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		General Discussion, Alpha Release 3, Alpha Release 2, Alpha Release 1

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Announcements

This forum is for announcements about updates, opportunities to play the game, and playtest periods.		4,382 posts in 109 threads


	What Does Psionics Mean to You? Last post: Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 06:05 PM by Salohcin	709 posts

Playtest Reports

This forum is for playtest reports and stories from your games. Although these posts may include rules discussions, make sure to stay focused on play experiences and to post applicable observations to the appropriate design forums.		4,995 posts in 243 threads


	Rangers Last post: Mon, Oct 12, 2009, 06:13 AM by MerrikCale	43 posts

General Discussion (Prerelease)

This forum is for general comments about prerelease versions of the Pathfinder RPG.		42,208 posts in 2,023 threads


	Druid/Monk? Last post: Wed, Oct 7, 2009, 12:28 PM by Mario_Rocket	22 posts

Design Forums

These forums are for discussing the current playtest focus, including specific observations, queries, and concerns about the rules in question in the Beta release of the Pathfinder RPG. Post new rules ideas here if they pertain to the forum's focus.

The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.


Open Comments
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the mithril items, your thread subject might read: Mithril: What should it do? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	561 posts in 57 threads


	Bards - give them a reason to use an instrument..... Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:06 PM by Abraham spalding	3 posts


Magic Items
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the a specific the animated shield armor enhancement, your thread subject might read: Animated Shields: Are they Broken? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	1,206 posts in 75 threads


	Cold Iron items and Magic Enhancements Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:49 AM by JoelF847	6 posts


High Level Play
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the a specific trap mechanic, your thread subject might read: Traps - How does the pricing work? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	627 posts in 24 threads


	A suggestion -no one- will like Last post: Sun, Feb 22, 2009, 09:54 PM by seekerofshadowlight	28 posts


Additional Rules
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the a specific trap mechanic, your thread subject might read: Traps - How does the pricing work? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	674 posts in 47 threads


	Saving throws - Are they fine the way they are? Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 10:52 AM by Abraham spalding	121 posts


Magic and Spells
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the power of the entangle spell, your thread subject might read: Entangle - Is it too good? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	2,780 posts in 175 threads


	Hideous Laughter (and similar spells) need extra saves. Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 08:23 AM by DM_Blake	35 posts


Combat
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about how good channel energy is, your thread subject might read: Channel Energy - Is it too Powerful? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	2,625 posts in 137 threads


	Called Shots, What gives? Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:32 AM by cliff	39 posts


Equipment and Description
	When discussing topics in this playtest, start your thread title out with the general topic, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the value of the spiked chain, your thread subject might read: Spiked Chain - Is it too good? The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	2,449 posts in 120 threads


	Errata and Typos (Equipment and Description) Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 01:10 AM by richard develyn	30 posts


Prestige Classes
	When discussing Prestige Classes, start your thread title out with the name of the class, followed by the issue you want to discuss. For example, if you wanted to talk about the enhanced arrows of an arcane archer, your thread subject might read: Arcane Archer - Enhanced Arrows The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	1,520 posts in 64 threads


	Pathfinder Chronicler Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:59 AM by Jason Nelson	20 posts


Skills and Feats
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	3,895 posts in 388 threads


	Diplomacy - Needs a nerf Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:50 AM by cliff	23 posts


Classes: Sorcerer and Wizard
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	2,512 posts in 162 threads


	Thought on why I don't like to play low level Wiz/Sor Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:25 AM by Jellyfulfish	17 posts


Classes: Bard, Monk, and Rogue
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	3,349 posts in 173 threads


	[Bard] Five Relevant Bard Issues Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 12:07 PM by Zark	116 posts


Classes: Cleric, Druid, and Paladin
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	5,533 posts in 248 threads


	[Design Focus] Paladin Upgrade Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 11:13 AM by Zark	1,070 posts


Classes: Barbarian, Fighter, and Ranger
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	4,180 posts in 193 threads


	Fighter: Armor Training Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 06:21 AM by Lady Bluehawk	9 posts


Ability Scores and Races
	The Pathfinder RPG Beta Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.	4,277 posts in 171 threads


	Plane-touched Pathfinder. Last post: Mon, Feb 23, 2009, 07:38 AM by nighttree	12 posts

Alpha Playtest Feedback

The Pathfinder RPG Alpha Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.

General Discussion

The Pathfinder RPG Alpha Playtest has concluded, so this forum is now closed.

15,694 posts in 671 threads

Pathfinder Open?
Last post: Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 07:28 PM by Turin the Mad

44 posts

Alpha Release 3

General Discussion

This is the forum for posting specific observations, queries, and concerns about the rules in Pathfinder RPG Alpha release 3.		3,401 posts in 231 threads


	Starting Hit Points - Suggestion Last post: Tue, Feb 17, 2009, 09:59 AM by Eric Lee	23 posts

Races & Classes

Observations, queries, and concerns about the races and classes as presented in the current release of the Pathfinder RPG. If you have ideas for new rules, or a new way of doing things, that should go in New Rules forum.		5,970 posts in 384 threads


	Converting the Warlock Last post: Sun, Feb 8, 2009, 08:39 PM by Exiled Prince	54 posts

Skills & Feats

This forum is for discussing the current skills and feats system. If you have ideas for new feats, they can be posted in this forum. New skill and feat systems should be posted in the New Rules forum.		2,989 posts in 222 threads


	Leadership feat level prerequisites Last post: Mon, Feb 9, 2009, 02:00 AM by Abraham spalding	13 posts

Combat & Magic

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	DCs for spell vs spell-like domain powers different. Why? Last post: Sun, Feb 1, 2009, 11:25 PM by Dr. Johnny Fever		15 posts

GM Tools

This forum is for the discussion of rules used by the GM. This includes the XP system, rules for afflictions and conditions, and rules for building encounters. As always, brand new rules and systems should be posted in the New Rules forum.		293 posts in 28 threads


	Magic Item Creation, pg 142-147 Last post: Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 09:18 PM by Majuba	16 posts

New Rules Suggestions

If you are thinking about a completely new way of handling an existing rule (or a rule presented in this release), post it here. While much of the game is already in design, we'll be monitoring this forum for good ideas and suggestions as we move forward.		2,494 posts in 211 threads


	Ideas to make paladins more unique Last post: Tue, Feb 10, 2009, 12:09 PM by ntin	18 posts

Alpha Release 2

General Discussion

This is the forum for posting specific observations, queries, and concerns about the rules in Pathfinder RPG Alpha release 2.		2,272 posts in 137 threads


	Book of Nine Swords in Golarion Last post: Wed, Jan 21, 2009, 08:16 AM by ultimate_illusionist	35 posts

Races & Classes

Observations, queries, and concerns about the races and classes as presented in the current release of the Pathfinder RPG. If you have ideas for new rules, or a new way of doing things, that should go in New Rules forum.		4,335 posts in 275 threads


	Thoughts on Paladins Last post: Sun, Feb 8, 2009, 01:36 AM by LazarusLeonidas	76 posts

Skills & Feats

This forum is for discussing the current skills and feats system. If you have ideas for new feats, they can be posted in this forum. New skill and feat systems should be posted in the New Rules forum.		2,324 posts in 152 threads


	Jason: Please get rid of those +2/+2 Feats! Last post: Fri, Feb 20, 2009, 04:43 PM by SavageJ	91 posts

Combat & Magic

This forum is where you can post comments about the combat options and magic rules presented in this release of the Pathfinder RPG. While new spells can go in this forum, entirely new spell systems and other ideas should go in the New Rules forum.		1,430 posts in 149 threads


	XP cost for Magic Item Creation gone? Last post: Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 06:21 PM by Richard the Lame	19 posts

GM Tools

This forum is for the discussion of rules used by the GM. This includes the XP system, rules for afflictions and conditions, and rules for building encounters. As always, brand new rules and systems should be posted in the New Rules forum.		451 posts in 20 threads


	Slow/Fast XP Table Last post: Thu, Jan 22, 2009, 05:32 PM by ultimate_illusionist	25 posts

New Rules Suggestions

If you are thinking about a completely new way of handling an existing rule (or a rule presented in this release), post it here. While much of the game is already in design, we'll be monitoring this forum for good ideas and suggestions as we move forward.		1,842 posts in 236 threads


	Pathfinder Styled Psionic Classes Last post: Tue, Jan 13, 2009, 07:06 PM by bden	6 posts

Alpha Release 1

General Discussion

This is the forum for posting specific observations, queries, and concerns about the rules in Pathfinder RPG Alpha release 1.		5,344 posts in 327 threads


	Please Change Half-Orcs Last post: Sun, Feb 22, 2009, 12:12 PM by Kevin Andrew Murphy	41 posts

Races & Classes

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	Non-SRD Classes Last post: Thu, Jan 1, 2009, 09:58 AM by Carnivorous_Bean		10 posts

Skills & Feats

			3,828 posts in 239 threads


	Why were Power Attack and Combat Expertise changed? Last post: Sun, Jan 11, 2009, 07:18 AM by Remco Sommeling		20 posts

Combat & Magic

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	Fortification special armor ability. Last post: Thu, Jan 29, 2009, 02:35 AM by Jal		7 posts