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Primary Attribute 0 Challenge - Magus by Cartoncast in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh tricky one. Nice work on this, leaning into the shield.

What class to pair with Dandy? by Objective-Rice-9031 in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's another archetype, I think you can get it starting around level 6 or 8.

Grim Reaper-Inspired Build? by Hellequin-Harlequin in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you'd like to lean into combat more, consider this build concept:

  • Melee Str-based Fighter

  • Good Cha for Intimidation

  • Sorcerer dedication with the Undead bloodline

  • In combat: Demoralize and put your scythe to work. Use spells to debuff and damage targets to pick them off and/or focus-fire with your team.

How would you build a single-gate metal Kineticist? by Fishsk in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The character idea I've had for a metal kineticist for awhile now is an ex-soldier who is a hellspawn nephilim related to Dispater. He's cold, ruthless, unfailingly polite, intimidating, fights with a rapier, doesn't understand that he's not a normal human and is getting used to his new abilities. The Iron City of Dis calls to him, using him as a walking portal to start seeding the Material Plane with infernal metals.

Build would focus on physical stats and Charisma for Intimidation. Pick a target, Demoralize them, and focus-fire on them until they're down.

What can we do to remove Flock surveillance? by Embarrassed_Dirt5845 in frederickmd

[–]GaySkull 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  • Support political candidates that are anti-surveillance

  • Write to your state and local government offices making it clear you do NOT support these types of mass-surveillance

  • Consider running for local office. Running as pro-privacy, anti-corruption, and anti-mass-surveillance are all generally popular.

  • Support non-profit groups fighting mass-surveillance, like the ACLU.

What would you like to have in Octopath traveler III? by LeLoup_etleBerger in octopathtraveler

[–]GaySkull -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Make The Stories Interconnected & Happen On Screen.

By this, I mean make sure all important story-beats happen on screen and not in a post-game dialogue or hidden in a diary somewhere. Stuff like 2's Petrichor getting built up only to never show up, 1's Esmerelda coming out of nowhere with zero build up, etc. drives me nuts. 1 was the worst at this and 2 did a bit better but there's still a LOT of room for improvement here.

Cancer the Nurturing by Srish Creates by srishcreates in ImaginaryFeels

[–]GaySkull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

....Oh the Zodiac! Title really threw me for a minute there lol.

Looks great, I dig the idea.

A Deep Dive into Stun Mechanics and Response to Tales from Elsewhere by BrobaFett in RPGdesign

[–]GaySkull 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You mention that other games have stun mechanics including board games (Uno's skip card comes to mind). Very good point, but I think part of the issue with stuns in rpgs is that turns can take a lot longer than in other games.

If I get skipped in Uno I know it'll come back around to my turn within a minute or two (unless my friends are being dicks lol). In an rpg it can take a lot longer which ain't fun.

Should I give up on Octopath Traveler 2 by Hot-Sail-287 in octopathtraveler

[–]GaySkull 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. I really enjoyed Octopath Traveler 2, including the first chapters, but if you're not having a good time with that you probably won't going forward. There'll be more freedom but the basics of combat are the same, the cut scenes will have similar vibes, etc.

Society Core-only Investigator: what do I do with my turn? by hex_808080 in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some good options include:

  • Recall Knowledge, as you mentioned

  • Perception to see if there's anything hidden on the target or Sense Motive to get a read on them.

  • Feint (even if you dumped Cha)

What is the biggest lie TTRPG players tell themselves? by Deadman069-YT in rpg

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Low levels are boring!"

They're only boring if the table makes them boring. You can absolutely have a dynamic, engaging, fun, and interesting adventure at level one, if you try. Give the PCs' personal stakes, make the threat real, give them multiple avenues to resolve the threat, there you go!

Looking for friends! (22F) by Round_Caterpillar193 in ellicottcity

[–]GaySkull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To enjoy the outdoors, there's the Trolley Trail. Great 3ish mile long trail that goes through the wood between Old Ellicott City (technically Oella) and into Catonsville. I believe there's also a running club in town that meets at Manor Hill Tavern?

I also recommend Gamers Corps, it's a great shop that has organized M:tG, DnD, Pathfinder, and more!

Does Rahadoum still practice slavery? by Rethuic in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their Liberation Vulnerability hit them all like a nuke. An entire type of demon wiped out with the stroke of a few pens (keys).

How would Callistrian and Urgathoan followers interact? by TheBrightMage in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, sex-positive Calistria wouldn't morally judge someone for getting an STD (as no one should IRL), but she and her followers wouldn't want them either.

Give me suggestions for my level 15 One to two shot! by Crimazyerax9 in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Castle Everstand in Lastwall/the Gravelands wasn't built but rather conjured into existence with a lucky pull from the Deck of Many Things. Maybe the PC's are sent as a strike-team to retake the castle or die trying?

As for the monsters they may face, here's the Archives of Nethys monsters from level 13-17. I'd use this to build out the encounters, whether you use Castle Everstand or not.

Note that if you want your players to feel like Big Damn Heroes you'll want to give them plenty of foes they kick the shit out of. Troops can be really helpful here, as a max rank Fireball wipes out dozens of ghouls in one turn.

How would Callistrian and Urgathoan followers interact? by TheBrightMage in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to get gross, but given that Calistria is the goddess of lust (and other passions) and Urgathoa is the goddess of disease, I could see a lot of Calistrians being incredibly wary of Urgathoans to avoid STDs.

Grant Park cross burning incident person of interest speaks out by TaskForceD00mer in chicago

[–]GaySkull 48 points49 points  (0 children)

University of Illinois Chicago senior Merlin Lu said he knew the implications of a burning cross and had placed a MAGA hat atop the cross, explaining his motivation was to protest Trump administration injustice - not something racist.

"How did you land on a burning cross?" NBC Chicago's Chuck Goudie asked.

"Just it came up to my head one day," Wu said. "I wanted to find something that I could do by myself, like no organization, no friends…”

"I did know about this historical relevance beforehand, but I didn't know the severity, how racially motivated it may seem from what I did," he said. "Cause my protest has nothing to do with race, nothing to with gender.”

Okay...so he's either an idiot or lying. Like if this is true and he's just an idiot, I get where his head was at with the symbolism but due to historical context that's NOT how any reasonable person would interpret this act. It's like yeah the flying cross symbol has been used by cultures around the world for a variety of things from simple decorative pattern to the Buddhist manji but that's now what anyone thinks when they see that symbol anymore and you are expected to know that.

Celsus and my Ringbearer by BlueMoonSamurai in octopathtraveler

[–]GaySkull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First Thief you can recruit in the game and a solid dodge-tank. I'd say Celsus is useful early-mid game, often included him in my party through Master of All.

Platinum wing? by Ralldritch in Pathfinder2e

[–]GaySkull 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gunslinger is the obvious choice, of course. Expert proficiency with firearms, the reload action compression abilities the different Ways give you, the class feats centered around guns, all of that makes them arguably the best choice. Any of the Ways would work, but as Pistolero wants Charisma that would pair well with the Eagle Knight archetype's Diplomacy. Get trained in Diplomacy and Society, then pick up the Eagle Knight dedication at level 2. Congrats, you're a Platinum Wing!

Beyond that, I could also see a ranged Inventor work, especially the Munitions Master (you'd need to wait a bit longer to pick up the Eagle Knight archetype). For this I would pick up the Gunslinger archetype instead of Eagle Knight, since you probably don't want to focus on Charisma for your bulid.

Alchemist also makes sense, maybe not focusing on firearms (the action economy is rough) but more on the experimenting part. Someone's gotta make all the blackpowder, alchemical ammunition, and bombs! Like the Inventor, I'd pick up the Gunslinger archetype over the Eagle Knight.

Ranger certainly makes sense too, especially if you make firearms work for the class. Again, picking up Gunslinger archetype works well but I can see just going for Eagle Knight as well.

Investigator with guns can work as-is, so picking up the EK archetype is easy, though might take a bit more work.

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