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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 14:01:04
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by imis999
I have a question. Does anyone but me have most of their gaming dollars now going to Paizo instead of WotC?
Actually, most of my gaming dollars goes to Catalyst Game Labs these days... for Classic BattleTech and Shadowrun stuff.
I still spend a minute portion of my well-earned gold pieces on Wizards products, though mostly for the Star Wars Saga RPG. I've not purchased any of the 4e releases since the core-rulebooks, which I bought a few months ago -- and then, only because they were on sale with heavy discounts.
Well, sure, if you want to include that! 
A good portion of my income goes to buying the pdfs from Catalyst as well, although I've been leaning more on Shadowrun than Battletech recently. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Learned Scribe
USA
292 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 15:53:42
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by imis999
I have a question. Does anyone but me have most of their gaming dollars now going to Paizo instead of WotC?
Paizo - At least $20 a month
WotC - Less than $0 a month
Paizo wins!
Please tell me how you can be spending less than $0. I'd like to hear the math on this one.  |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3249 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 18:14:12
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Sure!
Bought 4th Edition core rulebooks (the 'gift set' MSRP $105) off Amazon for $56, then sold it to some gamers I know for $75.
Oh, and there's also the Gargantuan Blue Dragon and Colossal Red Dragon that I both bought off Amazon for reduced prices and they wound up sending me two of each (separate orders even!). I was able to offload the second dragon so that it covered the price of the first plus a little profit.
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I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Shemmy
Senior Scribe
USA
492 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 18:44:37
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Actually most/all of my money is going to Catalyst (for Shadowrun and Cthulhutech) and White Wolf (Mage, Vampire, Changeling). This is only the case though because Paizo is -very- nice to me as a freelancer with free pdfs so I keep current on everything going on with the setting.
I haven't spent anything on WotC since Fiendish Codex II came out. |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 18:55:07
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I'm a Paizo superscriber, so it's at least $40 a month towards Paizo. I do buy some Star Wars Saga products too, but I take comfort in the fact that those are bought through local suppliers. It's certainly less then I pay for Paizo products.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 19:59:21
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| I think the last gaming dollar that WotC got directly from me was for the Grand History. I've gotten WotC stuff since then, but only from eBay, and only for a price less than cover price (often far less!). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 06 Feb 2009 : 22:42:58
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Originally posted by Shemmy
Actually most/all of my money is going to Catalyst (for Shadowrun and Cthulhutech) and White Wolf (Mage, Vampire, Changeling).
Oh, I forgot about Cthulhutech. Though I'm mostly purchasing the PDFs of that particular product line. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 00:00:37
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I've actually been spending quite a bit of money in a discount bookstore, buying 3e FR sourcebooks for $12 each.
Both ones I had, which were getting a bit ragged, and ones I missed, for whatever reason.
I even grabbed a couple of 3e core books as well.
Since they are all out-of-print books, and were bought by the store via close-out, WotC has already made any money they would have off of them, and are receiving nothing further by my purchases.
I haven't even bought a pdf off of Paizo since the 4e announcment, accept for Paizo's own Pathfinder material.
I'm eagerly awaiting the Golarion setting book which is coming out in August, and that will be my next major purchase (last I heard, it was going to be around $60, but if it's all quality material, then it's well worth it).
I don't think I need to purchase anything further in the way of rules - I pretty much have everything I will ever need.  |
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Shemmy
Senior Scribe
USA
492 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 00:04:18
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Originally posted by MarkustayI'm eagerly awaiting the Golarion setting book which is coming out in August, and that will be my next major purchase (last I heard, it was going to be around $60, but if it's all quality material, then it's well worth it).
The setting book for Golarion is already out actually. It's the system/RPG book that's still awaiting release later this year. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3249 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 01:43:42
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Originally posted by Shemmy
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Originally posted by MarkustayI'm eagerly awaiting the Golarion setting book which is coming out in August, and that will be my next major purchase (last I heard, it was going to be around $60, but if it's all quality material, then it's well worth it).
The setting book for Golarion is already out actually. It's the system/RPG book that's still awaiting release later this year.
And may I say that the Campaign Setting book reminds me of a certain FRCS...
But don't listen to me... Check out the thread about it:
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11379 |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2009 : 03:08:32
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2009 : 20:41:20
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I've fully gone to the dark side! I now own most Pathfinder products. We have two campaigns going (they are both still in the Realms) and we now use PRPG rules exclusively. However, I just recently got involved in a third group (Pathfinder Society games, which happen in the Golarion world). And guess what? I LOVE GOLARION! it's magnificent! I love it! I want more! and I may well install portals in my Realms campaign that lead there... so I can switch campaign world smoothly (I have become tired of the Cormyr/Shadowdale/Anauroc hardcover adventures... any buyers? all three for $50 canadian anyone? $50 OBO!)
Both my gaming groups now swear by this character sheet:
http://chargen.motime.com/
Enjoy it! it's fantastic! |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 14:38:49
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
I've fully gone to the dark side! I now own most Pathfinder products.
I've still got as many sides as a bagful of dice, but I DO own most of the Pathfinder products. As a writer, it is enormously helpful to have downloads of ALL the existing game products, not to mention the ability to download upcoming products--sometimes well before release.
And speaking of release, Pathfinder #19 will be out in late February or early march. This starts "Legacy of Fire," a new six-month campaign set in Katapesh, Osirion, and environs. This area is a fantasy version of Egypt with a sprinkling of middle eastern myths and monsters. Expect genies and mummies, anubis-influenced gnolls, and much more creepy goodness.
I'll be writing the Pathfinder Journal feature for this campaign: "Dark Tapestry," a six-part serial novella featuring a new character--the half-elf druid Channa Ti. Channa is not what one might expect from either an elf or a druid. She identifies with nature's predators. There is no tree-hugging. Whatsoever.
Hope you enjoy the story. I'd be interested in hearing your comments, if you're inclined to share.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 14:41:59
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
And speaking of release, Pathfinder #19 will be out in late February or early march. This starts "Legacy of Fire," a new six-month campaign set in Katapesh, Osirion, and environs. This area is a fantasy version of Egypt with a sprinkling of middle eastern myths and monsters. Expect genies and mummies, anubis-influenced gnolls, and much more creepy goodness.
Oooh! Sounds kinda neat. Looks like I'll be pre-ordering my copies too.
Can you possibly share any tidbits about some of the more prominent NPCs in the campaigns, Elaine? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 15:16:17
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-Elaine will Channa Ti be a Pathfinder Iconic?
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 15:21:40
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Originally posted by Brimstone
-Elaine will Channa Ti be a Pathfinder Iconic?
BRIMSTONE
Huh. That, I couldn't answer. I'm really not sure what it takes for a character to be raised to Iconic status. The first thing that popped into mind was a plurality of the cardinals and a couple of miracles, but I'm fairly certain that applies to something entirely different. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 15:24:30
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Originally posted by The SageCan you possibly share any tidbits about some of the more prominent NPCs in the campaigns, Elaine?
I've downloaded #19 and #20, so I've got some info on the campaign NPCs, but I'm not sure what the protocol is here. Before I say anything, I should chat with the guys at Paizo and find out how much, if anything, is cleared for public consumption at this point. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 17:18:00
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Whatsoever.
How about bushwacking? (I hear that's a pretty popular pasttime over in the States these days) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 17:37:18
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by The SageCan you possibly share any tidbits about some of the more prominent NPCs in the campaigns, Elaine?
I've downloaded #19 and #20, so I've got some info on the campaign NPCs, but I'm not sure what the protocol is here. Before I say anything, I should chat with the guys at Paizo and find out how much, if anything, is cleared for public consumption at this point.
-Now I am jealous!
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 17:39:27
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Originally posted by Kajehase
How about bushwacking? (I hear that's a pretty popular pasttime over in the States these days)
I prefer to water and prune my bushes, but whatever floats your boat.
I didn't realize the Setting guide was out already - I'll have to look into getting that. I have the Gazeteer in pdf, and it was excellent, and I have been eagerly awaiting this.
An Egypt-like region detailed? 
Paizo does everything WotC SHOULD HAVE done, but failed to. Its sad that if I wanted to run a decent Mulhorand Campaign with 3e rules, I'd have to go to 3rd party products to flesh it all out.
And at that point, I'd have to ask myself "Why Bother?"
After all, if Golarion has everything I've been craving... |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 18:29:33
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-I have been thinking about adding Warforged to my Golarion. 
-They were servants of The Runelord of Sloth. What better way of being lazy than to create a race of constructs. Of course they would be called Slothforged, or Runeforged. 
-I know this is totally off the wall but hey I am an off the wall kinda guy. 
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Ardashir
Senior Scribe
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 18:51:02
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
And speaking of release, Pathfinder #19 will be out in late February or early march. This starts "Legacy of Fire," a new six-month campaign set in Katapesh, Osirion, and environs. This area is a fantasy version of Egypt with a sprinkling of middle eastern myths and monsters. Expect genies and mummies, anubis-influenced gnolls, and much more creepy goodness.
I'll be writing the Pathfinder Journal feature for this campaign: "Dark Tapestry," a six-part serial novella featuring a new character--the half-elf druid Channa Ti. Channa is not what one might expect from either an elf or a druid. She identifies with nature's predators. There is no tree-hugging. Whatsoever.
Finally... I've always wondered what druids who identified with the darker, more visceral side of nature would be like. And you'll do a great job.
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Hope you enjoy the story. I'd be interested in hearing your comments, if you're inclined to share.
Best,
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Shemmy
Senior Scribe
USA
492 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 21:55:37
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Originally posted by Markustay
An Egypt-like region detailed?
Why yes indeed there is: Osirion - Land of Pharaohs http://paizo.com/pathfinder/pathfinderCompanion/v5748btpy81x9 |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 22:59:06
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by The SageCan you possibly share any tidbits about some of the more prominent NPCs in the campaigns, Elaine?
I've downloaded #19 and #20, so I've got some info on the campaign NPCs, but I'm not sure what the protocol is here. Before I say anything, I should chat with the guys at Paizo and find out how much, if anything, is cleared for public consumption at this point.
No worries. If you can't share any info here, that's not a problem. I was simply curious. And as I said above, I'll be picking up this book anyways. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Feb 2009 : 23:14:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by The SageCan you possibly share any tidbits about some of the more prominent NPCs in the campaigns, Elaine?
I've downloaded #19 and #20, so I've got some info on the campaign NPCs, but I'm not sure what the protocol is here. Before I say anything, I should chat with the guys at Paizo and find out how much, if anything, is cleared for public consumption at this point.
No worries. If you can't share any info here, that's not a problem. I was simply curious. And as I said above, I'll be picking up this book anyways.
I put the question to my editor at Paizo, and here's the situation: It's not that I can't share campaign info, per se, but a better solution would be to go to the Paizo message boards and put any questions you might have directly to the designers. They tend to hang out there quite a bit.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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chance87
Seeker
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Posted - 12 Feb 2009 : 03:41:07
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
I've still got as many sides as a bagful of dice, but I DO own most of the Pathfinder products. As a writer, it is enormously helpful to have downloads of ALL the existing game products, not to mention the ability to download upcoming products--sometimes well before release.
I can definitely see where pdf's of every product in a setting and a copy of Copernic would be enormously handy for anyone writing in a shared world setting. Really looking forward to seeing the story released. |
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Ayunken-vanzan
Senior Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 12 Feb 2009 : 05:48:31
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Shemmy
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Originally posted by Markustay
An Egypt-like region detailed?
Why yes indeed there is: Osirion - Land of Pharaohs http://paizo.com/pathfinder/pathfinderCompanion/v5748btpy81x9
There is also an adventure entitled "Entombed With The Pharoahs".
Here's a link:
http://paizo.com/pathfinder/pathfinderModules/v5748btpy80ea
And then there is The Pact Stone Pyramid, another Osirian adventure. |
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Shemmy
Senior Scribe
USA
492 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2009 : 06:22:51
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
As a writer, it is enormously helpful to have downloads of ALL the existing game products, not to mention the ability to download upcoming products--sometimes well before release.
Absolutely. It's awesome to have new material in my hands (often early) to keep up with the entire setting, and as the world expands it'll be cool to start cross-referencing stuff from different books.
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
I'll be writing the Pathfinder Journal feature for this campaign: "Dark Tapestry," a six-part serial novella featuring a new character--the half-elf druid Channa Ti. Channa is not what one might expect from either an elf or a druid. She identifies with nature's predators. There is no tree-hugging. Whatsoever.
I can't wait to see your take on the region. :) |
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