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I, for one, am looking forward to FINALLY being able to make my katana monk.The system is working. ^_^
It is a REALLY good one. It's basically one little modification that solves some of the biggest problems that the brawler and monk have. (That they're stuck with a very specific, very eastern flavor of weaponry.)
Kudos to whomever wrote that section, as well as to Ron, Moreland, and all of the freelance authors on the book. In my personal opinion, AA2 FAR surpasses its predecessor.
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It's worth mentioning that monk flurry is written differently than brawler flurry. Brawlers work based on weapon group, while monks work based on a special quality of the weapon. Can the "monk" quality be added to a weapon (like you would add disarm or trip)?
Not that I know of, but it should work when combined with Ascetic Style and Ascetic Form.
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It's worth mentioning that monk flurry is written differently than brawler flurry. Brawlers work based on weapon group, while monks work based on a special quality of the weapon. Can the "monk" quality be added to a weapon (like you would add disarm or trip)?
There is a mod that adds certain qualities to weapons but "monk" isn't one of them.
So, in theory...
Could you spend a feat (or two?), modify the butchering axe to be in the close weapon group, and use it with Brawler's Flurry?Yesssssssss.
(Though as Rysky said, it'll set you back a few feats.)
One or two feats for doing something cool like that isn't too bad. As long as it doesn't become the "this is half of your feats now" trophy rules.
There is a mod that adds certain qualities to weapons but "monk" isn't one of them.
Wait, so then what's Alex talking about in those posts? Or is there some other workaround that the new mods allow?
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...The butchering axe is a nasty looking humongous orc axe that you can only wield without penalty if you have at least 19 Strength. It does 3d6 damage. It's an exotic weapon...Is that written in a way that lets a half-orc's weapon familiarity to work? Because you say it's an orc weapon, but I don't see "orc" in the name.
It seems to only be popular with orcs in 1 country. By the regular rules it doesn't currently apply.
I understand why they made the butchering axe not work with orc weapon familiarity, but I don't think they thought that through very much because all that managed to do was make it a more attractive option for humans and half-elves than for orcs.
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The Lantern Staff is quite possibly the coolest stupid weapon I've seen in recent days, solely because it's not exotic. Basically anybody can get their Battle Lamppost game on. And that's how stupid weapons should work.It's only stupid till you start beating a m!%+#@$@#$+@'s face in with it. Then it's awesome.
Also, fire.
Sounds great for a Lamplighter Investigator.
Sounds great for a Lamplighter Investigator.The Lantern Staff is quite possibly the coolest stupid weapon I've seen in recent days, solely because it's not exotic. Basically anybody can get their Battle Lamppost game on. And that's how stupid weapons should work.It's only stupid till you start beating a m!%+#@$@#$+@'s face in with it. Then it's awesome.
Also, fire.
How does it compare to the Gnomish Poleflail ?
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The Lantern Staff is quite possibly the coolest stupid weapon I've seen in recent days, solely because it's not exotic. Basically anybody can get their Battle Lamppost game on. And that's how stupid weapons should work."Imagine if I had a real weapon..."
Preaching to the Choir here but, yea butchering axe not an orc weapon....
at least we have the warbow, guess its time to play half-orc archers.
Pretty sure a composite bow would still come out ahead for an archer, unless the new one also allows for Str bonuses?
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Pretty sure a composite bow would still come out ahead for an archer, unless the new one also allows for Str bonuses?
It does, yes. ^_^
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Pretty sure a composite bow would still come out ahead for an archer, unless the new one also allows for Str bonuses?Preaching to the Choir here but, yea butchering axe not an orc weapon....
at least we have the warbow, guess its time to play half-orc archers.
It does.
Edit: ninjaed by the author :3
Pretty sure a composite bow would still come out ahead for an archer, unless the new one also allows for Str bonuses?It does, yes. ^_^
Alrighty then, Orc Archers all around it is
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Pretty sure a composite bow would still come out ahead for an archer, unless the new one also allows for Str bonuses?Preaching to the Choir here but, yea butchering axe not an orc weapon....
at least we have the warbow, guess its time to play half-orc archers.
It does. It's considered to be Str +0 composite by default, but the Strength bonus can be increased in the same way and for the same cost as a composite longbow.
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SWORD CHUCKS ARE A THING NOW!!!
All you need is to give a double-bladed sword the versatile design weapon modification, and pick the fighter's flails weapon group.
(It acts in all ways like a double-bladed sword, but now also counts as being a part of the flail weapon group.)
*cries happy tears*
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Literally every two-handed weapon can work with Shield Brace now!
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RE: Lantern Staff: Another great thing about it that I haven't seen come up yet in this thread: It's a metal quarterstaff. Which means you can have all those things that quarterstaves get, but now through an Adamantine weapon without cheese.
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Make one out of hot siccatite. It'll light the lamp oil for you. ^_^
RE: Lantern Staff: Another great thing about it that I haven't seen come up yet in this thread: It's a metal quarterstaff. Which means you can have all those things that quarterstaves get, but now through an Adamantine weapon without cheese.
Can it still be used with proficiency, when you are proficient with a quarterstaff, but not with all simple weapons?
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So, if I'm reading this thread right, a Gnome now gets battle ladder as a martial weapon and can add it to the close weapon group? So Brawler's Flurry of Ladders is a thing?
What are these 'weapon modifications' I've read about here? Does it allow for things like putting a spike or hammer on the backside of your battleaxe so you can inflict more than one kind of damage with it?
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Just realized I can now add the Nonlethal quality to a spear to (somehow) nonlethally impale people.
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Just realized I can now add the Nonlethal quality to a spear to (somehow) nonlethally impale people.
You can nonlethally stab people. You've sharpened the spear down so that the pointy end doesn't flare out as much, making the wounds small.
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Padded tip. ^_^
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Nerf spear.
Can anyone talk more about the Vishkanya stuff?
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Can anyone talk more about the Vishkanya stuff?
Vishkanya Weapon Familiarity grants proficiency with the Sanpkhang.
Snake-Tongue Concoction makes your saliva venomous, as black adder venom. A Vishkanya instead gains an extra daily use of his Toxic racial trait.
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There's also the "Tactically Adapted" modification, which lets you add blocking, brace, disarm, distracting, nonlethal, performance, or trip to the weapon. :D
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For reals though, everything I've heard about this book is stupid awesome.
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Introducing the new Armor Modifications Comparison Table!
Finding the right suit of armor for your character has never been easier! :D
what does the Spiral Rapier do? is it the same as a normal rapier or different? and most importantly, can a inspired blade use them with its abilities?
what does the Spiral Rapier do? is it the same as a normal rapier or different? and most importantly, can a inspired blade use them with its abilities?It does rapier stuff. And blocking and disarming stuff.
so it just a rapier with blocking and disarm qualities?
If I have both armor spikes and the razored armor modification on my armor, is the sum weight +10 pounds, or +20 pounds?
If I have both armor spikes and the razored armor modification on my armor, is the sum weight +10 pounds, or +20 pounds?
I'd recommend folding the weight of the spikes into the modification, just as one does with the price. But I don't think it's explicitly stated in the ability, so... expect table variation, I guess.
Is the listed price for the dual-balanced weapon modification cover both weapons, or just one?
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What a prize this book is! And yes, the Lantern Staff really caught my eye...and yes I too had my Lamplighet in mind.
The equipment spells are refreshingly creative. The alchemical wares are fantastic.
Thank you for validating my subscription yet again!
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RE: Lantern Staff: Another great thing about it that I haven't seen come up yet in this thread: It's a metal quarterstaff. Which means you can have all those things that quarterstaves get, but now through an Adamantine weapon without cheese.Can it still be used with proficiency, when you are proficient with a quarterstaff, but not with all simple weapons?
Unless Proficiency counts as "an effect that applies to a quarterstaff" no, so Wizards, Monks, and Druids might be out of luck. That said in any game I run I would count it, so all I can say is expect table variation?
Introducing the new Armor Modifications Comparison Table!
Finding the right suit of armor for your character has never been easier! :D
Oh man double-plated is great, now you can get full AC with heavy armor users much faster and cheaper!
Too bad it sucks for Medium armored dudes...