Gencon 2017 GM Boon Clarifications

[Dustin Knight]

These are mostly campaign clarifications and, as such, should probably be posted here.

0.) We need the relevant Bestiary books to play these races, correct?

1.) Does a Naiad's token apply to Dayjob checks? Can a Naiad give a token at the end of the adventure to an ally who is using Craft for their Dayjob to give them an extra +1?

2.) I have heard the Catfolk options in Advanced Race Guide will be updated for the Additional Resources. Can we start using Rougarou and Naiad now since we have the boons?

3.) The Rougarou get Change Shape. The PRD states that Change Shape "functions as a polymorph spell...but the creature does not adjust its ability scores...unless otherwise stated, it can remain in an alternate form indefinitely." How long can a Rougarou stay in their Wolf Form? It functions as Beast Shape I, but the Change Shape entry says that these abilities while functioning as a spell, last indefinitely (unless otherwise stated, which, for this monster, it is not).

My Two Cents: The Kitsune and Skinwalker do specify indefinite...in the race books. In the Bestiary, it is not stated. So I figure it functions as the universal monster entry as indefinite.

[BigNorseWolf]

0) you need a legal source for them. If there are multiple ones, any will do.

1) Sounds unlikely. You generally can't help someone with a dayjob check unless the thing specifically helps dayjob checks. You also can't apply temp bonuses to a dayjob check.

2) Indefinitely.

[Dandan of Clan Dan]

I'm new to all of this and didn't get to turn in any of my tokens. How does it work? Do you guys know if I can turn in my tokens another time? Thanks in advance. Any help would be appreciated.

[Dustin Knight]

Dandan of Clan Dan wrote:

I'm new to all of this and didn't get to turn in any of my tokens. How does it work? Do you guys know if I can turn in my tokens another time? Thanks in advance. Any help would be appreciated.

These boons were if you were a Game Master at Gencon.

I've heard that tokens will not be redeemable at Gencon next year. Local conventions may function differently (and many of them use the token system). I am not sure.

[Dustin Knight]

BigNorseWolf wrote:

1) Sounds unlikely. You generally can't help someone with a dayjob check unless the thing specifically helps dayjob checks. You also can't apply temp bonuses to a dayjob check.

Whether or not it's temporary is the weird part. I guess since it's "only until the Naiad gives a token to someone else, or you lose her favor", it is temporary. But it does specify "Craft".

[UndeadMitch]

0)Correct

1) Murky, but my gut reaction is no.

2) Yep, you can use the Rougarou and Naiad boons forthwith.

3) Looks like indefinite.

[UndeadMitch]

KitsuneWarlock wrote:

Dandan of Clan Dan wrote:

I'm new to all of this and didn't get to turn in any of my tokens. How does it work? Do you guys know if I can turn in my tokens another time? Thanks in advance. Any help would be appreciated.

These boons were if you were a Game Master at Gencon.

I've heard that tokens will not be redeemable at Gencon next year. Local conventions may function differently (and many of them use the token system). I am not sure.

The only tokens that will be usable at Gencon going forward are the ones you get from the current Gencon.