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Quick question for Mike: Given the blanket statement that almost all spells are legal, are you required to worship the god or goddess listed in the spell's name to learn that spell, or can we assume that any character is able to learn about these spells somehow if they wish to do so?
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Whoa, Spellscar Drifter is legal. Didn't see that coming. Pleasantly surprised with all this. Griffon-riding musketeer, here we go!
I know, that's one of my new favorite archetypes, and I'd already resigned myself to not getting to use it. I'd never had any interest in playing a Cavalier or a Gunslinger -- but both at the same time looks awesome.
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There goes my teamwork based Paladin with Butterfly Sting...
The Whimsy domain is entirely different from the one listed in Blood of Angels. Is it now like the two different weapon enchantments named Dueling or is one no longer allowed?
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Quick question for Mike: Given the blanket statement that almost all spells are legal, are you required to worship the god or goddess listed in the spell's name to learn that spell, or can we assume that any character is able to learn about these spells somehow if they wish to do so?
I don't have the book on hand at the moment, but I thought I remembered reading something in the opening chapter that stated the spells, though originally used by followers of the listed god, had now diffused to other faiths around the Inner Sea. (Something like that. Will have to reread when I get home.)
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Quick question for Mike: Given the blanket statement that almost all spells are legal, are you required to worship the god or goddess listed in the spell's name to learn that spell, or can we assume that any character is able to learn about these spells somehow if they wish to do so?I don't have the book on hand at the moment, but I thought I remembered reading something in the opening chapter that stated the spells, though originally used by followers of the listed god, had now diffused to other faiths around the Inner Sea. (Something like that. Will have to reread when I get home.)
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If you look at the beginning of the spell chapter, it advises, "Many of the spells in this chapter originated with the faithful of a particular deity and are more common among the worshipers of that god. Such spells are denoted with the god's name in parentheses after the spell's name. Worshipers of a spell's associated deity always treat the spell as common, and need not research it in order to prepare or learn it. Despite this, all the spells in this chapter are available to members of other faiths, though some temples or religious organizations may proscribe the use of specific spells. "
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There goes my teamwork based Paladin with Butterfly Sting...
The Whimsy domain is entirely different from the one listed in Blood of Angels. Is it now like the two different weapon enchantments named Dueling or is one no longer allowed?
That is a change I had listed and simply forgot to add to this update. The one from Blood of Angels will be removed in the next update.
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WRT Alchemy Manual; are we to assume that all of the open poisons are meant to be open access only to classes with poison use abilities? Ultimate Equipment specifically calls this out as the case, but Alchemy Manual makes no mention of it.
And, whilst I'm here.
1) Is the campaign ruling that anyone using spontaneous alchemy must have the individual reagents required listed on their paperwork, or do they just part with the monetary value?
2) How does the Alchemist's swift alchemy feature interact with spontaneous alchemy?
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WRT Alchemy Manual; are we to assume that all of the open poisons are meant to be open access only to classes with poison use abilities? Ultimate Equipment specifically calls this out as the case, but Alchemy Manual makes no mention of it.
And, whilst I'm here.
1) Is the campaign ruling that anyone using spontaneous alchemy must have the individual reagents required listed on their paperwork, or do they just part with the monetary value?
2) How does the Alchemist's swift alchemy feature interact with spontaneous alchemy?
Correct. If you have access to poison use, you get new toys. If you don't have access to poison use, they aren't available. I will make sure that language gets added on the next update to clear up any confusion.
1) If you are going to use spontaneous alchemy, you must have the reagents listed on your paperwork.
2) I don't have the book in front of me. Please ask on the rules forum.
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Additional Resources has been updated. Chronicle sheets for Mummy's Mask and Pathfinder Tales are still pending.
Good to hear Mummy's Mask is coming soon, I'm really looking forward to seeing that. Any timeline on Wardens or Tears? Just last week I knew I guy who was going to buy Wardens from our FLGS and then put it back on the shelf when he heard it wasn't sanctioned yet. . . (I'm not saying that's a great attitude to have-I bought it anyways-but PFS is a marketing campaign, after all).
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Hmm... How does Calistria's devotion feat work in PFS?
The devotion seems a little... Yeah... Perhaps PFS could remove the primary devotion and have her devoted stick solely with the second, backup option?
-Matt
If you or your group are uncomfortable with Calistria's obedience, I see no reason why the backup option could not be used on screen, especially if there are minors present.
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You handle Calistria's obedience like an adult. There is no need to ever take it too far. If someone is uncomfortable, the GM can ultimately hand wave the sex with someone else by just advising it has already happened. If there is a younger player at the table, the GM can do the same thing. Just use common sense. And as Dylos advised, there is a back up option.
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It just seems a bit less handwave-able than Arshea's devotion feat and the Shard of Lust are, that's why I ask.
-Matt
If it becomes a problem in your area, talk to your VO. They will help resolve it since they don't wish to drive players away from their playerbase because of inappropriate behavior.
If that doesn't give you the resolution you are looking for, then escalate it to the store owner or con coordinator. They don't want to drive customers away from their store or con because of inappropriate behavior.
What it really comes down to is personal accountability. If a player is playing this character, then they should approach the GM and ask how the GM would like it handled. If the player doesn't do that, the GM should notice this character and pull the player aside and ask how they wish to handle it. As I mentioned earlier, people should act in a mature manner and it will be good gaming.
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Were the alchemical power components listed on the front and rear covers of the Alchemy Manual intentionally excluded, or was that an accident?
I added them but looks like it didn't save. Sorry about that. All the components on the inside front and back covers are legal. I will get it updated in the next AR update.
Sentinel gains the Leadership feat at 8th level is there a change to what they get in PFS or is that level just a dead level for them?
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I noticed that the Demon Mother's Mask is now available under Inner Sea Gods additional resources. It used to not be available when it was only in Gods and Magic. Is this intentional?
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Sentinel gains the Leadership feat at 8th level is there a change to what they get in PFS or is that level just a dead level for them?
The sentinel’s righteous leader class feature is replaced with a deity specific feat of the player’s choice from pages 204–217 or the Persuasive feat.
This line will also be added in the next Additional Resources update.
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It seems that there are now several feats, traits, etc. which are being sunsetted in favor of more up-to-date versions.
I am concerned that many players will sit at my table with Buttlerfly Sting on a dueling weapon (etc. etc) and will be hit with a rude awakening. (I would hope that everybody always checks to see if their goodies are still legal, every time the AR updates, but I can't say that I'm that conscientious.)
Can anybody help me assemble a list of old things that are new?
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I noticed that the Demon Mother's Mask is now available under Inner Sea Gods additional resources. It used to not be available when it was only in Gods and Magic. Is this intentional?
It was not. I have added it as an unavailable item in the next update of AR.
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The Aldori Feats in Inner Sea Combat (page 10) are listed as PFS legal, but a big part of those feats requires the use of the Duelling rules from Ultimate Combat.
Are the duelling rules allowed for characters who take these feats?
I don't see the dueling rules as being a big part of those feats, and I may still consider taking them even though my aldori duelist swashbuckler would never participate in a duel.
Unless explicitly called out by a scenario, dueling rules are not part of PFS.
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The Aldori Feats in Inner Sea Combat (page 10) are listed as PFS legal, but a big part of those feats requires the use of the Duelling rules from Ultimate Combat.
Are the duelling rules allowed for characters who take these feats?
Not currently. John and I will take a closer look at this on next week.
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Surprised that the Stagger-proof Boots is legal. Sort of does what the Quick Runner Shirt does. Because it is priced higher, that it makes it ok to buy for PFS?
No. It's because I missed my note I had made when a couple of VOs pointed it out. I meant to include it in the not legal list and simply forgot. Thanks for the reminder. It will be added to the not available list in the next AR update.
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I noticed with Inner Sea Gods Irez was added back as legal. I am not sure why Irez was removed as legal from Chronicles of Righteous but was Irez intentionally added back but just Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Gods as a source?
Yes. She was removed as legal from CoR because of the card mechanics of her obedience. Those mechanics aren't listed anywhere I can find in ISG so it isn't an issue that has to be resolved with that book.
With the Harrowing sourcebook coming out soon, I'm looking at different ways we can incorporate the Harrow Deck, and all the things that go with it, into PFS. If the VOs, John, and I come up with a resolution I'm happy with, them I would consider adding all the neat harrow stuff into the campaign. If that occurred, then we would take a closer look at whether to open up Irez and her obedience from CoR for play.
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With the Harrowing sourcebook coming out soon, I'm looking at different ways we can incorporate the Harrow Deck, and all the things that go with it, into PFS. If the VOs, John, and I come up with a resolution I'm happy with, them I would consider adding all the neat harrow stuff into the campaign. If that occurred, then we would take a closer look at whether to open up Irez and her obedience from CoR for play.
Oh, please please please! :-)
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With the Harrowing sourcebook coming out soon, I'm looking at different ways we can incorporate the Harrow Deck, and all the things that go with it, into PFS. If the VOs, John, and I come up with a resolution I'm happy with, them I would consider adding all the neat harrow stuff into the campaign. If that occurred, then we would take a closer look at whether to open up Irez and her obedience from CoR for play.Oh, please please please! :-)
seconded.