Flintwhistle |
Zaister wrote:Hooray, my hardcover copy just shipped!If you don't mind my asking, when did you order?
I'm cautiously optimistic that mine may ship out of this batch as well.
Mine is a January pre-order for a color hardcover, and I got a shipment email from Paizo today as well, if that helps!
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ShadowChemosh |
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I just wanted to share that the community just released v2.4 of Ultimate Psionics for Hero Lab. It includes the new classes and races from UP. Lots of powers and traits added. Its not 100% done as its a work in progress but allot is done and functional.
This requires nothing more than a "CORE" license for Hero Lab. No additional packages required at this time to get it to load.
We are running 100% through the Powered by HL feature so you need a single one time setup to the Community Servers to download. This means you download and install all from inside of HL. Plus when a new version comes out you will be auto-notified to download and install.
Details about the package can be found on the LW forums: Hero Lab Ultimate Psionics Package
Any issues feel free to email me at my forum user id at yahoo dot com.
Zaister |
Zaister wrote:Hooray, my hardcover copy just shipped!If you don't mind my asking, when did you order?
I'm cautiously optimistic that mine may ship out of this batch as well.
Sure, I ordered the color hardcover/PDF bundle on January 8.
Arnwolf |
I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.
Jeremy Smith Publisher, Dreamscarred Press |
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I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.
So, the wizard with the serial numbers filed off?
Hobbun - yes and yes.
Arnwolf |
Arnwolf wrote:I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.So, the wizard with the serial numbers filed off?
Hobbun - yes and yes.
Wizard is just what more primitive people called wizards and witches.
Arnwolf |
Arnwolf wrote:I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.So, the wizard with the serial numbers filed off?
Hobbun - yes and yes.
Wizard and witches is just what more primitive people called psions or psychics.
jimibones83 |
I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.
Blasphemy. You should just play a wizard ad let the rest of us enjoy psionics as they are.
I kinda like your idea of a conduit though. Maybe there could be some sort of psioic item, a gem perhaps, that acts as a conduit and enhances the limit of the talented feat. Phenomenal idea right there.
jimibones83 |
Wizard and witches is just what more primitive people called psions or psychics.
First, your skipping over the difference in game mechanics, which is a huge reason I favor psionics.
Secondly, psionics and magic can be viewed as both the same as magic or different, it all depends on whether the source of power in your setting is the same or different, just ask Dr. Strange or Gene Gray.
Personally while I like magic in a medieval setting, I think psionics fits much better in a sci fy or oriental setting, and fits nicely in a mixed bag as well. As it is, its my favorite aspect of play, and I would be devastated to see it tampered with to resemble magic.
Arnwolf |
I hear what you are saying. I just replace the sorcerer as the psion in PHB and have the Psion as the class that can manipulate raw magic because of the genetics of their bloodlines. Pure humans just can't do that and that is why they need components V,S,and M to manipulate magic. A human just can't channel the energy, thus wizards use components to channel the energies and Psion (Sorcerers) do it themselves. I do repeat do like the system Dreamscarred press put in place.
Silentman73 |
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I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.
Of course! So while your component-requiring "Psion" is tied up and gagged, unable to do a thing ('cause he didn't invest in the feats to remove the component requirements...), my actual Psion will just grin, mindwipe the people holding her captive, then burn off the ropes binding her. ;)
Hayato Ken |
I just wanted to share that the community just released v2.4 of Ultimate Psionics for Hero Lab. It includes the new classes and races from UP. Lots of powers and traits added. Its not 100% done as its a work in progress but allot is done and functional.
This requires nothing more than a "CORE" license for Hero Lab. No additional packages required at this time to get it to load.
We are running 100% through the Powered by HL feature so you need a single one time setup to the Community Servers to download. This means you download and install all from inside of HL. Plus when a new version comes out you will be auto-notified to download and install.
Details about the package can be found on the LW forums: Hero Lab Ultimate Psionics Package
Any issues feel free to email me at my forum user id at yahoo dot com.
Are all of the spells inserted updated actually?
jimibones83 |
Oh sweet baby Jesus... finally, my book is on its way. Lol. If only I could time hop.
@Jeremy Smith have you noticed the debate on the dsp site about conceal thoughts? I've looked for a clarification here and there both and all its really sparked are debates or silence. I think many of us are hoping for an official intervention
Zombi3DS |
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Mine was shipped on May 2nd and isn't due to arrive until May 13th. How th'? .... Is the secret lair of Dreamscarred Press on Ceres or something?
Huh, Mine got shipped the 1st and said it would arrive the seventh and the delivery people didn't botch shipping for once. (I have ordered a lot of things on the internet, shipping is never my friend)
I am quite enjoying the book just having my normal problem of making decisions on character build, powers, feats etc.
ShadowChemosh |
ShadowChemosh wrote:I just wanted to share that the community just released v2.4 of Ultimate Psionics for Hero Lab. It includes the new classes and races from UP. Lots of powers and traits added. Its not 100% done as its a work in progress but allot is done and functional.
This requires nothing more than a "CORE" license for Hero Lab. No additional packages required at this time to get it to load.
We are running 100% through the Powered by HL feature so you need a single one time setup to the Community Servers to download. This means you download and install all from inside of HL. Plus when a new version comes out you will be auto-notified to download and install.
Details about the package can be found on the LW forums: Hero Lab Ultimate Psionics Package
Any issues feel free to email me at my forum user id at yahoo dot com.
Are all of the spells inserted updated actually?
No spells just powers. The package started as Psionics Unleashed and then Psionics Expanded. So no we have not done a comparison of every powers text. But when I was spot checking I didn't find any that where different in UP.
Of course any help is always welcome if you wanted to double check them and let us know any powers that need to be updated. =)
Jeremy Smith Publisher, Dreamscarred Press |
Oh sweet baby Jesus... finally, my book is on its way. Lol. If only I could time hop.
@Jeremy Smith have you noticed the debate on the dsp site about conceal thoughts? I've looked for a clarification here and there both and all its really sparked are debates or silence. I think many of us are hoping for an official intervention
I replied at the Dreamscarred site as well, but in case you come here first:
Yes, it's just a bonus to lie.Sorry for not replying sooner. :)
Tatum |
My copy just landed on my doorstep.
The packaging . . .
After reading about all the damaged copies, I was a little worried.
The outside of the box did have minor damage on arrival. Looks like 'crush' damage, like getting caught between 2 very large objects, but after opening the box up, I was pleasantly surprised at just how well the book was protected. Plenty of foam peanuts and a cushion of foam around the edges. Book arrived with zero damage and in perfect/mint condition. Well done!
The book . . .
I have not had time to look inside much, but the binding is tight and the cover meets or exceeds the quality of similar Pathfinder hard-back books. It's thick. Obviously containing a lot of content.
About myself and my relationship with the class . . .
As a player/GM I grew up playing the Wizard class in first and second edition D&D. So when Psionics really matured in D&D 3rd edition, the Psionic class very much became a easy choice for me. The ability to kill with a thought is 'mind blowing', lol. No other class is as potentially deadly as a Psionic Class, and that is the way it should be. When I GM/DM a game, players with characters who possess psionics have the edge and I make that clear during game-play. All of the cool powers that have been dropped over time from past editions of D&D are still available to my psionic players in Pathfinder. I also encourage my players to design their own psionic powers and often take an active role in the process. I will on occasion pit a challenging psionic foe against the party. This often forces the party to think in new/unexpected ways. As expected, I always reward generously for overcoming such challenges.
Although I do not currently have a gaming group, I can't wait to dive in to these pages and lose myself.
DungeonmasterCal |
MINE IS HERE! IT ARRIVED 4 DAYS EARLIER THAN I EXPECTED!!! Ok...calm down, Cal... whew.. ok...
Seriously, this is a beautiful book, inside and out. I was lucky enough to be able to get the full color version and I must say I am blown away. And it came just in time, as I have to dog sit for a friend this weekend and she doesn't have television, so this'll give me something to keep my mind active. (See what I did there)?
Again, VERY excited to finally have this!
jimibones83 |
MINE IS HERE! IT ARRIVED 4 DAYS EARLIER THAN I EXPECTED!!! Ok...calm down, Cal... whew.. ok...
Seriously, this is a beautiful book, inside and out. I was lucky enough to be able to get the full color version and I must say I am blown away. And it came just in time, as I have to dog sit for a friend this weekend and she doesn't have television, so this'll give me something to keep my mind active. (See what I did there)?
Again, VERY excited to finally have this!
is she Amish or something?
Sara Marie Customer Service Dire Care Bear Manager |
Anguish |
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Laschoni wrote:Bummed this isn't going out with my May subs. No worries, I'm okay with the pdf, I understand it has been a rocky road. So a big thanks to Jeremy for his hard work and transparancy.Fixed it and sent you a new confirmation email.
thanks
sara marie
I'd just like to underline what appears to have happened just now. It looks to me like a systems issue caused Laschoni's copy of UP to not slot into his/her monthly subscription. Laschoni made a comment about it in a thread generally about the product, way the heck down the page. A Paizo staffer saw this, and took care of the issue without being asked.
This. This is why Paizo are awesome.
Arnwolf |
Arnwolf wrote:I think we need a psionic system where psychic energy is harnessed after 8 hours of rest and each psionic ability is prepared during an hour of meditation and the psychic energy is stored as a specific energy pattern that is released by the psion. Now some psychic abilities may require material components to harness because the psychic energy is too much to release without a physical conduit. Additionally certain physical movements may be needed for some abilities to channel the energy, basically the body needs to align to focus chi in order to release the stored energy. Many spells will also need a verbal trigger to release. I would really like to see a psionic system like this. We could even have books that explain how to store the psychic energy in your minds so that a psion could learn many different abilities too store in themselves.Of course! So while your component-requiring "Psion" is tied up and gagged, unable to do a thing ('cause he didn't invest in the feats to remove the component requirements...), my actual Psion will just grin, mindwipe the people holding her captive, then burn off the ropes binding her. ;)
Yes, because wizards spend at least every other adventure tied up and gagged. Wizards are so boring to play because they can't do anything but be tied or helpless or impotent because of a silence spell :-) But I do like both classes for those very reasons my friends, one more mortal using components to manipulate the power of the gods, the other can manipulate that power directly, but more limited in scope.
Sara Marie Customer Service Dire Care Bear Manager |
DungeonmasterCal |
Ok, explain this like I'm a 3rd grader so I can then explain it the same way to a friend of mine. He firmly stands on the idea that bonus power points stack each level. For instance, a 5th level psion with a 14 INT gets 5 bonus points. He believes the character would get that 5, plus the previous 1, 2, 3, and 4 points from earlier levels. I just want something I can show him "officially". (Watch me be the one in the wrong... LOL).
Laschoni |
Laschoni wrote:Bummed this isn't going out with my May subs. No worries, I'm okay with the pdf, I understand it has been a rocky road. So a big thanks to Jeremy for his hard work and transparancy.Fixed it and sent you a new confirmation email.
thanks
sara marie
Wow. Awesome. Good news.
Anguish |
Ok, explain this like I'm a 3rd grader so I can then explain it the same way to a friend of mine. He firmly stands on the idea that bonus power points stack each level. For instance, a 5th level psion with a 14 INT gets 5 bonus points. He believes the character would get that 5, plus the previous 1, 2, 3, and 4 points from earlier levels. I just want something I can show him "officially". (Watch me be the one in the wrong... LOL).
How To Determine Bonus Power Points: Your key ability score grants you additional power points equal to your key ability modifier × your manifester level ×½.
So a 7th-level psion with Int 30 (modifier of +10) should have 10 x 7 / 2 = 35. Let's go look at the table where 7th and 30-31 intersect to see if we're right. Hey look! Proof!
Enjoy.
Jeremy Smith Publisher, Dreamscarred Press |
jimibones83 |
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Ok, explain this like I'm a 3rd grader so I can then explain it the same way to a friend of mine. He firmly stands on the idea that bonus power points stack each level. For instance, a 5th level psion with a 14 INT gets 5 bonus points. He believes the character would get that 5, plus the previous 1, 2, 3, and 4 points from earlier levels. I just want something I can show him "officially". (Watch me be the one in the wrong... LOL).
key ability x 1/2 yur manifester level. No they don't stack, the chart simply shows the result of the equation for each possibility
Shadrayl of the Mountain |
Shadrayl of the Mountain wrote:Sure, I ordered the color hardcover/PDF bundle on January 8.Zaister wrote:Hooray, my hardcover copy just shipped!If you don't mind my asking, when did you order?
I'm cautiously optimistic that mine may ship out of this batch as well.
Thanks. I ordered on March 9th, so it looks like I could be waiting for a while... oh well.
Jeremy Smith Publisher, Dreamscarred Press |