A tournament module that is a niche I haven't seen filled yet. But it does make me thin of "Dragon ball", not "Dragon ball z" because your only level 11, but still cool sounding none the less.
Oh, I am so grabbing this when it comes out. Wish it was coming out earlier though, my PCs are on their way to the token Oriental place in my campaign world and this would have been a fun diversion.
If this is anything like the Challenge of Champions modules from Dungeon magazine, I can't wait to read this!!
Gentlemen, welcome. You honor our island. I look forward to a tournament of truly epic proportions. We are unique, gentlemen, in that we create ourselves... through long years of rigorous training, sacrifice, denial, pain. We forge our bodies in the fire of our will. But tonight, let us celebrate. Gentlemen, you have our gratitude.
[Van Damme]"I do this to honor my Shidoshi."[/Van Damme]
Disclaimer**** Any incorrect Spelling of "shidoshi" is blamed on Belgium.
Enough talk. WE MUST KUNG FU FIGHT!
Out of curiosity how difficult would it be to mix this in to the Jade Regent Adventure Path? Seeing how they are both Tian Xia adventures and according to the preliminary info on the AP by the time the PCs are in Tian they should be just about lvl 10-12 which is right for this module.
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Out of curiosity how difficult would it be to mix this in to the Jade Regent Adventure Path? Seeing how they are both Tian Xia adventures and according to the preliminary info on the AP by the time the PCs are in Tian they should be just about lvl 10-12 which is right for this module.
Keep in mind that Tian Xia is Golarion's version of Asia, though - so this module could possibly be as far away from where the AP takes place (Minkai), as Tel Aviv is from the Kamjatka (or however you Engilish-speaking types spell it) peninsula. (For the record, I doubt it's that far apart; if I remember correctly, Goka is the "Hong Kong analogue," whereas Minkai is the "Japan analogue."
I'm not saying it's not possible, just that Tian Xia is a lot bigger than the Inner Sea region. If you want to include this module in a campaign, you may want to check out the Season 3 Pathfinder Society Scenarios, though, as the metaplot of this season is supposed to be about gaining entry into the tournament for representatives of the Pathfinders.
Keep in mind that Tian Xia is Golarion's version of Asia, though - so this module could possibly be as far away from where the AP takes place (Minkai), as Tel Aviv is from the Kamjatka (or however you Engilish-speaking types spell it) peninsula. (For the record, I doubt it's that far apart; if I remember correctly, Goka is the "Hong Kong analogue," whereas Minkai is the "Japan analogue."
I'm not saying it's not possible, just that Tian Xia is a lot bigger than the Inner Sea region. If you want to include this module in a campaign, you may want to check out the Season 3 Pathfinder Society Scenarios, though, as the metaplot of this season is supposed to be about gaining entry into the tournament for representatives of the Pathfinders.
Honestly, the location aspect is why I was curious about the difficulty. I unfortunately have little to no opportunity to play PFS games no matter how much I may desire to. So I don't really pay attention to the scenarios. Add the fact my gaming group prefers to play campaign style with a long overarching story rather than one shots.(For some reason I can't get them interested in the PFS games though) If it can be done with only minor tweaks then good. Part of the reason I get the modules is that most of them seem to be able to be shoehorned into an AP in one way or another.
Honestly, the location aspect is why I was curious about the difficulty. I unfortunately have little to no opportunity to play PFS games no matter how much I may desire to. So I don't really pay attention to the scenarios. Add the fact my gaming group prefers to play campaign style with a long overarching story rather than one shots.(For some reason I can't get them interested in the PFS games though) If it can be done with only minor tweaks then good. Part of the reason I get the modules is that most of them seem to be able to be shoehorned into an AP in one way or another.
Well, the Society Scenarios are just shorter modules. Nothing's stopping you from looking them over and stringing together a non-Society related campaign from them.
Looking forward to learning more about Goka.
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Honestly, the location aspect is why I was curious about the difficulty. I unfortunately have little to no opportunity to play PFS games no matter how much I may desire to. So I don't really pay attention to the scenarios. Add the fact my gaming group prefers to play campaign style with a long overarching story rather than one shots.(For some reason I can't get them interested in the PFS games though) If it can be done with only minor tweaks then good. Part of the reason I get the modules is that most of them seem to be able to be shoehorned into an AP in one way or another.
Keep in mind that Tian Xia is Golarion's version of Asia, though - so this module could possibly be as far away from where the AP takes place (Minkai), as Tel Aviv is from the Kamjatka (or however you Engilish-speaking types spell it) peninsula. (For the record, I doubt it's that far apart; if I remember correctly, Goka is the "Hong Kong analogue," whereas Minkai is the "Japan analogue."
I'm not saying it's not possible, just that Tian Xia is a lot bigger than the Inner Sea region. If you want to include this module in a campaign, you may want to check out the Season 3 Pathfinder Society Scenarios, though, as the metaplot of this season is supposed to be about gaining entry into the tournament for representatives of the Pathfinders.
It's actually rather easy to sew together a comprehensive campaign from the PFS scenarios. I'm putting one together now. If the location that is described doesn't work for you, it is simple enough to move a scenario to the proper city or country.
It also makes tracking leveling very easy. Use the Society method of leveling, advance a level after three scenarios. I don't bother tracking XP in APs or anything anymore. Just level up the characters at appropriate times. So much easier than all the bookkeeping involved in tracking XP.
The other advantage PFS Scenarios have is that they are short and easy to play. Build a metaplot of your own around the scenarios and you have unlimited playing potential.
Back on subject... I am curious but what is a Tournament Module?
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This is an 11th-level adventure, and there are currently no plans to treat it any differently than any other sanctioned module. There will likely be a more extensive rules document suggesting ways to more thoroughly integrate the adventure into the larger Pathfinder Society metaplot, as the adventure doesn't assume the PCs are Pathfinders, or even from the Inner Sea region, but beyond that, it should function like any other Pathfinder Module.
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Back on subject... I am curious but what is a Tournament Module?
If I'm not mistaken, a "Tournament Module" would be one of the Convention Modules that are run each year at certain events. The Tournament Modules premiere each year at GenCon, and afterwards are made available to be run at other conventions. These will typically require a minimum of four tables w/ 6 players each to run, if I recall correctly. After 1 year since its release, it is made available for purchase via the Paizo website.
The first of these modules for Season 2 ("Year of the Shadow Lodge") was just made available for purchase and can be run at local events that aren't conventions at this time. For it to be PFS Legal, however, a minimum number of players (outlined in the module) will have to play and report that they played the mod.
The most recent event for Season 3 ("Blood Under Absalom") is the convention-exclusive mod for this year. It won't be available for purchase until August 2012. Keep an eye out for conventions in your area to learn where they will be running the game next.
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Back on subject... I am curious but what is a Tournament Module?If I'm not mistaken, a "Tournament Module" would be one of the Convention Modules that are run each year at certain events. The Tournament Modules premiere each year at GenCon, and afterwards are made available to be run at other conventions. These will typically require a minimum of four tables w/ 6 players each to run, if I recall correctly. After 1 year since its release, it is made available for purchase via the Paizo website.
The first of these modules for Season 2 ("Year of the Shadow Lodge") was just made available for purchase and can be run at local events that aren't conventions at this time. For it to be PFS Legal, however, a minimum number of players (outlined in the module) will have to play and report that they played the mod.
The most recent event for Season 3 ("Blood Under Absalom") is the convention-exclusive mod for this year. It won't be available for purchase until August 2012. Keep an eye out for conventions in your area to learn where they will be running the game next.
Tarrintino
Actually I think it just means that the events described in the module are a tournament, rather that the PFS specials.
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Actually I think it just means that the events described in the module are a tournament, rather that the PFS specials.Back on subject... I am curious but what is a Tournament Module?If I'm not mistaken, a "Tournament Module" would be one of the Convention Modules that are run each year at certain events. The Tournament Modules premiere each year at GenCon, and afterwards are made available to be run at other conventions. These will typically require a minimum of four tables w/ 6 players each to run, if I recall correctly. After 1 year since its release, it is made available for purchase via the Paizo website.
The first of these modules for Season 2 ("Year of the Shadow Lodge") was just made available for purchase and can be run at local events that aren't conventions at this time. For it to be PFS Legal, however, a minimum number of players (outlined in the module) will have to play and report that they played the mod.
The most recent event for Season 3 ("Blood Under Absalom") is the convention-exclusive mod for this year. It won't be available for purchase until August 2012. Keep an eye out for conventions in your area to learn where they will be running the game next.
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Yeah, that.
Is this cover art still mock-up or is that the finished art?
That's still a mockup.
Thanks. I hope the final cover looks more "realistic." That mock-up looks more cartoony than I expect for Paizo's covers. Do you know where it originally appears?
It's from the Jalmeray entry in Inner Sea Campaign Guide, I think.
Any idea when the PDF will become available for download?
About a week and a half after we ship it to subscribers.
Any idea when the PDF will become available for download?About a week and a half after we ship it to subscribers.
Curious as to whether we're going to get to see the final cover before this gets released. *hint hint* ;-)
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Product image updated.
Masika, if the page hasn't been updated, it means that we don't have a precise ship date yet (due to potential customs holdups, shipping delays, etc.).
Nice cover but the other one had more of a Dragon ball feal to it with them flying towards each other like that;)
I cant wait to see all the NPCs
Any word yet on whether it will be using the performance combat rules from UC?
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I kinda doubt it gbonehead... The Ruby Phoenix Tournament is the main metaplot for this season's PFS with the module kind of being the end focus, and the performance combat aren't a part of PFS. There might be info on how to incorporate them into the adventure, but I doubt it will be part of the main adventure. But who knows? (You know, besides the author and the guys at Paizo... ;D)
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Any word yet on whether it will be using the performance combat rules from UC?
Performance combat will not be required to run the adventure, but there is a section at the start discussing how to use those additional rules to enhance the experience.
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Everybodies' kung fu fighting...
We must make a team-up and inflict the pain of our kung fu feet on the hideous snake people!
great name and cover
Surely Goka is on the western coastline of Tian Xia...
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A six part Adventure Path
1 Module
2 Campaign Settings
1 Map Folio
1 Player Companion
Plus the focus of the PFS season;
And two-thirds of the Ultimate Combat classes.
As someone with no interest in oriental-themed adventures, I'll be glad when you folks are finally done with all this and move on to something else (I know, pirates are next. You're going to have to shine to offer more than the fantastic Freeport environment).
You've really blocked off an exceptionally large chunk of the catalogue for this one.