Pathfinder Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition - now with turn-based combat

[Pink Eye]

>The Champagne Glass C-cups are perfect.

 

[Pink Eye]

Check out this for some autism. I wrote some backstories for my custom characters.

Tor is an aasimar from the city of Thronestep, located in the kingdom of Razmiran. His mother and father were brutally slain by the city's masked priests in a bloody confrontration over a simple tithe of gold. Fearing for his life, he fled the city and its tyrannical authorities, and joined a monastery located in the nearby mountains, where he spent his formative years training under the wisdom of the Scaled Fist, an ancient order of draconic warrior-monks. Despite the tranquility of the monastery, Tor began to yearn for adventure. To fight for law and order in the world, and one day live in a kingdom worthy of respect - that was his dream. Now, at last, a chance reveals itself.

I like it.

 

[Yosharian]

Sorrow is a half-elf who lived in Thronestep. She was forced to flee the city after the authorities caught her performing alchemical experiments on the bodies of the freshly deceased, pilfered from the local morgue. A group of masked priests were dispatched to pursue her and bring her to justice for defiling their honored dead. They caught up with her just as she came across an aasimar named Tor, fresh out of a monastery in the mountains and itching for an adventure. They fought side by side, and easily slaughtered the would-be assassins. The fresh bodies of the priests served Sorrow well as subjects for further alchemical experiments, though she took care to hide this from her new companion. Now they travel together to the River Kingdoms, their fates interwoven, for good or ill.

(she's got weird eyes because of the alchemist mutagen)

 

[Xamenos]

Heh. I recognise that "Valerie".

Spoiler

That portrait is in the Nexus Portrait Mod - it's the one I used for my Crusader build. Does that game play like the one from 1994?

I haven't played any other LotR card games, but I would assume not. It's a coop game with players working together, each with his own deck, to kill monsters and finish quests. One of the things I'm missing with the quarantine is my group's weekly games.

 

[Yosharian]

Guin is a human who lived in Thronestep. A cleric of Erastil, she was persecuted for her beliefs by the gold-masked priests of Razmir, the ruler of that region, and a charlatan masquerading as a deity. Some believe that his incredible arcane power is proof enough of his godhood, and those that question it never do so openly, for his tyrannical power brooks no dissent on the question of his divinity. Guin hopes that some day, she may become powerful enough to return to Razmiran and confront that blasphemous imposter personally. For now, she travels with this band of misfits, hoping to bring her deity's faith to the godless wherever she roams.

Odin is an aasimar from Thronestep. A conjurer of some renown, he was hounded out of the city by the gold-masked priests of Razmir, under the pretense of his magic being a danger to society. He knows the truth of the matter, that the magics these so-called priests wield are nothing but cheap parlor tricks, mere cantrips that any lowly novice of the Art could perform. They are nothing more than thugs posing as divinely-blessed clergy to fool the populace into accepting Ramir's divinity. Such a mummer's farce is an insult to those who practice the Art. Now Odin wanders the earth in search of a new home, and these foolish adventurers will serve as useful bodyguards until he finds such a place.

(apologies to George R R Martin)

 

[Xamenos]

the art

Wizardry is called "the Art" with a capital "A".

edit: And your backgrounds are surprisingly good for fanfics. I'd be happy to run a campaign for this party in tabletop.

 

[Pink Eye]

Yeah I agree. I liked the monk background. I wasn't expecting that level of writing. Good job Yosh.

 

[Desiderius]

Heh. I recognise that "Valerie".

Spoiler

That portrait is in the Nexus Portrait Mod - it's the one I used for my Crusader build. Does that game play like the one from 1994?

I haven't played any other LotR card games, but I would assume not. It's a coop game with players working together, each with his own deck, to kill monsters and finish quests. One of the things I'm missing with the quarantine is my group's weekly games.

Sounds just like this one, looks a bit like it too. Best card art in CCG history:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Collectible_Card_Game

 

[Yosharian]

the art

Wizardry is called "the Art" with a capital "A".

edit: And your backgrounds are surprisingly good for fanfics. I'd be happy to run a campaign for this party in tabletop.

My bad, you're absolutely right.

 

[Yosharian]

Ekemon is a tiefling from Thronestep. A bard of some fame (and disrepute), he was well-known in the city for his obscene behaviour and vulgar tales, and in particular his tendency to cause affront with hateful put-downs and taunts delivered mercilessly to his audience. Indeed, one might only need be in the general vicinity of one of his performances to earn the privilege of having one's entire reputation destroyed with a few well-chosen words. After humiliating a Razmiran prince who came to witness one such performance, he was forced to flee the capital or risk dismemberment at the hands of the prince's sizeable entourage of well-armed guards. Ekemon is not one to hold a grudge, however, so for now he'll tag along with this band of mercenaries. After all, there is an entire kingdom to the south filled with idiots, and it fills him with pleasure to imagine all the misery and despair he might spread throughout its lands!

I had some fun with this one. It's quite a challenge to come up with a character who'll fulfill the description of a Spitespawn without being a complete asshole that nobody wants to associate with. In my mind, Tor keeps him around because he makes him laugh, but constantly has to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't go too far.

Darvin is a human hailing from the dung heap of corruption and decay known as the city of Thronestep. He spent his formative years training to be an inquisitor for the city, but became disillusioned when he came to the realization that those he served were no better than those he persecuted. After a time, this discontent became known to his superiors, and soon the gold-masked priests of Razmir were dispatched to teach Darvin the error of his ways. He was brutally beaten, and told in no uncertain terms that the cost of further betrayal would be exacted upon his family. At his wit's end, the inquisitor made a desperate deal with the very degenerates who he had formerly hunted, to transport his family out of the city safely. But when one deals with the devil, one should expect duplicity. His family were murdered, their throats slit while they slept soundly in their beds, dreaming of a new life far away from Thronestep. Years later, Darvin would return the favor, enacting bloody revenge on those who had betrayed him, but such actions could never bring back the life he had lost forever. He has spent much of his life since then hunting from the shadows, fighting a never-ending guerilla war against criminals and authorities alike. After helping a beleaguered cleric of Erastil escape the city, he has decided to join this band of mercenaries and start anew in a foreign land.

I might have gotten a bit carried away with this one.

 

[Daidre]

And I'm unable to write the spell. I can't find a way to add the Quicken Spell feat without selecting also Empower Spell (this also happens with any other spell). Does anyone know if I'm missing something?

I remember Belt of Perfect Components that automatically Extends/Empowers low level spells sometimes causes this issues with spellbook. You could try to unequip it, helped me in similar situation.

 

[Yosharian]

Alright, I'm trying to improve the information on my steam page, please tell me about your experiences with the advisors you picked for each role, especially if it was one of these:

Regent: did anyone pick Octavia?

Councillor: did anyone pick Tsanna?

Military: did anyone pick Kassil?

Treasurer: did anyone pick Kanerah, Bartholomew or Maegar?

Divine: did anyone pick Harrim or Tsanna?

Grand Diplomat: did anyone pick Val for this?

Warden: anyone pick Regongar or Ekundayo for this?

Magister: anyone pick Vordakai for this?

Curator: I've heard Jaethal is actually a solid pick for this, can anyone confirm? Furthermore, I thought the Storyteller was good in this role, but apparently he isn't the best, can anyone confirm?

Minister: any information would be useful.

 

[deuxhero]

Kanerah is pretty good as treasurer. She's effectively lawful neutral in that role despite being listed as evil.

 

[Pink Eye]

This lockdown shit is boring me out. I am going to make another monk video.
>Curator: I've heard Jaethal is actually a solid pick for this, can anyone confirm? Furthermore, I thought the Storyteller was good in this role, but apparently he isn't the best, can anyone confirm?
Both are good, it depends on the choices you make. For example, just because an advisor recommends an option, doesn't necessarily mean you have to pick it. Jaethal served me well though. Of course, I am biased.

 

[Pink Eye]

Kanerah is pretty good as treasurer. She's effectively lawful neutral in that role despite being listed as evil.

For all intents and purposes, she is most assuredly evil.

Spoiler

 

[deuxhero]

I meant in the interactive parts.

 

[Yosharian]

My other question would be, does anyone know if you actually miss out on events if you use a mercenary for an advisor role. I understand that specific NPCs might come up with unique solutions, but I'm wondering about actually missing out on events.

 

[Yosharian]

This lockdown shit is boring me out. I am going to make another monk video.
>Curator: I've heard Jaethal is actually a solid pick for this, can anyone confirm? Furthermore, I thought the Storyteller was good in this role, but apparently he isn't the best, can anyone confirm?
Both are good, it depends on the choices you make. For example, just because an advisor recommends an option, doesn't necessarily mean you have to pick it. Jaethal served me well though. Of course, I am biased.

I heard that Storyteller is good initially but fucks up later

 

[Yosharian]

Kanerah is pretty good as treasurer. She's effectively lawful neutral in that role despite being listed as evil.

For all intents and purposes, she is most assuredly evil.

Spoiler

I mean these are all great, but anyway, none of them have any tangible negative effects on a LG barony, do they?

 

[Pink Eye]

>none of them have any tangible negative effects on a LG barony, do they?
Besides stats? I don't think so.

 

[Yosharian]

>none of them have any tangible negative effects on a LG barony, do they?
Besides stats? I don't think so.

So her being evil is effectively pointless from a kingdom management perspective. It's just flavour. I mean, it's very cool. But I feel like the devs didn't put in enough work to make alignment a real thing for kingdom management. It's like, you're a LG barony but Regongar is your best general choice? Please, this is ridiculous.

Inb4 someone says "b-b-but alignment isn't everything!!1"

 

[Pink Eye]

>So her being evil is effectively pointless from a kingdom management perspective. It's just flavour.
Pretty much, yeah. I think companion advisors do affect the ending slides. But, meh, who cares about that stuff.

 

[Desiderius]

Alright, I'm trying to improve the information on my steam page, please tell me about your experiences with the advisors you picked for each role, especially if it was one of these:

Regent: did anyone pick Octavia?

Councillor: did anyone pick Tsanna?

Military: did anyone pick Kassil?

Treasurer: did anyone pick Kanerah, Bartholomew or Maegar?

Divine: did anyone pick Harrim or Tsanna?

Grand Diplomat: did anyone pick Val for this?

Warden: anyone pick Regongar or Ekundayo for this?

Magister: anyone pick Vordakai for this?

Curator: I've heard Jaethal is actually a solid pick for this, can anyone confirm? Furthermore, I thought the Storyteller was good in this role, but apparently he isn't the best, can anyone confirm?

Minister: any information would be useful.

Regent: Yes, I've gone Octavia last two times through. Nothing memorable for her or Val, but frees up Val for Diplo where she's more pragmatic than Linzi, Linzi for Curator (her more natural role), and Storyteller for Magister (likewise).

I usually let Maegar take over Treasurer sliding Jub into Minister since he seems to be savvier than Ekun there.

Ekun makes a good Warden.

 

[Desiderius]

>none of them have any tangible negative effects on a LG barony, do they?
Besides stats? I don't think so.

So her being evil is effectively pointless from a kingdom management perspective. It's just flavour. I mean, it's very cool. But I feel like the devs didn't put in enough work to make alignment a real thing for kingdom management. It's like, you're a LG barony but Regongar is your best general choice? Please, this is ridiculous.

Inb4 someone says "b-b-but alignment isn't everything!!1"

Tremendous amount of design space in the Kingdom Management system they created and they only ended up filling maybe 20% of it.

 

[Sykar]

>none of them have any tangible negative effects on a LG barony, do they?
Besides stats? I don't think so.

So her being evil is effectively pointless from a kingdom management perspective. It's just flavour. I mean, it's very cool. But I feel like the devs didn't put in enough work to make alignment a real thing for kingdom management. It's like, you're a LG barony but Regongar is your best general choice? Please, this is ridiculous.

Inb4 someone says "b-b-but alignment isn't everything!!1"

You can dismiss this all you want but that does not change that it is the thruth.