Pathfinder Player Companion: Heroes of the Streets (PFRPG)

Owen K. C. Stephens wrote:

John Kretzer wrote:

Can I expect more Calistria support in this book? the whole 'Optional subdomains focused on city life and urban challenges, opening up unique powers and expertise to clerics and inquisitors.' seems to suggest that it is possible.

It was possible, but that's not the way the subdomains went. We mention Abadar, Abraxas, Andoletta, Apollyon, Arqueros, Asmodeus, Besmara, Bergelmir, Bharnarol, Brigh, Cayden Cailean, Chaldira Zuzaristan, Cyth-V’sug, Daikitsu, Dispater, Droskar, Erastil, Erecura, Eritrice, Ghlaunder, Gorum, Iomedae, Irori, Kelinahat, Kurgess, Lamashtu, Lissala, Marishi, Milani, Nethys, Norgorber, Shei, Svarozic , Torag, Trudd, Urgathoa , and Winlas, but nothing specifically for Calistria this time.

Ah... it seems to me Calistria just screams urban adventures...and I am probably a little greedy for more Calistria favored options.

Calistria is a good fit for urban subdomains, but it didn't quite work out that she got one this time. That said, I am really happy that we could provide new subdomains for such a wide range of deities.

I hope that folks enjoy how the optional subdomains work. Perhaps they (and their variation on the subdomain mechanic) can be territory that future Paizo books explore further.

Zaister wrote:

Great cover – Jirelle rocks the crowds! And it's just showing up in my September order authorization mail, too. Probably useful for a Hell's Rebels campaign.

One nitpick though -- Compared to her appearance in the Advanced Class Guide, doesn't Jirelle look a bit pale on this cover?

Her skin color changes wildly depending on the artist. I've been noticing it a lot.

Jirelle's skin color is something we need to be better about, no question.

The concept of an "urban witch" archetype intrigues me greatly. Also, the peasant girl on the right is awesome. :)

That's a really cool cover. "Do you hear the people sing?"

Skin issues aside, she looks like a friggin' superhero on this cover! It's fantastic!

That's a really cool cover. "Do you hear the people sing?"

"Singing a song of angry men! It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again. When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes!"

So, who will be strong and stand with Lem...actually, Jirelle would probably stand forward before he did...beyond the barricade?

Shellac.

That is all.

What a wonderful cover!

Arcane Eldritch Archer Magus Archetype!

The elf alternate racial trait is bonkers.

Really hoping it's PFS-legal, as I'm just getting an elf conjurer off the ground. ^_^

Also, question:

Also, question:

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I got my PDF last night, and I see a lot of cool things like a Cavalier without a mount or animal (yeah!), a subdomain of Strength that is great for Kurgess and Irori worshipers, and a fun new bard archetype.

But, shouldn't the Busker Bard get more rounds of stunts as he levels, like one would for performance? It just says 4 + Charisma modifier, period. That means a 20th level bard can only pretend to be a statue for less than a minute a day, and that would use all his stunts! That can't be right, can it?

But, shouldn't the Busker Bard get more rounds of stunts as he levels, like one would for performance? It just says 4 + Charisma modifier, period. That means a 20th level bard can only pretend to be a statue for less than a minute a day, and that would use all his stunts! That can't be right, can it?

We have Archaeologist as a precedent for non-scaling rounds. Assuming this is similar, you have a few options.

If it doesn't have any text saying that it counts as Bardic Performance for feats, you'll have to go with a).

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I'd love some spoilery goodness on Bloodragers, Witches, and subdomains if anybody's got some time. Also, that Bard archetype sounds pretty cool!

I'm hoping it is just an error.

I'm one of the thousands of people who only play this game as PFS, so I really hate to see "talk to your GM" solutions to any problem. Those are not workable solutions for the game that I have invested hundreds of dollars to play. I appreciate QuidEst's effort to help though.

The elf alternate racial trait is bonkers.

Really hoping it's PFS-legal, as I'm just getting an elf conjurer off the ground. ^_^

May we know just what's so bonkers about it?

The urban skald makes me so happy. :D

Kalindlara wrote:

The elf alternate racial trait is bonkers.

Really hoping it's PFS-legal, as I'm just getting an elf conjurer off the ground. ^_^

May we know just what's so bonkers about it?

I'm hoping it is just an error.

I'm one of the thousands of people who only play this game as PFS, so I really hate to see "talk to your GM" solutions to any problem. Those are not workable solutions for the game that I have invested hundreds of dollars to play. I appreciate QuidEst's effort to help though.

Yep- that's why I included the other solutions as well. Are those applicable, or does it not provide any equivalence to rounds of Performance? If it is an error, it's still unlikely to get corrected, unfortunately.

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AHAHA. GLORIOUS. Half-Elves are now hands-down the best Summoners. Wow… And for just Keen Senses? I was already swapping that for Fey Magic, but this is even better.

Eric Hinkle wrote:

Kalindlara wrote:

The elf alternate racial trait is bonkers.

Really hoping it's PFS-legal, as I'm just getting an elf conjurer off the ground. ^_^

May we know just what's so bonkers about it?

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Thanks. Yeah, that's pretty good.

Are those applicable, or does it not provide any equivalence to rounds of Performance? If it is an error, it's still unlikely to get corrected, unfortunately.

It does count as performance for feats and effects.

So, what does the witch archetype do?

So, what does the witch archetype do?

What are all the new spells and subdomains?

I'd love some spoilery goodness on Bloodragers, Witches, and subdomains if anybody's got some time. Also, that Bard archetype sounds pretty cool!

The Bloodrager archetype is

What are the new feats and spells?

The Slums spirit for Shamans has a fun spirit ability that

QuidEst wrote:

I'd love some spoilery goodness on Bloodragers, Witches, and subdomains if anybody's got some time. Also, that Bard archetype sounds pretty cool!

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Ooh, I like it! Grabbing Bard spells is nice- there are some really fun ones, and enough unique options that it's not too bad to be getting them late.

The Slums spirit for Shamans has a fun spirit ability that ** spoiler omitted **

Slums spirit? Do want! And that ability sounds fun.

Yeah, I really look forward to the release of new shaman spirits. I currently have a Spirit Guide Time Oracle, so I'm always looking for new shaman abilities that I can reskin thematically justify to seem like time manipulation powers. This Slums spirit may definitely be of interest when I know my mission will be in an urban environment.

Yeah, I really look forward to the release of new shaman spirits. I currently have a Spirit Guide Time Oracle, so I'm always looking for new shaman abilities that I can reskin thematically justify to seem like time manipulation powers. This Slums spirit may definitely be of interest when I know my mission will be in an urban environment.

Ooh, nice! I'm very happy to have an urban spirit, and doubly so that it's not just focused on trade.

Of course, the most important part* of any spirit is what it does for your familiar. Mind spoiling some info on that?

*I may be biased by the time I made a Shaman whose familiar was basically Batman as a raccoon.

Anything for Sorcerers, Oracles, Swashbucklers, Hunters, and/or Summoners?

Anything for Sorcerers, Oracles, Swashbucklers, Hunters, and/or Summoners?

For hunters there's the urban hunter archetype. No archetype for the other classes you asked about. I haven't read the book in its entirety yet, so I can't comment on other game mechanics.

Wow the burglars kit is either misprinted or one of the best valued kits in print. You get silk rope, mwk backpack, and some other burglars tools with a price tag of only 15 gp.

Bards get anything nice from this?

Love the idea of Bloodragers getting some Bard spells...

No quick index of feat/spell names and a one line summary of what they do?

Urban shaman sounds awesome! I've been hoping for something official for a while (until now, I'd gone with an urban druid/investigator for what I was aiming at; I may or may not stick with it, depending on how the urban shaman turns out).

Of course, the most important part* of any spirit is what it does for your familiar. Mind spoiling some info on that?

Yeah, this is one part of it that I don't like. The familiar gets +4 initiative, which seems like a good thing, but so many GMs insist that your familiar goes on your turn that it is effectively worthless.

I'm a huge fan of the new rogue talent where they can move into cover or concealment and make a Stealth check to get observers to lose track of them. Unless I'm missing somemajor limitations to that, it would be well worth it all on its own, but it also has a rider where success allows you to make an Intimidate check to shake enemies with your disappearing act.

I'm a huge fan of the new rogue talent where they can move into cover or concealment and make a Stealth check to get observers to lose track of them. Unless I'm missing somemajor limitations to that, it would be well worth it all on its own, but it also has a rider where success allows you to make an Intimidate check to shake enemies with your disappearing act.

What's REALLY cool is that a note was included to specifically allow them to be selected by the Unchained Rogue. Player Companion rogue talents have this weird design limbo where technically, the Unchained Rogue can't pick them but almost no home GM would say "No" to allowing them. Its nice to see a specific, "YOU CAN DO THIS, GUYS," in print, though! :D

Bards get anything nice from this?

Love the idea of Bloodragers getting some Bard spells...

Anything nice for Bards, guys?

Anything nice for Bards, guys?

As a bard lover myself, I am happy to say that in addition to the Busker Bard Archetype I discussed above, there are some very nice 1st level bard spells. Such as, one that lets you turn platinum coins into adamantine bullets. Another is a weaker version of Tongues that lets a creature speak a regional human language that you know.

Anything else related to urban shamanism, such as spells that draw upon or commune with the "spirit" of the city, or that manipulate/utilize urban structures and landscapes?

Kalindlara wrote:

Also, question:

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Can someone post a complete list of archetypes?

Can someone post a complete list of archetypes?

Sure!

ARCHETYPES
Alley witch (Witch)
Busker (Bard)
Constable (Cavalier)
Dark lurker (Rogue)
Eldritch archer (Magus)
Lamplighter (Investigator)
Siegebreaker (Fighter)
Urban bloodrager (Bloodrager)
Urban hunter (Hunter)
Urban skald (Skald)

Can anyone tell me more about the Constable, Eldritch Archer, and Siegebreaker?

We have a preview post by Crystal Frasier coming out soon, it may have more info in it. :D

Owen,

Any word on the half elf alt racial trait? Should it replace multi-talented or adaptability?

Edit: Thanks for the quick reply!

There's no errata on it at this time.