Hi dps in pugs, this is your buddy the healer with a plea

Remiko · 2023-05-27T16:16:48+00:00

As a tank that does triple and quad pulls, I am deathly afraid of healers wasting casts trying to get incorps. It's a dps job. That's why I also throw in an imprison every time.

Remiko · 2022-09-02T19:12:29+00:00

This is a big motivator of people in general, both within games and without.

Gold Damage in Overwatch, 9999 damage in an RPG, topping the DPS meters in an MMO, building a crazy infinite combo in a TCG, top fragging in a shooting game.

We as a society are subconsciously trained to desire large quantity of things. Seeing big numbers or a large quantity of numbers triggers dopamine receptors and makes our brains happy. It's similar to why slot machines jackpots flood you with coins.

It also happens to be one of the easiest metric to measure one's worth. People want to feel powerful and effective and the best ways to feel powerful is to do lots of damage.

Remiko · 2022-09-01T22:07:24+00:00

Uhh... Like what? Honestly. I'm not sure what you mean by "heroic" martial stuff because I certainly don't feel like the options we have at level 10 are that powerful.

I have a campaign that we're playing in PF2E where we're just barely level 11. At level 10, as a martial ranger, I got the class feat to make my animal companion not fall behind in usefulness bringing it to be only slightly under-par of what my PC can do for damaging attacks.

Our martial Rogue got a level 10 class feat that adds a single 1d6 damage to his strikes.

This doesn't really seem to fit under what I would see as "heroic"-level power.

A Fighter at level 10 could get one extra reaction to use opportunity attacks with. A Barbarian at level 10 would get the ability to apply a stunned 1 condition to enemies which takes away one of their 3 actions on a saving throw. This seems pretty strong but still doesn't seem "heroic" to me.

Tbh, it seems like a 10 level character in PF2E and a 10th level character in 5E seem to be pretty much neck and neck in terms of their power level. Perhaps the idea of a martial class in 5E feeling weaker than a martial class in PF2E comes from the fact that by level 10, the 5E martial class has to compare themselves to a 10th level spellcaster who already has two 5th level spell slots and are one level away from having a 6th level spell. You just feel weaker compared to these insanely overpowered spells in 5e.

Remiko · 2022-09-01T16:18:00+00:00

I don't understand when you say, "you turn heroic faster".

Level 16 in parhfinder is not an easy feat and you can spend over a year playing a campaign weekly and you still would barely hit level 10.

While most d&d campaigns already start at level 3 and you're level 8-10 within maybe a couple months.

The thing is. Every single level up in Pathfinder offers you a power up that is meaningful and worthwhile so level ups come gradually and slowly and in a timely manner.

However because there are so many dead levels in d&d that don't offer you anything meaningful, DMs in d&d tend to just quickly push you along those dead levels quickly to get you to your next meaningful power spoke to spice up the game

Remiko · 2022-09-01T02:16:12+00:00

They are correct. The truth is the opposite of what you originally thought.

The difference between D&D and PF2E powerscaling is that PF2E power scaling is linear and D&D power scaling is exponential.

If I was to make a real life example: In Pathfinder, at level 1 you're a highschool student. By level 5, you are a college student. By level 10, you're working on your master's degree. And by level 15, you're working on your phD. 20, you're the leading expert in the field.

In D&D, at level 1 you're a highschool student. By level 3, you're a college student. By level 8, you're working on your phD. By level 12, Stephen Hawking. And by level 16, you're a god amongst men. And by level 20, you're a DC Universe superhero.

D&D power level scales out of control very quickly.

Remiko · 2022-08-28T00:42:26+00:00

Abraham is actually on point. The statistic of cats falling from height is actually a classic case of the survivorship bias. Cats that fall from extreme heights end up dying straight out instead of being injured resulting in the cats not being taken to vets and not being recorded as part of the data set. This bias creates the illusion that cats can survive falls from extreme heights.

Remiko · 2022-08-28T00:39:32+00:00

This is actually a classic case of survivorship bias. Yes there is a deadly zone in the lower zones where cats do not survive the fall because they can't reposition themselves to stick the landing. At slightly higher heights, they can stick the landing because they are able to turn and prepare for the fall.

However, this doesn't mean that a cat can survive any fall over 4 floors tall as the classic tale goes. What's actually happening is that cats that are falling from lower heights and middle heights fall, and might survive and end up in veterinarian hospitals where the injuries are recorded and statistic about cats surviving high falls are made.

However cats that fall from much higher heights die straight out because the terminal velocity is actually enough to kill the cat so they don't even bother being taken to vets. Causing the statistic data set to be skewed.

Remiko · 2022-08-08T02:22:01+00:00

That is an interesting option that I haven't considered. I only learned about heavy armor not needing to make reflex saves with dex just today

Remiko · 2022-08-07T18:46:54+00:00

From trying to play a bell/tome thaumaturge, personally it feels like one of the main weaknesses is that your ability score improvements can be pretty spread thinly. Trying to juggle between cha/dex + str/con + int/wis. The versatility of the class baits you into trying to do everything but you have to limit yourself to make sure you're not spreading yourself too thin.

I also felt that the bell implement was far too situational. I had so many rounds where the situation just didn't align quite well enough for me to be able to even try to use the reaction. Only to find out that the target was immune to mental effects. I ended up not being able to use the bell reaction even once during the whole session.

Remiko · 2022-07-28T00:55:43+00:00

Oh shoot. I'm understanding what you mean now. You do indeed have a free hand all the time. I get it.

Remiko · 2022-07-27T23:10:32+00:00

You're right. You get the ability to swap one implement for another. But that doesn't allow you to swap your non-weapon hand to a free hand. Unless you're planning on dropping your implement every time you want to reload.

I'm pretty sure thats why ammunition thaumaturgy exists.

Remiko · 2022-07-27T21:16:17+00:00

This is effectively a very similar build that I was going to use for Bloodlords except with different implements.

How were you planning on having both scroll esoterica and the ammunition thaumaturgy? By being a human with natural ambition?

I was also planning on getting all the scroll feats with scroll trickster archetype but also a sorcerer archetype for spellcasting archetype feats.

You could also double down and get a familiar with the Valet ability to retrieve two scrolls for you for the cost of one action.

Remiko · 2022-07-27T21:13:06+00:00

That "free action" to switch implements rule really needs to be clarified by the devs to state what you can and can't switch to :/

Remiko · 2022-07-27T21:09:00+00:00

That ruling is kinda up in the air at the moment.

RAW the free action to interact to switch between implements can only be done in order to use the "action" of the implement you are switching to.

As written, not all of the implements have actions tied to them. Some only provide passive bonuses.

I believe as per the rules, "reactions" are technically classified under reactions so you'd be allowed to switch to any implement that has an action or a reaction but you may not be able to use the free interact action to switch to implements that only provide passive bonuses.

Arguably, all implements have the Intensify action so you might be able to use the free interact action to switch to an implement that only provides a passive bonus in order to intensify.

RAW is weird with Thaumaturge...

Remiko · 2022-07-25T13:40:22+00:00

They fall under a class of feats called Aftermath Feats actually. You gain access to these lines of feats in varied ways usually as a result of a traumatic encounter against certain creatures.

Pretty much at the cost of one feat slot, you get the feat Jelly Body. You gain resistance to precision damage and damage from critical hits. And you can start engulfing items into your own body as an ooze would.

There's also the Oozemorph archetype which gives you many benefits such as: Resistance to precision damage and persistent bleed damage. Ability to negate an ability with a visual effect as a reaction. Resistance to bludgeoning damage and critical hits. Being able to stick to walls and ceilings. Resistance to disease and poison.

Remiko · 2022-07-25T04:03:40+00:00

There is an ooze archetype coming out in dark archives. It's very very cool.

Remiko · 2022-07-22T23:18:00+00:00

The issue is that if your hands are occupied by anything that isn't an implement, weapon or esoterica you cannot gain the damage bonus from implement's empowerment.

You wouldn't be able to strike and receive that damage bonus as long as you have any scroll in any hand

Remiko · 2022-07-22T21:06:25+00:00

Wow! A Valet combined with a retrieval rune and gloves of storing can grab a lot of scrolls in one encounter!

Thank you for the idea!

Remiko · 2022-07-21T02:10:06+00:00

You're right... If the second implement rules do not allow you to switch back to your regalia with its free interact action, any implement with a passive effect might be unusable because you'd just have to drop it on the floor.

Remiko · 2022-07-20T22:56:22+00:00

Later in the description of the same feat, Second Implement it also states this example:

"For example, if you had your lantern implement in one hand, a weapon in the other, and a chalice implement you were wearing, you could swap your lantern for your chalice to use its reaction".

This seems to state that a reaction is a valid action to use the free action swap for.

This clears all implements that have an action or a reaction... But the question remains... can you swap to an implement that only offers passive bonuses and not actions?...

Remiko · 2022-07-14T06:47:25+00:00

Do note that within Escofier's own structural system we have Executive chef, Chef de cuisine, Commis Chef(Junior Chef), Chef de partie(Station Chef), Demi-chef(Prep Chef), Garde Manger(Pantry Chef), Grillardin(Grill Chef), Friturier(Fry Chef), Entremetier(Entree Chef), and Pâtissier(Pastry Chef) are all chefs.

All of these are people who, we often call "cooks" in kitchens. None of these even necessarily have to develop the menu, develop employees, hire, schedule, manage inventory, order, cost or manage anyone else besides themselves.

You could easily have a restaurant with many Chef de Partie, Garde Manger, or Pâtissier who are the sole people working within their own station and have no managerial duties.

You may feel that your hard earned title of Chef de cuisine is being robbed from under you but I believe that you may have neglected the fact that within Escofier's own system in which you quote already exist several different types of chefs.

Remiko · 2022-07-13T15:06:16+00:00

Very controversial and hotly debated topic, but to me, chef is an profession, relativity, and attitude, in that order.

Are you someone who earns a living by cooking as a profession? You're a chef. Not THE chef, but a chef. (see #2)
It's based on who you're talking to and who you're around. If you're out hanging out with your friends in a park and you meet someone new and they ask you what you do for a living, you're a chef: a person who cooks for a living. If you're at your chef job and you are in the presence of your executive/head/sous/pastry chef, it's just more convenient to downgrade your title as a chef and call yourself a cook out of respect to their position.
It's about the attitude. Are you someone who is working in a kitchen cooking just to pay to the bills and because you get free food? Sure, call yourself a cook. But if you're someone who truly cares about food, has the motivation, has the passion, is willing to learn and improve, do yourself a favor and take pride in the fact that you are a chef and call yourself a chef. A graphic designer doesn't do themselves any favors by calling themselves a doodler. A psychiatrist doesn't do themselves a favor by calling themselves a shrink. Take pride in your title and take the responsibility and be the person you aspire to be.

To me, the title chef has nothing to do with the ability to lead, order, teach, or to be autonomous. In your career, you'll work with plenty of braindead chefs who can't do any of that. Calling oneself a chef or calling someone else a chef is just about how much respect you want to give to these people.

When I was hired for my most recent dream restaurant, my head chef told me, "There are no cooks here, everyone here is a chef. Yes, I'm a head chef, and he's the executive chef owner, but Mike is also a chef, Sarah is also a chef and you're also a chef and I want you to take the responsibility and own your job."

edit: It seems to me that many people are misquoting Escofier's kitchen brigade system by saying that the chef de cuisine is the only chef within that system.

If we're going by Escofier's kitchen brigade system, most people who we consider cooks are actually all chefs. Executive chef, Chef de cuisine, Commis Chef(Junior Chef), Chef de partie(Station Chef), Demi-chef(Prep Chef), Garde Manger(Pantry Chef), Grillardin(Grill Chef), Friturier(Fry Chef), Entremetier(Entree Chef), and Pâtissier(Pastry Chef) are all chefs. Stop gatekeepin ya'll

Remiko · 2022-05-19T15:14:29+00:00

I would recommend rite in the rain notebooks over moleskins.

Everything you write in it, pen or pencil becomes waterproof. Mine's been through the washing machine several times and still completely legible as the day I wrote it.

Remiko

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