paizo.com Recent Comments on 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder Societypaizo.com Recent Comments on 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder Society2018-03-16T15:40:12Z2018-03-16T15:40:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyFerious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#272018-01-02T17:18:52Z2018-01-02T17:18:52Z<p>Yeah, it’s mostly been the 1-5s. With the exception of one somewhat random encounter at the 4-5 tier that is unexpectedly tough. </p>
<p>Call of the Copper Gate and On the Border of War are more challenging, for sure. But it really depends on the group and the tier. I’ve unfortunately not been able to get in a game of Salvation of the Sages yet. Good to know it will be suitably challenging.</p>Yeah, it’s mostly been the 1-5s. With the exception of one somewhat random encounter at the 4-5 tier that is unexpectedly tough.
Call of the Copper Gate and On the Border of War are more challenging, for sure. But it really depends on the group and the tier. I’ve unfortunately not been able to get in a game of Salvation of the Sages yet. Good to know it will be suitably challenging.Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)2018-01-02T17:18:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder Societyandrewwhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#262018-01-02T16:50:19Z2018-01-02T16:49:29Z<p>The low tier scenarios have tended towards the easy but looking at the mid and high tier stuff I have seen plenty of challenge. Call of the Copper Gate, Border of War, Salvation of Sages, all of them have had distinctly challenging elements. Even Case of Missing Persons has one potentially quite dangerous encounter in it. </p>
<p>Beyond the Halflight Path is obviously very variable.</p>The low tier scenarios have tended towards the easy but looking at the mid and high tier stuff I have seen plenty of challenge. Call of the Copper Gate, Border of War, Salvation of Sages, all of them have had distinctly challenging elements. Even Case of Missing Persons has one potentially quite dangerous encounter in it.
Beyond the Halflight Path is obviously very variable.andreww2018-01-02T16:49:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyFerious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#252018-01-02T16:28:39Z2018-01-02T16:28:39Z<p>Birthright Betrayed was great fun for my low level Sovereign Court character. My level 7 Bard is looking forward to the forthcoming SC scenarios. </p>
<p>I enjoyed season 8. Unleashing the Untouchable was a great capstone scenario for the season. And I’ve enjoyed season 9 so far. Some of the combats have trended towards the easier end, but I’ve liked all of the stories/roleplaying.</p>Birthright Betrayed was great fun for my low level Sovereign Court character. My level 7 Bard is looking forward to the forthcoming SC scenarios.
I enjoyed season 8. Unleashing the Untouchable was a great capstone scenario for the season. And I’ve enjoyed season 9 so far. Some of the combats have trended towards the easier end, but I’ve liked all of the stories/roleplaying.Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)2018-01-02T16:28:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyKate Baker (Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#242018-01-02T16:06:15Z2018-01-02T16:06:15Z<p>It does seem like this will be a great year for Sovereign Court content! I have a Sovereign Court bard I've only played twice (but otherwise GM-credited up to fourth level), and I'm signed up to play her in a bunch of scenarios in the next couple of months.</p>It does seem like this will be a great year for Sovereign Court content! I have a Sovereign Court bard I've only played twice (but otherwise GM-credited up to fourth level), and I'm signed up to play her in a bunch of scenarios in the next couple of months.Kate Baker (Contributor)2018-01-02T16:06:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyRogar Valertishttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#232018-01-02T15:19:22Z2018-01-02T15:19:22Z<p>I wasn't too thrilled about the elemental theme at first but it turned out all right.
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I just hoped for a bit more of focus on Sovereign Court but 2018 might just do the trick...</p>I wasn't too thrilled about the elemental theme at first but it turned out all right.
I just hoped for a bit more of focus on Sovereign Court but 2018 might just do the trick...Rogar Valertis2018-01-02T15:19:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyTriOmegaZerohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#222018-01-04T09:25:20Z2018-01-02T15:12:51Z<p>Please don’t drown this blog in negativity.</p>Please don’t drown this blog in negativity.TriOmegaZero2018-01-02T15:12:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyRyskyhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#212018-01-02T16:12:52Z2018-01-02T12:26:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wei Ji the Learner wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Please do not. </p>
<p>Please allow the Design Team to review the class and make an educated and focused effort at correcting the many flaws within it, and may we all grow from that learning experience. </blockquote><p>Orrrrrrr add it and <i>if</i> the Design Team decide to change anything allow a free rebuild to the new version.Wei Ji the Learner wrote:Please do not. Please allow the Design Team to review the class and make an educated and focused effort at correcting the many flaws within it, and may we all grow from that learning experience.
Orrrrrrr add it and if the Design Team decide to change anything allow a free rebuild to the new version.Rysky2018-01-02T12:26:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyWei Ji the Learnerhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#202018-01-02T16:31:30Z2018-01-02T05:01:06Z<p>Please do not. </p>
<p>Please allow the Design Team to review the class and make an educated and focused effort at correcting the many flaws within it, and may we all grow from that learning experience.</p>Please do not.
Please allow the Design Team to review the class and make an educated and focused effort at correcting the many flaws within it, and may we all grow from that learning experience.Wei Ji the Learner2018-01-02T05:01:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder Societykingtutibahttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#192018-01-02T16:12:43Z2018-01-01T17:23:07Z<p>Please update the additional resources page there is a new class to play come on already</p>Please update the additional resources page there is a new class to play come on alreadykingtutiba2018-01-01T17:23:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyMarc Waschlehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#182018-01-02T16:31:06Z2018-01-01T13:12:18Z<p>It was a year of first for me! First gaming convention, first year of Society play and first time GMing a Society game , first GenCon and first time GMing there to include two PFS specials and the Starfinder Special, first time my children and I all got to play together at the same table(I've always had to GM), first gaming convention with my wife, and my first GM Star!</p>
<p>Society play has gotten me back into gaming in a big way and has really opened up a very rewarding part of my life that I didn't know I was missing! I've met some great people and made some great friends through Pathfinder Society and hope to meet even more in 2018!</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone at Paizo, the Organized Play organization and everyone here on the boards who have made 2017 a great year of gaming, socializing, and fun for me and my family! Thank you for all you do and keep up the good work!</p>
<p>Explore, Cooperate, and Report!</p>It was a year of first for me! First gaming convention, first year of Society play and first time GMing a Society game , first GenCon and first time GMing there to include two PFS specials and the Starfinder Special, first time my children and I all got to play together at the same table(I've always had to GM), first gaming convention with my wife, and my first GM Star!
Society play has gotten me back into gaming in a big way and has really opened up a very rewarding part of my life that I...Marc Waschle2018-01-01T13:12:18ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyPerfect Tommy (alias of cp)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#172017-12-31T20:31:31Z2017-12-31T20:31:31Z<p>Last Adventure of 2017: Bonekeep, part II. Nice. Fun.
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Not too easy.</p>Last Adventure of 2017: Bonekeep, part II. Nice. Fun.
Not too easy.Perfect Tommy (alias of cp)2017-12-31T20:31:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyMimo Tombleburhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#162018-01-01T17:42:11Z2017-12-30T20:42:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Our reporting is shifting the upcoming storyline. They are editing scenarios based on what we are doing!</p>
<p>Hmm </blockquote><p>Does that mean that this year we should be trying extra hard to play things soon after they come out?
<p>(Usually, my lodge tries to schedule things a few/several months after they publish so that our people have more flexibility when they go to cons, and our GMs have opportunities to play elsewhere to avoid constantly taking spoilers.)</p>Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:Our reporting is shifting the upcoming storyline. They are editing scenarios based on what we are doing!Hmm
Does that mean that this year we should be trying extra hard to play things soon after they come out? (Usually, my lodge tries to schedule things a few/several months after they publish so that our people have more flexibility when they go to cons, and our GMs have opportunities to play elsewhere to avoid constantly taking spoilers.)Mimo Tomblebur2017-12-30T20:42:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyGM Lamplighter (alias of Scott Young, Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#152018-01-02T02:59:47Z2017-12-30T17:03:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mikko Kallio wrote:</div><blockquote> Huzzah! I hope I'll get to write something fun and awesome in 2018, too! </blockquote><p>So do we!Mikko Kallio wrote:Huzzah! I hope I'll get to write something fun and awesome in 2018, too!
So do we!GM Lamplighter (alias of Scott Young, Contributor)2017-12-30T17:03:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyMikko Kallio (Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#142017-12-30T16:59:54Z2017-12-30T16:27:53Z<p>Huzzah! I hope I'll get to write something fun and awesome in 2018, too!</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zach Davis wrote:</div><blockquote>It also alerted me to the incredible opportunity of experiencing Assault on Absalom in the Green Dragon Inn at PaizoCon OZ. It really is one of the best specials I've run, and the great setting and players really made it special.</blockquote><p>Thanks, Zach!
<p>(And I want to go to Paizocon OZ, too! Maybe next year...)</p>Huzzah! I hope I'll get to write something fun and awesome in 2018, too!
Zach Davis wrote:It also alerted me to the incredible opportunity of experiencing Assault on Absalom in the Green Dragon Inn at PaizoCon OZ. It really is one of the best specials I've run, and the great setting and players really made it special.
Thanks, Zach! (And I want to go to Paizocon OZ, too! Maybe next year...)Mikko Kallio (Contributor)2017-12-30T16:27:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyZach Davishttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#132017-12-30T12:38:02Z2017-12-30T10:21:17Z<p>I can't agree more regarding what a great year 2017 was for PFS. I loved the elemental theme of season 8. This year I made it to PaizoCon for the first time where I also had the pleasure of running Treacherous Waves and playing House of Harmonious Wisdom both of which I loved. It also alerted me to the incredible opportunity of experiencing Assault on Absalom in the Green Dragon Inn at PaizoCon OZ. It really is one of the best specials I've run, and the great setting and players really made it special. So far I have seen very little of season 9, but I really enjoyed what I've gotten to play. Overall its left me really excited to see what 2018 has to offer.</p>I can't agree more regarding what a great year 2017 was for PFS. I loved the elemental theme of season 8. This year I made it to PaizoCon for the first time where I also had the pleasure of running Treacherous Waves and playing House of Harmonious Wisdom both of which I loved. It also alerted me to the incredible opportunity of experiencing Assault on Absalom in the Green Dragon Inn at PaizoCon OZ. It really is one of the best specials I've run, and the great setting and players really made...Zach Davis2017-12-30T10:21:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyHmmhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#122017-12-30T02:41:34Z2017-12-30T02:38:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Isabelle Lee wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zaister wrote:</div><blockquote> Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now? </blockquote><p>Maybe it's just end-of-year chaos, what with the various holidays.
<p>Or, with all the Dramatic Faction Stuff going on... maybe they're playing things a little closer to the vest than usual. ^_^ </blockquote><p>Our reporting is shifting the upcoming storyline. They are editing scenarios based on what we are doing!
<p>Hmm</p>Isabelle Lee wrote:Zaister wrote: Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now?
Maybe it's just end-of-year chaos, what with the various holidays. Or, with all the Dramatic Faction Stuff going on... maybe they're playing things a little closer to the vest than usual. ^_^ Our reporting is shifting the upcoming storyline. They are editing scenarios based on what we are doing! HmmHmm2017-12-30T02:38:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyGM Lamplighter (alias of Scott Young, Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#112018-01-02T03:00:27Z2017-12-30T01:46:22Z<p>What a great year of content. 8-19 Treacherous Waves was a highlight for me last year as well, as it was my PaizoCon scenario and really provided some environmental aspects that I haven't seen before. (In both senses of the word: my first PaizoCon table included a player who worked at the EPA, which gave a whole new set of motivations to the PCs.)</p>
<p>Season 9 has been great across the board, which seems ironic for me to say because I was an early proponent of minimzing the faction storylines. All of the stories have been strong, but my favorite has to be Beyond the Halflight Path. You could probably set a whole season in Kaer Maga and it wouldn't get old. An evergreen is the next best thing. Mr. Duckwitz and the development team did a great job.</p>
<p>Looking forward to what 2018 has to offer!</p>What a great year of content. 8-19 Treacherous Waves was a highlight for me last year as well, as it was my PaizoCon scenario and really provided some environmental aspects that I haven't seen before. (In both senses of the word: my first PaizoCon table included a player who worked at the EPA, which gave a whole new set of motivations to the PCs.)
Season 9 has been great across the board, which seems ironic for me to say because I was an early proponent of minimzing the faction storylines....GM Lamplighter (alias of Scott Young, Contributor)2017-12-30T01:46:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyIsabelle Lee (alias of Kalindlara, Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#102017-12-29T22:15:41Z2017-12-29T22:14:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zaister wrote:</div><blockquote> Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now? </blockquote><p>Maybe it's just end-of-year chaos, what with the various holidays.
<p>Or, with all the Dramatic Faction Stuff going on... maybe they're playing things a little closer to the vest than usual. ^_^</p>Zaister wrote:Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now?
Maybe it's just end-of-year chaos, what with the various holidays. Or, with all the Dramatic Faction Stuff going on... maybe they're playing things a little closer to the vest than usual. ^_^Isabelle Lee (alias of Kalindlara, Contributor)2017-12-29T22:14:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyZaisterhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#92017-12-29T22:11:07Z2017-12-29T22:11:07Z<p>Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now?</p>Strangely, no scenarios have yet been solicited for 2018 at all. Usually they tended to be announced about 2–3 months in advance. Why not now?Zaister2017-12-29T22:11:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyNefreethttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#82017-12-29T21:01:05Z2017-12-29T21:01:05Z<p>I've only GMed <i>House of Harmonious Wisdom</i> once, and haven't played it. I'd give it a 4/5. Each of the individual quests is great, as long as the players know their ultimate goal, but the transition between 1-4 and 5 is non-existent and requires a good GM to improvise.</p>I've only GMed House of Harmonious Wisdom once, and haven't played it. I'd give it a 4/5. Each of the individual quests is great, as long as the players know their ultimate goal, but the transition between 1-4 and 5 is non-existent and requires a good GM to improvise.Nefreet2017-12-29T21:01:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyMimo Tombleburhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#72017-12-29T17:22:48Z2017-12-29T17:22:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pirate Rob wrote:</div><blockquote> I think I must be alone in disliking House of Harmonious Wisdom. I am happy to hear it's been such a success and am looking forward to trying the next set of quests like that and hope to like them more though. </blockquote><p>You are not alone. I think it works fine at low tier. But at high tier, when the players know they only have one fight per day, it is just way too easy.
<p>I have really enjoyed season 8, which I am still finishing up, and season 9 seems to be off to a great start. Thanks to the whole team for your continued excellent work.</p>Pirate Rob wrote:I think I must be alone in disliking House of Harmonious Wisdom. I am happy to hear it's been such a success and am looking forward to trying the next set of quests like that and hope to like them more though.
You are not alone. I think it works fine at low tier. But at high tier, when the players know they only have one fight per day, it is just way too easy. I have really enjoyed season 8, which I am still finishing up, and season 9 seems to be off to a great start. Thanks...Mimo Tomblebur2017-12-29T17:22:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyWoranhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#62017-12-29T11:33:00Z2017-12-29T11:33:00Z<p>2017 was a blast! The year has just flown by. I hope 2018 will be just as awesome.</p>2017 was a blast! The year has just flown by. I hope 2018 will be just as awesome.Woran2017-12-29T11:33:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyEgen Blackwater (alias of Tom G)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#52017-12-29T15:10:50Z2017-12-29T10:15:32Z<p>House of Harmonious Wisdom was my favourite scenario this year, and has special significance as it was the scenario with which I started my GM career.</p>
<p>A close second though was Champion's Chalice part 1, which forced me to think about my character in a new way and required much brainstorming from the whole group about how we could best use each other's abilities (and not die!)</p>
<p>I also loved the wacky shenanigans of Wrath of the Fleshwarped Queen, and the investigation of Portents Peril, which was my first introduction to the Harrow deck and caused me to create a Harrow themed character.</p>
<p>Thanks to the whole team for the adventures, and here's to next year!</p>House of Harmonious Wisdom was my favourite scenario this year, and has special significance as it was the scenario with which I started my GM career.
A close second though was Champion's Chalice part 1, which forced me to think about my character in a new way and required much brainstorming from the whole group about how we could best use each other's abilities (and not die!)
I also loved the wacky shenanigans of Wrath of the Fleshwarped Queen, and the investigation of Portents Peril,...Egen Blackwater (alias of Tom G)2017-12-29T10:15:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyDustin Knight (Developer)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#42017-12-29T16:12:03Z2017-12-29T00:31:58Z<p>This has by far been my best year of PFS to date.</p>
<p>For the first time this year I was able to sink my teeth into Seeker levels with Eyes of the Ten and Unleashing the Untouchable. I'm still completely blown away by how well written the highest level material is and I can't wait to try more!</p>
<p>I built my first terrain, painted my first real miniature and started my first AP. I've had my first games with phenominal GMs, including John Compton and David Shaw. I've felt like a real member of the online collective for the first time, and I was asked to become a Venture Lieutenant! Overall, it's been such a fantastic and memorable year for PFS that I'm a little afraid 2018 might not be able to compare.</p>
<p>Thank you, everyone involved, for creating so many wonderful memories.</p>
<p>Still not a Rakshasa,</p>
<p>KitsuneWarlock</p>This has by far been my best year of PFS to date.
For the first time this year I was able to sink my teeth into Seeker levels with Eyes of the Ten and Unleashing the Untouchable. I'm still completely blown away by how well written the highest level material is and I can't wait to try more!
I built my first terrain, painted my first real miniature and started my first AP. I've had my first games with phenominal GMs, including John Compton and David Shaw. I've felt like a real member of the...Dustin Knight (Developer)2017-12-29T00:31:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: 2017, A Big Year for Pathfinder SocietyPirate Robhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkds?2017-A-Big-Year-for-Pathfinder-Society#32017-12-29T00:30:56Z2017-12-29T00:30:56Z<p>I think I must be alone in disliking House of Harmonious Wisdom. I am happy to hear it's been such a success and am looking forward to trying the next set of quests like that and hope to like them more though.</p>I think I must be alone in disliking House of Harmonious Wisdom. I am happy to hear it's been such a success and am looking forward to trying the next set of quests like that and hope to like them more though.Pirate Rob2017-12-29T00:30:56Z