WHERE IS MY HAT?!
I didn't eat MY hat...
No, I ate your hat.
And when I say 'ate', I mean 'bred with'
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So there will be MORE hats?
There's a 50/50 chance of more hats. There may just be more Pulgs instead.
I suppose I can just turn spare Pulgs into hats...
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I thought Pia Zadora ate Killjoy's hat... {wiggles ears Spock-ily}
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I find that highly illogical...
What are your thoughts on elfnip?
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I can stop whenever I want, don't you judge me!
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What are your thoughts on elfnip?Approve, as long as it's used responsibly.
IT'S PARTY TIME!!!!
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Have you never had a credit score or is this a recent development of some sort?
It's just some FUBARness involving how the Credit system works, everyone has like three credit scores or something and the one I've been working on doesn't actually count towards applying toward CCs or some s**~.
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>.>
<.<
♪♫ That’s Life! ♪♫
♪♫ That’s what people say, ♪♫
♪♫ You’re riding high in April; ♪♫
♪♫ Shot down in May. ♪♫
♪♫ But I know I’m going to change that tune, ♪♫
♪♫ When I’m back on top, back on top in June. ♪♫
♪♫ I said, that’s Life! ♪♫
♪♫ And as funny as it may seem, ♪♫
♪♫ Some people get their kicks ♪♫
♪♫ Stompin’ on a dream. ♪♫ (Like me!) :D
♪♫ But I don’t let it, let it get me down, ♪♫
♪♫ ‘Cause this fine old world it keeps spinnin’ around. ♪♫
>.>
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I don't like coffee...
Are those eclairs creme-filled? That sounds... exciting. =^_^=
Everything has its price...
What's the going rate for a well-baited cat trap hereabouts?
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Hey, I'm more than well-baited. (The rest is all true.)
Pretty sure I'm not for sale, though. Check my collar! =^_^=
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Does it have a label on it, saying: Rysky's pet...?
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*applauds Wumpums*
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*peers into trap with a pitfall of chocolate*
Huh, I wonder who this is supposed to nab?
*I jump down into the pit* How much do I find?
(Cue the GM's 1000 yard stare from Mazes and Monsters)
The Spoony fans always out themselves eventually.
Was that line in his video review? I remember it from the old text review...
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I'm looking to play a monk-like character who uses the melekatha style that was introduced in Cheliax: Empire of Devils, described thusly:
Melekatha is an exotic fighting technique designed by the vanished-archon Melek Taus.
This unarmed combat style is regarded as a soft art consisting of dodges, holds and strikes designed to turn the energy of the attackers back against themselves.
This martial art form is practiced by the Children of the Upper Reach, a group of monks in Cheliax who seek to combat the hamatulatsu fighting style. As of yet, the two techniques have yet to be properly tested against each other.
However, while hamatulatsu style is easily learned with a few feats, melekatha has no such information.
So, I'm left struggling to figure out how best to emulate the style based on its description, while fusing it with Iomedaean trappings, as the monastic order that invented it worships Iomedae. I'm particularly interested in pairing it with a sword of some sort, especially the longsword that Iomedae's followers favor. There's a few options I'm considering to do this.
1. Multiclass Flowing Monk and Cleric (and possibly Evangelist)
This was my original concept, as the Flowing Monk's special features like Redirection and Volley Spell fit the flavor of melekatha exceptionally well. The cleric levels are primarily a dip to gain proficiency with the longsword and qualify for the Crusader's Flurry feat, which lets me use a monk's flurry of blows with it. Since that prevents me from reaching Perfect Self at the end, I figured Evangelist would make one swell consolation prize, as Monk is one of Iomedae's options for that prestige class, so I'd be able to keep my Flowing Monk stuff going and get some extra skill points, which are always nice. I'm worried that such a character would take a lot of time to build though, and there's also the fact that I'd have to choose between Ascetic Style (which allows me to use my longsword for more than just flurries) and Crane Style, which is both thematically appropriate and a great feat chain on its own.
2. Master of Many Styles
This solves the aforementioned problem of having to pick between Ascetic and Crane Styles, as I'll have access to both and can get them for free to boot. Losing Flurry of Blows isn't even that big a deal, as melekatha's not about overwhelming your opponent with lightning strikes, but rather defending and waiting for the perfect moment to make one decisive strike. I'd have to use a different kind of sword like the temple sword or seven-branched sword, though, as since I wouldn't have Flurry of Blows I couldn't qualify for Crusader's Flurry.
3. Unchained Monk
From all reports I've heard this is a solid boost to the monk class, and that sounds neat. I'm not sure how best to emulate melekatha with it, though, as it runs into the same issue of only being able to use one set of style feats at a time, so I'd have to pick between Ascetic to use my sword best and Crane to best emulate melekatha.
4. Sacred Fist Warpriest
This essentially takes the first idea and synthesizes it into a single class. I'd have access to Channel Energy and Flurry of Blows so I can take Crusader's Flurry if I spend a feat or two, and I can get Ascetic and Crane styles for free. Plus, it captures the idea that his martial training is an extension of his faith in Iomedae, rather than some odd blending of religious faith and monastic tradition. The catch is that, as with most of the other options, I can't really combine the style feats like the Master of Many Styles can. Plus, according to the devs, Sacred Fists gain no benefit from Monk Robes.
Which of these setups would get me closest to matching the description of melekatha?
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Hmm, The Melekatha by itself would probbaly work with CranePeacock Style and/or Archon Style used by a Flowing Monk or Master of Many Styles in order to utilize both.
If you're wanting to incorporate Iomedae into it though then you could go Evangelist (wouldn't even need to go Cleric, could probbaly take an alternate trait or just take a feat for the Weapon Profiency) or go Sacred Fist.
Here's a left field idea but you could also go Fighter and take Cut from the Air and Smash from the Air in order to capture the redirecting part.
Considering it's a soft style Flurry of Blows probably shouldn't be high on the list of things to need in order to emulate it.
If 3pp is allowed you could also go Warder from Path of War, there's also two unarmed disciplines, and a good aligned one so that might be able to get at what you want.
What is a Spoon you fan?
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What is a Spoon you fan?Spooning can get physically taxing.
...especially if it leads to *ahem* forking...
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Or scissoring....especially if it leads to *ahem* forking...What is a Spoon you fan?Spooning can get physically taxing.
{nods his head, hasn't a clue what is being discussed} Or spatula-ing.
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{nods his head, hasn't a clue what is being discussed} Or spatula-ing.Or scissoring....especially if it leads to *ahem* forking...What is a Spoon you fan?Spooning can get physically taxing.
WHAT?!
Eww, that's disgusting!
{nods his head, hasn't a clue what is being discussed} Or spatula-ing.Or scissoring....especially if it leads to *ahem* forking...What is a Spoon you fan?Spooning can get physically taxing.WHAT?!
Eww, that's disgusting!
{panics} Augh! {flees}