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1)Mr. Jacobs, is it still true that Formians will not be outsiders in pathfinder?
2)What were the Lovecraftian creatures that you could not reprint for legal reasons/copyright reasons?
3)What classic literature would you like to use for monsters that you haven't yet but can legally?
4)Will we ever see those tiny prehistoric horses about the size of a small dog? They would make interesting familiars hint, hint, hint.
5)What determines if a book is public domain?
1) Yes. We're abandoning D&D's take on them and reverting to their classic role in older pulps.
2) Dark Young of Shub-Niggurath, Dimensional Shambler, Gnoph-Keh. We'd need permission from Chaosium to reprint those.
3) The Dark Tower books by Stephen King. The stories of Ramsey Campbell. Haven't yet tried to get permission to do anything with those yet... maybe some day!
4) Eohipus! Maybe!
5) Complex legal rules and how protective it's author or the author's estate has kept up the copyright.
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Huh, for some reason this made me think of a setting without alignments but with a Detect Alignment spell. I'm not sure what DA would do...What do you think of a setting where there are no detect alignments spells?Meh. As long as alignment is in the game, there should be detect spells for them.
It would detect the alignment of things around you. If that floor beam isn't aligned correctly with the wall, you would know. If Mars is aligned with Jupiter, you would know. If your tie was aligned straightly with your jacket, you would know, but a female will still fuss with it.
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Hi James
Not sure if you have seen "Your Next" yet. If you have, what did you think?
Also, have you watched "A Horrible Way to Die"? Same Director and a lot of the same actors. Also really awesome, so you might like it (although the director kind of went overkill on shaky/blurry cams, just a warning).
Just saw it today. An EXCELLENT movie. I normally do not enjoy home-invasion movies... but this one was far and above the best of the genre. Excellent writing, some cool cameos by horror movie icons, and great characters.
I don't have a problem with shaky cams. Haven't seen "Horrible Way" yet, I don't think... that's not the one where the hikers find the kid buried alive in the hills, is it?
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1) Who at Paizo would you most suspect of secretly being a Veiled Master?2) If you could have planar adaptation cast on you and briefly visit
one of the other planes in the Golarion setting (ie, not the Material Plane) for a few hours, which one would you pick?3) Are there any nonfiction books you tend to find yourself consulting a lot? Perhaps about mythology, or biology, or something else for inspiration? Or do you tend to go for fiction?
1) Those files are sealed.
2) Desna's palace.
3) An immense number. I've a whole shelf of reference books at work, and many more at home, with topics ranging from cryptozoology to witchcraft to symbolisim to demons to ships to history to more.
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Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?
No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.
Here's a question I don't think you've been asked yet.
Which Pathfinder Player Companion gets cracked open the most around your table?
How about hardcover rulebook?
Do you have any interest in introducing Fomorians into Pathfinder?
What's your favorite kind of undead?
Are there any pockets of human civilization on other planes?
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Here's a question I don't think you've been asked yet.
Which Pathfinder Player Companion gets cracked open the most around your table?
How about hardcover rulebook?
Player companions don't often get opened at the table; they're mostly used during character creation and leveling up. Me personally, I use "Blood of Fiends" a lot, but then again I'm playing a tiefling in Rob's Way of the Wicked game.
As for hardcovers? Core rulebook, no contest.
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Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.
Thought so, just wanted clarification. Thank you! :)
This opens an interesting insight to the nature of reality in Golarion. Faith is necessary for divine magic, and it seems some force of mind is necessary for arcane magic, whether supreme logic or sheer personality. Would it be sensible to say that the greatest power in Golarion's universe is one's strength of "conviction" for lack of a better term? That with enough faith in a concept or god, one can literally move mountains, and that by just thinking hard enough, one can tell the laws of physics to shut up and sit down? Not to the point where Golarion is literally molded by what people think, like Planescape is, but that the greatest power a mortal can have is his or her mind?
Cause that sounds like an awesome character philosophy!
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Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.Thought so, just wanted clarification. Thank you! :)
This opens an interesting insight to the nature of reality in Golarion. Faith is necessary for divine magic, and it seems some force of mind is necessary for arcane magic, whether supreme logic or sheer personality. Would it be sensible to say that the greatest power in Golarion's universe is one's strength of "conviction" for lack of a better term? That with enough faith in a concept or god, one can literally move mountains, and that by just thinking hard enough, one can tell the laws of physics to shut up and sit down? Not to the point where Golarion is literally molded by what people think, like Planescape is, but that the greatest power a mortal can have is his or her mind?
Cause that sounds like an awesome character philosophy!
I wouldn't say it's the greatest power, since there's a lot of forces at work in the world, and faith is only one of them.
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The entry for Vanths says:
...death’s foot soldiers against whatever would disrupt the natural cycle of mortality, be it a plague of undeath or a good-aligned temple that dispenses resurrections too freely.Which seems to imply that Vanths, and possibly Pharasma, oppose resurrections/raise dead...
but elsewhere it was stated that she doesn't, and resurrection can only bring back someone who is still "waiting in line".
Is this a contradiction? Or is this a case of Vanths having a different opinion about something than Pharasma?
Vanths perhaps might oppose it, but Pharasma does not. The psychopomps are manifestations of various interactions between death and life, after all, and while they all serve Pharasma, they don't all reflect her personal preferences.
Another way of looking at it; if a vanth manages to reclaim a resurrected person... that's Pharasma not approving of that resurrection. If they don't manage it (or don't try), then she did approve.
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I wouldn't say it's the greatest power, since there's a lot of forces at work in the world, and faith is only one of them.Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.Thought so, just wanted clarification. Thank you! :)
This opens an interesting insight to the nature of reality in Golarion. Faith is necessary for divine magic, and it seems some force of mind is necessary for arcane magic, whether supreme logic or sheer personality. Would it be sensible to say that the greatest power in Golarion's universe is one's strength of "conviction" for lack of a better term? That with enough faith in a concept or god, one can literally move mountains, and that by just thinking hard enough, one can tell the laws of physics to shut up and sit down? Not to the point where Golarion is literally molded by what people think, like Planescape is, but that the greatest power a mortal can have is his or her mind?
Cause that sounds like an awesome character philosophy!
Faith was only part of the picture I was describing, I mean things like math and personality (wizards and sorcerers). Basically, that magic is mortals' minds asserting their will over reality.
James, what are your top 5 holiday themed songs?
I wouldn't say it's the greatest power, since there's a lot of forces at work in the world, and faith is only one of them.
This opens an interesting insight to the nature of reality in Golarion. Faith is necessary for divine magic, and it seems some force of mind is necessary for arcane magic, whether supreme logic or sheer personality. Would it be sensible to say that the greatest power in Golarion's universe is one's strength of "conviction" for lack of a better term? That with enough faith in a concept or god, one can literally move mountains, and that by just thinking hard enough, one can tell the laws of physics to shut up and sit down? Not to the point where Golarion is literally molded by what people think, like Planescape is, but that the greatest power a mortal can have is his or her mind?Cause that sounds like an awesome character philosophy!
Talking about faith as power reminded me of this:-
hey james,
Is it possible for the hardback god book to have a few chapters from the big 20 god books? while I doubt that a full book would ever be made for all 20, but chapters from each 20 to give an idea what might be contained would be useful IMO
-vyshan
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James, do you think that it's feasible for a demon lord to have his primary stronghold, be that an immense castle, city, whatever, on a plane that is not the Abyss? If so, would that realm out of the Abyss provide the benefits of the demon lord traits? Namely the Abyssal Resurrection and all of the additional SLAs and Mythic Ranks and such?
Nope. Part of what makes a demon lord a demon lord is control over a part of the abyss. A demon lord can certainly control other realms in other places, but if it doesn't control at least one Abyssal realm, it is by definition not a demon lord.
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hey james,
Is it possible for the hardback god book to have a few chapters from the big 20 god books? while I doubt that a full book would ever be made for all 20, but chapters from each 20 to give an idea what might be contained would be useful IMO
-vyshan
There's gonna be a 6 or 8 page (can't remember which) chapter for each of the core deities in the god book. In fact, this info is the bulk of the book.
Hi James
Not sure if you have seen "Your Next" yet. If you have, what did you think?
Also, have you watched "A Horrible Way to Die"? Same Director and a lot of the same actors. Also really awesome, so you might like it (although the director kind of went overkill on shaky/blurry cams, just a warning).
Just saw it today. An EXCELLENT movie. I normally do not enjoy home-invasion movies... but this one was far and above the best of the genre. Excellent writing, some cool cameos by horror movie icons, and great characters.
I don't have a problem with shaky cams. Haven't seen "Horrible Way" yet, I don't think... that's not the one where the hikers find the kid buried alive in the hills, is it?
Nope...different movie. Hard to describe the plot without spoiling it, but it's about an escaped serial killer, and his ex-girlfriend who is trying to put her life back together after finding out what he was.
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Nope...different movie. Hard to describe the plot without spoiling it, but it's about an escaped serial killer, and his ex-girlfriend who is trying to put her life back together after finding out what he was.Hi James
Not sure if you have seen "Your Next" yet. If you have, what did you think?
Also, have you watched "A Horrible Way to Die"? Same Director and a lot of the same actors. Also really awesome, so you might like it (although the director kind of went overkill on shaky/blurry cams, just a warning).
Just saw it today. An EXCELLENT movie. I normally do not enjoy home-invasion movies... but this one was far and above the best of the genre. Excellent writing, some cool cameos by horror movie icons, and great characters.
I don't have a problem with shaky cams. Haven't seen "Horrible Way" yet, I don't think... that's not the one where the hikers find the kid buried alive in the hills, is it?
Ah; right! it's in my Netflix queue. Might check it out later.
And I LOVED the Ti West cameo in "You're Next" HA!!!!!
There's gonna be a 6 or 8 page (can't remember which) chapter for each of the core deities in the god book. In fact, this info is the bulk of the book.hey james,
Is it possible for the hardback god book to have a few chapters from the big 20 god books? while I doubt that a full book would ever be made for all 20, but chapters from each 20 to give an idea what might be contained would be useful IMO
-vyshan
That isn't what I was meaning what I was wanting to know if there were experts and more fluff from their holy books, like how Sarenrae has the book of light and truth, Iomadae has the 11 acts of Iomedae and so on and son.
that was what I was wondering if there was going to be more info on. :)
-vyshan
hah...yeah I didn't realize that was Ti West until the credits
1) Speaking of horror movies, now that I am back in the states and have renewed my netflix, any recent movies you can recommend?
2) Also, having just finally seen The Bay, What are the odds of getting some creepy, tongue-stealing magical isopod parasites?
3) What did you think of The Bay, if you have seen it?
Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.
So then an antipaladin couldn't be an atheist either, right?
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Brief rules question, it's mentioned single-class clerics can't take the new Pantheism feat, as they draw their power from their allegiance to a single deity. Would it be right to assume that inquisitors follow the same ruling, as they get domains and favored weapons like clerics do? The book seems to suggest that oracles and paladins CAN take this new feat, but those classes (apart from the Sacred Servant archetype for paladins) don't use the domain features and favored weapons and stuff.
I forgot if you like comedys...but have you seen The World's End yet?
If so what do you think of it?
If not I highly recommend it probably the funniest movie I have seen in a long time.
Dear James Jacobs,
Have you ever cackled madly with no one else around when planning your encounters? Mythic Adventures lets me do that. I like it. :)
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hah...yeah I didn't realize that was Ti West until the credits
1) Speaking of horror movies, now that I am back in the states and have renewed my netflix, any recent movies you can recommend?
2) Also, having just finally seen The Bay, What are the odds of getting some creepy, tongue-stealing magical isopod parasites?
3) What did you think of The Bay, if you have seen it?
I didn't either. Didn't recognize Barbara Crampton either.
1) The 10 best horror movies I've seen lately on netflix streaming:
Errors of the Human Body
My Ammityville Horror
Antiviral
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh*
The Awakening
Storage 24
The Frankenstein Theory
Hollow
The Devil's Rock*
Silent House (remake)
*tied for best on this list
2) Ha! The Bay is delightful... especially when you realize how much of the movie is actually NOT made up! Isopods are freaky. Chances of isopod problems showing up in stats soon is better than slim.
3) Loved it! I was waiting eagerly for it and actually got to see it in the theater.
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There's gonna be a 6 or 8 page (can't remember which) chapter for each of the core deities in the god book. In fact, this info is the bulk of the book.hey james,
Is it possible for the hardback god book to have a few chapters from the big 20 god books? while I doubt that a full book would ever be made for all 20, but chapters from each 20 to give an idea what might be contained would be useful IMO
-vyshan
That isn't what I was meaning what I was wanting to know if there were experts and more fluff from their holy books, like how Sarenrae has the book of light and truth, Iomadae has the 11 acts of Iomedae and so on and son.
that was what I was wondering if there was going to be more info on. :)
-vyshan
Oh. Maybe. Not a lot though.
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1) What are a few of your favorite cryptozoological books? I have some books on mythological creatures, lists of angels and demons and such, but I never got too much into cryptozoology...so a few recommendations might be interesting to look at.
2) I've always thought it was interesting how bestow curse allows for the possibility of making up your own curse...any particularly interesting examples of that you've either used as a DM or player, or seen someone else use?
3) If you had the ability to turn into a specific non-unique monstrous humanoid at-will, ala Monstrous Physique IV, which monstrous humanoid would you pick, and why?
1) The Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology is my absolute favorite. Second favorite is The Mothman Prophecies. Third favorite might just be The Beast of Boggy Creek.
2) I've done custom curses often... none come to mind at the moment though. I did put in a girdle of giant strength in a game once that was all frilly and pink and no one wanted to wear it. HA! Oh! I put a HUGE number of cursed items with weird curses on them in a room in Expedition to the Ruins of Castle Greyhawk; a room where Zagig was keeping a museum of cursed items. Heh.
3) Probably a lamia matriarch.
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So then an antipaladin couldn't be an atheist either, right?Awesomesausages! So, by that logic, can there be an atheist paladin, or is the nature of the class inextricably tied to divinity of some kind that would lead an atheist to reject it?No. Divine classes require faith. That's what makes them divine. You can be agnostic and be a divine spellcaster, but being an atheist doesn't work at all. The whole point of being a divine spellcaster is that you aren't an atheist.
Not if he wants to be able to cast spells and use his magical class abilities, no.
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Brief rules question, it's mentioned single-class clerics can't take the new Pantheism feat, as they draw their power from their allegiance to a single deity. Would it be right to assume that inquisitors follow the same ruling, as they get domains and favored weapons like clerics do? The book seems to suggest that oracles and paladins CAN take this new feat, but those classes (apart from the Sacred Servant archetype for paladins) don't use the domain features and favored weapons and stuff.
No. Inquisitors can be pantheists. The vast majority of them are not, though.
Clerics are the only class that is REQUIRED to worship one deity, and therefore are the only ones who can't be pantheists.
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Brief rules question, it's mentioned single-class clerics can't take the new Pantheism feat, as they draw their power from their allegiance to a single deity. Would it be right to assume that inquisitors follow the same ruling, as they get domains and favored weapons like clerics do? The book seems to suggest that oracles and paladins CAN take this new feat, but those classes (apart from the Sacred Servant archetype for paladins) don't use the domain features and favored weapons and stuff.No. Inquisitors can be pantheists. The vast majority of them are not, though.
Clerics are the only class that is REQUIRED to worship one deity, and therefore are the only ones who can't be pantheists.
That's...interesting! And definitely not the answer I was expecting. What a pleasant surprise!
So, can a pantheist inquisitor select ANY favored weapon or domain from among his/her deities' options? Or do they need to pick a particular one to gain that benefit from?
And does a pantheist count as a worshiper of a particular deity for the purposes of magic item and artifact use (Raven's Head from Carrion Crown springs to mind, as some of its powers won't work for someone who isn't a Pharasma worshiper)?
Quick simple one! How tall is the average changeling? The Advanced Race Guide says 4'2" +2d4" but the monster listing says "the average changeling stands approximately 5-1/2 feet tall." (Oddly, both are in agreement on weight.)
I like comedies if they're good! I have a ticket to see World's End tomorrow at 2:00.I forgot if you like comedys...but have you seen The World's End yet?
If so what do you think of it?
If not I highly recommend it probably the funniest movie I have seen in a long time.
Than expect this question again...soon.
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Which Iconics have accounts set up on the forums, BTW?I know that I represent Merisiel. Tim Nightengale represents Kyra. Sara Marie represents Feiya, Crystal Frasier represents Imjrika. That is pretty much it... I think. There may be a few others. I'm honestly not sure who jumped in to rep Lem.
Pretty sure Lisa has Amiri and maybe Rob has Balazar.
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How much should a ring of meld into stone cost? Does it have a distinct look like some rings do? I understand why the ring of feather fall appear so often as low level treasure, and the ring of water walking and major ring of energy resistance (fire) have appeared in a few places where they make sense, but this precursor to the ring of elemental command has never appeared in print, as near as I can tell. Maybe in some 1e module I never read, but it's a long-running orphan item. I'm hoping for it in Mummy's Mask, but if there's room in Wrath of the Righteous, that would be cool too.
I did put in a girdle of giant strength in a game once that was all frilly and pink and no one wanted to wear it. HA!
Was it based off of Unzan?
No. Inquisitors can be pantheists. The vast majority of them are not, though.
Clerics are the only class that is REQUIRED to worship one deity, and therefore are the only ones who can't be pantheists.
Are you aware that pantheism does not mean worship of more than one god? James Sutter has already admitted that the use of this term was an error based on insufficient research. The correct word is polytheism and one who worships a pantheon of deities is a polytheist.
If it should help somebody, I've made a SketchUp movie of the Castle, because I had difficulties to see how the levels fit one another....
See it here :
- click here for V1
- click here for V2I can share the SketchUp file if you asked it !
Just how cool is it when people go the extra mile like this?
james,
I am curious how common would Henotheism and its sister Monolatralism be in Golarion?
Henotheism is btw the belief and worship of a single god while accepting the existence or possible existence of other deities that may also be worshipped
while monolatralism is is the recognition of the existence of many gods, but with the consistent worship of only one deity.
-vyshan