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Jessica as Gray Maiden. Definitely.

It wouldn't be at all for the same market as people interested in the full rule-book, but would make introducing the game to 'non-gamers' much less 'intimidating'. "New blood" is how a game "lives". If there's problems getting it in print/ distributing it, maybe just make it a FREE PDF people can print out.

I have to agree with this approach. Asking a person to buy a cut-down version of a new game then pay again to get the advanced rules is a hard sell, especially these days.

Perhaps a softcover edition might cut down on some of the weight, but as most of the heft of the Beta Playtest came from the paper stock and not the covers, I don't think there would be much relief there.

On the other hand, one could always invest in a book easel; my friend uses one because of her carpal tunnel issues. Just a thought...

As far as a starter edition/book for Pathfinder... I don't think it's a good idea to have competing core sets (Runequest 3rd, anyone?)