paizo.com Recent Posts in An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.paizo.com Recent Posts in An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.2015-11-10T21:36:52Z2015-11-10T21:36:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.olePigeonhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2352015-11-11T23:04:23Z2015-11-11T23:04:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">olePigeon wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>Blizzard does it for Blizzcon, I see no reason why Paizo can't offer virtual tickets to GenCon and/or Paizocon (even if not officially affiliated, just make the exclusive boons available during the virtual convention.) </blockquote><p>Blizzard has the expertise on tap to set up such things, which require a lot of upfront investment in technology, personnell, and data connections.
<p>And Blizzcon is a lot larger than both cons put together. </blockquote><p>You're thinking too big. There are already virtual conventions for Pathfinder. Simply give them the exclusive PDF. There, done. You have a virtual GenCon or Paizocon.
<p>You don't have to have streaming of live Q&A events or Metallica.</p>LazarX wrote:olePigeon wrote:Blizzard does it for Blizzcon, I see no reason why Paizo can't offer virtual tickets to GenCon and/or Paizocon (even if not officially affiliated, just make the exclusive boons available during the virtual convention.)
Blizzard has the expertise on tap to set up such things, which require a lot of upfront investment in technology, personnell, and data connections. And Blizzcon is a lot larger than both cons put together. You're thinking too big. There are already...olePigeon2015-11-11T23:04:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2342015-11-10T21:34:16Z2015-11-10T21:34:16Z<p>Post deleted. I apologize. I understand better now.</p>Post deleted. I apologize. I understand better now.Kalindlara (Contributor)2015-11-10T21:34:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.TriOmegaZerohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2322015-11-10T21:29:56Z2015-11-10T21:04:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kalindlara wrote:</div><blockquote>Yeah... playing a pregen in one adventure (and then <i>once</i> outside it) hardly counts as "playing" a kobold. </blockquote><p>It absolutely counts, unless you are using a different definition of 'playing'.
<p>It can certainly be said to not be <i>enough</i> playing of kobolds for some people, of course.</p>Kalindlara wrote:Yeah... playing a pregen in one adventure (and then once outside it) hardly counts as "playing" a kobold.
It absolutely counts, unless you are using a different definition of 'playing'. It can certainly be said to not be enough playing of kobolds for some people, of course.TriOmegaZero2015-11-10T21:04:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.zefighttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2302015-11-10T20:51:29Z2015-11-10T20:51:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kalindlara wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jayson MF Kip wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Nohwear wrote:</div><blockquote> Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :( </blockquote>Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. </blockquote>5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table! </blockquote><p>Was this just announced?
<p>I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! ^_^ </blockquote><p><a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9cu6?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-6-99-True-Dragons-of-Absalom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">you probably have.</a>Kalindlara wrote:Jayson MF Kip wrote: blackbloodtroll wrote: Nohwear wrote: Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(
Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. 5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table! Was this just announced? I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! ^_^ you probably have.zefig2015-11-10T20:51:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.TOZ (alias of TriOmegaZero)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2292015-11-10T20:49:01Z2015-11-10T20:49:01Z<p>That was mean.</p>That was mean.TOZ (alias of TriOmegaZero)2015-11-10T20:49:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2282015-11-10T20:45:37Z2015-11-10T20:45:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jayson MF Kip wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Nohwear wrote:</div><blockquote> Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :( </blockquote>Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. </blockquote>5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table! </blockquote><p>Was this just announced?
<p>I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! ^_^</p>Jayson MF Kip wrote:blackbloodtroll wrote: Nohwear wrote: Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(
Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. 5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table! Was this just announced? I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! ^_^Kalindlara (Contributor)2015-11-10T20:45:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Jayson MF Kiphttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2272015-11-10T20:36:53Z2015-11-10T20:36:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Nohwear wrote:</div><blockquote> Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :( </blockquote>Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. </blockquote><p>5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table!blackbloodtroll wrote:Nohwear wrote: Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(
Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. 5-Stars unlocks Kobolds already- -and not just for you; for anyone at your table!Jayson MF Kip2015-11-10T20:36:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Duncan7291https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2262015-11-10T20:27:24Z2015-11-10T20:27:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Nohwear wrote:</div><blockquote> Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :( </blockquote>Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. </blockquote><p>Aye, and once every 2 years I get to play a goblin :)blackbloodtroll wrote:Nohwear wrote: Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(
Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon. Aye, and once every 2 years I get to play a goblin :)Duncan72912015-11-10T20:27:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.blackbloodtrollhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2252015-11-10T19:06:24Z2015-11-10T19:06:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nohwear wrote:</div><blockquote> Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :( </blockquote><p>Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon.Nohwear wrote:Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(
Well, you can, for one session, with a certain boon.blackbloodtroll2015-11-10T19:06:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Nohwearhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2242015-12-21T04:17:36Z2015-11-10T18:45:16Z<p>Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(</p>Personally, I would love to be able to play a Kobold, but I fear that is simply not in the cards. :(Nohwear2015-11-10T18:45:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2232015-11-11T04:06:45Z2015-11-10T18:36:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Fox wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I'm sorry, but I must disagree with this. Almost all of the GMs I know are great players who probably could play an evil character without disrupting the table, but that is not universally true.</p>
<p>Also, I personally don't want to see evil characters sanctioned in organized play. That's just my own opinion. </blockquote><p>That's perfectly fair - I put it out there for people to discuss. ^_^The Fox wrote:I'm sorry, but I must disagree with this. Almost all of the GMs I know are great players who probably could play an evil character without disrupting the table, but that is not universally true.
Also, I personally don't want to see evil characters sanctioned in organized play. That's just my own opinion.
That's perfectly fair - I put it out there for people to discuss. ^_^Kalindlara (Contributor)2015-11-10T18:36:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.The Foxhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2222015-11-10T22:53:46Z2015-11-10T18:33:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kalindlara wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Reine wrote:</div><blockquote> Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :) </blockquote><p>I actually thought this might be viable as well.
<p>If you've GMed enough to get 2+ stars, you should have a good enough handle on how to play such a character without being disruptive or causing serious interference. (Though that might be too optimistic, I suppose.) Such boons would have to be non-tradable, unfortunately, due to the increased responsibility involved. </blockquote><p>I'm sorry, but I must disagree with this. Almost all of the GMs I know are great players who probably could play an evil character without disrupting the table, but that is not universally true.
<p>Also, I personally don't want to see evil characters sanctioned in organized play. That's just my own opinion.</p>Kalindlara wrote:Robert Reine wrote: Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :)
I actually thought this might be viable as well. If you've GMed enough to get 2+ stars, you should have a good enough handle on how to play such a character without being disruptive or causing serious interference. (Though that might be too optimistic, I suppose.) Such boons would have to be non-tradable, unfortunately, due to the...The Fox2015-11-10T18:33:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Fromperhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2212015-11-10T18:35:27Z2015-11-10T18:31:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Reine wrote:</div><blockquote> Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play. </blockquote><p>Isn't there already a boon for that, which still doesn't allow being evil?
<p>A more interesting approach in that direction would be a boon that allows being an actual undercover Aspis agent. You'd have to play along with your Pathfinder mission and teammates, so no being disruptive (without your PC becoming an NPC), but your "faction" would be Aspis. Maybe this would give a bonus to bluff to pretend you're a Pathfinder, and you'd have to do something like drop off classified Society info for your Aspis contacts instead of doing a day job, getting check marks on the boon for doing so, eventually leading to something.</p>Robert Reine wrote:Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play.
Isn't there already a boon for that, which still doesn't allow being evil? A more interesting approach in that direction would be a boon that allows being an actual undercover Aspis agent. You'd have to play along with your Pathfinder mission and teammates, so no being disruptive (without your PC becoming an NPC), but your "faction" would be Aspis. Maybe this would give...Fromper2015-11-10T18:31:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2202015-11-10T18:28:27Z2015-11-10T18:28:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Reine wrote:</div><blockquote> Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play. </blockquote><p>I think there actually is a one-of-a-kind Aspis Agent boon. ^_^Robert Reine wrote:Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play.
I think there actually is a one-of-a-kind Aspis Agent boon. ^_^Kalindlara (Contributor)2015-11-10T18:28:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Duncan7291https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2192015-11-10T18:27:38Z2015-11-10T18:15:40Z<p>Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play.</p>Just think. You can be an ex-aspis agent who is trying to turn a new leaf. Would be so much fun to play.Duncan72912015-11-10T18:15:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2182015-11-10T18:12:22Z2015-11-10T18:12:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Reine wrote:</div><blockquote> Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :) </blockquote><p>I actually thought this might be viable as well.
<p>If you've GMed enough to get 2+ stars, you should have a good enough handle on how to play such a character without being disruptive or causing serious interference. (Though that might be too optimistic, I suppose.) Such boons would have to be non-tradable, unfortunately, due to the increased responsibility involved.</p>Robert Reine wrote:Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :)
I actually thought this might be viable as well. If you've GMed enough to get 2+ stars, you should have a good enough handle on how to play such a character without being disruptive or causing serious interference. (Though that might be too optimistic, I suppose.) Such boons would have to be non-tradable, unfortunately, due to the increased responsibility...Kalindlara (Contributor)2015-11-10T18:12:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Alexander Augunas (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2172017-01-17T21:19:12Z2015-11-10T16:42:00Z<p>I had similar thoughts to xeose, except I think the local GM races should be based in Golarion lore. If a race is common enough to be considered a Core Race on a foreign continent (such as kitsune/nagaji/tengu/samsaran/wayang on Tian Xia), they should be a local GM reward. Weird, exotic races should be Con races, and extremely rare races should be charity boons.</p>I had similar thoughts to xeose, except I think the local GM races should be based in Golarion lore. If a race is common enough to be considered a Core Race on a foreign continent (such as kitsune/nagaji/tengu/samsaran/wayang on Tian Xia), they should be a local GM reward. Weird, exotic races should be Con races, and extremely rare races should be charity boons.Alexander Augunas (Contributor)2015-11-10T16:42:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Duncan7291https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2162015-11-10T16:11:13Z2015-11-10T16:11:13Z<p>Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :)</p>Oh, and a boon to let us play evil characters. Our players already think GM's are evil so might as well play as one :)Duncan72912015-11-10T16:11:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Duncan7291https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2152015-11-10T17:48:43Z2015-11-10T14:22:51Z<p>As someone who GM's both conventions and normal sessions at local PFS group, I support this. GM's spend time and money to prep and run the various games. Additionally, GMing is not the same as playing and when I GM a game I must necessarily miss out on an opportunity to play in a game. </p>
<p>Boons I would like to see: (1) opening race options is always a good one, so for store GMs you could do a counter type mechanism. For every 5 tables you GM you get to play one race on tier 1 or you can not cash in and GM another 5 tables for tier 2 race or another 5 for tier 3, etc. (2) I think this is a boon already but I love the concept, allow a character of yours to buy an item from another one of your characters chronicle sheet (must not had been bought by character that originally acquired the chronicle). (3) Legacy item, you may select an item to pass on to a younger character (lower level). The item is in a broken condition but it costs less to repair than it would had cost to buy outright. Example: Armor that original cost 10k gold can be passed to new character but to repair the item it would cost 6k gold.</p>As someone who GM's both conventions and normal sessions at local PFS group, I support this. GM's spend time and money to prep and run the various games. Additionally, GMing is not the same as playing and when I GM a game I must necessarily miss out on an opportunity to play in a game.
Boons I would like to see: (1) opening race options is always a good one, so for store GMs you could do a counter type mechanism. For every 5 tables you GM you get to play one race on tier 1 or you can not...Duncan72912015-11-10T14:22:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.UndeadMitchhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2142015-11-06T23:32:35Z2015-11-06T23:08:42Z<p>I don't think that star recharges should be part of it, as I think they should make the Expanded Narrative boon available to all GM's with a star. It should still have the once a season limit, and if it becomes an issue for whatever reason they could up the number of games needed to recharge each star.</p>I don't think that star recharges should be part of it, as I think they should make the Expanded Narrative boon available to all GM's with a star. It should still have the once a season limit, and if it becomes an issue for whatever reason they could up the number of games needed to recharge each star.UndeadMitch2015-11-06T23:08:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Codanoushttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2132015-11-07T18:45:33Z2015-11-06T21:30:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Conman the Bardbarian wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Drogon wrote:</div><blockquote> Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received. </blockquote>You are the winner of the ironic post of the day award. </blockquote><p>I think this goes to show that Drogon is aware of both sides of the argument for replays.Conman the Bardbarian wrote:Drogon wrote: Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received.
You are the winner of the ironic post of the day award. I think this goes to show that Drogon is aware of both sides of the argument for replays.Codanous2015-11-06T21:30:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Hmmhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2122015-11-06T22:27:12Z2015-11-06T19:37:35Z<p>I'd like to note that we have awesome VCs in my region. They offer a <b><a href="http://www.meetup.com/msp-pathfinders/events/225873632/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GM Appreciation Game Day</a></b> to offer playtime to GMs who might otherwise not get much chance to play. It's a local initiative to encourage and support GMs!</p>I'd like to note that we have awesome VCs in my region. They offer a GM Appreciation Game Day to offer playtime to GMs who might otherwise not get much chance to play. It's a local initiative to encourage and support GMs!Hmm2015-11-06T19:37:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Conman the Bardbarianhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2112015-11-06T21:50:45Z2015-11-06T18:59:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drogon wrote:</div><blockquote> Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received. </blockquote><p>You are the winner of the ironic post of the day award.Drogon wrote:Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received.
You are the winner of the ironic post of the day award.Conman the Bardbarian2015-11-06T18:59:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Drogonhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2102015-11-07T18:10:41Z2015-11-06T18:55:38Z<p>Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received.</p>Replay is an oft-mentioned request. A boon that grants a one-time replay would likely be well received.Drogon2015-11-06T18:55:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An Argument For Why Offering Special Boons Only At Conventions Is Actually A Bad Thing.Hmmhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gn&page=5?An-Argument-For-Why-Offering-Special-Boons#2092015-11-06T22:19:52Z2015-11-06T18:15:14Z<p>I love the idea of providing access to retired faction traits! I still mourn the fact that my Tien bard never got a chance to work for the Lantern Lodge she so wanted to be a part of!</p>I love the idea of providing access to retired faction traits! I still mourn the fact that my Tien bard never got a chance to work for the Lantern Lodge she so wanted to be a part of!Hmm2015-11-06T18:15:14Z