paizo.com Recent Posts in Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan Bonnerpaizo.com Recent Posts in Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan Bonner2018-08-02T18:00:08Z2018-08-02T18:00:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerMark Seifterhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#652018-05-09T01:25:37Z2018-05-07T20:08:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote> Sooooo, since you're here and answering questions.... any chance you'd spill the beans about how multiclassing works —- is it closer to VMC or "normal" (Yes I fully expect a wait and see answer, but gotta try :) ) </blockquote><p>There is not any chance I would do that, no. I mostly try to avoid spilling the beans. I do share, cross-pollinate, and clarify the beans that are already on the table.NielsenE wrote:Sooooo, since you're here and answering questions.... any chance you'd spill the beans about how multiclassing works --- is it closer to VMC or "normal" (Yes I fully expect a wait and see answer, but gotta try :) )
There is not any chance I would do that, no. I mostly try to avoid spilling the beans. I do share, cross-pollinate, and clarify the beans that are already on the table.Mark Seifter2018-05-07T20:08:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerNielsenEhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#642018-05-07T19:58:56Z2018-05-07T19:58:56Z<p>Sooooo, since you're here and answering questions.... any chance you'd spill the beans about how multiclassing works —- is it closer to VMC or "normal" (Yes I fully expect a wait and see answer, but gotta try :) )</p>Sooooo, since you're here and answering questions.... any chance you'd spill the beans about how multiclassing works --- is it closer to VMC or "normal" (Yes I fully expect a wait and see answer, but gotta try :) )NielsenE2018-05-07T19:58:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerFuzzypaws (alias of Bug Underfoot)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#632018-05-07T19:55:45Z2018-05-07T19:55:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Seifter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Logan Bonner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things. </blockquote><p>That's definitely worrisome for me. Normally it would be tempered by multiclasses and archetypes, however the little we've heard on those topics make it seem unlikely those tools would solve this problem in 2e. Of course there's more to be revealed and I'll re-assess when we know more.
<p>Does this "classes are typically the only place were you get above trained" apply to skills as well? Or is this a place where weapon/armor/save/arcane/divine casting proficiency is different than skills even if all are under the proficiency system? (and should I move this question to the old proficiency blog post thread instead?)</p>
<p></blockquote>It does not apply to skills or saves. Mostly just weapons, armor/shields, and spells are that way (for example, higher weapon proficiency is a class thing as it acts a lot like having higher BAB does in PF1). And multiclassing and archetypes absolutely do open up more options among those. </blockquote><p>That takes some edge off my worry. Thank you. :)Mark Seifter wrote:NielsenE wrote: Logan Bonner wrote: NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This...Fuzzypaws (alias of Bug Underfoot)2018-05-07T19:55:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerNielsenEhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#622018-05-07T19:52:15Z2018-05-07T19:52:15Z<p>Thanks again Mark. Just when I start to get worried/depressed about 2e your answers always encourage me again.</p>Thanks again Mark. Just when I start to get worried/depressed about 2e your answers always encourage me again.NielsenE2018-05-07T19:52:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerMark Seifterhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#612018-05-09T01:25:42Z2018-05-07T19:44:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Logan Bonner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things. </blockquote><p>That's definitely worrisome for me. Normally it would be tempered by multiclasses and archetypes, however the little we've heard on those topics make it seem unlikely those tools would solve this problem in 2e. Of course there's more to be revealed and I'll re-assess when we know more.
<p>Does this "classes are typically the only place were you get above trained" apply to skills as well? Or is this a place where weapon/armor/save/arcane/divine casting proficiency is different than skills even if all are under the proficiency system? (and should I move this question to the old proficiency blog post thread instead?)</p>
<p></blockquote><p>It does not apply to skills or saves. Mostly just weapons, armor/shields, and spells are that way (for example, higher weapon proficiency is a class thing as it acts a lot like having higher BAB does in PF1). And multiclassing and archetypes absolutely do open up more options among those.NielsenE wrote:Logan Bonner wrote: NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place...Mark Seifter2018-05-07T19:44:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerNielsenEhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#602018-05-07T19:43:51Z2018-05-07T19:43:51Z<p>Hmmm — if class skills can go above Trained, while non-class skills can't, that would be consistent with the above information in a way that doesn't feel like there's two sets of proficiency rules.</p>Hmmm -- if class skills can go above Trained, while non-class skills can't, that would be consistent with the above information in a way that doesn't feel like there's two sets of proficiency rules.NielsenE2018-05-07T19:43:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerNielsenEhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#592018-05-07T23:01:05Z2018-05-07T19:30:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logan Bonner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things. </blockquote><p>That's definitely worrisome for me. Normally it would be tempered by multiclasses and archetypes, however the little we've heard on those topics make it seem unlikely those tools would solve this problem in 2e. Of course there's more to be revealed and I'll re-assess when we know more.
<p>Does this "classes are typically the only place were you get above trained" apply to skills as well? Or is this a place where weapon/armor/save/arcane/divine casting proficiency is different than skills even if all are under the proficiency system? (and should I move this question to the old proficiency blog post thread instead?)</p>Logan Bonner wrote:NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might...NielsenE2018-05-07T19:30:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerJoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#582018-05-07T19:12:26Z2018-05-07T19:12:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logan Bonner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things. </blockquote><p>Does this mean no more ring of evasion? Or is the ring of evasion one of the exceptions?Logan Bonner wrote:NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might...JoelF847 (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16)2018-05-07T19:12:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerFuzzypaws (alias of Bug Underfoot)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#572018-05-07T19:11:33Z2018-05-07T19:11:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logan Bonner wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things. </blockquote><p>Hm. I would like to be able to go to Expert in anything, honestly. It's okay if Master and Legendary are class-gated, especially as those start leaving the capabilities of the mortal realm anyway. But expert is an explicitly mortal level of, well, expertise, and should be in reach of everyone without multiclassing.Logan Bonner wrote:NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might...Fuzzypaws (alias of Bug Underfoot)2018-05-07T19:11:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerLogan Bonner (Lead Designer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#562018-05-12T23:54:19Z2018-05-07T19:05:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote><p>Classes are typically the only place where you get above trained (though there are some exceptions). You can usually get a path to trained with most things.NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer...Logan Bonner (Lead Designer)2018-05-07T19:05:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerMalk_Contenthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#552018-05-07T15:37:00Z2018-05-07T14:38:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">dysartes wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Seifter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Generally, the higher the proficiency rank, the less generic the way you get it. So for instance, there's an easy way to grab trained for the wizard, but getting further gets trickier. </blockquote>Thanks for the answer. (Not sure I can interpret it until more details are revealed, but that's part of the process :) ) </blockquote>My guess would be there are general feats to grab Trained proficiency in things, but to go beyond that probably involves class features (or class feats, maybe). </blockquote><p>I don't think it will be that constrained. I think there will be a level lock on when you can spend a Gen Feat of improving a proficiency past a certain point. I think the mention in the Fighter blog comments about getting Master earlier than you can normally get Master in things is an indicator that proficiency as a class feature is more of a "free and sooner" than "only way." I think the one level that might be reserved for class features only is Legendary.dysartes wrote:NielsenE wrote: Mark Seifter wrote: NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This...Malk_Content2018-05-07T14:38:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan Bonnerdysarteshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#542018-05-07T13:39:01Z2018-05-07T13:39:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Seifter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">NielsenE wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.</p>
<p>The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place where there might be a developer mindset/blank spot in how people will use things. Definitely something for us to see how it plays out in playtests.</p>
<p>Curious if the class proficiencies are worded like "become Expert in X" or "Increase your proficiency in X by one step" Ie, if you spend a feat to accelerate, does it stay accelerated, or is it a wasted feat at some point. </blockquote>Generally, the higher the proficiency rank, the less generic the way you get it. So for instance, there's an easy way to grab trained for the wizard, but getting further gets trickier. </blockquote>Thanks for the answer. (Not sure I can interpret it until more details are revealed, but that's part of the process :) ) </blockquote><p>My guess would be there are general feats to grab Trained proficiency in things, but to go beyond that probably involves class features (or class feats, maybe).NielsenE wrote:Mark Seifter wrote: NielsenE wrote:One of the main things I'm still interested in, is that the devs seem to be expecting people to only progress proficiencies as the class gives them to you, rather than spending feats on them.
The dev comments on classes that give the heavier armors giving shields at the same rate, other comments about when clerics get various casting proficiency, etc. However they do still list that a wizard can buy into heavy armor. This feels like a place...dysartes2018-05-07T13:39:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan BonnerCaptain Morganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#532018-05-07T15:36:29Z2018-05-06T20:26:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">pjrogers wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain Morgan wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Well, that's something that seems to have been answered. I think the major goals seem to be:
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[...]</blockquote><p>Thanks for the overview. I've seen references to most of these in various places, but it's nice to see them all together. I do get a little nervous because it seems like an effort to do everything which can all too often end in a big muddle. And I'm still very concerned that with all the changes, the objective of continuing to "feel like" PF1/D&D is going to lose out, and to me, this is perhaps the most important of all the goals listed.
<p>However, I'm being brave, and I've just signed up for one of the PF2e playtest sessions at GenCon. Hopefully, I will be pleasantly surprised. </blockquote><p>You're welcome! For what it is worth, they have said that when they were torn between a more traditional option and a drastic change, they are erring on the side of making big changes for the playtest and then changing it back if it doesn't work. So give it a shot, and if you don't wind up liking the changes, let them know in whatever survey type things they will be using. There's certainly some things I'm worried about too, but if I'm right and those things stink it may yet be fixed.pjrogers wrote:Captain Morgan wrote:Well, that's something that seems to have been answered. I think the major goals seem to be:
[...]
Thanks for the overview. I've seen references to most of these in various places, but it's nice to see them all together. I do get a little nervous because it seems like an effort to do everything which can all too often end in a big muddle. And I'm still very concerned that with all the changes, the objective of continuing to "feel like" PF1/D&D is going to...Captain Morgan2018-05-06T20:26:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan Bonnermach1.9pantshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#522018-05-06T19:54:04Z2018-05-06T19:54:04Z<p>Thanks for the transcription, some pretty interesting stuff. I play 5e where wizards can easily start with armour proficiency, but it's normally not worth it. When it came out there was rage and theorising builds, but not seen at all in actual play by me. Can be fun for a Dwarven wizard but not really op</p>Thanks for the transcription, some pretty interesting stuff. I play 5e where wizards can easily start with armour proficiency, but it's normally not worth it. When it came out there was rage and theorising builds, but not seen at all in actual play by me. Can be fun for a Dwarven wizard but not really opmach1.9pants2018-05-06T19:54:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Friday 05-04 with Logan Bonnerpjrogershttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4kn&page=2?Paizo-Friday-0504-with-Logan-Bonner#512018-05-07T01:30:54Z2018-05-06T18:10:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain Morgan wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Well, that's something that seems to have been answered. I think the major goals seem to be:
</p>
[...]</blockquote><p>Thanks for the overview. I've seen references to most of these in various places, but it's nice to see them all together. I do get a little nervous because it seems like an effort to do everything which can all too often end in a big muddle. And I'm still very concerned that with all the changes, the objective of continuing to "feel like" PF1/D&D is going to lose out, and to me, this is perhaps the most important of all the goals listed.
<p>However, I'm being brave, and I've just signed up for one of the PF2e playtest sessions at GenCon. Hopefully, I will be pleasantly surprised.</p>Captain Morgan wrote:Well, that's something that seems to have been answered. I think the major goals seem to be:
[...]
Thanks for the overview. I've seen references to most of these in various places, but it's nice to see them all together. I do get a little nervous because it seems like an effort to do everything which can all too often end in a big muddle. And I'm still very concerned that with all the changes, the objective of continuing to "feel like" PF1/D&D is going to lose out, and...pjrogers2018-05-06T18:10:30Z