Pathfinder 1E Interview with PATHFINDER lead designer Jason Bulmahn

[Kid Charlemagne]

Erik Mona, 11th level Stair Master.

 

[Mournblade94]

The fact that anyone, much less a professional game designer, would think rules for stairs was a good idea, makes my head hurt.

How does anyone seriously need themselves finding the need for rules for stairs? Gah.

I have had rules for stairs ever since I started studying castles in 1998.

I treat stairs the same as diagnols (1square-2 squares-1 square- etc.).

For spiral stairs they give penalties. Going UP a clockwise spiral staircase gives righties a -1 to their attack roll.

Going UP a counterclockwise staircase gives lefties a -1 to their attack rolls.

Most staircases are clockwise, so the defenders have an easier time.

Hey
Some people like minutiae.

 

[Brown Jenkin]

I'll see if I can't get this added to the Bestiary... maybe get it added to the cover!

Wait... hmm.. maybe not. I really should write a whole book about it.

Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer
Paizo Publishing

Cool, you heard it here first. A Pathfinder Gazebonomicon.

 

[Doug McCrae]

How else can you dalek-proof your dungeons?

As RC says, there are rules for stairs in the 3.5 DMG, on page 63. They are more extensive than I would've thought, taking up half a column.

 

[Roman]

I don't want to go into too many details this early out, but we did take a look at these issues.

Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer
Paizo Publishing

That is good to hear. I certainly understand your reluctance to reveal further information on the matter prematurely.

 

[Betote]

How else can you dalek-proof your dungeons?

As RC says, there are rules for stairs in the 3.5 DMG, on page 63. They are more extensive than I would've thought, taking up half a column.

Another proof that 3.5 is inherently flawed.

 

[RefinedBean]

Another proof that 3.5 is inherently flawed.

Odd definition of proof you have there. Some people like that kind of depth in a game system, some don't. No "flaw" about it.

 

[Aberzanzorax]

Another proof that 3.5 is inherently flawed.

OH GOOD! Someone brought in edition wars.


I was hoping that would happen.

 

[Erik Mona]

Me too!

My hat of 3.5 has no limit!!!!!!

--Erik

 

[mach1.9pants]

Me too!

My hat of 3.5 has no limit!!!!!!

--Erik

Ah so your head is real big? The terrible vanity of these rock stars of the geek world
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