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Were you a fan/regular viewer of Lost yourself or is this an third party perspective on the fan reaction to the end of the series?hey James, do you think you will ever truly say what happened to Aroden? Is he truly dead, missing, ceased to care for humanity and remains silent, etc. I think it would be a very interesting story to find out what truly happened.No. That's not a secret we plan to ever reveal. At this point, no matter how awesome I made that revelation (and yes, I do know what happened to him, so that things we CAN talk about remain consistent), it'll be not only disappointing to plenty of folks who prefer their own ideas and explanations, but it'll remove the single biggest mystery of the setting. It's more important that folks are talking about and trying to solve the mystery than knowing the solution. People don't actually WANT solutions.
That's all what I learned from Lost, in any event.
I was, and still am, a huge fan of Lost. I think it's one of the best TV shows I've ever seen. But I think the writers kinda lost their way... partially due to the fact that the writer's strike really REALLY disrupted their stride right when they were getting things going, but also because they strung things out for about a season too long and because they set up too many questions that LOOKED like they were going to have a certain number of answers, but then the writers deliberately went for other answers in order to try to surprise folks even up to the end.
Still liked the show quite a lot. The journey was much more satisfying than the destination though.
Hello Most Exalted Tyrant Lizard!
I have few questions for you this night:
1) What would be an appropriate CR range for a deity's herald?
2)Can demigod-like creatures (such as demon lords and empyreal lords)have heralds as well?
3)I've noticed that both the monadic and the movanic devas (from bestiary II) have a lot more immunities than the other (more powerful) angels.
both of those devas in question are immune to fire and eletricity, as opposed to being just resistant to those energies. I imagine those immunities make sense to the monadic deva, since it travels a lot to the inner planes, but wonder if in the case of movanic it was a mistake to include all of those.
What do you think?
4)Assuming empyreal lords are allowed to have heralds, and I was to create a movanic deva that wields arcane magic to serve Soralyon in that capacity, what would you recommend:
Adding wizard levels to the base creature or just making a unique deva-like servant that has unique arcane abilities?
1) CR 15.
2) Not really, no. We've limited heralds to full deities so far.
3) Not sure why they have more immunities than other angels.
4) In pretty much all cases, I prefer unique creatures designed from the ground up for heralds.
2)Okay. Can they have unique creatures as servants? Even if not technically heralds? If yes, what is the difference between unique servants and full-on heralds?
thanks!
James mentioned elsewhere that heralds are limited to 18 HD max so they can be summoned with greater planar ally.
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1) CR 15.
2) Not really, no. We've limited heralds to full deities so far.
3) Not sure why they have more immunities than other angels.
4) In pretty much all cases, I prefer unique creatures designed from the ground up for heralds.
Is there a reason why all heralds of deities are CR 15? It seems that this is the case regardless of the age or power of the deity in question, so why don't stronger deities have stronger heralds? Asmodeus as compared to Milani, for example.
Was Arazni CR 15 when she was Aroden's herald? Does that, if true, explain in part why Tar-Baphon was able to kill her? Or was she an exception to the rules/guidelines there?
They're all CR 15 because that's about right where they need to be. They are all meant to be specific creatures that clerics can call in with a greater planar ally spell, and that means that it's more important that they have 18 HD... the math just kind of suggested CR 15 for that, and that's where it stuck.
Arazni was a special case; she wasn't a unique outsider herald, but a more powerful herald. We'll have more to say about that later.
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From whom did you hear of Cthulhu Wars?
Jason Bulmahn found out about it somehow and then made the rounds, stopping by everyone's office at Paizo to individually make sure they knew it had gone live. Not sure where Jason found out about it.
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James, in regards to the Elemental Affinity that Ifrit, Oread, Sylph, and Undine have, I was hoping to get some clarification. I apologize if I am rehashing old information but I have not found anything regarding this elsewhere.
1. In the first sentence it reads "... sorcerers with the elemental (...) bloodline treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for all sorcerer spells and class abilities."
In the case of a Sorcerer with the corresponding required bloodline to the race with a CHA of 17 (which would normally limit them to Level 7 spells) be treated as if they had a 19 and therefore providing them with access to the Level 8 and 9 spells?
2. The second sentence reads "... spellcasters with the ... domain use their domain powers and spells at +1 caster level."
Is this just the Domain Powers and Domain Spells, or does it apply to all spells for that caster?
1) Yes.
2) Just the domain powers and spells.
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2)Okay. Can they have unique creatures as servants? Even if not technically heralds? If yes, what is the difference between unique servants and full-on heralds?
thanks!
Absolutely. A deity and/or demigod can have as many unique creature servants as they (aka you) want. "Herald" is something of a position; like "President" or "General." It doesn't actually grant any specific game effects, but it does grant, in world, lots of benefits and responsibilities.
Is there any entity in the multiverse as powerful as Pharasma? More powerful?Yes. Age is not the only factor in determining a deity's power.
Cheers. I was surprised so many deities feared her.
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Mr Jacobs
I'm a relatively new GM and I'm currently running a game with a 15th level wizard and a 15th level fighter. The fighter would like the wizard to use the ploymorph any object spell to turn him into a storm giant. I'm not sure how to adjudicate on this spell (stats, abilities etc.)
How do you and the designers at paizo use this spell?
How would you use it in the case I listed above?
Here is the relevant information for your convenience.
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Polymorph any object can't really do this. You're trying to emulate giant form II in this case, and giatn form II isn't an option for polymorph any object, which functions as greater polymorph for the purposes of what it can do, unfortunately.
I have heard somewhere that Lamashtu is based on the Mesopotamian Mythology, and one of my personal campaign settings is based on that mythology, so I'm interested.
- How much similar /different is the Pathfinder Lamashtu respect the ancient one? How is the mythological one?
- I don't have all the information I would like on that particular Mythology, and I would like to have a bit more. Some interesting web out there, from a RPG perspective?
Thanks for all the work with us fans. Greatly appreciated.
Absolutely. A deity and/or demigod can have as many unique creature servants as they (aka you) want. "Herald" is something of a position; like "President" or "General." It doesn't actually grant any specific game effects, but it does grant, in world, lots of benefits and responsibilities.2)Okay. Can they have unique creatures as servants? Even if not technically heralds? If yes, what is the difference between unique servants and full-on heralds?
thanks!
Got it!
1) Because some folks were worried that the word "brothel" would offend folks, so it was changed. I protested the change, for what it's worth... but we did have some folks complain about the mention of a sacred prostitute in the Advance Player's Guide traits section, so there's precedence for us having to watch what we print as far as sex is concerned in the hardcover line, unfortunately. We can, of course, print all the violence and gore we want. (frustrated sigh)
This...both saddens and intrigues me. I don't wish to finger-point, and I would not ask fora ny manner of calling-out because team strife etc., but this leads to me having to ask;
Are you more often than not the one on the 'risque-er' end of the spectrum of the team, and correspondingly having to concede on that front? And, by extension, what can we, the consumer forces, do to reinforce your position and encourage the fight against the 'sanitation' of the sexual axis in relation to the violence/gore axis?
(AKA what can be bought that will make it clear that WE STAND WITH THE TYRANNOSAUR?)
Please explain how the spell Damnation Stride, from the Advanced Races Guide is suppose to work?
Damnation Stride
School conjuration (teleportation) [fire]; Level sorcerer/wizard 5, summoner 4, witch 5
Casting Time 1 standard action
Target self and creatures within a 10-foot-radius burst (see below)
Duration 1 minutes/level
Saving Throw Reflex half, see text; Spell Resistance no
This spell functions like dimension door, except you leave behind a burst of fire. Choose one corner of your starting square. A 10-foot-radius burst of flame explodes from that corner the moment you leave, dealing 4d6 points of fire damage (Reflex negates).
1) Yes.James, in regards to the Elemental Affinity that Ifrit, Oread, Sylph, and Undine have, I was hoping to get some clarification. I apologize if I am rehashing old information but I have not found anything regarding this elsewhere.
1. In the first sentence it reads "... sorcerers with the elemental (...) bloodline treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for all sorcerer spells and class abilities."
In the case of a Sorcerer with the corresponding required bloodline to the race with a CHA of 17 (which would normally limit them to Level 7 spells) be treated as if they had a 19 and therefore providing them with access to the Level 8 and 9 spells?
1) Are you sure? Shouldn't it be for higher spell DC... or did you mean 8 and 9 level spells for the bloodline spells only?
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I have heard somewhere that Lamashtu is based on the Mesopotamian Mythology, and one of my personal campaign settings is based on that mythology, so I'm interested.
- How much similar /different is the Pathfinder Lamashtu respect the ancient one? How is the mythological one?
- I don't have all the information I would like on that particular Mythology, and I would like to have a bit more. Some interesting web out there, from a RPG perspective?Thanks for all the work with us fans. Greatly appreciated.
Pretty different, but there's a fair number of similarities. We took things from real-world culture, such as hints of her relationship with Pazuzu and her association with birth and jackals, but much of the rest is made up. The best place to go for more information about topics like these is Wikipedia... but use that as a starting place, not as the ONLY place you go to do research.
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1) Because some folks were worried that the word "brothel" would offend folks, so it was changed. I protested the change, for what it's worth... but we did have some folks complain about the mention of a sacred prostitute in the Advance Player's Guide traits section, so there's precedence for us having to watch what we print as far as sex is concerned in the hardcover line, unfortunately. We can, of course, print all the violence and gore we want. (frustrated sigh)
This...both saddens and intrigues me. I don't wish to finger-point, and I would not ask fora ny manner of calling-out because team strife etc., but this leads to me having to ask;
Are you more often than not the one on the 'risque-er' end of the spectrum of the team, and correspondingly having to concede on that front? And, by extension, what can we, the consumer forces, do to reinforce your position and encourage the fight against the 'sanitation' of the sexual axis in relation to the violence/gore axis?
(AKA what can be bought that will make it clear that WE STAND WITH THE TYRANNOSAUR?)
I do tend to push things further as far as violence and sex and profanity and the like go—I understand that Pathfinder should appeal to all ages, but I also understand that our primary audience is composed of adults. Further, I was reading Stephen King at the age of 10, and I feel like I turned out okay—I'd rather not censor RPG materials and let parents decide how far they want to go with presenting material for their children... but I'm not the one who makes those decisions. The rulebook line goes out to a LOT more people, and so as a general rule, that line gets less edgy, while the other products are able to drift into the R-rated territory now and then.
As for what you can do as consumers? Let us know what you're interested in, for one thing, and that you don't mind edgier content. But at the same time, don't attack those who don't want that content. There's room for everyone.
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1) Yes.James, in regards to the Elemental Affinity that Ifrit, Oread, Sylph, and Undine have, I was hoping to get some clarification. I apologize if I am rehashing old information but I have not found anything regarding this elsewhere.
1. In the first sentence it reads "... sorcerers with the elemental (...) bloodline treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for all sorcerer spells and class abilities."
In the case of a Sorcerer with the corresponding required bloodline to the race with a CHA of 17 (which would normally limit them to Level 7 spells) be treated as if they had a 19 and therefore providing them with access to the Level 8 and 9 spells?
1) Are you sure? Shouldn't it be for higher spell DC... or did you mean 8 and 9 level spells for the bloodline spells only?
I'm sure (since the ability to cast spells based on your ability score is a spell, and thus falls under the category of "all sorcerer spells"), but if you want a more "official" answer, you should ask on the rules forum.
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Please explain how the spell Damnation Stride, from the Advanced Races Guide is suppose to work?
Damnation Stride
School conjuration (teleportation) [fire]; Level sorcerer/wizard 5, summoner 4, witch 5
Casting Time 1 standard action
Target self and creatures within a 10-foot-radius burst (see below)
Duration 1 minutes/level
Saving Throw Reflex half, see text; Spell Resistance no
This spell functions like dimension door, except you leave behind a burst of fire. Choose one corner of your starting square. A 10-foot-radius burst of flame explodes from that corner the moment you leave, dealing 4d6 points of fire damage (Reflex negates).
Like dimension door, except that you leave behind fire that damages folks in a spot near where you teleported away from. The spell seems pretty clear to me... not sure what part is confusing, frankly.
I need to relearn how to read...
Please explain how the spell Damnation Stride, from the Advanced Races Guide is suppose to work?
Damnation Stride
School conjuration (teleportation) [fire]; Level sorcerer/wizard 5, summoner 4, witch 5
Casting Time 1 standard action
Target self and creatures within a 10-foot-radius burst (see below)
Duration 1 minutes/level
Saving Throw Reflex half, see text; Spell Resistance no
This spell functions like dimension door, except you leave behind a burst of fire. Choose one corner of your starting square. A 10-foot-radius burst of flame explodes from that corner the moment you leave, dealing 4d6 points of fire damage (Reflex negates).
Like dimension door, except that you leave behind fire that damages folks in a spot near where you teleported away from. The spell seems pretty clear to me... not sure what part is confusing, frankly. [/QUOTE
Specific questions:
1: What does the duration of 1 minute/level mean?
Do you use the dim door power once in the stated time frame or use the dim door power once a round for the stated time frame?
2: What action is required to active the dim door power after the round of casting the spell,a standard action, a move action, or a free action?
3: The saving throw does it negate the damage or reduce the damage in half if successful?
4: There are no components listed in the spell description. Does mean the spell has no verbal, somatic, material, or focus components required?
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Please explain how the spell Damnation Stride, from the Advanced Races Guide is suppose to work?
Damnation Stride
School conjuration (teleportation) [fire]; Level sorcerer/wizard 5, summoner 4, witch 5
Casting Time 1 standard action
Target self and creatures within a 10-foot-radius burst (see below)
Duration 1 minutes/level
Saving Throw Reflex half, see text; Spell Resistance no
This spell functions like dimension door, except you leave behind a burst of fire. Choose one corner of your starting square. A 10-foot-radius burst of flame explodes from that corner the moment you leave, dealing 4d6 points of fire damage (Reflex negates).
Like dimension door, except that you leave behind fire that damages folks in a spot near where you teleported away from. The spell seems pretty clear to me... not sure what part is confusing, frankly. [/QUOTE
Specific questions:
1: What does the duration of 1 minute/level mean?
Do you use the dim door power once in the stated time frame or use the dim door power once a round for the stated time frame?
2: What action is required to active the dim door power after the round of casting the spell,a standard action, a move action, or a free action?
3: The saving throw does it negate the damage or reduce the damage in half if successful?
4: There are no components listed in the spell description. Does mean the spell has no verbal, somatic, material, or focus components required?
1) Dunno. Looks like an error to me.
2) See #1 above. I think it's an error.
3) Negates the damage.
4) This is definitely an error.
So yeah... the question was "Why does the spell's text not match its stats?" and the answer is "good question; it's probably an error." In any event, it needs to be posted to the rules forum for an FAQ so the design team can check it out.
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James, are there any evil and/or intelligent books featured in Pathfinder/Golarion besides the Book of the Damned? Is the Necronomicon floating around there somewhere?
Yes; the Necromnomicon is out there. There are several other forbidden books as well, some of which have to do with the Lovecraft mythos. We've mentioned several in print, in fact; one plays a big role in Carrion Hill, while another plays a role in the upcoming Dragon's Demand.
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I have always liked the idea of epic /mythic characters being in the universe. I don't play such high level play usually but always like having things defined for lore purposes.
As I like to think of it: Since it was said Epic is not Mythic.
21+ would done by you and you alone and is even more rare than mythic as this going ascending beyond the realms of mortal power completely by ones own skill.
Mythic still requires great peril and quests to advance its power as well. Though it usually comes form some source outside ones self and can be taken away or was not really your own power to begin with. Artifacts, gods, passed on, fate ext. This would be more common as your actual level does not go past normal mortal bounds.
What are your thoughts/comments on epic and mythic from a in game perspective, if both occupying similar yet different places in Golarion would be OK, do you think of any of the big movers and shakers of Golarion's past and present could have possibly been epic rather than mythic ?
Though i think most who get stats in the future will use mythic rules it would be nice to see what your thoughts may be.
Also, I like to think of Irori as having been epic level since he ascended to godhood by his own power alone.
My first guess is Balazar. I know he doesn't like summoners.
Second is Alain, because everybody hates Alain.
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I have always liked the idea of epic /mythic characters being in the universe. I don't play such high level play usually but always like having things defined for lore purposes.
As I like to think of it: Since it was said Epic is not Mythic.
21+ would done by you and you alone and is even more rare than mythic as this going ascending beyond the realms of mortal power completely by ones own skill.
Mythic still requires great peril and quests to advance its power as well. Though it usually comes form some source outside ones self and can be taken away or was not really your own power to begin with. Artifacts, gods, passed on, fate ext. This would be more common as your actual level does not go past normal mortal bounds.
What are your thoughts/comments on epic and mythic from a in game perspective, if both occupying similar yet different places in Golarion would be OK, do you think of any of the big movers and shakers of Golarion's past and present could have possibly been epic rather than mythic ?
Though i think most who get stats in the future will use mythic rules it would be nice to see what your thoughts may be.
Also, I like to think of Irori as having been epic level since he ascended to godhood by his own power alone.
The 3.5 epic rules are more or less officially not a part of Pathfinder at this point; Mythic is our solution for things beyond what a core character can accomplish up to the demigod level. We have no plans at this point to extend the level cap beyond 20th or the mythic tiers beyond 10.
Please explain how the spell Damnation Stride, from the Advanced Races Guide is suppose to work?
Damnation Stride
School conjuration (teleportation) [fire]; Level sorcerer/wizard 5, summoner 4, witch 5
Casting Time 1 standard action
Target self and creatures within a 10-foot-radius burst (see below)
Duration 1 minutes/level
Saving Throw Reflex half, see text; Spell Resistance no
This spell functions like dimension door, except you leave behind a burst of fire. Choose one corner of your starting square. A 10-foot-radius burst of flame explodes from that corner the moment you leave, dealing 4d6 points of fire damage (Reflex negates).
Like dimension door, except that you leave behind fire that damages folks in a spot near where you teleported away from. The spell seems pretty clear to me... not sure what part is confusing, frankly. [/QUOTE
Specific questions:
1: What does the duration of 1 minute/level mean?
Do you use the dim door power once in the stated time frame or use the dim door power once a round for the stated time frame?
2: What action is required to active the dim door power after the round of casting the spell,a standard action, a move action, or a free action?
3: The saving throw does it negate the damage or reduce the damage in half if successful?
4: There are no components listed in the spell description. Does mean the spell has no verbal, somatic, material, or focus components required?
1) Dunno. Looks like an error to me.
2) See #1 above. I think it's an error.
3) Negates the damage.
4) This is definitely an error.
So yeah... the question was "Why does the spell's text not match its stats?" and the answer is "good question; it's probably an error." In any event, it needs to be posted to the rules forum for an FAQ so the design team can check it out.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
The question has been posted to the rules forum but no answer or clarification has been presented.
Hi james...iv'e been working on my own campaign world that i hope to someday publish and im having trouble with a name..with your permission i would love to have a james jacob little stamp on the lands
i need a name for a volcano..largely surrounded by wasteland, its near a coast giving the sea the name the sea of smoke because the volcano never stops erupting great billows of black smoke..the volcano and the lands around have been magiclly devastated so physics has no bearing...can ya help a brother out
Do you think it's ok for PCs to have a hand in the creation of the BBEG for a campaign? I've been working on a plot for a while now that involves a split personality Mystic Theurge (MT). I recently had an idea for the MT to have the "good" personality dominant, but that they would unknowingly make the "bad" personality dominant, through their actions. The MT already has a good/bad side, but the Bad side is heavily restricted by only rarely getting to act on his plans. With the swap of dominancy, things will escalate far quicker.
I spoilered the scenario in case you'd rather not read it for legal reasons, just in case.
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Hi james...iv'e been working on my own campaign world that i hope to someday publish and im having trouble with a name..with your permission i would love to have a james jacob little stamp on the lands
i need a name for a volcano..largely surrounded by wasteland, its near a coast giving the sea the name the sea of smoke because the volcano never stops erupting great billows of black smoke..the volcano and the lands around have been magiclly devastated so physics has no bearing...can ya help a brother out
Alas... I prefer to avoid doing this type of thing since there's weird legal ramifications and other awkwardness that can arise as a result. And in the end... you'll be more proud of the volcano if you name it yourself.
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Do you think it's ok for PCs to have a hand in the creation of the BBEG for a campaign? I've been working on a plot for a while now that involves a split personality Mystic Theurge (MT). I recently had an idea for the MT to have the "good" personality dominant, but that they would unknowingly make the "bad" personality dominant, through their actions. The MT already has a good/bad side, but the Bad side is heavily restricted by only rarely getting to act on his plans. With the swap of dominancy, things will escalate far quicker.
I spoilered the scenario in case you'd rather not read it for legal reasons, just in case.
** spoiler omitted **
As long as your players trust you and are okay with this type of thing, it's fine.
Hello James,
Can I use Improved familiar feat with an alchemist that has the Tumor familiar discovery?
The Improved familiar chart requires ''arcane spell caster level'' to choose the specific improved familiar and it is why we have doubts that it would work with the alchemist tumor familiar discovery, on APG page27 says that the alchemists uses his level as the caster level to determine any effect based on caster level and the tumor familiar discovery says that the familiar abilities are based on the alchemist’s caster level.
As for what you can do as consumers? Let us know what you're interested in, for one thing, and that you don't mind edgier content. But at the same time, don't attack those who don't want that content. There's room for everyone.
FWIW, I think it's fine where you guys have it now. Enough of either that those who want it get it, and small enough of either (primarily the sex, in my case) that those who don't can skim over it without damaging the intended story.
What is your favorite and least favorite of the planetouched races?
Hello James!
As an experienced DM, would you classify the following acts as evil, neutral or good actions?
1)Binding a good outsider, to ask (bargain)for a good deed.
2)Binding neutral and/or evil creatures, to bargain for a good deed.
Basically I am wondering how viable is a LG wizard, who uses calling and summoning spells.
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Hello James,
Can I use Improved familiar feat with an alchemist that has the Tumor familiar discovery?
The Improved familiar chart requires ''arcane spell caster level'' to choose the specific improved familiar and it is why we have doubts that it would work with the alchemist tumor familiar discovery, on APG page27 says that the alchemists uses his level as the caster level to determine any effect based on caster level and the tumor familiar discovery says that the familiar abilities are based on the alchemist’s caster level.
I would say no; the whole point of the Tumor Familiar feat is that you have a tumor familiar. It's not intended to be a steppingstone feat. More to the point, it doesn't grant you the ability to acquire any familiar, which is what Improved Familiar needs.
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What is your favorite and least favorite of the planetouched races?
Do you mean the 3.5 planetouched races? Or the Pathfinder ones? Because we don't call them "planetouched" in Pathfinder.
My favorite in 3.5 is the tiefling; least favorite are the non-aasimar/tiefling also-rans whose names I can't even remember.
My favorite in Pathfinder remains the tiefling. I don't have a least favorite.
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Hello James!
As an experienced DM, would you classify the following acts as evil, neutral or good actions?
1)Binding a good outsider, to ask (bargain)for a good deed.
2)Binding neutral and/or evil creatures, to bargain for a good deed.
Basically I am wondering how viable is a LG wizard, who uses calling and summoning spells.
1) Depends on how you bargain and reward the outsider.
2) Same.
If you're a lawful good wizard and you use planar binding to try to get help, don't use the spell's options to force or cajole or torment the outsider, basically. Offer it a reward, and make diplomacy checks to ask nicely, and if the outsider refuses, let it go and try a different one.
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My favorite in Pathfinder remains the tiefling. I don't have a least favorite.
I have a question about one of them ...
Most of my time at the Pathfinder gaming table these days is through Pathfinder Society. I have the opportunity to play a Wayang.
I have no idea how.
I mean, they're "miniature magical humanoids" who've been in Tian Xai since the Age of Darkness, where they migrated from the Plane of Shadow. That's all I know. What do females look like? Do they all have enormous bulbous heads? (They are a race that cannot kiss and hug at the same time.) Do females have those ridiculous moustaches, too? How do they survive childbirth? How old do they live?
In general, how do wayangs get along with fetchlings? Or anybody else? What gods do they worship?
At this point, I'm planning to play her sort of like a bleachling gnome, with the plane of shadow standing in for the First World.
Frost Bomb
Benefit: When the alchemist creates a bomb, he can choose to have it inflict cold damage. Creatures that take a direct hit from a frost bomb are staggered on their next turn unless they succeed on a Fortitude save.
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If a creature is immune to cold.... it shouldnt need to roll a saving throw to see if got staggered? Its like throwing something that didnt even make a dent.
Most of my time at the Pathfinder gaming table these days is through Pathfinder Society. I have the opportunity to play a Wayang.
I have no idea how.
I mean, they're "miniature magical humanoids" who've been in Tian Xai since the Age of Darkness, where they migrated from the Plane of Shadow. That's all I know. What do females look like? Do they all have enormous bulbous heads? (They are a race that cannot kiss and hug at the same time.) Do females have those ridiculous moustaches, too? How do they survive childbirth? How old do they live?
In general, how do wayangs get along with fetchlings? Or anybody else? What gods do they worship?
At this point, I'm planning to play her sort of like a bleachling gnome, with the plane of shadow standing in for the First World.
I don't know if this will help you for PFS, but the Dragon Empires Primer states that wayang vex the nagaji because they lack a proud national heritage. The Advanced Race Guide enforces this by stating that wayang live in small villages whose members are shy towards outsiders. It also references a religious philosophy called "The Dissolution."
Dissolution is literally another word for "dissolve" for all of you non-English speaking people out there, and since the wayang descend from the plane of shadows, I personally took that philosophy at face value. I run wayang as world-weary individuals who dislike the bright colors and lights of the mortal realm and believe that when they die, they dissolve back into the shadows of their ancestors. They undergo all of their ritual scaring, piercing, and bleaching in order to personally look more like how they would upon the plane of shadows, because all they really want is to return to the land of their forefathers. Even if its posthumously.
Hope this sparks some creative juice in your noggin. ;-P