I heard Grippli's ability modifier has Errata in hype thread.
The problem is in the physical book. The PDF is correct.
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You know, it never occurred to me to ask this, but I'm intensely curious: is the cover art supposed to represent a specific locale in the Expanse, or is it a more general "get the vibe of the Mwangi across" illustration not rooted in a specific city or nation?
It's Nantambu. You can see the Ten Magic Warriors depicted on the pillars. (One that gives me special joy is Shifting Frog, whose mask is a frog with a tadpole tail.)
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Hi all! Mikhail Rekun here, I'm one of the freelancers who wrote for this book -- I'm the guy that wrote the gnolls, the Mbe'ke dwarves, the Mwangi Jungle, and the Terwa Uplands. Just want to say thank you for all the enthusiasm, especially for my beloved floofy gnolls. :D
My veeeeeeeery first D&D character, back in the misty depths of [checks calendar, feels himself turning to dust]... long ago... was a gnoll. Terribly emo gnoll, but I've had a love for the fluffy-eared critters ever since, and for hyenas as well. I'm fairly sure I've been wheedling Eleanor for a chance to write gnolls since I started freelancing for Paizo.
AARDWOLF. FLUFFIES.
Yessssssss.
Each of the gnoll heritages was based on one of the four hyena subspecies, so when I was looking at aardwolves I was like "...welp, gnoll/halfling." I'm pretty sure the "Many are skeptical that you are in fact a gnoll" line comes from Eleanor originally, though.
I need a campaign around Cykurarreot, the crotchety old lady dragon that collects wind chimes and bothers her grandchildren to amuse herself, yesterday.
She is absolutely a mystery writer turned amateur sleuth. I would like a miniseries voiced by Jennifer Lewis immediately.
...I'd been thinking Angela Lansbury when I wrote her, honestly, but I think Jennifer Lewis is the superior choice. And yes, she'd be a great patron for PCs.
Several NPCs have levels in nonexistent classes in 2e.Such as...?
One of my proudest moments as a Paizo freelancer was getting the following sentence into print: "The centaur is Jaldan (NG female centaur apprentice shaman), the PCs’ contact. The children are Alayn and Linnit (CN male and female human adorable brats), a pair of young troublemakers" (PFS1-15: Blooming Catastrophe, pg. 5)
There’s a tiny mention of a gnoll hoping to found a gnoll nation opposed to slavery and I’m SO keen on it.
Also me! Unlike her Katapeshi counterpart, Gold Beetle is more focused on the nation-building than the abolitionism, though it's definitely part of her agenda.
Okay, so I have to ask: /where/ did Sweetbreath Gnolls come from?There was a note in the gnoll turnover on this... -Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan: Hyenas, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, 1998, pg. 96
That document was extremely useful in digging up some more authentic hyena-related myths to draw on. The Right-Hand Blood feat also came from the same document:
"Another belief considers that the flesh of the right side of a striped hyena has healing properties against many illnesses but the left side is poisonous." (Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan: Hyenas, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, 1998, pg. 96)
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I would very much like to see more of Gold Beetle.
Also, the Mbe’ke are killer, and I say that as someone who normally finds dwarves boring as dirt - well done!
Silly question, but are there Druid options?
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Silly question, but are there Druid options?
This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.
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Hi all! Mikhail Rekun here, I'm one of the freelancers who wrote for this book -- I'm the guy that wrote the gnolls, the Mbe'ke dwarves, the Mwangi Jungle, and the Terwa Uplands. Just want to say thank you for all the enthusiasm, especially for my beloved floofy gnolls. :D
My veeeeeeeery first D&D character, back in the misty depths of [checks calendar, feels himself turning to dust]... long ago... was a gnoll. Terribly emo gnoll, but I've had a love for the fluffy-eared critters ever since, and for hyenas as well. I'm fairly sure I've been wheedling Eleanor for a chance to write gnolls since I started freelancing for Paizo.
Several NPCs have levels in nonexistent classes in 2e.Such as...?One of my proudest moments as a Paizo freelancer was getting the following sentence into print: "The centaur is Jaldan (NG female centaur apprentice shaman), the PCs’ contact. The children are Alayn and Linnit (CN male and female human adorable brats), a pair of young troublemakers" (PFS1-15: Blooming Catastrophe, pg. 5)
I am really happy with this development and change of policy at Paizo in regards to writing mentions of NPCs without stat blocks like this. When I wrote the Kasai Gazetteer way back in AP#54 Jade Regent, The Empty Throne, I wanted the NPCs named in it to reflect their cultural titles and roles in their society and I was told I had to change them to class titles like Druid, Cleric, or the generic term of "priestesses" instead of Miko, Wizard instead of Onmyoji, Rogue or Samurai instead of Yakuza, or Expert instead of something like bath attendant. I always felt that GMs would be able to figure out what they wanted the NPC to be, anyway, whether the article intended the NPC to be the way the GM uses that NPC or not. I got shot down, but I wasn't good at presenting my argument at the time. You should be proud!
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Hi all! Mikhail Rekun here, I'm one of the freelancers who wrote for this book -- I'm the guy that wrote the gnolls, the Mbe'ke dwarves, the Mwangi Jungle, and the Terwa Uplands. Just want to say thank you for all the enthusiasm, especially for my beloved floofy gnolls. :D
So far I've LOVED both the Gnolls and the Mbe'ke dwarves. The story that you start the Mbe'ke out with was a really nice touch, and I think you did a great job of making them feel like dwarves, but also their own unique culture.
I really like the design of Right-hand blood. It's an elegant bit to make the left hand side a critical fail for the various checks, instead of trying to invent your own new poison effects from it. Really nice parity.
I haven't gotten to your other two sections, but I'm eagerly waiting for them!
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Alright first week of my new job so I caved and bought a copy. Hopefully my pdf comes soon.
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Alright first week of my new job so I caved and bought a copy. Hopefully my pdf comes soon.
Unless you are a subscriber, it doesn't work that way. If you ordered a physical copy without subscribing, that physical copy is all you will be getting. PDFs will go on sale separately a week from tomorrow, on July 7th.
Alright first week of my new job so I caved and bought a copy. Hopefully my pdf comes soon.Unless you are a subscriber, it doesn't work that way. If you ordered a physical copy without subscribing, that physical copy is all you will be getting. PDFs will go on sale separately a week from tomorrow, on July 7th.
Beans. Didnt think that's how that worked.
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Beans. Didnt think that's how that worked.Alright first week of my new job so I caved and bought a copy. Hopefully my pdf comes soon.Unless you are a subscriber, it doesn't work that way. If you ordered a physical copy without subscribing, that physical copy is all you will be getting. PDFs will go on sale separately a week from tomorrow, on July 7th.
Ye should ask in customer service if you can make your purchase be instead subscribing just for this single book. That way you would get pdf for the same amount of money. And if you just bought it, they shouldn't have processed your purchase yet
Ye should ask in customer service if you can make your purchase be instead subscribing just for this single book. That way you would get pdf for the same amount of money. And if you just bought it, they shouldn't have processed your purchase yetBeans. Didnt think that's how that worked.Alright first week of my new job so I caved and bought a copy. Hopefully my pdf comes soon.Unless you are a subscriber, it doesn't work that way. If you ordered a physical copy without subscribing, that physical copy is all you will be getting. PDFs will go on sale separately a week from tomorrow, on July 7th.
Thanks for the advice.
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I really am enjoying this book. Art is wonderful! Ancestry info is wow! I was hoping to get a little more info on the Cascade Bearers, etc.
I heard Grippli's ability modifier has Errata in hype thread.The problem is in the physical book. The PDF is correct.
What is the errata'd change? (An ability score change is a big deal, and I only have the physical book, so I wanna make sure I have the correct info)
What is the errata'd change? (An ability score change is a big deal, and I only have the physical book, so I wanna make sure I have the correct info)I heard Grippli's ability modifier has Errata in hype thread.The problem is in the physical book. The PDF is correct.
I really am enjoying this book. Art is wonderful! Ancestry info is wow! I was hoping to get a little more info on the Cascade Bearers, etc.With Strength of Thousands coming out I wouldn't be surprised if they've saved a lot of the Magaambya info for that!
That is what I was thinking but it would be nice to have the info in one source.
Silly question, but are there Druid options?This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.
I am looking for the bloodline. What page is it on?
I am looking for the bloodline. What page is it on?Silly question, but are there Druid options?This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.
I’m away from my copy right now, but it’s in one of the dwarf sections.
For that bloodline, since it's dragon-related, does it have you choose a dragon type just like the existing draconic bloodline? That'll certainly do math things if that's true, lol.
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For that bloodline, since it's dragon-related, does it have you choose a dragon type just like the existing draconic bloodline? That'll certainly do math things if that's true, lol.
It does, and it also says it counts as the existing Draconic bloodline for feats and such.
For that bloodline, since it's dragon-related, does it have you choose a dragon type just like the existing draconic bloodline? That'll certainly do math things if that's true, lol.It does, and it also says it counts as the existing Draconic bloodline for feats and such.
Awesome. That did indeed do some math things, lol. Once I have the PDF I'll be able to fully confirm that heritage and 1st level feat counts. Otherwise I think things are close enough that I see how this book updates the combo counts.
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I am looking for the bloodline. What page is it on?Silly question, but are there Druid options?This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.
It starts on page 75. And its spell list is divine, not arcane.
Gracias
I asked this before and it got no answers or ideas, so I'll pop back in with it again (seen it asked elsewhere on the internet, too). How do conrasu communicate? Do they have lungs and breath? For a playable ancestry, it's a bit rough not having any context clues for how to do that...
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I asked this before and it got no answers or ideas, so I'll pop back in with it again (seen it asked elsewhere on the internet, too). How do conrasu communicate? Do they have lungs and breath? For a playable ancestry, it's a bit rough not having any context clues for how to do that...
I dont have the book but I heard they count as plants, so whatever people assume for leshy speech is probably applicable for Conrasu.
I asked this before and it got no answers or ideas, so I'll pop back in with it again (seen it asked elsewhere on the internet, too). How do conrasu communicate? Do they have lungs and breath? For a playable ancestry, it's a bit rough not having any context clues for how to do that...I dont have the book but I heard they count as plants, so whatever people assume for leshy speech is probably applicable for Conrasu.
But leshies have mouths! Conrasu do not. They're just energy balls inside wooden exoskeletons, with no inkling of humanoid faces. Unless I'm forgetting something really important.
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But leshies have mouths! Conrasu do not. They're just energy balls inside wooden exoskeletons, with no inkling of humanoid faces. Unless I'm forgetting something really important.I asked this before and it got no answers or ideas, so I'll pop back in with it again (seen it asked elsewhere on the internet, too). How do conrasu communicate? Do they have lungs and breath? For a playable ancestry, it's a bit rough not having any context clues for how to do that...I dont have the book but I heard they count as plants, so whatever people assume for leshy speech is probably applicable for Conrasu.
It doesn't actually say. They are Aeon, Conrasu, and Plant. They don't have any immunity to inhale effects, which means they breath. They also don't have immunity to drowning, and thus must hold their breath.
They have languages, so "speak", but I'm not sure how this speech works. I imagine sound comes from their Cores (those black gem things) like a speaker system. Arbiters, who are also Aeons, speak but don't have anything that resembles a mouth. So I suppose the answer to your question is "Yes, they breath and talk. Outsiders be weird yo"
I am looking for the bloodline. What page is it on?Silly question, but are there Druid options?This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.It starts on page 75. And its spell list is divine, not arcane.
Thank you again! I really like this!
Does anyone know if these options (dragon types) can be used by arcane dragonblood and dragon disciples?
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I am looking for the bloodline. What page is it on?Silly question, but are there Druid options?This book has the new Ancestries, one new Sorcerer Bloodline, and like... maaaybe three random new Feats, if not less. It's mostly lore, and then a small bestiary.It starts on page 75. And its spell list is divine, not arcane.
Thank you again! I really like this!
Does anyone know if these options (dragon types) can be used by arcane dragonblood and dragon disciples?
I mean by RAW it's not stated, but I'd certainly allow them in my game.
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Just wanted to report an error found in my .PDF. It's just a minor thing.
For the Shisk's 9th, 13th, and 17th level feats, their right-hand labeling says "Level 9/13/17" instead of the usual "Feat 9/13/17".
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Wait a minute... Dragon in Divine category...
Imperial Dragon bloodline!?
Kinda? Slightly? Like, the imperial dragons are mentioned in a sidebar as evidence that dragons CAN be divine instead of arcane. It's mostly left up in the air, so to speak.
Specifically, it's just referred to as the "Wyrmblessed" bloodline, and it's got a huge cultural importance to the Taralu dwarves.
I think so!
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One thing I think PFS needs to address, or maybe in a FAQ/errata section for this book, is which saving throw do the targets for the Elemental/Imperial dragon's Dragon Breath focus spell need to roll? Most can be assumed Reflex, but there's Umbral Dragon's negative damage (which could be Fortitude or Reflex), and Sovereign Dragon's mental damage (which probably needs to be Will).
There's also the possibility that Dragon Instinct barbarians might be able to access these new options for their Breath Weapon later on. If so, there's three options that aren't cones or lines. Sea, Sky and Underground dragons get a 10-foot burst within 30 feet. So if Barbarians have to reduce the area in half for using it within 1-hour of the last use, does that only affect the 10-foot burst? Or also the "within 30-feet" part?
Just questions to ask right now. Hopefully it can be noted now for discussion with the Design team consultants later.
For that bloodline, since it's dragon-related, does it have you choose a dragon type just like the existing draconic bloodline? That'll certainly do math things if that's true, lol.It does, and it also says it counts as the existing Draconic bloodline for feats and such.
'counts as existing...' I read that as another dragon disciple option.
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But leshies have mouths! Conrasu do not. They're just energy balls inside wooden exoskeletons, with no inkling of humanoid faces. Unless I'm forgetting something really important.I asked this before and it got no answers or ideas, so I'll pop back in with it again (seen it asked elsewhere on the internet, too). How do conrasu communicate? Do they have lungs and breath? For a playable ancestry, it's a bit rough not having any context clues for how to do that...I dont have the book but I heard they count as plants, so whatever people assume for leshy speech is probably applicable for Conrasu.It doesn't actually say. They are Aeon, Conrasu, and Plant. They don't have any immunity to inhale effects, which means they breath. They also don't have immunity to drowning, and thus must hold their breath.
They have languages, so "speak", but I'm not sure how this speech works. I imagine sound comes from their Cores (those black gem things) like a speaker system. Arbiters, who are also Aeons, speak but don't have anything that resembles a mouth. So I suppose the answer to your question is "Yes, they breath and talk. Outsiders be weird yo"
Since they speak languages and must breath, but do not have mouths, I envision Conrasu sounding somewhat like wood wind instruments when they speak as the air is inhaled and exhaled through the holes, grooves, and channels of the hardened parts of their wooden bodies, like wooden pipes, with the rate of their inhalations and exhalations providing the rhythm and beat to their voices. This lends them a somewhat musical quality to their voices, but can also sound discordant on occasion when distressed like a new music student just starting to learn to play their instrument.
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So, just got my PDF. Question: What playlist should I be listening to while I read?
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So, just got my PDF. Question: What playlist should I be listening to while I read?
We we’re brainstorming about the soundtrack for the Strength of Thousands trailer. No decisions yet, but I’m leaning towards something cinematic, a la Wakanda. But a playlist leaves so much more room!
Is there anything about Holy Xatramba in this book? This location shows up in a recent adventure and has very little information. so i was hoping for a more detailed description and/or maps.
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Is there anything about Holy Xatramba in this book? This location shows up in a recent adventure and has very little information. so i was hoping for a more detailed description and/or maps.
Small writeup, no map.
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So, just got my PDF. Question: What playlist should I be listening to while I read?
I've been looking for some good atmospheric music as well. Pity Wagadu Chronicles isn't out yet — that'd be awesome to have right now. Far Cry 2 and Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan have some good music. I'm also using some music from Final Fantasy XII, World of Warcraft, and Beyond Good & Evil. Some good new age-y music on youTube (enjoying Diane Arkenstone's stuff). The Ambient Worlds channel also did some cool stuff with Black Panther music.
If anyone has any recommendations, I'd love to hear what you're listening to.
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Just got my pdf. Holy crap it's worth it just for the art, but I didnt expect this level of flavor for pretty much every race that comes into play.
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Just got my pdf. Holy crap it's worth it just for the art, but I didnt expect this level of flavor for pretty much every race that comes into play.
It made me like elves and dwarves. I didn’t think it was possible.
Do the new ancestries get cultural equipment and weapons in this book?
I'm planning a gnoll oracle of battle and I was trying to decide on what weapon group to focus on and wondered if the flindbar was making a return.
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Do the new ancestries get cultural equipment and weapons in this book?
I'm planning a gnoll oracle of battle and I was trying to decide on what weapon group to focus on and wondered if the flindbar was making a return.
New? Generally not. "GNOLL WEAPON FAMILIARITY: You were taught to be a hunter and a raider. You are trained with flails, khopeshes, mambeles (Pathfinder Lost Omens Gods & Magic 120), spears, and war flails." The word "flindbar" does not appear.