I think you posted before they finished with this one. Sounds like a good companion to Ultimate Campaign.
Yeah, I was waiting for the product image to load. 'Tis up, and is a mockup and will change. :)
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Oooh! that's a pretty image. Where's it from? I don't recognize it.
And are Story Feats anything like the Achievement Feats from Legacy of Fire?
Also, why is this a player companion book rather than campaign setting? is it just the Construction of a character background? Because the other bits seem Game Master focused.
Sounds like an interesting concept, but isn't epic quests more suited to the Campaign Setting Line?
there might probably be a Campaign Setting book to go with it.
And seriously, this could help players with their characters's backgrounds (especially when the DM/GM is insistant in getting/having one).
Epic quests sounds like something that would tie in quite nicely with Mythic rules, don't you think?
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It certainly would. But Mythic rules are slated for Gencon, which is in August, is it not? This is in April. the two months sound similar... But I think they might be distinct.
I wonder what sort of Golarion-Specific Epic quests there are though? Other than becoming a Worldwound Crusader, or becoming a Linnorm King I mean.
"Epic" doesn't necessarily mean post-20th level goals, though. It's a matter of scale and personal viewpoints of your character: finding the warlord that razed your village is just as valid a goal as when you're a fifth level character as when you're first.
So is this book to help out players flush out there character's background?
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I meant Epic in the sense of tales like Journey to the West, the Illiad, the Aeniad, the Eddas, and The Epic of Gilgmesh, not in the sense of post—20th level play. My question is, since generally player companion books are not setting-neutral, what makes these sorts of quets Golarion-specific? Finding the person who razed your beloved peasant village is a fairly common trope, it's true, but that generic quality means I would be surprised to find that suggestion here instead of in Ultimate Campaign.
I'll be sure to get this! Be interesting go see how well this goes with my love of the more unusual PC races.
I love the description!
Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.
This looks VERY interesting. I've always kinda wondered how best to build a character within the Golarion setting, and hopefully this book will provide, if the description is anything to go by.
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I meant Epic in the sense of tales like Journey to the West, the Illiad, the Aeniad, the Eddas, and The Epic of Gilgmesh, not in the sense of post—20th level play. My question is, since generally player companion books are not setting-neutral, what makes these sorts of quets Golarion-specific? Finding the person who razed your beloved peasant village is a fairly common trope, it's true, but that generic quality means I would be surprised to find that suggestion here instead of in Ultimate Campaign.
It sounds to me like this will detail things like being a Brightness Seeker, a Lastwall crusader, a committed Hermean... stuff like that.
Just my guess.
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Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.
And there's the connection to make.
Ultimate Campaign is going to be filled with TONS of awesome new character options. This book brings those options to players and characters campaigning in Golarion.
As folks get more insight into Ultimate Campaign I think the role of and placement for this book will become increasingly apparent.
Additionally, this book releases several months before Mythic Adventures and includes no content from that release.
Patience.
This sounds very cool! :)
Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.And there's the connection to make.
Ultimate Campaign is going to be filled with TONS of awesome new character options. This book brings those options to players and characters campaigning in Golarion.
As folks get more insight into Ultimate Campaign I think the role of and placement for this book will become increasingly apparent.
You had me at "TONS of awesome" ;) I can't wait for the book.
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Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.And there's the connection to make.
Ultimate Campaign is going to be filled with TONS of awesome new character options. This book brings those options to players and characters campaigning in Golarion.
As folks get more insight into Ultimate Campaign I think the role of and placement for this book will become increasingly apparent.
yeah, O.K, I was a bit puzzled by this book because it seems very... I don't know, unfocused? I guess I am mssing something. What exactly is the subjact of this book?
yeah, O.K, I was a bit puzzled by this book because it seems very... I don't know, unfocused? I guess I am mssing something. What exactly is the subjact of this book?Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.And there's the connection to make.
Ultimate Campaign is going to be filled with TONS of awesome new character options. This book brings those options to players and characters campaigning in Golarion.
As folks get more insight into Ultimate Campaign I think the role of and placement for this book will become increasingly apparent.
I believe this is basically going to be Ultimate Campaign: Golarion Edition/Suplement (as Ultimate Campaign will be in the rulebook lign, and thus setting neutral)
Probably.
And I think Ultimate Campaign might be a bit more aimed at GMs than Players anyway.
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Adventuring rulers will also find new structures to construct within their cities and armies to raise under their banners, expanding upon the kingdom building rules and other exciting new options from Ultimate Campaign
Dammit to the 9! Now I'll have to get it. Stupid kingdom building and it's awesomeness.
Like Ultimate Campaign, my bookshelf awaits this book eagerly.And there's the connection to make.
Ultimate Campaign is going to be filled with TONS of awesome new character options. This book brings those options to players and characters campaigning in Golarion.
As folks get more insight into Ultimate Campaign I think the role of and placement for this book will become increasingly apparent.
Oh wow, this next year is gonna be awesome!! ^_^ Just out of curiosity. I know caravan rules probably won't find themselves in Ultimate Campaigns, but do you think they'll be in this Player Companion? Given how much Varisian caravans are discussed in Pathfinder setting material, I'd think they'd make a small appearance and maybe get some expansion. If not, that's okay: caravan rules are already available in the Jade Regent Player's Guide, and this book will probably find its way into my PDF library anyways ^_^
Yes, I love the idea behind this book. As a DM with lazy players (to put it lightly) who barely research the setting before creating their character and really basing them more off of new movies and games that come out, this will be a mercy to DMs like me. Not to mention this will be great for making in depth and story driven NPCs to travel alongside the party. Keep up the good work guys.
Adventuring rulers will also find new structures to construct within their cities and armies to raise under their banners, expanding upon the kingdom building rules and other exciting new options from Ultimate Campaign.
And thus one more reason to get this book too.
Updated to final cover and description!
Wow, another great cover.. And I suddenly understand this product a lot better.
A divine ceremony spell!? I see many in game weddings between PCs/NPCs in the future. Does anybody know if getting married in Galorian is recognized in the US? :)
Interesting...a divine ceremony spell.
When I first say the art I thought the medusa was on a giant clam shell, so I was thinking that Venus/Aphrodite had really let herself go.
When I first say the art I thought the medusa was on a giant clam shell...
That was my initial impression as well. :) It's a cool cover, though.
My usual question: Who's the artist?
Definitely excited about the ceremony spell.
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Will we be seeing some Golarion specific character history tables?
Yes. Many, in fact!
I am most interested in the new traits and magic items though some more story feats have some interest.
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How much overlap in content will there be between the content in this vs. Ulimate Campaign? In other words, will any of the material be identical to what's found in UCamp, & if so, how much? Thanks
It's more of an expansion on the rules in Ultimate Campaign, especially for Story Feats, which get a randomized table of potential quests to fulfill your Story Feat. Additional traits, drawbacks, and a random race/ethnicity/nationality creator. More importantly, this book is setting-focused, meaning a lot of the material is specifically for use in the Inner Sea region of Golarion.
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And now I have another favorite artwork to go with Lirianne's gatling apotheosis from Rasputin must Die!: Seelah brandishing the restored Shield of Aroden. :D
Can anyone share some information on what if any new building types this book gives potential future kingdom builders?
Can anyone share some information on what if any new building types this book gives potential future kingdom builders?
No new buildings or rooms. New story feats that bear obvious benefits in that area, though.
Thanks for the response, EML.
I am loving this book!
Can anyone share some information on what if any new building types this book gives potential future kingdom builders?
Also new Spells, Leadership Feats & general Feats that affect Kingdom/Building stats.
Ahahahahahaha!
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At first I couldn't figure out what you were laughing about, then I went back...
Now my face hurts...
What does that ceremony spell do?
It givesa +2 luck bonus against divorce checks? *rim shot*