Should be in just a few weeks - probably around the 31st, I suspect. ^_^
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When is the PDF available, it doesn't say on the listing, as I really want this one!
Just finished downloading. Any questions?
What do you think of it? ^_^
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So how good is economy flavor in the book?
So-so, which is a tad disappointing in a completely understandable way. Pathfinder is an action fantasy game, not a dissertation on fantasy world economics. Still, I would have like to have seen a little more thrown in about the major exports of the various countries in a simple list, much as were presented with the nation entries of the old World of Greyhawk setting. But I get why they would be more interested in adding detail to the business part of major mercantile hubs instead.
It's mostly a list of new gear and services, each found pretty exclusively to each of a list of 17 trade hubs including Absalom and Senghor. The items will take some time to look over, but I like the quick descriptions of what trade items and how merchants ply their trade in each of the communities. Decent if not expansive flavour.
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What do you think of it? ^_^
I liked it, especially the back part with the three archetypes associated with trade (Knight of the Coin Paladins are quite unique flavour wise!), the bardic masterpieces, and the cavalier order Order of the Reins, a must have for any caravan!
Still would of liked a list of major commodities from each country to help flesh out caravan loot appropriate to a setting, but overall a good collection of new stuff.
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Right off the bat - two words: badger plush <3
I really like the flavor that all of the items have and their clear connections to the markets they are each from. The art in this book is gorgeous (the Knight of Coins is my personal favorite...I forsee myself making one of those to play, too) as well!
...I just wish, as I always do, that there was better proofreading in all Pathfinder/Starfinder products. For example, I'm guessing "inspire confidence" means "inspire competence" with regards to bardic performances.
All in all, I very much like this book, though. I see a lot of things that I am definitely going to get a lot of mileage out of when I run War for the Crown later this year!
Just checking- anything specifically for Occultist? More generally, I suppose, are there any good feats?
*also checking for rules stuff* and spells!
Ooooooooo! More Bardic Masterpieces?! Wow. Any details to tide me over while I wait for my shipping notice?
Speaking of Bardic Masterpieces, my best guess is that the related FAQ question proved so complicated that they deferred answering it until the next edition?
Hopes one of the trade centers is in Ustalav
Could someone who has the PDF list the locations of the trade hubs featured in Avistan? Will be happy to get this if it details a hub my players are slated to go to.
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Just checking- anything specifically for Occultist? More generally, I suppose, are there any good feats?
No rules for occultists, though some of the more unique items could be turned into implements ("this badger plush was Lord Daynce's favorite childhood toy!") with a little imagination. :)
No feats whatsoever. Some traits tied to trade, two bardic masterpieces, three archetypes, and a cavalier order designed for caravan guards fill out the PC options...other than all the keen gear, that is.
*also checking for rules stuff* and spells!
No spells and nothing beyond what I listed above ^.
I wonder what the Knight of Coins does
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Ooooooooo! More Bardic Masterpieces?! Wow. Any details to tide me over while I wait for my shipping notice?
Song of the Stonebearers: Requires 7 ranks in either Perform (sing) or Perform (percussion). By singing or beating a drum, you set the pace for manual labor, allowing those that can see you and hear the effect ignore their penalties caused by armor and encumbrance.
Hopes one of the trade centers is in Ustalav
Caliphas gets a one page write up, with one mundane item and three magic items linked to the city.
Could someone who has the PDF list the locations of the trade hubs featured in Avistan? Will be happy to get this if it details a hub my players are slated to go to.
Note "details" isn't really the word to use here; each entry gives a paragraph on the nature of trade in the city and a little related information. After that it is just a list of items and services linked to each location to make shopping in each place feel different.
Aelyosos 1pg
Anuli 1pg
Caliphas 1pg
Cassomir 1pg
Goka 2pg
Iadara 1pg
Kalsgard 1pg
Katapesh 2pg
Katheer 2pg
Kerse 2pg
Kibwe 1pg
Magnimar 2pg
Ordu-Aganhei 2pg
Port Ice 1pg
Senghor 1pg
Ular Kel 1pg
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I wonder what the Knight of Coins does
Adds Appraise, Knowledge (local), Perception, and Use Magic Device to her list of class skills and gets 4 skill ranks + her Intelligence modifier.
Eye for Forgeries replaces detect evil. A knight of coins can detect if an item is magical.
Blessing of Prosperity replaces the mercies gained at 3rd, 9th, and 15th levels. A knight of coins wants to help even the playing field for those at a disadvantage economically, and so gets to select from a group of blessings to give the downtrodden a chance to improve their lot through trade. Blessing choices include giving a +4 sacred bonus on Appraise and Sense Motive checks, or the use of a locate object as a spell-like ability. These boons can be used once or last up to one hour, depending on the description. There are seven different blessings all told.
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Well, if we're doing this...
The sections on Iadara and Magnimar were all mine! ^_^
*wonders if Calphis has a section on best taverns to avoid vampires in the city...*
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And I will take the blame for the badger plush (and the rest of the Absalom and Caliphas entries). It’s not in honor of Mike — though I did let him know that I thought he’d especially like it.
That said, I’m thrilled other people seem to like it too. I wasn’t 100 percent sure how it would go over.
*wonders if Calphis has a section on best taverns to avoid vampires in the city...*
Nothing like that. As I said above, just a basic intro paragraph that explains how trade and merchants fit into the city in question, nothing more. This is about tailoring the goods and services offered by shops so that those in Absalom feel different from, say, Katapesh.
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I'm definitely interested in seeing your section, Jacob. ^_^
(Especially after flaking out during the process...)
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Feros,
I can still dream though right? :p ;)
Compared to a lot of the recent player companions, I'm a bit underwhelmed by this? Or rather, in many ways it feels more like it should have been a Campaign Setting. The archetypes can be used by PCs but probably work better for NPCs, and the lists of items are more likely to be useful to GMs looking to spice up a market.
So I'm guessing no spells or feats then?
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So I'm guessing no spells or feats then?
Nope. It is mostly just new stuff you would find at each of the hubs.
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Yeah, though that in and of itself introduces some fun new items into the pot to spice things up. Imagine if that fancy necklace everybody thought was non-magic since it had no auras and sold for a small amount of gold pieces ACTUALLY held the soul of the real big bad, who escaped through the necklace to wreck havoc.
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A small selection of cool or notable items.
• Broken at-will item to find out how many people know a fact but aren't concealing it. Allows you to get rough counts of how many people in the world speak a given language, determine who in a room is a Vigilante, and other shenanigans.
• Cheap-ish item for that lets medium creatures shrink to small size whenever they need with unlimited duration- one minute on/off, though, and it doesn't scale other items. Also, no Dex bonus.
• Temporarily steal all morale bonuses as a no-save swift action on a hit, even ranged and/or touch attacks? Don't mind if I do give that to every high-level boss… If the Barbarian/Bloodrager/Skald wants to keep those rage powers, they have to continue giving you their bonuses with none of the drawbacks.
• Bag of Holding that vacuums up magic items from corpses. Pretty cool, actually- it gets around detection/searching issues.
• Insistent Doorknocker type item that you don't have to leave behind, and with more daily uses for the same price. (Won't get walls as thick, though.)
• Convert potions into potion-making ingredients. It ain't fast, but it's good for Alchemists for converting higher level potions into ones you need. Cure Serious into Fly, for instance.
• Self-cleaning robes! Oh, they have a 1/day combat reaction thing too.
• Aerokineticists get a way to negate 1 burn/day, without getting rid of the nonlethal damage.
While not quite what some of the previous Player Comps have been, and yes, this does seem to have a bit more Campaign Setting flavor...I still enjoyed it. Love the background provided for these ports/hubs along with the unique items available. Thank you to those who worked hard to produce this book. I am hoarding/treasuring the last classic Pathfinder books against the day when there will be no more...alas, that will be too soon.
In the defense of Barachiel: It's natural that names (here: product names) build expectations. While it's possible to ask fellow players to be openminded and read the actual product discussion, it only gets you so far - way more often players will still judge whether the book fits to their interpretation of what should be in there.
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New Bows, folks!
longbow" yet it has the damage of a shortbow (1d6) in the table. I would change the table to fit the description, myself and make it 1d8.
Horse Bow is exotic weapon that works like Composite Longbow and eliminates some of the penalties for firing while mounted.
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I just got my contributor's copies: I love the artwork of the badger plush. Thanks to whichever of Graey, Kent or Alyssa is responsible: It's almost as cute as Mike Welham.
(The rest of the artwork in here is great too, of course.)
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I just got my contributor's copies: I love the artwork of the badger plush. Thanks to whichever of Graey, Kent or Alyssa is responsible: It's almost as cute as Mike Welham.
(The rest of the artwork in here is great too, of course.)
It is indeed cute...much cuter than I am.
(I think Jacob has me confused with someone else)
