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The Waiting Room The groundskeeper’s cottage was the only habitable building attached to the old manor house. I despised it immediately, for it was squat and shuttered, huddled beneath a pair of …
Read More... What is Starjammer? Starjammer is exploration and adventure in space – from technological marvels that break past the clouds and careen between planets to strange magics developed to explore new …
Read More... Jesse Betz looks at the changes to the Lore Warden in PFS
Read More... Products used in this Character! Welcome back to Creative Characters. This time around, our group will focus on a number of crossblooded denizens of the outlying Evervale region, somewhat unique …
Read More... Welcome to Creative Characters for Starfinder! Today we meet the last member of Valor Incarnate; a group dedicated to doing the good and right thing. Every member is either Good …
Read More... Like a ghostly cross between a cat and a snake, many outsiders are quick to misjudge the Da’no ohn. They are mischievous, yes, but not at all as predatory as …
Read More... Empty One CR 12 The man seems normal, but there’s an unmistakable sense of emptiness about him that makes your skin crawl. NE Medium HumanoidInit +1; Senses low-light vision; Perception …
Read More... The Tentacle is BACK BABY! After a too long of a hiatus, I’m back for another riveting rendition of the things we have been working on at Amora Game. As …
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Over the course of the summer — culminating right before GenCon — this RPG Superstar-style contest will take competitors through four rounds, with the winner earning a contract to write …
Read More... The seer eldritch inheritance has three features: Class skills (Spellcraft and Perception), a bonded item and the ability to intuit the events of the immediate future. The Combat Seer (Fighter …
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We’re trying to empty our warehouse of books, dice, battlemats, dry-erase dungeon tiles, and everything else taking up shelf space! ALMOST ALL PRINT/PHYSICAL GOODS WE SHIP is 30% OFF in October! …
Read More... Who taught you to fly? What academy did you part-take in? Here’s the Tentacle to help you answer that question!
Read More... After a week off, we are back with a brand new faction/organization for your Starfinder or Starjammer campaign setting. I want to take a second and say I love Valerian, …
Read More... Moe Races, Moe Options Was our ongoing slogan for a while. The link above shows you our Kemonomimi races for Pathfinder. If you are on a budget, you can always …
Read More... In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Call of the Wild. Our author, Kalen Tessman, went above and beyond …
Read More... In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Manifest Destiny. Our author, Beth Jones, went above and beyond on …
Read More... Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network. We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether this …
Read More... Working with d20pfsrd.com, I set up a survey to catalog Pathfinder characters and the builds players are using. After three months and over 10k responses, I closed the survey and …
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Love’s Labour’s Liberated introduces the theme of February, love, into your 5e campaign. Part of Kickstarter’s RPG Zine Quest, this publication focuses on a romanticized view of Cavaliers, Enchanters, Magic Items, and more for the world’s …
Read More... More Magical Combat Just as melee and ranged attacks can deliver critical hits, magical attacks can also be critically successful. A magical critical hit is a great opportunity to embellish …
Read More... Even More Magical Combat Fortitude Save A Fortitude save represents a character’s physical resistance. It is the body’s immune system regarding magic, poisons and other effects that would do harm. …
Read More... Welcome back to our foray into the adventured of Play by Post gaming. So now that we know what PBP is, and are all ready and excited to give it …
Read More... Welcome back! So, you’ve found an interesting game, created your character and applied. Congratulations! You’re in. Entering a Play by Post game is a great opportunity for both fun and …
Read More... Ask any PBP GM and they’ll happily relay tales of their one or two favorite players; players whose characters and gameplay helped to bring the game to life, adding an …
Read More... The key element of PBP is that at its core, it’s an exercise in collaborative storytelling between the GM and players. How your posts interact with those of the other …
Read More... There is a myriad of ways to improve the quality of your posts and bring more to the game, but perhaps the most important of all is writing well on …
Read More... “Where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence.” – Mahatma Gandhi Let’s face it, while there are all different types of RPG’s, filled with plot …
Read More... “The thing that I like about action sequences is that if they’re done well, you get to know more about the character in those few minutes than you do through …
Read More... Reactive posts Not only does the story benefit from vivid descriptions of combat actions, it is also enhanced by equally descriptive reactions. A hit that drops a player down to …
Read More... Introduction to Play-by-Post Like many of us, my introduction to RPG’s was through a friend, being told about this wonderful game of imagination, where characters one created got to take …
Read More... Celestial Servants Divine Bond Variant At 5th level, when a paladin forms a divine bond with his god, it is typically manifested in a bonded mount or weapon. However, the …
Read More... Cleric of the Forgotten Gods The power of the gods is boundless. There is great power even in the vestiges of the ancient, forgotten gods. They wait only for the …
Read More... A divine archetype derives its special abilities and features from a particular god, or kind of gods. For example, the Mantis Zealot is a war priest archetype that requires the …
Read More... Chariot Air Assault The thunder of hooves grows louder. Dozens of chariots race toward the shield wall, wheels grinding furrows in the earth. The men raise their pikes, bracing against …
Read More... Sacred Sage (Cleric Archetype) It is said that the body is a temple, but the sacred sage would make a temple of the mind. Through service and devotion, he seeks …
Read More... Telekinetic Bloodline Mind over matter is more than just a cliche in your family. You understand the power of the mind to affect the physical world with thoughts alone. Even …
Read More... The Armor Binder (Wizard Archetype) At the arcane university there are two types of initiates; the ferals and the house cats. The ferals are those that enter the university to …
Read More... The Battlesmith (Fighter Archetype) Steel, bones, muscle, and skin. These are all tempered at the forge. They are all shaped and hardened in the endless hours. Through the billows, the …
Read More... Cataphract (Cavalier Archetype) The heavily armored cataphract blasts holes through the enemy lines and spreads panic across the battlefield. Atop his hulking charger, he is the thunder that follows the …
Read More... The Charioteer (Cavalier Archetype) The chariot careened away from the enemies front line, racing for their flank. The charioteer strained against the reins, roaring insults as he drove across the …
Read More... The Cunning Striker (Rogue Archetype) Patience is deadly. Waiting for the right moment, the favorable wind or the perfect shadow to strike from can decide a battle before it begins. …
Read More... Cursed Channeler (Cleric Archetype) The curse crept over his life like an evening shadow. The oppressive darkness bore down on him and the agony worked of its own will. It …
Read More... The Disruptor (Ranger Archetype) The warrior slathered a thick red grease across his chest and hollered his battle cry. He charged forward and the enemy closed in around him. In …
Read More... Exterminator (Rogue Archetype) The rich and powerful acquire rivals along with their riches. Rivals sometimes become enemies. The richest men cannot be seen to lift a blade against his enemies. …
Read More... The Farmer Life on the farm is hard work. The farmer’s child grows up “country strong,” with calloused hands and stout backs straining at the plow. The bravest among them, …
Read More... The gambler is a student of people. He learns their tells, their tendencies and their tempers. He draws them in to the final throw. He is sure he can outsmart …
Read More... The Glimmerfox (Rogue Archetype) Any common sneak can hide in the shadows, it takes a real master to hide in plain sight. Training at the feet of an expert illusionist …
Read More... The Graveborn (Sorcerer Bloodline) Was it you or your ancestor that was ripped from the womb? The details are unclear, and the stories secondhand at best. The one point that …
Read More... Mage Hunter (Ranger Archetype) Arcane magic is a corrupted, counterfeit form of divine magic. Casting spells through the use of the arcane arts is nothing less than thievery. Masters of …
Read More... The Nemesis (Slayer Archetype) There are few things can motivate a man like revenge. Burn his village and a peaceful man takes up the sword. Kill his family and he’ll …
Read More... The Princeps (Fighter Archetype) The principes were the standard heavy infantry at the time of Julius Caesar. A princeps carried two heavy javelins called pila (singular pilum) and a short …
Read More... Radiant Guardian The strength of his will is a supernatural force. It emboldens his comrades like a strong drink in the veins. In the heat of battle, his mere presence …
Read More... Schadenfreudig Monk It is natural to derive pleasure from seeing our enemies fall. It may be petty, but who among us has not felt a sense of self-satisfaction from witnessing …
Read More... Shadow Blade The shadow blade bides his time beneath the veil of darkness. He is patient. He knows that eventually, his enemy will lull themselves into complacency, grow bored and …
Read More... The Shifting Rager It is ancient wisdom that an angry man loses the power of reason. His instincts take over and the animal in him emerges. For the shifting rager, …
Read More... Shock Troop (Fighter Archetype) The shock troop crashes into his enemies like an iron wave. For him, a good offense is the best defense. He aims to bring the attack …
Read More... Time Shifted (Sorcerer Bloodline) You were surprised to learn that others view the flow of time as a constant, like the movement of the stars across the sky. You know …
Read More... A character built around Combat Expertise can create havoc on the battlefield. Using feints and reposition, the character enables his allies to shine. Gang Up and Feint feats are especially …
Read More... Chaos Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype) Law is born of cowardice, created by men afraid of uncertainty. The chaos blade is not afraid. He knows that uncertainty is the cradle of invention, …
Read More... The innate magical ability of a sorcerer comes to him by blood. His powers are innate and intuitive. It is natural that he embrace his gifts, but is it inevitable? …
Read More... Last week we introduced the idea of an eldritch inheritance; a kind of bloodline for non-sorcerer characters. The idea of the eldritch inheritance is that magically inclined characters may have …
Read More... Fey-touched Warrior (Fighter Archetype) A child of the fey-touched eldritch inheritance has a knack for using magical devices and gain the ability to read magic and resist certain spells more …
Read More... Elementalist (Ranger Archetype) There is a power in nature deeper and more primal than magic. More ancient than the gods. The building blocks of creation. Water carves the land and …
Read More... Estoc Master The estoc is a sword designed to penetrate mail and plate armor. It is not a blade as such, as it has no cutting edge. It often has …
Read More... Illusionist (Wizard Archetype) The illusionist is a master of deception, using light and shadow to reshape reality with sounds and smells to give it depth. Whether blinding his enemies or …
Read More... Lurking Spawner CR 12 At first glance the lurking spawner looks like a giant squid, with a cruel beak and one giant, unblinking eye. Its six tentacles splay outward, grasping …
Read More... Along with druids, rangers are the masters of nature. Like druids, they can call upon the power of nature to cast spells, commune with animals and move freely through natural …
Read More... Monk of the Undying Master (Monk Archetype) The old master sighed. His long life was now ending, but he did not despair. He looked over at the worried face of …
Read More... Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, this time we call out your mother for being a hamster, and your father for smelling of elderberries! Heckler (Bard Archetype) “The bard is the master …
Read More... Nihilist (Sorcerer Bloodline) Life is temporary and meaningless. Laws are for fools. In the underbelly of society, the nihilists embrace a destructive form of freedom, forswearing the future in favor …
Read More... Nymph (Sorcerer Bloodline) In ancient times, your ancestor gained the favor of a nymph. They say her blood runs through your veins. Your beguiling smile and easy charm give credence …
Read More... Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And this week we …
Read More... Storm Thrower (Fighter Archetype) The storm thrower is the master of thrown weapons. He rains down destruction upon his foes. Crouched behind their splintering shields, his enemies despair beneath his …
Read More... Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And we kick off …
Read More... The Derwydd The two little armies formed their lines. Each man knew those he faced. They were neighbors and had fought side by side in the past. Now they stood …
Read More... Warpriest Archetypes The warpriest is a godly warrior. He clings tightly to his clerical heritage while seeking strength from his natural gifts. The Sylvan Priest For the sylvan priest, nature …
Read More... Hallower Bloodline Your family has a history of battling the undead. While many of your relatives were accomplished clerics, your calling took on a different form. Your powers developed beyond …
Read More... The Highborn Rake Be the man a peasant or a king, honor it is not in the blood. For some, honor is for fools compelled to keep up appearances by …
Read More... The Mongol (Samurai Archetype) Though the Mongol was not born from the samurai tradition, the style of mounted archery and fast striking cavalry was very similar to the Yabusame samurai …
Read More... The Searcher (Swashbuckler Archetype) The searcher’s interest in the magical devices began as a curiosity. Now it’s an obsession that drives him to delve into dark, secret places in search …
Read More... Staff Caster (Wizard Archetype) The image of the old gray-haired wizard is ubiquitous in the world of fantasy. In the heat of battle, he leans against his staff, weathering the …
Read More... The Zealot (Paladin Archetype) The zealot is a fanatic. The oaths of a paladin alone were not enough to prove his dedication, he swore the vows of the cleric as …
Read More... Tribal Warrior Whether it’s an island hopping campaign on the high seas or an exploration of terra incognita, coming in contact with primitive societies is a standard trope that provides …
Read More... Wounded Rager (Unchained Barbarian Archetype) It is well known that a cornered or injured animal is the most dangerous. When the cape buffalo feels the teeth of a lion dig …
Read More... A new archetype for Starfinder by the wriggling horror known as TentacleGreg
Read More... He’s Greg from Amora Game, he is (or has?) a Tentacle, and he’s looking at Symbiotes. At least, I think that’s the correct order…
Read More... D20PFSRD.COM PUBLISHING PRESENTS… The Editor’s Corner! My name is Kim Frandsen, and some of you might have seen my name elsewhere already. I’m the guy posting all the links for …
Read More... d20pfsrd.com Publishing Presents… The Editor’s Corner! My name is Kim Frandsen, and some of you might have seen my name elsewhere already. I’m the guy posting all the links for …
Read More... Valcav nods at you from behind his counter. “So you’re going into the bounty hunting business are you? It is a very noble calling.” He taps his long stem pipe …
Read More... The mine cart tracks venture around a bend in the cave system and out of your field of view. From behind you comes the screeching protest of metal brakes as …
Read More... The air is thick with the sounds of roaring animals and the scent of greasy foods. “I just love circuses don’t you?” Valcav nudges you in the side. “Where else …
Read More... The ornate sign directs you to a small stall at the edge of the market district decorated in purple cloth. Valcav stands behind the stall, carefully adjusting his items but …
Read More... The wind blows harshly off the dunes behind you, causing the lilac colored tent walls to strain against their poles. Valcav leans luxuriously over the wooden arms of his throne-like …
Read More... The room around you seems to flicker and shift. Objects will disappear and then reappear on tables and shelves. Valcav, however, remains as solid and unchanging as ever. “They say …
Read More... Rain pounds on the shop’s roof as gusts of wind slam the shutters against the outside walls. The lamps have been turned down low and now only give off a …
Read More... The sounds of the forest reverberate around you as you trudge through the underbrush. Birds flutter far above you in the tree tops and a river babbles just out of …
Read More... You stand in the shadow of a gigantic statue carved out of the side of a mountain. Waves crash along the nearby beach as Valcav walks down wooden steps descending …
Read More... “So you’re looking to slay giants?” Valcav nods his head knowingly. “It admirable quest. Difficult but still quite admirable.” He claps his hands and three items come floating from a backroom, …
Read More... “Goblins. Am I right?” Valcav gives a hearty chuckle. “They do have persistence, I’ll give them that much. No matter how many you defeat, there’s always a few more out …
Read More... The sound of hammers hitting anvils rings out all around you. You feel a sudden blast of steam as a nearby smith quenches a blade in water. Valcav is nodding …
Read More... The library is quiet and the only sounds you hear are the rustling of pages and the shuffling of feet several shelves away. You turn left at the bust of …
Read More... The ruins of the cyclopean city spread out into the distance as far as you can see. The non-Euclidean architecture gives you a headache if you focus on any single …
Read More... Before you read the following, yes, we are aware of the Inscribe Magical Tattoo feat. Unfortunately, the source in which that feat first appears is unavailable for third-party publishers to …
Read More... Sweat trickles down your brow as the sun blazes overhead. You’ve been walking for what feels like days through this desolate terrain. Scanning the horizon you spy a shimmering shape …
Read More... Your footsteps echo across the cavernous hall. Valcav leads you to another pillar with a glass display dome. “…and here we have the pride and joy of my figurine collection.” …
Read More... Valcav gestures to the shelves of bottles, jars and glass terrariums behind him. Each one contains a different variety of ooze. “I see my collection has caught your eye. Unfortunately, …
Read More... The tavern is crowded and there is a constant hum of conversation all around you. From across the room, Valcav makes eye contact and begins to saunter over. Once he …
Read More... The waves crash along the pier as you approach the moderately sized merchant’s ship. Walking up the gangplank you see Valcav locking up a chest before turning around to greet …
Read More... Valcav nods towards the ships sailing into in the harbor. “It looks like my next big rush of customers just dropped anchor.” He begins to rummage under the counter for …
Read More... Sitting cross-legged on a pile of pillows Valcav gestures at the three items before you. “Many philosophers claim that it is possible to plan too much.” He sips from a …
Read More... You wipe the sweat from your brow as the desert sun beats down mercilessly. In the distance, you spot Valcav sitting on a half-buried stone pillar. As you approach, you …
Read More... Valcav struggles to make himself heard over the din of the surrounding marketplace. “I said, sound is easily one of the most powerful elements!” He shoos away a potential shoplifter …
Read More... The heat shimmers before your eyes as you feel another blast of steam. Wrapped in a purple towel Valcav splashes another cup of water on the burning coals. He grins …
Read More... The sun shines brightly off the sand, and you can hear the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore. Valcav leans against the warped counter of his seaside stall …
Read More... Crystal of Ethereal Conjuring Incense hangs thick in the air as you enter the cramped shop. The bustling sounds of the city outside instantly cease as the door shuts behind …
Read More... A crowd has gathered around the wagon draped in yellow cloth. Valcav struts across a small stage extending from it while the crowd revels in his presence. “Come one! Come …
Read More... Wind rustles through the bare tree branches of a nearby tree and a crow caws in the distance. You spot Valcav leaning against a gravestone, shovel in hand and a …
Read More... The sound of the main boulevard grows fainter as you wind your way through the dark alleyways. The paved lanes slowly give way to dirt covered streets. At the end …
Read More... “You can never have too many ioun stones.” Valcav grins at you from behind a cloud of dozens of stones orbiting his own head. “True, it does get a little …
Read More... It was the dwarves who mastered the amazing black powder. The gnomes reached some of the milestones first, of course, with their dangerous gung-ho experimentation, but where gnomish progress is …
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Hello Everyone, You’re friendly, neighborhood editor-man here. We’re all currently on holiday, after the deluge of content that we have been putting out over the last year and more. Everyone …
Read More... TentacleGreg boldly goes where no tentacle has gone before, and explores the strange new possibility of a third party organized play system for Starfinder.
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