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We didn't include areas like Brevoy or Mivon that don't actually have strong elements in the plot of the adventure, but there's hopefully enough values and different options that ARE listed there that a GM can use those numbers as guidelines for setting negotiation DCs for other groups that, in their game, are more important.
As for those that void existing diplomatic or trade agreements, that happens when those events begin in the adventure. Timing it to a calendar forces adventures to happen earlier or later than they would, so those things need to be organic when they develop.
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I understand them being left out but I think the majority of campaigns will want negotiation DCs for at least the Brevoy houses and Mivon.
I know I plan on including them.
The book was already 640 pages long. That's big... but it can't include everything. Part of creating a published adventure is deciding what not to include, and that decision is REALLY tough in a lot of cases... but not as tough as it would be without the knowledge that if a GM running the adventure wants, they can include the "missing" content. So we try to do our best to provide enough context to help.
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... I think the majority of campaigns will want negotiation DCs for at least the Brevoy houses and Mivon.I'd *love* to see the results of a poll for this. ;-)
I presume that, if any one has that ability on these forums, it would be Mr. Jacobs or other staff at Paizo.
That sort of thing isn't really something I have the time or bandwidth to do or manage.
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The book was already 640 pages long. That's big... but it can't include everything. Part of creating a published adventure is deciding what not to include, and that decision is REALLY tough in a lot of cases... but not as tough as it would be without the knowledge that if a GM running the adventure wants, they can include the "missing" content. So we try to do our best to provide enough context to help.I understand them being left out but I think the majority of campaigns will want negotiation DCs for at least the Brevoy houses and Mivon.
I know I plan on including them.
For sure. That seems like an easy cut when the AP's focus isn't actually on Brevoy. Not every group will want Brevoy Politics in their game.
And homebrewing Negotiation DCs is easy enough.
That sort of thing isn't really something I have the time or bandwidth to do or manage.... I think the majority of campaigns will want negotiation DCs for at least the Brevoy houses and Mivon.I'd *love* to see the results of a poll for this. ;-)
I presume that, if any one has that ability on these forums, it would be Mr. Jacobs or other staff at Paizo.
That’s perfectly understandable. This is by far the most fun AP I’ve ever run and I’ve definitely had to make a lot of homebrew changes. But that’s part of running an AP. Thank you for making this.