You could call it either and I'd be content with the content. However, I think I agree with the Spheres of Might title instead of Combat, because caster and martial alike enter combat together in a party, but not all casters are mighty. (Don't tell the Dex Rogue about being mighty.)
Ohhh, I like that much better. Spheres of Combat certainly works, but the problem with it is it sounds like the first name that popped into Adam's head - a WIP name that no one ever got around to improving. Spheres of Might has just the right twist on the connotation that it instantly calls to mind SoP, while, as you say, conveying the martial focus. It's got my vote.
...content with the content.
Niiice.
"Might" does seem to be a bit more popular... XD And "Combat" sounded like it might have been a BIT more focused as a name than some talk about the content implied. Let's call it a third vote for 'Might'. o wo/
Both I and my wife prefer Might. It has the same kind of connotation that Power does. It is what you need to win Combat, rather than the action itself, which really feels more in line with Power.
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Are whips specifically supported or just generally? They are very different from any other slashing weapon.
Generally supported at the moment, but the fact that they have the disarm, reach, and trip properties means that they're going to have synergy with a broader array of spheres than your average weapon.
Will Spheres of Combat be utilizing Path of War's Knowledge (Martial) skill? Because I think it would be awesome if it did, perhaps allowing those who invest in the skill to determine what combat spheres the target has.
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Will Spheres of Combat be utilizing Path of War's Knowledge (Martial) skill? Because I think it would be awesome if it did, perhaps allowing those who invest in the skill to determine what combat spheres the target has.
Currently no, but that doesn't mean it's not something that could be put on the table.
I also believe Spheres of Might to be a stronger name.
Spheres of Might sounds a little misleading, as when I think of "might" I don't really think of people fighting using skill, two weapons, ect, but someone with(to put it in game terms) a high Strength Score. It also makes melee combat come to mind, not ranged.
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Hey everyone,
We're finalizing the Kickstarter now, and I had a question for everyone who has expressed interest so far:It was brought up earlier in this thread that the title "Spheres of Combat" might be a little imprecise and not the best possible title for the book; based on what we've said so far, would "Spheres of Might" appeal to you more as a title? I think it does a better job of conveying that this is a martially oriented book that will provide options that are useful for more than just fighting, but we don't want to change things at this point unless there's a broader feeling that doing so would be a positive change.
I like Spheres of Might as well (Spheres of Savagery could also be cool).
Spheres of Battle seems best to me, too.
Blake Edwards is the man.
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But in a Pathfinder world, who would be foolish enough to say to the Archmage, "You are not mighty"? Who would sneer, "Those Archmages know nothing of combat, nothing of battle"? Fireball is a mighty spell as well as one tailored for combat, for battle. Likewise the ArchDruid, the High Priestess, and more classes who simply do not fall within the core of this supplement's concept.
The came could be said for Spheres of Power. Is a raging Barbarian not powerful?
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I don't care what you call it, just hurry up and open the Kickstarter so I can give you my money !
However, I do kinda like Spheres of Valor. Nice ring to it.
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I like Spheres of Might.
I think Might appeals more to the character's PoV, while Combat sounds more player-bound/metagaming.
After all, Combat is the title of a chapter of the CRB (like Magic) while Power and Might are not.
Also Might makes me think of Might & Magic
I do not like Valor. Way I see it, Valor does not help you win a fight. It helps you lose in a noble way
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Yes, then we call proudly call ourselves SoBs for backing this!
Stack here, one of the contributors.
We considered battle, but thought is would bring to mind Tome of Battle. As this system is taking a different approach, we thought that would give people the wrong idea. The first question that often pops up is whether it will be like ToB/PoW, so we rather not reinforce that. Hence Spheres of War also not working.
I'll just put my vote down as "Not Combat". My opinion is based mostly off its poetic qualities: "combat" just doesn't "flow" like the alternates of "might", "battle", "valor", and probably other suggestions.
One title that might work is "Spheres of Skill" (alliteration FTW): in Pathfinder there is a definite divide based on the anti-magic field between the seemingly "unnatural" (because it can be negated) magic and the "natural" martial skill (because you can't remove it from the universe). I acknowledge that there are multiple reasons why not to use that title.
While your explanation makes sense, skill would, I think, put people in the mind of a 'rogue book', a skill-focused release.
Spheres of Arms?
LOL
A beholder with arm stalks?
WHO'S GOING TO THE GUN SHOW? *flexes all the flexes*
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I'm torn. I like Spheres of Might as a name the best, but as someone who prefers dex based characters to str based ones, it'd sound like this book isn't for me.
Spheres of Combat DOES sound like it'd pertain to me, though I think it's the less appealing sounding name.
I dislike Spheres of Valor, for the same reasons other people have listed.
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To get back on topic, being able to get SoP (and its descendents) through an add-on would be great.
I would love to be able to get SoP/SoC compiled in a hardback book (maybe even Deluxe) but it seems a bit too early for this.
As far as the playtest is concerned, I would like for it to be as open as possible, rather than restricted to backers (even though I will definitely be one). More playtesters means an enhanced quality of the end product, which is what I wish for as a future backer
It might help to have a voting poll made and placed on the Kickstarter page for all the suggested names, that way a more accurate counting for votes and popularity of names could be made.
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Yeah, another vote for Might here. I can see why it might bring to mind STR based characters if all you're used to is D&D, but it reminds me of Might and Magic where whether you were attacking with a two hander or dual wielding daggers, Might increased damage. In any case, I think overall people should be able to figure it out in context.
And it sounds so, so much better.