So when will we see orcs?

[PandaGaki]

I know, I know, in the past one of the most used monsters ever but I haven't seen them in an adventure or in an Adventure Path yet. With the Varisia gazetteer however my interest for this race stirred up again. Here's to hoping they'll get an adventure path of their own once since I believe that when you do use them it has to be grand since they are one of the most iconic monsters of fantasy and lately have seen to little of the spotlight. (not counting World of Warcraft)

That and you have Half Orcs in the world and they must have gotten that orc part somewhere!

[James Jacobs]

Looks like orcs are going to get some love in Pathfinder 11. It'll be a while, but we'll get there eventually.

[Zootcat]

PandaGaki wrote:

in the past one of the most used monsters ever

Yes. They seem to be so common that perhaps they should be considered as a player race?? (Depending upon the campaign setting, of course.)

[Erik Mona]

They'll also show up in Classic Monsters Revisited, which will give an overview of the race and lots of fun details to help you use them in a campaign.

--Erik

[lojakz]

Erik Mona wrote:

They'll also show up in Classic Monsters Revisited, which will give an overview of the race and lots of fun details to help you use them in a campaign.

--Erik

I can hardly wait!

[SirUrza]

Orcs in 11? Isn't that toward the end of Curse of the Crimson Throne? That makes them some mighty orcs.. or hordes of orcs. :P

[James Jacobs]

SirUrza wrote:

Orcs in 11? Isn't that toward the end of Curse of the Crimson Throne? That makes them some mighty orcs.. or hordes of orcs. :P

Yup! Or more precisely, background flavor.

We tried the hordes of high-level orcs in Dungeon, in an adventure called "Throne of Iuz." The problem there is that for a bunch of high level orcs to matter in a battle, they had to have a LOT of gear. It basically amounted to a ridiculous number of mid-level magic items and weapons.

When I mention orcs in Pathfinder 11, they're more flavor than opponents, as in there'll be some gazetteer stuff about them. Classic Monsters will be out by then too, as Erik mentioned.

SO! By that time, there'll be lots of places to go for the orc hookup.

[SirUrza]

Ahh ok gotcha. Sounds a lot better then high levels orcs or a 1000 orcs getting into the city. :)

[Zootcat]

I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Paizods have done with orcs!

[Stedd Grimwold]

James Jacobs wrote:

Looks like orcs are going to get some love in Pathfinder 11. It'll be a while, but we'll get there eventually.

Orcs 11? 11 Rakish orcs planning to rob a Riddleport Casino?

[Warforged Goblin]

Stedd Grimwold wrote:

James Jacobs wrote:

Looks like orcs are going to get some love in Pathfinder 11. It'll be a while, but we'll get there eventually.

Orcs 11? 11 Rakish orcs planning to rob a Riddleport Casino?

Being led by one Danny Orc-ean?

*Ducks*

[Calabar]

James Jacobs wrote:

When I mention orcs in Pathfinder 11, they're more flavor than opponents, as in there'll be some gazetteer stuff about them. Classic Monsters will be out by then too, as Erik mentioned.

SO! By that time, there'll be lots of places to go for the orc hookup.

I’m happy it sounds like orcs are going to be treated as more than cannon fodder. Not that I’d expect anything different from what I’ve seen so far. Background and characterization are what I love most about fantasy role-playing games. They are what give a world life.