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DitheringFool (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, GameMastery Cards Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 06:55 PM

I'm in!!!

Sharoth (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 06:59 PM

Wellllll..... The Players were wanting something just for them. Please, please, please remember that I can only afford so much right now.

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 06:59 PM

FYI, if you subscribe this weekend your "Pathfinder Companion subscriber" tag won't appear until after Monday. Gary's gotta sleep. :-)

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:00 PM

Sharoth wrote:

Wellllll..... The Players were wanting something just for them. Please, please, please remember that I can only afford so much right now.

Which is why we went for $9.99 instead of something higher. :-)

Sharoth (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:01 PM

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Sharoth wrote:

Wellllll..... The Players were wanting something just for them. Please, please, please remember that I can only afford so much right now.

Which is why we went for $9.99 instead of something higher. :-)

Ok. I was not mad or anything like that. I am jsut scrimping slightly now and I really, really want to support you all over at Paizo.

Werecorpse (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:04 PM

So if I subscribe I can spend my saved gamemastery dollars (due to the reduction in product)on companion stuff?

Is this going to alternate months with the modules

Sharoth (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:08 PM

Well, I signed up ASAP once I noticed that, despite my pocketbook getting mad at me.

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:13 PM

Werecorpse wrote:

So if I subscribe I can spend my saved gamemastery dollars (due to the reduction in product)on companion stuff?

Is this going to alternate months with the modules

Yes and yes.

And save $3 or so overall since the Pathfinder Companion is slightly less than the Pathfinder Modules.

Starting in August:

August - Pathfinder Companion: Second Darkness
September - Pathfinder Module D4: Hungry are the Dead
October - Pathfinder Companion: Elves of Golarion
November - Pathfinder Module J4: The Pact Stone Pyramid
December - Pathfinder Companion: Osirion, The Land of Pharaohs
January - Pathfinder Module S1: Clash of the Kingslayers

...and so on.

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:13 PM

Sharoth wrote:

Well, I signed up ASAP once I noticed that, despite my pocketbook getting mad at me.

See above. "Mad" is the new "happy".

Sharoth (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:15 PM

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Sharoth wrote:

Well, I signed up ASAP once I noticed that, despite my pocketbook getting mad at me.

See above. "Mad" is the new "happy".

~laughter~ Ok. I can live with what you all have done. I could have even lived with a module and a companion once a month.

Kruelaid (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:17 PM

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Gary's gotta sleep. :-)

Why?

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:18 PM

Good question. I'll go poke him with a stick and ask.

SlayerMac, Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:37 PM

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Which is why we went for $9.99 instead of something higher. :-)

So then with Pathfinder Advantage, this subscription will be $8.50 a month. Is that correct?

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:50 PM

SlayerMac wrote:

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Which is why we went for $9.99 instead of something higher. :-)

So then with Pathfinder Advantage, this subscription will be $8.50 a month. Is that correct?

Your math appears to be correct!

Ross Byers (Assistant Software Developer), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:56 PM

Paizo, good to see you guys are trying to get some Player business back instead of just DMs. This looks like some really solid product. I'm looking forward to it.

Gary Teter (PostMonster General), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 08:23 PM

Ow!

Stop that!

I'm tryin' a take a nap here!

Watcher (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 08:24 PM

I'm in like Flynn!

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 08:28 PM

Gary! Answer your phone!

Ross Byers (Assistant Software Developer), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 09:30 PM

Vic Wertz wrote:

SlayerMac wrote:

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Which is why we went for $9.99 instead of something higher. :-)

So then with Pathfinder Advantage, this subscription will be $8.50 a month. Is that correct?

Your math appears to be correct!

Not quite. Shouldn't in be every other month?

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 09:40 PM

Ross Byers wrote:

Not quite. Shouldn't in be every other month?

D'oh!

Wiglaf (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 10:21 PM

I second that. I'm really looking forward to reading the first one when it arrives.

Evil Genius (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 10:45 PM

Done did subscribed! Can't wait!

fray (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 11:00 PM

Did something happen to the GameMastey line?

Joshua J. Frost (Events Manager), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 01:09 AM

fray wrote:

Did something happen to the GameMastey line?

You should read this thread.

Stegger (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 01:35 AM

I´m in :-)

Will there be a Pathfinder Complete or Pathfinder Charter Complete tag available?

golem101 (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 02:27 AM

As long as it stays 3.X, I'm in.
I'd like a "Pathfinder Complete Addict" tag. ;-)

flash_cxxi (RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 03:26 AM

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but the "Pathfinder Companion: Second Darkness" has been added to my current Side Cart. If I am reading that correctly, that means that my stuff will keep stacking up until August without being sent ('cause I think the same thing happened when I subscribed to Pathfinder Chronicles).

GentleGiant (Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 04:24 AM

With the Pathfinder Modules going bimonthly this subscription is a no-brainer to me. So I added my subscription yesterday and now I only have to figure out if my budget can encompass the Chronicles subscription too.

grrtigger (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 05:19 AM

flash_cxxi wrote:

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but the "Pathfinder Companion: Second Darkness" has been added to my current Side Cart. If I am reading that correctly, that means that my stuff will keep stacking up until August without being sent ('cause I think the same thing happened when I subscribed to Pathfinder Chronicles).

Oooh, same here. Good catch!

Edit: it's also not showing up in My Subscriptions. No biggie, just FYI.

grrtigger (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 05:25 AM

golem101 wrote:

As long as it stays 3.X, I'm in.

Ditto!

golem101 wrote:

I'd like a "Pathfinder Complete Addict" tag. ;-)

Same ;p

Aritz Cirbián (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, GameMastery Cards Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 06:26 AM

You... You've mental control facilities!

Why else would I subscribe to this as soon as I've seen it?

"Cos Paizo guys work just wonderfully and every bought product has been a succeed for you?" -Answered my conscience.

Oh, yeah, that'd work.

I'm already in.

WotC'll have serious problems maintaining me as a customer, 'cos I won't have enough money for both Paizo and them!

Lori B (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 08:31 AM

golem101 wrote:

I'd like a "Pathfinder Complete Addict" tag.

Then we can start a new 6 step "recovery" program:

Me: Hi I'm Lori.
Group: Hi Lori.
Me: I am a Pathfinder complete addict.
Group: That's OK, we have a nice 6 step adventure path for you.
Me: I thought you were going to help with my addiction?
Group: Oh, we are, dear. We are... (muh ah ha ha) Because after that 6 step program, there will be another 6 step program...and another.
Me: (Fails Will save) Opens pocketbook...takes a slow look at the VISA card and slowly gives it to my "sponsor" (Cosmo).

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Sat, Mar 1, 2008, 01:58 PM

Stegger wrote:

I´m in :-)

Will there be a Pathfinder Complete or Pathfinder Charter Complete tag available?

We have something in the works... give us a couple of weeks.

Quijenoth (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Companion, Pathfinder Modules Subscriber), Tue, Mar 4, 2008, 09:31 AM

to quote the Pathfinder Companion, Second Darkness thread

Vic Wertz wrote:

Ross Byers wrote:

So this is what happened to the free Player's Guide?

Yep. We will be sending a free copy along with subscriber copies of Pathfinder 13. So you're getting 32 pages instead of 16!

How does this affect future pathfinder APs and Pathfinder Companion releases? will I get all Pathfinder Companion releases free as part of my AP charter subscription?

or will Second Darkness be the last in the AP Players guides with Pathfinder Companion replacing the Players Guides for future APs in a more general term?

I really liked the idea that I can simply hand my players guide to my players without them getting hold of adventure information. The traits in Curse of the crimson throne players guide are also an awesome addition.

Ross Byers (Assistant Software Developer), Tue, Mar 4, 2008, 09:34 AM

Quijenoth wrote:

How does this affect future pathfinder APs and Pathfinder Companion releases? will I get all Pathfinder Companion releases free as part of my AP charter subscription?

or will Second Darkness be the last in the AP Players guides with Pathfinder Companion replacing the Players Guides for future APs in a more general term?

I really liked the idea that I can simply hand my players guide to my players without them getting hold of adventure information. The traits in Curse of the crimson throne players guide are also an awesome addition.

Pathfinder Companion is a separate subscription from the AP. It is not included.

The Second Darkness Player's Guide no longer exists. It has been replaced by Pathfinder Companion: Second Darkness, which will be free with your AP subscription. The first dose is free, as they say.

artemis2, Tue, Mar 4, 2008, 12:40 PM

¡WoW! Another pathfinder line ¡¡I'm in!!

Zohar, Tue, Mar 4, 2008, 01:50 PM

I just subcribed.

Kassil (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; GameMastery Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Tue, Mar 4, 2008, 02:46 PM

Quijenoth wrote:

I really liked the idea that I can simply hand my players guide to my players without them getting hold of adventure information. The traits in Curse of the crimson throne players guide are also an awesome addition.

The Companions are going to be completely player-friendly. Kind of like expanded Guides, with material that's all perfectly safe for players, as well as being about Golarion as a whole and the different aspects of it.

All DMs are evil (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber), Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 09:50 AM

My wife is going to go bonkers when she realises I have added another subscription :-)

maybe I should start putting these through as business expenses?

Looking forward to the first one, August is sooo long away.

Mark Peyton (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 10:19 AM

So if the first one is free via my Pathfinder subscription then if I subscribe to this it'd start with the second one?

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 05:24 PM

Vic Wertz wrote:

Stegger wrote:

I´m in :-)

Will there be a Pathfinder Complete or Pathfinder Charter Complete tag available?

We have something in the works... give us a couple of weeks.

Did I say weeks? I meant days.

Behold: The Pathfinder Superscriber!

Watcher (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 05:25 PM

SUPERSCRIBER!

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 05:27 PM

Mark Peyton wrote:

So if the first one is free via my Pathfinder subscription then if I subscribe to this it'd start with the second one?

Correct—the first one you'd pay for would be the second one.

DeadDMWalking, Wed, Mar 5, 2008, 06:51 PM

You guys are awesome. Now, eventually you might release a whole new slew of products, and I might not be watching. If that happens will the 'superscriber tag' go away? So it might clue me in to a whole new product line?

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 12:03 PM

DeadDMWalking wrote:

You guys are awesome. Now, eventually you might release a whole new slew of products, and I might not be watching. If that happens will the 'superscriber tag' go away? So it might clue me in to a whole new product line?

Erm... good question. And one that we won't need to answer anytime soon!

Chiaroscuro (Paizo Charter Superscriber), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 12:57 PM

This is a test of the Superscriber System.

On an entirely unrelated topic, where's the Titanic Games Subscription?
Which, if you're a Pathfinder Superscriber, Planet Stories Subscriber, and Titanic Games Subscriber, nets you the coveted Paizo Deluxe Superscriber Tag!!!!!

Ha!

Lori B (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 01:00 PM

Chiaroscuro wrote:

This is a test of the Superscriber System.

On an entirely unrelated topic, where's the Titanic Games Subscription?
Which, if you're a Pathfinder Superscriber, Planet Stories Subscriber, and Titanic Games Subscriber, nets you the coveted Paizo Deluxe Superscriber Tag!!!!!

Ha!

Nah! Then you qualify for the "my Paizo bill is larger than my mortage payment" tag.

Stegger (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 01:40 PM

Vic Wertz wrote:

Vic Wertz wrote:

Stegger wrote:

I´m in :-)

Will there be a Pathfinder Complete or Pathfinder Charter Complete tag available?

We have something in the works... give us a couple of weeks.

Did I say weeks? I meant days.

Behold: The Pathfinder Superscriber!

Fantastic!!! Thank you.

CHARTER........

Nyarlathotep (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 05:17 PM

Is this a seperate subscription from Pathfinder and Pathfinder Chronicles?

Watcher (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Mar 6, 2008, 05:28 PM

Nyarlathotep wrote:

Is this a seperate subscription from Pathfinder and Pathfinder Chronicles?

SHORT ANSWER
Yes it is. It only ships once every other month, not monthly.

LONG ANSWER
The Modules used to come every month. Now they will come every other month. It is still a seperate subscription.. though it has been renamed Pathfinder Modules...

This new Companion series will alternate with the Modules, but it also is it's own subscription.

So the break down...

1.) Pathfinder... unchanged as you know it.
2.) PF Chronicles... no set schedules, and unchanged as you know it.
3.) PF Modules (used to be GameMastery)- now every other month
4.) PF Companion - brand new concept, every other month, alternating with the modules (but unrelated to the modules)