off the ground, if we ever find a GM.

Perhaps its time to start 2-3 threads seeking a GM and more players?

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 4 = 5

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I was actually considering similar reflavorings for my summoner.

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

Just checking: Skeletons are up, right?

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Any advice out there for mapping scenarios / combats?

I've an idea for an encounter but I'm unsure how to map it.

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motteditor wrote:

INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS

twilsemail/Drogusk: human/half-orc "sci-fi summoner"; need path; writeup is good

Crud! I knew I forgot something.

The current plan is for Drogusk to fill a front line melee position. I'd probably place him as a Champion.

That said, depending on party dynamics and relationships I could also see him heading over to Marshal or Guardian.

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Here's a snippet on Drogusk. Slightly edited from his Kingmaker introduction in another thread.

The Ten-Minute Background:

In an attempt to get all the information I need to create stuff from character backgrounds without having to continually push for information, I am asking that you create backgrounds the following way:

Step 1: Core:
Write five things about your character’s concept and background, five things that you think are the most essential parts of your character. You don’t have to stop at five, if you like…this is just a minimum.
1.) Barbarian host to a foreign intelligence. The battle between savagery and technology wages within Drogusk.
2.) BrainPal: Drogusk is “host” to an intelligence that assists him in his endeavors. It has access to great knowledges and will, at times, share that knowledge (his Eidolon). It has a strong self-preservation protocol and tries very hard to imprint that on Drogusk
3.) A Long Journey: Drogusk has traveled far in his 19 years. He has a wanderer’s soul and has seen many great sights. His most memorable adventure was a town called Torch with a purple flame sitting on the crest of a hill. While there, he explored an oddly square cave and found his BrainPal.
4.) Enjoys solitude and can never find any. He’s never alone now. He’s pretty much always got this avatar in the back of his head speaking to him and informing him of things. Maybe eventually he’ll learn to tune it out? Maybe eventually it’ll drive him mad.
5.) More comfortable in melee. Yells at the BrainPal to “cast spells.” He uses his actions to impement different protocols in the system.

Step 2: Goals:
List two goals for the character that you, as a player, think would be cool to see accomplished in-game. During any session in which you take positive action to achieve that goal, I will award you an action point that can only be used in scenes furthering that goal. These Action Points are separate from the action points you gain by resting and reaching milestones. You can change goals later, though you lose all the accumulated Action Points for the goal you abandoned.

1.) I’m looking forward to awkward interactions with folks as he discusses the ghost that he speaks with and his odd assortment of equipment. I’d like for the equipment to develop as the plot does. I’d love to see his bank of knowledge come in useful. I can see him at some point living a hermit’s life in the woods in a cottage that’s got a lot more going on inside than people might think. Perhaps he’s/ his Companion is rebuilding something from Numeria?

2.) I don’t see him taking on a fatherly role (like several other characters of mine) with the party. I’d like to see him become more of a protective older brother… or maybe even an over-protective younger brother who’s a bit of a hot head. I could see the BrainPal yelling at him as he charges into battle.

Step 3: Secrets:
List two secrets about your character. One is a secret the character knows, one is a secret that involves him but that he is not actually aware of yet. This will help me in creating plots that center around your character. I will also be creating a third secret which you as a player will not be aware of, so expect some surprises!

1.) He wound up in that cave fleeing from combat. It’s not a big deal to most people, but a Kellid that fled from fear instead of practicality is a Kellid with a lot of shame.

2.) When he was in that cave, he awoke more than just the BrainPal. Something else stirred. It may have followed him. Who knows? (Hint: the GM knows)


Step 4: relationships:
Describe three people that are tied to the character though blood, romance or honor. Two of them are friendly to the character, one is hostile. All can do something useful for you, if you can get the situations to line up. If you like, you can include an enemy of yours here as well, so I have an instant NPC nemesis to throw at you.

1.) Kundarr: Drogusk’s Father. He was a shaman of the Kellids in the Realms of the Mammoth Lords. Drogusk never even had the chance to
2.) Ariana: Drogusk is somewhat smitten with Ariana. Unfortunatelyfor him, she’s happily married. He’s begun considering challenging her husband to signle combat for her hand.
3.) BrainPal: Some might not consider the BrainPal a person. Drogusk knows otherwise. He and the BrainPal have had enough arguments (and he’s lost enough of them) to know that she’s not just a thing.

Step 5: Memories:
Describe three memories that your character has. They don't have to be elaborate, but they should provide some context and flavor.
1.) Passing “near” the Worldwound and seeing all of the chaos and destruction that it had wrought. Also seeing the Templars and the service they provide the people of former Sarkoris. It’s clear that protectors are important and he feels called to that role.
2.) When he found his BrainPal. Suddenly a flood of information was poured directly into his skull. It took him ages to sort out what was happening to him and how to adjust. He’d been given a tool to accomplish many things and now needed a place to use that gift.
3.) Finding civilization again. He’s been reveling in the change. Crazy people and their purple flame…

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I've had a PC concept for a summoner brewing for a while. Originally he was going to be a barbarian that had wandered into Numeria and wound up stuck with an Elysium style "harness" (His eidolon).

A Small Serpentine Eidolon that mostly aid's it's wearer. As it develops, it'll gain new abilities. Think he might fit in if it's an augmented Android instead? He could actually use the first concept as cover.

The PCs are masquerading as fleshbags, correct?

Let me know if I have the below correct.

Evolution Point Progression:

2:1
4:2
6:1
8:1? (and stat point bump)
10:1
12:2
14:1
16:2
18:1
20:1

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I was thinking of nobility as the Right of Kings. They're better than you just by virtue of being noble. That's what I meant with Divine Mandate (from the ruleset in the wiki).

Madness and Prophecy. His third Domain would likely be stars or the void. I may make him Chaos incarnate (Protean) at some point as well.

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I think almost all of my ideas are pretty mundane (in theorycraft, not mechanics).

Stars
Astrology
A second moon
monsters

Stuff like that.

Nobility seems like it'd be something like a Divine Mandate. Maybe that's the culmination.

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What color is it?

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I've a character I think could work out quite well. Originally I'd intended for him to wind up a Warpriest at later levels (3+) would you consider allowing a PC to change Cleric levels into WP levels in August when the book is released? (maybe Ranger levels into WP levels)

I've other concepts I can put forward, but I think Hank could work out well here.

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I've had several ideas on things to encourage madness in the campaign. I am hoping for more societies sometime soon. Right now it's just Dwarves and the Llieldasine, right? I kind of gathered that the Shinokas were unintelligent farmers.

It looks like Ohren has 5 domains already. Was that a clerical error or did I miss a few actions that built up his profile?

Out of Curiosity, What does "Moon A" look like?

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Cool beans. Best of luck to y'all.

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Totally fair. I'm just using your experience here to help me prepare to run something soon. We'll see how it pans out.

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

What are the restrictions on multiple PCs?

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Male Human Fighter (Lore Warden) 9

CaveToad,

It'll probably save a good deal of time if you roll things like fort saves (and in later scenarios Initiative). This way we don't wind up waiting a day for single die rolls. I know I've seen it run that way in several other pbps.

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