General
- I will allow almost anything, so long as you tell me what you plan to do, I will work with you to make the idea realized.
- If you have a problem with anything in the game or out of the game, talk to me. I will always go out of my way to help.
- Any check made with a d20 that rolls off of the table that wasn't caught by a party member is treated as a natural one.
- For the first three sessions you are given free range to your character, in case something isn't working.
- If you roleplay some cha-skill really well, I'm not going to make you roll. If you are shy or need help to do this then we can roll and see what happens.
- If you're an ass at the table or hog the spotlight be prepared to hog all the enemy attention too.
- When playing if your in character fight becomes out of character, you go home.
- If you brag about something about your character be prepared to back it up. - Oh I'm so good my 10 con 12 AC wizard who doesn't use defensive spells never gets hit, we'll see
- Circumstance bonuses for good roleplay are always a thing (and new players are likely to get them)
- Long rest heals for ((2+CON modifier) * character level)
- At Character Creation, determine if Intimidate is Strength based or Charisma based.
- Intelligent Undead are subject to Mind Affects.
- Take a break every Hour and a Half at the latest, it gives people time to stretch, piss, get a snack.
- Any character that says, "My past is too dark to explain" or any variation of such, is immediately beset by the Golden Hare, a bright yellow immortal bunny that follows them around.
- If you roll a Diplomacy check with a God and manage to get a total roll in the negatives, your character will be smote.
- All Non-Int classes are bumped to a base of 4+Int for skill points.
- Mounts and familiars are not harmed unless you use them in combat.
- At character creation roll 1d20 if you have a charisma over 12 where the number will determine people you "know personally". Upon meeting an NPC you can declare you know them, using one of the numbers, you are then in charge of making up this person and how you know them at the table
- Get a one use hero token for your Birthday.
- Not really a "rule" but general knowledge, roleplay xp > combat/quest xp.
- The user is allowed to "take average" on healing from healing potions & healing spells.
- Leadership redefined - Paraphernalia #103 Re-envisioning Leadership, Born to Follow
- Reroll a 1's on HD rolls for HP. You get max at 1,5,10,15,20.
- Magic Item creation is never off limits. I follow raw on the custom creation. You just have to obey purchase limits if you expect a vendor to do it for you and wait for it to be complete at the standard rate of non-rushed 8 hours a day work.
- At level 1 you can go up to 2x negative of your hit points. TPKs at level 1 are pointless and a waste of time for everyone involved.
- Unchained classes
- Unchained skills for non-unchained classes
- We follow the rules about alignment
- Summoners or other classes that are "horde" classes. I have no problem with these arms race classes. I do require that if you use them you are required to use macros if digital or preroll your dice and set them out for the beginning of your turn. I also require you to have your critters stats all laid out so you can easily have them We will be here all day if you have to roll for each little critter you summon.
- Stamina and Combat Tricks Optional Rules, Free for Fighters & Fighter Bonus Feats Only,
- Skill Unlocks - We use the Skill Unlocks rules set as outlined in Unchained. However you don't need the Signature Skill feat, act as if you had it for every skill.
- PC vs PC Bluff, If player characters try to lie to one another yet the players know the truth, the players must use Bluff/Diplomacy & Sense Motive. Otherwise no roll is made and it's reliant upon roleplaying.
- Sense Motive - You can always go with your natural hunches but if you roll sense motive to oppose a Bluff or to "Hunch" you must go by the result.
- Ability Score Point-Buy via a 20-point buy system.
- HD, Each time you level up, you may choose to roll for your hit-dice, or take the average. The decision to take the average must occur before the roll. If you roll a 1 you may re-roll, but at a step lower dice.
- Surprise Round - If you do an action that is completely unexpected you get the drop on your opponent and initiate a surprise round at the GM's discretion.
- Spells & abilities with an area of "radius [something], centered on you" count out from the edges of the creature.
- Spells & abilities with an area of "cone" follow the following chart:
- Magical healing works by accelerating the rate at which someone heals. The benefit to this is that it has almost a 0% infection rate and minimizes scarring. Healing naturally is prone to infection and will leave more pronounced scars.
- Raising creatures from the dead is difficult, and as such there are few people in the world able to do it. Raise Dead, Resurrection, and any other spells that raise characters from the dead must be run by the GM before selection. In addition, after being resurrected from death, the raised character suffers from resurrection sickness for one week.
'Resurrection Sickness': The creature is barely able to speak, perceive, or have coherent thought - steadily gaining back their senses and capabilities over a week. Breath of Life does not suffer from this.
- Price to Pay - Simply everyone needs to contribute in some way. Some examples of contribution that we have done in the past: driving, GM-ing, bringing drinks and snacks, help cleaning the room after a sess.
- Kneeling and sitting are not conditions or combat maneuvers and provide no benefits or bonuses.
Hero points
With this option, a character starts with 5 hero point at 1st level. [...] A player can spend a hero point whenever he or she makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw. The player can spend the hero point after the roll is made but before any of its results are applied. Spending the hero point allows the player to roll a d6 and add it to the d20, possibly turning a failure into a success. A player can spend only 1 hero point per roll.
Leadership revised
| Aspect | Cohorts (Player Paraphernalia) | Associates (Player Paraphernalia) | Hirelings (Pathfinder 1e) | Servants (Pathfinder 1e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Loyal, full-time adventuring companions, often sharing similar goals | Specialized helpers with specific knowledge or tasks, often not full-time adventurers | Hired for specific tasks (e.g., transport, labor), not involved in combat or adventuring | Provide domestic services, such as cooking, cleaning, and personal errands, not adventuring |
| Level | 2-3 levels lower than the character (depending on Leadership Score) | Typically 1-2 levels lower than the character, often specialized | Low-level NPCs, generally non-combatants (CR 1/2 to 1) | Non-combatants, typically level 0 or with basic skills, no adventuring abilities |
| Loyalty | Deep, long-term loyalty; can grow in power and skill with the character | Moderate loyalty, often task-based or temporary, may leave once their goal is complete | Minimal loyalty, usually contract-based, leaves once the task is finished | Minimal loyalty, domestic-focused, often contractual and not tied to adventuring |
| Adventuring Role | Full-time adventurers, actively involved in combat, quests, and story progression | Primarily task-based, may occasionally join adventuring but not full-time combatants | Rarely involved in combat or adventuring, focus on non-combat tasks (e.g., labor, transport) | No combat role, primarily focused on personal/domestic duties |
| Relationship | Long-term, trusted companions with mutual goals, integrated into the party | Task-based relationship, often temporary, focused on specialized assistance | Short-term, contract-based relationship, often focused on specific services for a limited time | Long-term domestic relationship, focused on serving personal needs, not adventuring |
Detailed Breakdown of Differences
Cohorts (Player Paraphernalia)
Role: Cohorts are vital NPC companions that join the character on their adventures, often sharing similar goals and objectives. Cohorts are not just assistants; they are integral to the party, contributing in both combat and non-combat roles. Level: Cohorts are usually 2–3 levels lower than the character, depending on the Leadership Score, which determines the level they can attain. Their level makes them significantly stronger than most hirelings or servants. Loyalty: Cohorts are highly loyal to the character. They are not just hired help—they are trusted companions who will stand by the character through thick and thin. Their loyalty is also reflected in their role within the party, as they often grow alongside the character in terms of power and skills. Adventuring Role: Cohorts are expected to be full-time adventurers. They actively participate in combat, contribute to the success of the party's goals, and can serve as secondary characters in the story. They grow and evolve with the party. Relationship: The relationship with a cohort is long-term and based on trust. The cohort often has their own motivations that align with the character’s, making them a close ally and part of the party, similar to another PC.
Associates (Player Paraphernalia)
Role: Associates are often specialists or experts in specific fields (e.g., crafting, diplomacy, or research), providing valuable assistance to the character when needed. They are not as involved in day-to-day adventuring but have specific roles that they fill. Level: Associates are typically lower level than cohorts, around 1–2 levels lower than the character. They may be recruited to assist in tasks that don’t require high combat proficiency but can still provide valuable support. Loyalty: Their loyalty is not as strong as that of a cohort, as they are more focused on fulfilling specific needs or goals. They can be hired for a specific purpose and may leave when the task is complete, though they are more reliable than hirelings. Adventuring Role: Associates are often task-based and not necessarily adventurers themselves. They may accompany the party for specific purposes or assist from afar but aren’t usually involved in combat. Their role is more about providing specialized support than being a combatant. Relationship: The relationship with an associate is more transactional than with a cohort. They are aligned with the character’s goals for a specific purpose but may not form as strong a bond.
| Leadership Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 or less | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 10 | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 13 | 10 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 14 | 15 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 15 | 20 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| 16 | 25 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| 17 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 18 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 19 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 20 | 50 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 21 | 60 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | 75 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 110 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 or higher | 135 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Hirelings (Pathfinder 1e)
Role: Hirelings are typically non-combatant NPCs who provide specialized services. This can include anything from transportation, food preparation, guard duty, or basic labor. They are hired to fulfill a specific need and are not adventurers. Level: Hirelings are typically low-level NPCs. They are non-combatants or low-level laborers, and are generally weaker than associates and cohorts. They rarely contribute to combat and are often more akin to a hired hand than a trusted companion. Loyalty: Hirelings have minimal loyalty to the character. They are often paid for their services, and if the payment stops or the task is completed, they will likely leave. Their loyalty is mostly transactional—once the task is over, they may be replaced or dismissed. Adventuring Role: Hirelings typically do not participate in combat or adventuring. They may assist with mundane tasks like cooking, carrying equipment, or guarding a location but do not play an active role in the party's adventures. Relationship: The relationship with a hireling is typically short-term and based on a contract or payment. They are not emotionally invested in the character’s journey and often leave once their task is complete.
Servants (Pathfinder 1e)
Role: Servants are domestic helpers hired to take care of the character’s personal needs or household duties. These duties can include cooking, cleaning, or errands, and servants usually don’t have any skills that contribute to adventuring. Level: Servants are non-combatants and are usually level 0 or have basic skills. They have no significant combat abilities and are not involved in adventures at all. Loyalty: Servants are more loyal than hirelings because they typically serve the character in a domestic capacity. However, their loyalty is still limited to the terms of their service and the benefits they receive. Adventuring Role: None. Servants are not adventurers and are not involved in any combat. Their role is purely personal or domestic, such as assisting with non-adventuring tasks. Relationship: The relationship with servants is typically long-term but based around serving the character’s domestic needs. Servants are often not adventurers and can remain in the character's household, helping with personal upkeep.
Feats
We use a couple of homebrew feats in order to make the game more fun. The following feats can (and should ) be added at lvl 1 for free:
- Point-Blank Shot (Thrakdrak) - As Precise Shot is the feat every ranged character wants.
- Power Attack (Thrakdrak)
- Deadly Aim (Thrakdrak)
- Combat Expertise (Thrakdrak)
The following feats can be chosen in order to improve the combat maneuver system:
- Combat Maneuvers (Deft) - Get the effects of Improved Trip, Feint, Steal, and Disarm
- Combat Maneuvers (Powerful) - Get the effects of Improved Bull Rush, Overrun, and Sunder
- Combat Maneuvers (Unarmed) - Get the effects of Improved Unarmed Strike & Improved Grapple
- "Improved Two-Weapon Fighting (Thrakdrak)" combines both Improved and Greater Two-Weapon Fighting into one feat. You get the extra secondary attack from Greater TWF at BAB+11 without any further cost.
- Picking Mobile also grants you Dodge
- Retraining rules are allowed [[1]]
Combat
- Movement action is allowed to be split between before and after your normal action
- Players tieing with each others choose order between them per turn
- How do you want to do this? (Describe the final blow)
- The player adds an additional x1 to their critical multiplier every time they roll a natural 20 while trying to confirm the critical hit and rolls again. The player continues to do this until a natural 20 does not show up
- If you roll a natural 20, and fail to confirm the critical, you do max damage.
Spells
- Arcane & Divine casters are allowed to cast spells as a ritual. The action to cast a spell as a ritual has to be unlocked.
- Cure xx wounds && inflict xx wounds -spells have a range of close(25ft+5ft/2lvl.
Cleric table
Spell slots progression
This is the base table. Extra's from Primary spellcasting ability still needs to be added!
| Level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 15 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 16 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 17 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 18 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 20 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Ranger tables
Spell slots progression
This is the base table. Extra's from Primary spellcasting ability still needs to be added! Need to be revised before use!
| Level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 5 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 6 | 4 | - | - | - |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Sorcerer tables
Spells known Progression
Spell slots progression
| Level | 0th | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4th | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5th | 7 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6th | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7th | ? | 10 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8th | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 11th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 12th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 13th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 14th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| 15th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| 16th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 17th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 18th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 19th | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 20th | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Maybe re-evaluate at lvl 14(?)
This is the base table. Extra's from Primary spellcasting ability still needs to be added!
| Level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - |
| 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | - |
| 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | - | - |
| 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - |
| 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | - |
| 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 20 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wizard table
Spell slots progression
This is the base table. Extra's from Primary spellcasting ability still needs to be added!
| Level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 15 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 16 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 17 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 18 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 20 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Environment
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ti5x&page=1?1001-Inconsequential-Flora-Fauna