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So you didn't just put it on the table and say "we should do something like that"? You just let things take their course? Very devious. I like it!If you worked at Paizo, you would know that I very rarely ever play the "CEO" card. I make suggestions, and if the rest of the editorial team likes them, then they get picked up. If not, then there is usually a really good reason why not. We almost always make decisions on products as a group consensus effort, which I think makes for a better product list and a more enthused editorial group.
-Lisa
Great stuff. Wish more companies could go this way.
Some of the item art in the book may be reprints of existing art from already available item cards.Any chance there will ever be a set of Item Cards using the object art from this book?I would bet there is an excellent chance of it.
Your likely correct, but I still bet there is plenty of new art in this that can be used in future item decks.
They may have even commissioned all new art simply because it could be used in this book, then turn around and is it in the decks. We'll see.
This is intended to be the be-all, end-all book of gear (not counting "Eastern" weapons, not counting firearms)
So will there be a decent set of firearms rules forthcoming some time? The rules in the Campaign Setting are fairly crazy and don't seem to make an aweful amount of sense. What with flintlock pistols sitting alongside percusion cap revolvers and shotguns.
On an associated note, will the Armory be including other wonders of technology such as clocks, watches and printing press? All of these are supposed to appear in the campaign setting but no costs are available anywhere. A little bit of tech love would be nice.
IIRC, the AA book does include costs for clocks and printing presses.
No comment on the guns (from me, at least).
When will it be shipped out, I can't wait. Is is more exciting then then last Star wars movie (not that that was very exciting but still)
Our official product schedule still says "late April":
http://paizo.com/paizo/about/schedule
So you didn't just put it on the table and say "we should do something like that"? You just let things take their course? Very devious. I like it!If you worked at Paizo, you would know that I very rarely ever play the "CEO" card. I make suggestions, and if the rest of the editorial team likes them, then they get picked up. If not, then there is usually a really good reason why not. We almost always make decisions on products as a group consensus effort, which I think makes for a better product list and a more enthused editorial group.
-Lisa
YOU Guys have CEO cards too that is awsome
The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book for 3.0 had scroll organizers and potion belts in it so that you could draw said items for free, especially handy for those times that you need a scroll or a potion to save an ally this round with said item and you have to move to them and use your standard action to perform the saving.
I don't like making such items magic items, as it seems to be that a cleverly built piece of equipment should be able to do the job. Obviously the equipment from the FRCS can't be used, since its not OGL, but given that swift actions didn't exist back then, it doesn't seem like it would be too hard to come up with an item that lets you assign X number of scrolls or potions that can be drawn as a swift action for emergency situations.
The scroll organizer didn't give any special notes other than it stores scrolls. The potion belt states you can draw a potion as a free action, but not the scroll organizer.
If you are there AA please give me a sign of some sort...
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Our official product schedule still says "late April":
http://paizo.com/paizo/about/schedule
It's not even the 15th yet, so late april hasn't come.
I'm happy beyond words to see the due date shifted forward by 2 weeks!! Kudos and much appreciation to the hardworking Paizo staff (and the speedy shipping companies) to make it happen for us :D
Apart from the cover, we've yet to see any previews of this, and I'm always a fan of art posts or previews of content snippets. Just sayin' ;-)
Apart from the cover, we've yet to see any previews of this, and I'm always a fan of art posts or previews of content snippets. Just sayin' ;-)
You know, if you look closely at today's blog, there ARE some previews.
Apart from the cover, we've yet to see any previews of this, and I'm always a fan of art posts or previews of content snippets. Just sayin' ;-)You know, if you look closely at today's blog, there ARE some previews.
Well, yes. But those are all mixed in with other non-previews, and the Community Use Policy doesn't allow for cropping and such, making use of that artwork difficult. But beggars can't be choosers, and I really liked Sean's inventory tracking sheet.
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Word on when your likely to have more in stock will be nice, my gaming club's awaiting word eagerly...
Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment. We're keeping enough to cover subscriptions and preorders, but the rest is going to distribution, so if you haven't already ordered, you'll have to wait for the reprint, which will probably take a month or two.
*Update: we're going to do a quick recce and see if we can't find a way to reserve some more copies for paizo.com customers to cover the interval before the reprint arrives.
Wow, Vic! Great news, if not a little annoying for people who don't have a copy accounted for.
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Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment.
Dang Vic, that's awsome. Glad to hear you've got my sub covered. ;) Since my order looks like it's pending, here's hoping I'll get some PDFs today!
-Skeld
Quite happy to have my PDF of this one. The bits I've looked at are great. One question though:
Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment.
Daaaaang. That deserves a cookie! *starts taking PaizoCon requests*
Daaaaang. That deserves a cookie! *starts taking PaizoCon requests*
I want one!
Talomyr - thanks, I was just about to post that question as well.
Great job guys! I've been reading through it, and nothing I've seen is over the top crazy. Lots of really really interesting ways of using items, abilities, etc. The Traits and Channel Foci are particularly interesting and well done (except the Ancestral Weapon.. come on!).
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Word on when your likely to have more in stock will be nice, my gaming club's awaiting word eagerly...Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment. We're keeping enough to cover subscriptions and preorders, but the rest is going to distribution, so if you haven't already ordered, you'll have to wait for the reprint, which will probably take a month or two.
*Update: we're going to do a quick recce and see if we can't find a way to reserve some more copies for paizo.com customers to cover the interval before the reprint arrives.
Thankyou for the prompt response. The issue with me is I like to pool all my Paizo purchases in one go as often as I can, as the shipping to the UK tends to be fairly expensive. If it is likely to be a couple of months, I guess I will have to make my other purchases without it :( I want Rivers Run Red too much to wait.
Aldori dueling sword should have a x2 crit modifier; it's like a longsword, but its exotic benefit is you can use it with Weapon Finesse (like a rapier) and still get 1.5 Str bonus to damage when using it two-handed (unlike a rapier).
Falcata should have a x3 crit modifier; it's like a longsword, but its exotic benefit is the increased threat range.
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Word on when your likely to have more in stock will be nice, my gaming club's awaiting word eagerly...Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment. We're keeping enough to cover subscriptions and preorders, but the rest is going to distribution, so if you haven't already ordered, you'll have to wait for the reprint, which will probably take a month or two.
*Update: we're going to do a quick recce and see if we can't find a way to reserve some more copies for paizo.com customers to cover the interval before the reprint arrives.
Our book trade distributor was ordering more than they actually need right away, so we've managed to hold back enough copies to (probably) get us through on paizo.com until the second printing arrives (probably about 6-8 weeks). Order away!
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Our book trade distributor was ordering more than they actually need right away, so we've managed to hold back enough copies to (probably) get us through on paizo.com until the second printing arrives (probably about 6-8 weeks). Order away!
Order placed! Thanks Vic!
Aldori dueling sword should ...
With apologies to Rob, I think there's another goof with that back chart. I believe there's a missing entry on the Special line of the Exotic Two-handed weapons:
The Garrote appropriately lists "grapple, see text".
The Mancatcher lists "reach, trip, see text".
I believe "reach, trip, see text" should instead be on the Meteor Hammer (formerly reach, disarm, trip, with text). The Mancatcher probably should have "reach, grapple, see text", which may be responsible for the confusion.
This does readd some confusion to the Meteor Hammer, and whether it threatens at 5', 10', or depending on which of its fighting styles is used. I know you had previously stated it remained 10' in both styles, but that was a while ago.
huh? Is it already shipping?
When will the PDF of this product be available for purchase?
Our Kingmaker GM has the pdf; small bug we spotted:
Dueling sword, Aldori, crits: 19-20/x3 (should be 19-20/x2)
Falcatta, crits: 19-20/x2 (should be 19-20/x3)
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Our book trade distributor was ordering more than they actually need right away, so we've managed to hold back enough copies to (probably) get us through on paizo.com until the second printing arrives (probably about 6-8 weeks). Order away!Word on when your likely to have more in stock will be nice, my gaming club's awaiting word eagerly...Yeah... um... turns out that we got a lot higher retailer interest on this one than usual. A *lot* higher. As in, we sold out before we actually received our shipment. We're keeping enough to cover subscriptions and preorders, but the rest is going to distribution, so if you haven't already ordered, you'll have to wait for the reprint, which will probably take a month or two.
*Update: we're going to do a quick recce and see if we can't find a way to reserve some more copies for paizo.com customers to cover the interval before the reprint arrives.
:) Awesome stuff i'll place an order today. Much obliged
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Our Kingmaker GM has the pdf; small bug we spotted:
Dueling sword, Aldori, crits: 19-20/x3 (should be 19-20/x2)
Falcatta, crits: 19-20/x2 (should be 19-20/x3)Sean's responded to this one. It's about 6 or 7 posts above yours.
Ah thanks Paul, didn't see that.
I was surprised not to see the katar, tri-bladed mentioned explicitly. I know it states that items not mentioned explicitly can stay as they are and used as is; but I would still have expected it to become a x3 weapon instead of x4.
ship ship my order to me!
Seriously with Luven's and AA coming I'll have stuff galore for when my life finally settles.
There's also Albion Armitage's Astounding Arsenal, which is an adventure module and equipment book, coming at the end of the month.
This is just a recognition of the good work done by Paizo and the wonders that call themselves Werecabbages. I happened to notice in my glance through the PDF that two items mentioned in PC Pearls are also in Adventurer's Armory. They are Powder (Flour) and Marbles. Great minds run alike.
Good job everyone.
I believe "reach, trip, see text" should instead be on the Meteor Hammer (formerly reach, disarm, trip, with text). The Mancatcher probably should have "reach, grapple, see text", which may be responsible for the confusion.This does readd some confusion to the Meteor Hammer, and whether it threatens at 5', 10', or depending on which of its fighting styles is used. I know you had previously stated it remained 10' in both styles, but that was a while ago.
I hate to be a pest, but can we get an official ruling/verification on this? Majuba just found one of these in the game I am running and I want to make sure he is using it properly. ;-)
This is just a recognition of the good work done by Paizo and the wonders that call themselves Werecabbages. I happened to notice in my glance through the PDF that two items mentioned in PC Pearls are also in Adventurer's Armory. They are Powder (Flour) and Marbles. Great minds run alike.
Good job everyone.
They're darn handy items to have in your handy haversack! :D
I am really looking forward to the public PDF release for this. One question for the subscribers who already have a copy:
Are there prices for hirelings included in this work (beyond the trained and untrained costs given in the Pathfinder Rulebook)?
It would be nice to get an idea of how much different hirelings should be paid (especially for more skilled individuals). And please don't quote the Profession rules at me, because they are seriously broken.
This might be a silly question, but I wanted to confirm how much damage a monk with brass knuckles deals, do they deal their monk unarmed damage with each attack or do they deal 1d3 (adjusted for size)?
Great stuff. Wish more companies could go this way.So you didn't just put it on the table and say "we should do something like that"? You just let things take their course? Very devious. I like it!If you worked at Paizo, you would know that I very rarely ever play the "CEO" card. I make suggestions, and if the rest of the editorial team likes them, then they get picked up. If not, then there is usually a really good reason why not. We almost always make decisions on products as a group consensus effort, which I think makes for a better product list and a more enthused editorial group.
-Lisa
Hehe. if other companies all had the talent Lisa's crew has, it'd be dandy.
Alas....