This has got my blood pumping!

[Joey Haeck]

Hi, everyone!

I'm a newcomer to Paizo's forums and to the RPGSS contest, but it's thrilling to comb through the contest's archives and see the incredible work that's been created in years past. The writer, designer-in-his-head, and once-avid D&D 3.5/PF player is very happy to see that this contest exists! It was an incredibly pleasant surprise to see the announcements that ENWorld and Jessica Price made the other night.

Right now, I'm devouring all the Pathfinder and RPGSS material I can get my hands on to get myself up-to-date before the Round 1 deadline.
It's great to be here—I wish us all the best of luck!

[Mike Kimmel]

Good luck to you, Joey, and welcome aboard.

[Jacob W. Michaels]

Nice, Joey. Be careful, though, it's addictive!

[Andrew Marlowe]

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

Nice, Joey. Be careful, though, it's addictive!

Very. I'm trying to not enter this year...but it's sooo tempting.

[Tripp Elliott]

Indeed, welcome and best of luck!

[Monica Marlowe]

Andrew Marlowe wrote:

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

Nice, Joey. Be careful, though, it's addictive!

Very. I'm trying to not enter this year...but it's sooo tempting.

One of us, one of us.

[Jacob W. Michaels]

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

[Andrew Marlowe]

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

Only in that we'd both have to meet the deadlines...Our kids will have to learn how to cook pronto.

[Monica Marlowe]

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

I really don't see that happening, despite all commentary to the contrary. I entered because I finally had something that I felt like Pathfinder needed, but I'm not sure it's "superstar", but if I'm going to go to the effort of writing it, I'm going to submit it.

Should the unexpected happen and Andrew get in without me, well, he falls asleep on the couch all the time anyway. ;-)

[Monica Marlowe]

Andrew Marlowe wrote:

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

Only in that we'd both have to meet the deadlines...Our kids will have to learn how to cook pronto.

They love frozen chicken nuggets and peanut butter sandwiches, not in the same meal, they'd be good for a couple days.

[Joey Haeck]

mamaursula wrote:

Andrew Marlowe wrote:

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

Only in that we'd both have to meet the deadlines...Our kids will have to learn how to cook pronto.

They love frozen chicken nuggets and peanut butter sandwiches, not in the same meal, they'd be good for a couple days.

They'll learn to forage in the wilderness. I hope your kids put ranks in Survival!

[frank gori]

The Good News: No matter what you can get something out of this, be it critiques or becoming a part of an awesome community that communicates on some level and does this year round.

The Bad News: only 32 out of roughly 1,000 and the field gets better every year. I know several of these folk already work for various 3PPs as freelancers or write in some capacity.

The Ugly News: even if you win being a freelancer is not a glamorous high paying job. Nor is winning Superstar a permanent gig with Paizo, it is however one of the best ways yo get your foot in the door and even placing in the contest is an excellent accomplishment.

[Eric Hindley]

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

[Monica Marlowe]

Joey Haeck wrote:

mamaursula wrote:

Andrew Marlowe wrote:

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

What happens if you both make the Top 32? I feel like there could be trouble.

Only in that we'd both have to meet the deadlines...Our kids will have to learn how to cook pronto.

They love frozen chicken nuggets and peanut butter sandwiches, not in the same meal, they'd be good for a couple days.

They'll learn to forage in the wilderness. I hope your kids put ranks in Survival!

We wish, they don't even like it when gnats get in the house. They'd be doomed if left in the wilderness or backyard for too long.

[Monica Marlowe]

Joey Haeck wrote:

Hi, everyone!

I'm a newcomer to Paizo's forums and to the RPGSS contest, but it's thrilling to comb through the contest's archives and see the incredible work that's been created in years past. The writer, designer-in-his-head, and once-avid D&D 3.5/PF player is very happy to see that this contest exists! It was an incredibly pleasant surprise to see the announcements that ENWorld and Jessica Price made the other night.

Right now, I'm devouring all the Pathfinder and RPGSS material I can get my hands on to get myself up-to-date before the Round 1 deadline.
It's great to be here—I wish us all the best of luck!

Now that I've carelessly thread jacked, let me say as a long time listener, first time entrant, RPGSS is a really special and exciting time on the Paizo boards. People who don't haunt the other boards come to watch and participate and it is my understanding that some of the "regulars" of the boards even take notice. It's like a game designers virtual convention. We get together, screw around, joke about filigree and previous years' highs and lows. Entering isn't a necessary, but you do get a different perspective for having done so.

I swore I would *never* enter RPGSS because I didn't want to win. Honestly, I just didn't have a good idea for a wondrous item. The twist in Round 1 was all it took. I found that I did have a non-wondrous item I did want to create and share, so I did. Then I realized if I was going to enter, then by goodness, I would enter to win. I'm not sure I have what it takes to be a SuperStar, but at this point we're all Schrodinger winners and we'll get to open the box together.

[Eric Morton]

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

[Mark Seifter]

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

[Joey Haeck]

Mark Seifter wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

Aw, you mean my Oddjob Ring won't win the gold(finger)?

[Eric Morton]

Mark Seifter wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

Well played, Mr. Seifter. Well played.

[Covent]

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

More Eric = More Fun!

Now we just have to get you some clones like the Jacobs.

[Mikko Kallio]

Eric Morton wrote:

Mark Seifter wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

Well played, Mr. Seifter. Well played.

I've noticed that Mr. Seifter can't resist making a Joke of Opportunity. Happened to me once in a most unexpected place, the Website Feedback forum.

-The Finalist Formerly Known as Serpent-

(Couldn't find a way to copy-paste my unpronounceable symbol to the message...)

[The Golux]

Mikko Kallio wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Mark Seifter wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

Well played, Mr. Seifter. Well played.

I've noticed that Mr. Seifter can't resist making a Joke of Opportunity. Happened to me once in a most unexpected place, the Website Feedback forum.

-The Finalist Formerly Known as Serpent-

(Couldn't find a way to copy-paste my unpronounceable symbol to the message...)

He must have taken Comedy Reflexes, otherwise you can only make one Joke of Opportunity per thread.

[Joey Haeck]

The Golux wrote:

Mikko Kallio wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Mark Seifter wrote:

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

While it is at least one of the item types allowed this year, I would also recommend against a ring into which you can throw hats.

Well played, Mr. Seifter. Well played.

I've noticed that Mr. Seifter can't resist making a Joke of Opportunity. Happened to me once in a most unexpected place, the Website Feedback forum.

-The Finalist Formerly Known as Serpent-

(Couldn't find a way to copy-paste my unpronounceable symbol to the message...)

He must have taken Comedy Reflexes, otherwise you can only make one Joke of Opportunity per thread.

And even then, only as many as your Jest modifier!

[Mark Seifter]

You know, when the recently-bumped thread "Joke Items to Kill Time" went up last year, I almost made The Sword that will End Time Itself, but I didn't. Must have reached my limit jest in time.

[Covent]

Mark Seifter wrote:

You know, when the recently-bumped thread "Joke Items to Kill Time" went up last year, I almost made The Sword that will End Time Itself, but I didn't.

Do ettt!!

[JJ Jordan]

Mark Seifter wrote:

You know, when the recently-bumped thread "Joke Items to Kill Time" went up last year, I almost made The Sword that will End Time Itself, but I didn't. Must have reached my limit jest in time.

Universe 'splosion

[Anthony Adam]

Covent wrote:

Mark Seifter wrote:

You know, when the recently-bumped thread "Joke Items to Kill Time" went up last year, I almost made The Sword that will End Time Itself, but I didn't.

Do ettt!!

But it has to be wielded by the Bestiary 5 requested Coolie Dough Golem!

[Joey Haeck]

Quick formatting question: when referring to your item in your text, it's clear you italicize the name (e.g., helm of brilliance). But if you refer to the item by a shortened version, do you italicize? Like "you may activate the helm..."

[Jacob W. Michaels]

Nope. Only the full name.

[Eric Hindley]

Eric Morton wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

Enter! It's too much to avoid!

You know, I keep looking at the eligibility requirements, and I don't see anything that disqualifies a part-time PDF publisher from entering...

I may have to throw my hat in the ring again this year. (Spoiler: My entry would not be an actual hat.)

Part-time pdf publisher ought to be fine. You should definitely give it a go!

[Jeff Lee]

Enter ALL the Erics!

[Eric Hindley]

Jeff Lee wrote:

Enter ALL the Erics!

I may or may not be ineligible due to <redacted reasons>

But I wish good luck to everyone entering!

[Jeff Lee]

Eric Hindley wrote:

I may or may not be ineligible due to <redacted reasons>

Oooh. Eric Hindley: International Man of Mystery!

[Eric Hindley]

Jeff Lee wrote:

Eric Hindley wrote:

I may or may not be ineligible due to <redacted reasons>

Oooh. Eric Hindley: International Man of Mystery!

Ha! It's standard format on this part of the boards ;)

Also, I prefer to be a Canadian Man of Mystery, despite where I may tread...