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Yay!
Playing or GMing?
Let me explain...
My friend's gamer club thing has gone online...it is on Discord and is called V-Space( come check it out)
So for him I am organizing running PF2E mostly currently organizing...
I am also helping to organize the L5R campaign there.
Home Games...
Every other Wed I am either running PF2E or playing in a newly started L5R campaign...
Every Friday I Just joined a D&D 5th ed game being run by my best friend...
Sat I run a PF1E home game in the Day + that night I play in a D&D 3.5 game or a WoD game being run over at V-space
Sunday I run and play games from noon to midnight over at V-Space...
@Lord Fyre: Are you going to accept the challenge?
Zatanna Zatara is the daughter of magician Giovanni "John" Zatara and Sindella, a member of the mystical Homo Magi race. Zatanna was raised by her father in a small house in New York, near the infamous Arkham Asylum. Zatanna's mother seemingly died after her birth, but she eventually learned that Sindella faked her death to return to her people.
Zatanna is a direct descendant of the artist and magician Leonardo da Vinci, and is related to Nostradamus, Alessandro Cagliostro, the noted alchemists Nicholas Flamel and Evan Fulcanelli, and Lord Arion of Atlantis. Her cousin, Zachary Zatara, is also a magician.
Goals for this build:
* - Mistress of Magic (While a sexy woman, she is also a powerful "sorceress" and occult scholar.)
* - Gifted Performer (She acts as a stage magician - which ironically also serves as a "cover" for her adventuring.)
* - Logomancy, her backwards speech spell casting. We will treat this as a variant of normal verbal components. The player should practice saying some of her most important spells backwards.
For this build:
* - We will you the 20 point (High Fantasy) array as defined on page 16 of the Core Rulebook. This had evolved into the point based used by most groups for Pathfinder Adventure Paths. This is also the base that Neil Spicer used for his AP pre-gens.
* - We will take the average roll of 2d6x10 for her starting equipment.
* - Costume. In the DCU, Zatanna has two major costumes: This for performing, and occasionally this for adventuring – but she frequently seems to prefer her performing attire even when adventuring as a tribute to her father. However, given that Golorion is in a period well before Herrmann the Great established what is now the traditional stage magician attire. One way of paying homage to that would be to for Zatanna to use the traditional Varisian performing attire as a "tribute to her father."
* - We are treating Sindella as an elven woman from the Mierani Forest, and Giovanni Zatara as a Varisian man. Zatara is a very Varisian name, and the hidden city of Celwynvian is a good analog for “the hidden City of the Homo Magi” mentioned in Zatanna’s background.
* - We are ignoring Shadowcrest.
Female half-elf arcanist (blood arcanist) 1
NG Medium humanoid (elf, human)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +2
DEFENSE
AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+2 Dex)
HP 7 (1d6+1)
Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +2; +2 vs. enchantments
Immune sleep
OFFENSE
Speed 30ft
Melee Dagger +0 (1d4 piercing/slashing, 19-20/x2, 10ft)
Ranged Light Crossbow +2 (1d8 piercing, 19-20/x2, 80ft)
Spellbook (CL 1st, Concentration +4)
… 1st Level Burning Hands, Color Spray, Mage Armor, Silent Image, Unseen Servant, Vanish (APG)
… Cantrip All
… Bloodline Arcane
STATISTICS
Str 10 (+0), Dex 14 (+2), Con 13 (+1), Int 17 (+3), Wis 10 (+0), Chr 14 (+4)
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 12
Feats Cosmopolitan (Bluff, Sleight of Hand), Skill Focus: Sleight of Hand
Skills Bluff +6, Knowledge: Arcane +7, Knowledge: Planes +7, Perception +2, Perform: Act +7, Perform: Dance +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Spellcraft +7; Racial Modifiers (figured in) Perception +2
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common (Taldane), Elven, Gnome, Sylvan, Varisian
Traits Talented (Ultimate Campaign, p 61), second trait will depend on the campaign.
Special Qualities Arcane Bond: Wand
Gear Wand (masterwork, non-magical), Dagger, Light Crossbow, Quarrel of 10 bolts, Belt Pouch (7 gold, 9 copper), Belt Pouch, Spell Component Pouch, Backpack, Common (5 days Trail Rations, Bedroll, Entertainer's Outfit (extremely flattering and almost scandalous), Flint & Steel, Ink, Ink Pen, Mess Kit, Soap, Spell Book, Waterskin), Explorer's Outfit (worn)
Level by Level
(This does not presume any particular treasure. This only selects spells gained from leveling, and does not try to account for spells she may find.)
Level 2 Raise Bluff, Knowledge: Arcane, Knowledge: Planes, Perception, Perform: Act, Sleight of Hand and Spellcraft; add Perform: Comedy. Add Charm Person and Snowball (Ultimate Wilderness p 235) to spellbook
Level 3 Add Elemental Spell: Electricity (APG p 158); Raise Spellcraft; add Appraise +7, Knowledge: Local +7, Knowledge: Nature +7, Knowledge: Religion +7, Profession: Entertainer +6, Use Magic Device +6; Add Disguise Self and Identify to her spellbook.
Level 4 Increase Intelligence to 18, Raise Knowledge: Arcane, Knowledge: Local, Knowledge: Nature, Knowledge: Planes, Knowledge: Religion, Spellcraft, Use Magic Device. Add Acid Arrow and Minor Image to her spellbook
Level 5 Add Combat Casting; Raise Bluff, Perform: Act, Perform: Comedy, Perform: Dance, Profession: Entertainer, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft; Add Invisibility and Levitate to spellbook. At level 5 you get your first exploit not replaced by the Blood Arcanist Archetype: Dimensional Slide would be very much in character.
Level 6 Raise Knowledge: Arcane, Knowledge: Local, Knowledge: Nature, Knowledge: Planes, Knowledge: Religion, Spellcraft, Use Magic Device. Add Hold Person and Major Illusion to her book.
While we could continue this build to Lvl 16, where the player could create Shadowcrest (Greater Create Demiplane and Permanency), that would be boring. At this point you should have feel for is needed for the build. She should proceed organically from this point.
Great Job!
As a GM I probably would allow you to combine all the performs in to Stage Magician...but that would be up to the GM.
Great Job!
As a GM I probably would allow you to combine all the performs in to Stage Magician...but that would be up to the GM.
Actually, you'd want to keep dance separate. It's a Varisian thing. But, for the most part, I stuck with the list from page 103 of the Core Rulebook.
Have you watched Heavy Metal yet?
Great Job!
As a GM I probably would allow you to combine all the performs in to Stage Magician...but that would be up to the GM.
Actually, you'd want to keep dance separate. It's a Varisian thing. But, for the most part, I stuck with the list from page 103 of the Core Rulebook.
Have you watched Heavy Metal yet?
Got it...
Soon...
Great Job!
Related question, would you play this character?
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Great Job!Related question, would you play this character?
Yes...I might make minor changes based on preference...nothing jumps out, but I have habit of making a slight change to pre gens to make them mmine.
Yes...I might make minor changes based on preference...nothing jumps out, but I have habit of making a slight change to pre gens to make them mmine.Great Job!Related question, would you play this character?
Of course!
In addition to any house rules your group uses, you have to make necessary tweaks to fit whatever AP she may be used in.
Also, most comic geeks will recognize the name ...
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So I have some possible bad news( well if you are a pet lover)
My cat, Floyd, just threw up a little blood. We are going to take him to the vet asap...but he is 15 years old so probably not good:(
He has had a good run and I will miss him as he has been a rock in my life the way only a pet can be.
And I guess there is hope that he is okay...
/hugs
Floyd Update: He threw up more blood last night. Went to the vets this morning and we are waiting on some tests. He is currently sleeping in my room.
Oh no.
:( Hugs.
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Floyd Update: The vet could only find a maybe thyroid problem. Floyd seems healthier and his appetite has returned. I am still concerned but not crying with worry mode.
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Floyd Update: The vet could only find a maybe thyroid problem. Floyd seems healthier and his appetite has returned. I am still concerned but not crying with worry mode.
This is good.
Is it time for Questions?
Sure
Sure
After Wonder Woman and Zatanna, I don't know if I need a Taarna build.
Do you know if there is a Wild Magic (Scarlet Witch) sorcerer bloodline?
SureAfter Wonder Woman and Zatanna, I don't know if I need a Taarna build.
Do you know if there is a Wild Magic (Scarlet Witch) sorcerer bloodline?
I think so... I will look it up.
I couldn't find one that I felt fit well...there is a PrC or Alternate class that allowed someone to shape chaotic magic...but could not remember it...
I think it’s an Oracle.Checking.
Whimsy Mystery?
Whimsy could work...
But I was thinking of...Primal magic and the Primalist from the Inner Sea Magic book.
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*Is summoned by reference to wild/primal magic.*
The Spellscar oracle mystery includes the option of the Primal Mastery revelation, which lets one roll twice and choose when a spell one casts produces a primal magic event, but reliably doing so with an oracle is a bit tricky (the arcane options - wizards and arcanists - have it easier), and might depend on spells for a few levels, if my memory serves (which it might not).
Primal warden shamans produce random spells with their spirit magic feature, and starting at about mid-level can reroll once or twice a day if they don't like the first result (but can't choose between the two).
Sorry, not a question, I know, but glad to be of service. :)
I think it’s an Oracle.Checking.
Whimsy Mystery?
Whimsy could work...
But I was thinking of...Primal magic and the Primalist from the Inner Sea Magic book.
Actually, looking at Scarlet Witch's comic history, Primalist works rather well for her.
I was looking at a Sorcerer mostly so the build did not end up too similar to Zatanna.
I think it’s an Oracle.Checking.
Whimsy Mystery?
Whimsy could work...
But I was thinking of...Primal magic and the Primalist from the Inner Sea Magic book.
Actually, looking at Scarlet Witch's comic history, Primalist works rather well for her.
I was looking at a Sorcerer mostly so the build did not end up too similar to Zatanna.
*Is summoned by reference to wild/primal magic.*
The Spellscar oracle mystery includes the option of the Primal Mastery revelation, which lets one roll twice and choose when a spell one casts produces a primal magic event, but reliably doing so with an oracle is a bit tricky (the arcane options - wizards and arcanists - have it easier), and might depend on spells for a few levels, if my memory serves (which it might not).
Primal warden shamans produce random spells with their spirit magic feature, and starting at about mid-level can reroll once or twice a day if they don't like the first result (but can't choose between the two).
Sorry, not a question, I know, but glad to be of service. :)
Looking at these options, the Spellscar Oracle might do very nicely .
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*Is summoned by reference to wild/primal magic.*
The Spellscar oracle mystery includes the option of the Primal Mastery revelation, which lets one roll twice and choose when a spell one casts produces a primal magic event, but reliably doing so with an oracle is a bit tricky (the arcane options - wizards and arcanists - have it easier), and might depend on spells for a few levels, if my memory serves (which it might not).
Primal warden shamans produce random spells with their spirit magic feature, and starting at about mid-level can reroll once or twice a day if they don't like the first result (but can't choose between the two).
Sorry, not a question, I know, but glad to be of service. :)
Spellscar was indeed what I was thinking of, thankies.
RPG Advice ...
The next time you're character takes damage, say this: "I'm hurt so bad that Taylor Swift wrote a song about me."
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RPG Advice ...
The next time you're character takes damage, say this: "I'm hurt so bad that Taylor Swift wrote a song about me."
That is a great line...Will have to work it in somewhere...
I am still waiting to use the line from Dog Soldiers...
'I hope I give you the sh!ts!'
But I have not had a PC about to get eaten in a very long time :(
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*waggles eyebrows*
More seriously, yay! Dog Soldiers! That’s my favourite Werewolf movie.
Did you like it?
One of my favorites werewolf movies....
My absolute favorite is a tie between American Werewolf in London and The Howling(Only watch the first one...unless you want a laugh)
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So anymore questions for me?
How are people doing?
Anybody interested playing Legends of the Five Rings with me?
Over at my friend's V-Space thingee on discord I am one of of the GMs for the L5R shared universe campaign (also a player)...there is also a Shared Universe Star Wars going on along with some other games. Every night there is something going on.
Membership does cost money (though the fist month is free and if you become a GM you can get it for free along with a chance to get tips).
Anyway I would love a chance to play with people from here...and L5R is a very fun game. Drop a PM if you are interested or ask any questions here.
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Also if I can get enough people here interested in playing here I might be able to get interest enough in PF2E I might be able to get them to realize letting me run PF2E (and PF1E) games can make them money...
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I'd love to but my (even wonkier now) schedule and internet probably wouldn't let >_<
Well...if you change your mind...or anybody is curious you can check it out at vspacegaming.com
So...anymore questions for me?
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Do you like pie? I finally tried Lemon Meringue the other day. It’s very yummy.
I have a thing...I dont like cooked fruit or vegetables(well with a few exceptions in regards to vegetables)...I usually like them raw.
So most pies dont appeal to me.
So...anymore questions for me?
So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?
Not yet..,sorry been kinda busy and than depressed.
Not yet..,sorry been kinda busy and than depressed.So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?
Between the Covid-19 and Floyd's health scare, I can imagine.
Between the Covid-19 and Floyd's health scare, I can imagine.Not yet..,sorry been kinda busy and than depressed.So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?
And lots more...:(
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*offers hugs*
Thank you *hugs*
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So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?
Okay the next movie I am going to rent is horror movie (Bit) that stars the trans actress from Supergirl. After that is Heavy metal...
I will try very hard to get it done this weekend.
So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?Okay the next movie I am going to rent is horror movie (Bit) that stars the trans actress from Supergirl. After that is Heavy metal...
I will try very hard to get it done this weekend.
... but, if you are going through Hell right now, don't over do. :)
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... but, if you are going through Hell right now, don't over do. :)So...anymore questions for me?Have you seen it?Okay the next movie I am going to rent is horror movie (Bit) that stars the trans actress from Supergirl. After that is Heavy metal...
I will try very hard to get it done this weekend.
My philosophy is sometimes I have to push thru it to get better. Sometimes it is better to over do it.