brew potion question

[Sobchak]

I'm playing with an alchemist who seems to not brew potions. From reading the rules, it seems like he could be preparing them in the field, just like an arcane caster prepares spells. I know there is a small material cost associated to create low level potions, and I'm sure the party would cover these costs.

The only time he has prepared any potions is in a town, so perhaps I am misunderstanding. It seems he needs only a flat surface, two hours, and material components for potions up to 3rd level/250 gp.

Am I right that this player is under utilizing this feature?

[Adamantine Dragon]

Anyone can brew potions in the field if they have the brew potion feat, a portable cauldron and the time and materials to do it. It doesn't take long to brew a potion. My witch brews potions in the field all the time.

Alchemists can brew potions like my witch can, but the things they "brew" for their daily preparation are not, I believe, potions, they are only for the alchemist to use. If he's not doing that, he may not understand how alchemists work. If he's not brewing actual potions using the brew potion feat (potions anyone in the party could use) that may be simply a role playing choice.

[blackbloodtroll]

An alchemist should have an alchemist kit. That should suffice.

[Adamantine Dragon]

I believe that even an alchemist can only brew one actual usable-by-anyone potion per day.

[Talonhawke]

Thats correct Adamantine.

[blackbloodtroll]

You could get a tumor familiar so that you can craft another.

[Talonhawke]

How does that change your 1 item per day limit? My gestalt alchemist would love to turn out more potions.

[blackbloodtroll]

You craft one, familiar crafts the other, you assist each other on both.

[Talonhawke]

Your familiar cant craft potions. It lacks the prereqs including the feat.

[blackbloodtroll]

If you can create a wondrous item to give your familiar access to the brew potion feat, you can provide the rest of the prereqs.

[Talonhawke]

At that point your in GM territory and mine won't even consider Feats in a Can that arent already statted. And i agree since thats really hard to price.

[blackbloodtroll]

Hirelings work too.