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I have a question for the developers, and I apologize in advance if this has already been discussed as I was not able to find anything on the subject.
Per the PRD, a vow of silence gives a player one extra Ki point per six monk levels. However, the Ultimate Magic .pdf (Second printing; January, 2012) I just purchased and downloaded last weekend indicates the same vow gives a player one extra Ki point for every monk level. I could not find any errata or FAQ which states anything to the contrary.
So, my burning question is which is correct? I am playing The Moonscar this weekend with my PFS 16th level monk and need a ruling as the difference in Ki points would be huge - 16 additional Ki points vs. 2 additional Ki points. Please help!
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OK, so I just found the answer to my own question. I had a chance to finally look at a hard copy second printing of UM and sure enough it matches the .pdf exactly. For whatever reasons, the developers decided the vow of silence was enough of a sacrifice to reward it the same as the vow of poverty. Hello, 17 extra Ki points.
Just be sure to grab a high bluff bonus. That is the skill for 'secret messages'...so it is also the skill for pantomiming.
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Holy smokes.
I double checked my PDF and it says the same thing (1 ki point per level).
Paizo Resource Document: " A monk with this vow increases his ki pool by 1 ki point for every 6 monk levels (minimum +1)."
Ultimate PDF (pg 50): "A monk with this vow increases his ki pool by 1 ki point for every monk level he possesses." I don't own the physical book, so I defer to Lem on that one.
However HeroLab, d20PFSRD and Archives of Nethys all hew to the PRD "1 ki per 6 levels" version.
Was there a buff that was not communicated from the 1st printing to the 2nd printing?
FAQing. Major ki point swing for any monks with Vow of Silence.
I doubt it's supposed to be one point every level.
Anyone have any further information on the topic?
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Just be sure to grab a high bluff bonus. That is the skill for 'secret messages'...so it is also the skill for pantomiming.
I was planning on using the Pathfinder Society sign language since Seekers of Secrets indicates it is universally known by Society members and can be used for combat/tactical situations. Outside of those scenarios, I will be using a writing board/chalk.
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Holy smokes.
I double checked my PDF and it says the same thing (1 ki point per level).
Paizo Resource Document: " A monk with this vow increases his ki pool by 1 ki point for every 6 monk levels (minimum +1)."
Ultimate PDF (pg 50): "A monk with this vow increases his ki pool by 1 ki point for every monk level he possesses." I don't own the physical book, so I defer to Lem on that one.
However HeroLab, d20PFSRD and Archives of Nethys all hew to the PRD "1 ki per 6 levels" version.
Was there a buff that was not communicated from the 1st printing to the 2nd printing?
FAQing. Major ki point swing for any monks with Vow of Silence.
And thus the reason for my confusion. I posted for James Jacobs and his response was it was my GM's decision (here). My GM agreed to the one-per-one as indicated in the .pdf and second printing of the hardcover. I just wish Jason would clarify this and give us a definite answer.
