paizo.com Recent Reviews by Arkospaizo.com Recent Reviews by Arkos2023-01-08T20:38:25Z2023-01-08T20:38:25ZPathfinder Society Scenario #6–22: Out of Anarchy (PFRPG) PDF: More like two back-to-back mini-scenarios! (4 stars)Arkoshttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9cu1?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-6-22-Out-of-Anarchy2015-07-13T19:21:27Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–22: Out of Anarchy (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>When I read the reviews and saw comments like "convoluted" and "complicated," I knew that this would be the scenario for me. I'm easily bored by a series of encounters loosely strung together with a weak plotline, so complex is what I look for as a GM. I want RP. I want investigation. And I want them all mixed up in surprising ways. With that in mind, we ask the big question:</p>
<p><b>Does <i>Out of Anarchy</i> give PCs a successful combat, role-playing, and investigative experience?</b></p>
<p>Yes... -ish.</p>
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<p><b>Final verdict?</b>
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This is a great scenario to run if you have plenty of time to prep and players who are interested in a wide-ranging sandbox investigation. Combat is not the highlight here, and so will disappoint some PFS players. With a GM who is prepared with printed handouts representing NPCs and factions, players will have a much better time during the investigation. Overall, lots of fun, would run again. <b>Four stars.</b></p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–22: Out of Anarchy (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>When I read the reviews and saw comments like "convoluted" and "complicated," I knew that this would be the scenario for me. I'm easily bored by a series of encounters loosely strung together with a weak plotline, so complex is what I look for as a GM. I want RP. I want investigation. And I want them all mixed up in surprising ways. With that in mind, we ask the big question:</p>
<p><b>Does <i>Out of Anarchy</i> give PCs a successful combat, role-playing, and investigative experience?</b></p>
<p>Yes... -ish.</p>
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<p><b>Final verdict?</b>
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This is a great scenario to run if you have plenty of time to prep and players who are interested in a wide-ranging sandbox investigation. Combat is not the highlight here, and so will disappoint some PFS players. With a GM who is prepared with printed handouts representing NPCs and factions, players will have a much better time during the investigation. Overall, lots of fun, would run again. <b>Four stars.</b></p>Arkos2015-07-13T19:21:27ZPathfinder Society Scenario #6–09: By Way of Bloodcove (PFRPG) PDF: Stop Reading and Run This Scenario (5 stars)Arkoshttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9a1x?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-6-09-By-Way-of-Bloodcove2015-03-23T17:28:52Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–09: By Way of Bloodcove (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Running "By Way of Bloodcove" is without a doubt the greatest Pathfinder experience I've had in recent months. It's got fun. It's got mystery. It's got exploration. It's got stealth. It's got memorable combats. But most of all, this scenario has memorable NPCs who are invested in the game as it's happening. </p>
<p>Here's what "By Way of Bloodcove" does right:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>There are a few things done not-so-right:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I just want to point out that even with "The Bad," a player said this may have been their favorite scenario to play of all time. I mean, I'm still giving it five stars. </p>
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<p>Are you a GM? Get this game and run it at your local FLGS. Prep it a ton, but be ready to improvise as the PCs sandbox the heck out of Bloodcove. Are you a player? Convince someone to run this game. (Or, you know, download GM 101 and get some hints to running it yourself!)</p>
<p>tl;dr: Shut up and play this game. Five stars.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–09: By Way of Bloodcove (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Running "By Way of Bloodcove" is without a doubt the greatest Pathfinder experience I've had in recent months. It's got fun. It's got mystery. It's got exploration. It's got stealth. It's got memorable combats. But most of all, this scenario has memorable NPCs who are invested in the game as it's happening. </p>
<p>Here's what "By Way of Bloodcove" does right:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>There are a few things done not-so-right:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I just want to point out that even with "The Bad," a player said this may have been their favorite scenario to play of all time. I mean, I'm still giving it five stars. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Are you a GM? Get this game and run it at your local FLGS. Prep it a ton, but be ready to improvise as the PCs sandbox the heck out of Bloodcove. Are you a player? Convince someone to run this game. (Or, you know, download GM 101 and get some hints to running it yourself!)</p>
<p>tl;dr: Shut up and play this game. Five stars.</p>Arkos2015-03-23T17:28:52Z