So what would be the alignment of someone using salami, mushrooms, and olives for pizza topping?
Also, in the sole surviving DVD store in my hometown they're selling something that looks like a pizza but is in reality made entirely from candy. Is this evil, genius, or both?
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What is your least favorite word?"really," except when used as a single-word response to sheer douchebaggery.
EDIT: Yes, I realize I used my most hated word in my description of my most beloved word. I said I disliked it, not that I was any good at avoiding it.
Hehe. I hear you. I have the same relationship with "very."
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Also, in the sole surviving DVD store in my hometown they're selling something that looks like a pizza but is in reality made entirely from candy. Is this evil, genius, or both?
That's not pizza, though. It's like asking the alignment of a nondetection spell.
The candizza is neither good nor evil; it merely is.
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What alignment might Jalapenos as a topping be? (this is an unexpected and awesome discussion)
And what is your dyeing regiment like? Your hair is awesome.
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What are the sections of Golarion and the Pathfinder setting that you're best equipped to answer (like how James Jacobs is the best person to ask about Varisia and demons, while Wes is the person to ask about Ustalav or the Hellknight orders)?
I am Paizo's resident expert on Varisians (the people) and the Harrow, and Isger, as well as half-orcs. I'm a big advocate for the Mwangi Expanse (though there are a lot of designers with input on the expanse and her people). I'm our back-up on psychopomps and the Boneyard for when Wes isn't available. And I'm also our lead on southern Garund, though I can't talk about much of that ATM. I'm also a huge fan of the inner and outer planes, but you can't throw a rock at Paizo without hitting a Planescape junkie.
I'm consequently a huge fan of the "weird" elementals, like belkers and tojanida.
I've had lots of minor input on the setting over the past five years--lots of minor characters like Sonnorae or the Whisperer are from my old home campaign--but only from departments outside of development or as a freelancer. My "territories" will be fleshed out a lot more firmly in the next few months once I can start pushing to have new products added instead of working on projects already underway.
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What are the sections of Golarion and the Pathfinder setting that you're best equipped to answer (like how James Jacobs is the best person to ask about Varisia and demons, while Wes is the person to ask about Ustalav or the Hellknight orders)?I am Paizo's resident expert on Varisians (the people) and the Harrow, and Isger, as well as half-orcs. I'm a big advocate for the Mwangi Expanse (though there are a lot of designers with input on the expanse and her people). I'm our back-up on psychopomps and the Boneyard for when Wes isn't available. And I'm also our lead on southern Garund, though I can't talk about much of that ATM. I'm also a huge fan of the inner and outer planes, but you can't throw a rock at Paizo without hitting a Planescape junkie.
I'm consequently a huge fan of the "weird" elementals, like belkers and tojanida.
I've had lots of minor input on the setting over the past five years--lots of minor characters like Sonnorae or the Whisperer are from my old home campaign--but only from departments outside of development or as a freelancer. My "territories" will be fleshed out a lot more firmly in the next few months once I can start pushing to have new products added instead of working on projects already underway.
Forgotten Faiths of Golarion pretty, pretty please!
AS for question how did the Harrow come about in making a mystical fortune telling card system that was unique and quite distinct from Tarot?
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What alignment might Jalapenos as a topping be? (this is an unexpected and awesome discussion)
The jalapeno is a chaotic element, and delicious, so CN leaning towards CG.
And what is your dyeing regiment like? Your hair is awesome.
The hair? It's natural amongst my people (Rob thinks I'm a gnome, Jacobs says I'm a librarian, both of white are renowned for their brightly-colored hair).
Really, though, I have very dark hair naturally, and have to bleach my roots every two to four months. The color I have to touch up every few weeks, depending on what brand of dye I used (some last longer than others) and how I feel about the faded color (right now it's fading directly to a golden yellow, which I kind of like).
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Forgotten Faiths of Golarion pretty, pretty please!
AS for question how did the Harrow come about in making a mystical fortune telling card system that was unique and quite distinct from Tarot?
The Harrow deck is as much a loveletter the Tarokka deck from classic Ravenloft as it is a nod to the real-world Tarot deck. The original deck predates my tenure at Paizo, and was a joint labor of love from Erik Mona, Wes Schneider, and Kyle Stanely Hunter, with the overall intention of giving Golarion a unique magical flavor without stepping on any real-world toes by co-opting the Tarot.
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Hmm so I guess that moves me more to Daemon than Demon.
What are your favourite toppings?
My favorite pizza is New York crust with roasted red peppers, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, and black olives. I also have Stockholm syndrome with pineapple and canadian bacon.
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My favorite pizza is New York crust with roasted red peppers, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, and black olives. I also have Stockholm syndrome with pineapple and canadian bacon.Hmm so I guess that moves me more to Daemon than Demon.
What are your favourite toppings?
Don't care for black olives, but I've never had a sun dried tomato...
What about Habaneros?
Also have you ever had a ghost pepper?
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The Harrow deck is as much a loveletter the Tarokka deck from classic Ravenloft as it is a nod to the real-world Tarot deck. The original deck predates my tenure at Paizo, and was a joint labor of love from Erik Mona, Wes Schneider, and Kyle Stanely Hunter, with the overall intention of giving Golarion a unique magical flavor without stepping on any real-world toes by co-opting the Tarot.Forgotten Faiths of Golarion pretty, pretty please!
AS for question how did the Harrow come about in making a mystical fortune telling card system that was unique and quite distinct from Tarot?
Okies, thanks :3
What are your favourite cards?
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Don't care for black olives, but I've never had a sun dried tomato...
What about Habaneros?
Also have you ever had a ghost pepper?
I like chilies for their flavor more than for their heat. I like habeneros, anchos, jalapenos, arboles, hatch green chilis, and poblanoes, but out of those I really only like poblanoes and red peppers on pizza. Much more heat and they start to overwhelm the balance important in a quality pizza.
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The Harrow deck is as much a loveletter the Tarokka deck from classic Ravenloft as it is a nod to the real-world Tarot deck. The original deck predates my tenure at Paizo, and was a joint labor of love from Erik Mona, Wes Schneider, and Kyle Stanely Hunter, with the overall intention of giving Golarion a unique magical flavor without stepping on any real-world toes by co-opting the Tarot.Forgotten Faiths of Golarion pretty, pretty please!
AS for question how did the Harrow come about in making a mystical fortune telling card system that was unique and quite distinct from Tarot?
Okies, thanks :3
What are your favourite cards?
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I'll never tell.The Harrow deck is as much a loveletter the Tarokka deck from classic Ravenloft as it is a nod to the real-world Tarot deck. The original deck predates my tenure at Paizo, and was a joint labor of love from Erik Mona, Wes Schneider, and Kyle Stanely Hunter, with the overall intention of giving Golarion a unique magical flavor without stepping on any real-world toes by co-opting the Tarot.Forgotten Faiths of Golarion pretty, pretty please!
AS for question how did the Harrow come about in making a mystical fortune telling card system that was unique and quite distinct from Tarot?
Okies, thanks :3
What are your favourite cards?
But showing is okay? :3
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1) Do you have any favorite video games?
I have so many favorite video games! The list includes (but isn't limited to) Metroid, Megaman, Mass Effect, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Zelda, Battle Clash/Metal Combat, King's Quest, Quest for Glory, Civilization, No More Heroes, Dragon Age, Illusion of Gaia, and Escape Velocity.
2) Are you playing any video games now?
I OWN Pillars of Eternity, but haven't had the time to play it beyond the tutorial between the day job and freelance work left over from before taking the new job. I do have Knights of the Old Republic on iPhone, though, and plug away at my light-side scout/counselor whenever I have to wait for anything. I'm also 90 hours into Dragon Age: Inquisition, but have had no time in the past month to boot it up.
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1) Do you have any favorite video games?I have so many favorite video games! The list includes (but isn't limited to) Metroid, Megaman, Mass Effect, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Zelda, Battle Clash/Metal Combat, King's Quest, Quest for Glory, Civilization, No More Heroes, Dragon Age, Illusion of Gaia, and Escape Velocity.
2) Are you playing any video games now?I OWN Pillars of Eternity, but haven't had the time to play it beyond the tutorial between the day job and freelance work left over from before taking the new job. I do have Knights of the Old Republic on iPhone, though, and plug away at my light-side scout/counselor whenever I have to wait for anything. I'm also 90 hours into Dragon Age: Inquisition, but have had no time in the past month to boot it up.
Ever had any interest in the Souls series of games by From Software?
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You like No More Heroes, too? You really are one of the coolest person. Since I never see any fans around, I have to ask a NMH question.
What character, boss or not, left the biggest impression on you?
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Things?
I asked Crystal the above question regarding things, which is what this thread is about, and I did not get a response. I am sad. ;_;
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Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who's played No More Heroes!
Have you played the second one? I got as far as the final boss' second form before giving up. That guy is LITERALLY THE WORST.
I have not played it yet. My time for video games is pretty limited, sadly.
What character, boss or not, left the biggest impression on you?
I think Dr. Peace was my favorite boss fight from the first game, and a really satisfying victory
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1) What is your favorite Golarion deity and why?
2) Any advice for a new GM or how to train a new GM? Someone in our group is about to take the reins. She's super creative and smart but has only been playing RPGs for 6 months.
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1) What is your favorite Golarion deity and why?
If we're going for one of the BIG deities, then my favorite is probably Shelyn. The art aspect seems a little obvious, with me being an artist and writer, but I really like her message of love and understanding, not to mention it's rare to see a beauty deity that doesn't ascribe to a single definition of beautiful.
If we're looking at the more obscure gods and demigods, I'm a sucker for Arshea, for very similar reasons, except Arshea is also about happy-fun sexy times, on your own or with someone else, and it's refreshing to see a sex-heavy deity who's GOOD.
2) Any advice for a new GM or how to train a new GM? Someone in our group is about to take the reins. She's super creative and smart but has only been playing RPGs for 6 months.
The two most important skills for any GM are being able to think on your feet and to tell everyone else to shut up in the nicest way possible. Once you learn those, everything else--the mapping, the voices, the rules knowledge--are all secondary and you can pick them up at your own pace. Players can and will surprise you, and the secret is to run with it as naturally as possible. It makes the players feel clever to take an unusual approach to solving a problem, and they'll be impressed by your apparent ability to plan for every contingency. Heck, if you sit back and listen while the player's debate what they should do and why, you can almost get them to write the rest of the adventure (or a future adventure) for you!
Getting people to shut up nicely is a little harder to learn, but mostly involves giving people a little time to talk, and then continuing with the story in a loud, firm voice. It comes easily if you've babysat or taught children, actually, but even if you haven't it comes with just a little practice.
Everything else comes with time. Just make sure she knows it's okay to make mistakes (I still do, and I've been GMing for 20 years), so long as everyone has a good time.
What of your body of work so far at Paizo are you most proud of?
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I get the feeling this pizza discussion is moving toward deep dish being considered an unpleasant element. Though I suppose I should be used to that by now....
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Meat lovers + black olives and mushrooms here, occasionally also pineapple but it's a willing relationship rather than a Stockholm one.
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Crumpets?
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Tea, coffee, espresso, or latte?
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I get the feeling this pizza discussion is moving toward deep dish being considered an unpleasant element. Though I suppose I should be used to that by now....
Deep dish is a fine casserole, I just don't understand why people keep confusing it with pizza.
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Crystal,
Thank you for The Divinity Drive! I can't wait until my PCs get to the Silver Mount and deal with the problems (read: horrible laser death) contained therein. Iron Gods was a blast from start to finish, and your adventure in particular is an awesome homage to Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. (No question here, just praise.)
Since everyone's asking about pizza alignments, I'll ask about one of my favorite pizzas from Old Chicago, the Thai Pie. Roasted chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli and Thai chili sauce, topped with green onions, teriyaki, sesame seeds, mozzarella and cheddar. Based upon previous entries, I'm guessing it's leaning towards something Evil, just not sure about the other side of the alignment.
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On my pizza, I use mushrooms, sausage, and onions. What alignment does that make me?
NE
Meat lovers + black olives and mushrooms here, occasionally also pineapple but it's a willing relationship rather than a Stockholm one
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Crumpets?
Yes please!
Tea, coffee, espresso, or latte?
Yes please!
Since everyone's asking about pizza alignments, I'll ask about one of my favorite pizzas from Old Chicago, the Thai Pie. Roasted chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli and Thai chili sauce, topped with green onions, teriyaki, sesame seeds, mozzarella and cheddar. Based upon previous entries, I'm guessing it's leaning towards something Evil, just not sure about the other side of the alignment.
That is actually a very LN pizza
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Huh. So apparently despite being LN in nearly every other matter, I get my chaos off on pizza orders. I suppose that's a healthy outlet for those tendencies if nothing else.
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Hmmm... Crystal, what should I ask you? 'Cuz I'm all out of ideas...
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Hey, Crystal, I heard a rumor that the first RPG you ever played was Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles and other strangeness. As it turns out, mine as well. Do you have any good memories of those games? Something cool?
RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32
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Okay, this pizza alignment thing has me intrigued. I'll eat most standard pizza toppings, but the particular pizza that it seems like I'm the only one to ever order would be chicken, bacon and tomatoes. What's the alignment for that?
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I'm also our lead on southern Garund,
Then there is hope!
Is the Incident Cosmo-related in any way?
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Hey, Crystal, I heard a rumor that the first RPG you ever played was Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles and other strangeness. As it turns out, mine as well. Do you have any good memories of those games? Something cool?
That's no rumor. That's true. I was a huge TMNT fan back in the 90s (and I still am). I ran a lot of the pre-published adventures, but my players tended to die in those (out-of-the-box Palladium adventures usually require as much moon logic as any early-90s point-and-click adventure game), so I ended up building my own campaign (my first time writing adventures). I remember the one of my players was a badger who was mutated by experimental caffeine treatments (I don't think he ever figured out why exactly someone was injecting a badger with caffeine), and the series villain they ended up with was Baxter Stockman (pre and post fly mutation, though I had to write up the rules for fly mutations myself) and later Doctor Feral, so there was definitely a "horrors of science" element to it that I didn't recognize at the time.
A lot of the adventures were basically "Hey, there is a weird thing here. Go here. Fight the thing." It was our first game and I was 14 or 15 years old, so they weren't exactly The Harrowing, but they kept us happy.
I still regret never getting to run or play any After the Bomb, though.
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Okay, this pizza alignment thing has me intrigued. I'll eat most standard pizza toppings, but the particular pizza that it seems like I'm the only one to ever order would be chicken, bacon and tomatoes. What's the alignment for that?
That's about as LG as pizzas come, Jiggy.