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I'd like to say I resigned because my work schedule is developing into another year of heavy traveling. I was on the road over half the year so far in what's left in 2011. Most likely in 2012 I'll be gone for at least that much time. I can also say the reason is the attendance at my FLGS (Gamer's Inn, Mesa AZ) has dropped because I can't attend and run consistently. Also, the other location I started (Imperial Outpost Games, Glendale AZ) is growing into three tables each game day. They need more time and support than I can provide. I can also say I need to start preparing for my move to NYC on April 1st.

No, the real reason I quit is because I don't like Mike Brock. The level of GM talent he has far surpasses my ability. I played at two tables he ran at NeonCon (Las Vegas, NV NeonCon.com). After the slots I went to my room and suffered through the feeling of how much better he was than me. How could I continue after those lessons. Another reason is my venture-lieutenant, Jason Leonard, is so dedicated to seeing to the success of PFS he's become a brighter star in Phoenix than I could ever be. And for that he's backstabbed me into realizing I must step aside.

Thus the result is I have resigned as Venture-Captain. Jason Leonard has taken over effective immediately.

(I hope you all enjoyed the post. This was much more entertaining wasn't it? I could have taken a typical approach of "I left", "I'm appreciative of the opportunity" and "good luck". But I'm too much of a smart-aleck to leave like that.)

Mike - maybe you should have taken me up on the offer to make the announcement yourself. Haha. Hope you had a good laugh. :)

To all my former VC and VL peers: good luck during the rest of season 3. It was pleasure working with you. Looking forward to seeing your ideas flourish.

PFS Players: you can't see behind the scenes but you've got a very dedicated group that wants to see you, PFS and Paizo successful with the campaign. Treat them well. They are good people.

So now I turn everything to Jason Leonard. Congratulations, Jason. You'll do great.

Farewell,
Rene

I wonder what the teacher's gonna look like this year?

Whoa!

Hey all, I would like to ask the community here if they have any recommendation for a steampunk RPG. I've done some research of my own and have a list of RPGs. What I'm looking for is feedback by those who played any steampunk. Any pro/con comments would be helpful.

Much appreciated.

For those that might have missed it. (clipped from today's Paizo blog)

As an added incentive, The Godsmouth Heresy will be the first (but not the last) 32-page Pathfinder Module that is being sanctioned for play in our Pathfinder Society Organized Play program. Keep an eye on our Paizo blog later this week for more details!

Happy Adventuring

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Beauty, eh. That's, like, me on the mountainside playing the drums.

Sweet schedule. I hope I can drop in for a few minutes. I'm coordinating the Pathfinder Society games. That'll keep me busy full time.

Open call for GMs to run Pathfinder Society events for NeonCon 2010. If you are interested please contact Rene Ayala at sundevilgrad@yahoo.com. I am looking for 3 additional GMs.

Go to neoncon.com for more information about the convention.

NeonCon 2010, Las Vegas NV, Nov 4th - 7th.

Vegas, baby!

Thanks,
Rene

Hey Josh, is PSS#45 permanently off the schedule? I see #46 move a week out and #45 gone. Little concerned because I was hoping to run both in a couple weeks.

Thanks,
Rene

Can't find an answer on the threads. For Pathfinder Society, if there is a difference from the core rules, is a druid limited to choose his/her animal companion from the list in the core rule book? Or is the Bestiary a valid source as well? I have a player who chose a Roc at first level. I have found everything he's done as valid and correct to building a Roc animal companion. I want to make sure it'll stand a challenge from any GM at a game day or convention. if anyone has information on it I'd appreciate it. I would prefer a reference to a post from Josh commenting on allowed animal companions, or restrictions. I've already checked the math and rules on the build. -Thanks.

I searched the boards but can't find if the subject of Knowledge (local) was brought up here in the Pathfinder Society discussion group. What's everyone's thought about this skill in how a person originating from, let's say Taldor, could, by rule, make a knowledge (local) check when adventuring in Osirion? It becomes more strange if a PC is leaving their small village in Varisia for the first time yet can roll a knowledge (local) check to know the inner-workings of the merchant streets in Qadira. Referencing the first example, wouldn't it make more sense if the skill was chosen by country, for example, knowledge (local: Taldor) and Knowledge (local: Osirion)? Then, when adventuring in that country, a PC could make a Knowledge (local) roll but not in others. Though if this was the case it'll be too costly in skill points to choose every country in Golarion. Instead, following the thought that K:local is too general, is it more prudent to take the skill by continent? If so, then a PC could take Knowledge (local: Avistan) and/or (local: Garund). Perhaps I'm making this too complex but thought to ask what you all thought.

I've read many, not all, but many posts suggesting varied rules, classes, tweaks, and insights for the Pathfinder RPG. Some are fine but most make me very uncomfortable when I consider the potential of Pathfinder. These shiver-my-spine suggestions usually start with referencing an existing book from a different publisher (WoTC, Iron Mountain, etc) and how Pathfinder RPG should do something similar. Folks, this is a chance for a unique RPG. I don't understand why the trend is to create a Pathfinder/4e/Iron Mountain/Eberron/<enter your source here> RPG. We are in a wonderful position with a publisher requesting and reading our suggestions for a new RPG. Why are we suggesting to create is mish-mash of every other campaign system out there? If Pathfinder RPG were to become a hodgepodge of varied sources the playability and shelf life of the campaign is numbered.

I would like to see an RPG that is complementary to the wonderful world of Golarion. I've read many of the Pathfinder Chronicles modules and supplements. Each Pathfinder adventure read is a pleasurable experience and not pages of room descriptions and combat statistics. While I'm reading I wonder how the Pathfinder RPG would work in the module. I am literally saddened when I consider the possibility of running Legacy of Fire using powers from 4e, points from Eberron, tweaked classes from WoTC builder books, and variant rules from Iron Mountain. I don't believe the staff at Paizo intended solicitation on how they can copy other publishers when they opened the new RPG for public comment. I would venture they hoped to receive critical feedback on what Jason wrote to improve the RPG and unique proposals to complement the campaign world.

I sincerely wish I struck a key with some and perhaps motivated many individuals, like myself, who read, moaned, and didn't provide any feedback. I hope my comments are well received, either supporting my opinion or otherwise. Looking into the future, after the Pathfinder RPG is released, I hope to see many of you at the tables enjoying a very unique and strong RPG. In game terms, standing together overlooking the horizon of the Inner Sea from the spires of Absalom, with our pouches filled, our chronicles published, and our adventuring careers with the Pathfinder Society looking bright.

Rene