Beyond BB....

[eternalrage]

I haven't played any RPG before, so this will be my first rodeo. I've played HeroClix and have recently started 40K, but nothing like Pathfinder.

What module would be a seamless transition from the BB to the CRB? I've been to the local bookstore and see a ton of modules.

Also, my buddy has a bunch of D&D books. Would those be comparable?

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I scanned over the boards and nothing caught my eye.

Thanks in advance and I hope I don't anger some of the PF vets.

[LearnTheRules]

Pathfinder is basically D&D 3.5 with some balance and wording changes. D&D isn't much different for the core mechanics; just be careful of certain things like the druid's wildshape and the polymorph school in general. You can download both a lite version of the rules and the pathfinder conversion guide for free on this site.

http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/v5748btpy89m6

Hmm can't find the lite rules but I think it's an app...

[Sean K Reynolds]

Have you downloaded the Beginner Box Player Pack and GM Kit? They give you more information (and a free mini-adventure) to help you transition from the BB to the full Core Rulebook, and recommend Crypt of the Everflame, which was written as an intro to the Core Rulebook and is a good choice for making the transition.

[Master of the Zero One]

eternalrage wrote:

What module would be a seamless transition from the BB to the CRB? I've been to the local bookstore and see a ton of modules.

This module features both basic stats and CRB stats, so you can switch between them as you please

Basic Paths: Fangs from the Past

[Keith the Thief]

eternalrage wrote:

I haven't played any RPG before, so this will be my first rodeo. I've played HeroClix and have recently started 40K, but nothing like Pathfinder.

What module would be a seamless transition from the BB to the CRB? I've been to the local bookstore and see a ton of modules.

Also, my buddy has a bunch of D&D books. Would those be comparable?

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I scanned over the boards and nothing caught my eye.

Thanks in advance and I hope I don't anger some of the PF vets.

Make sure your friend's D&D books are the 3.5 ruleset.

Previous editions of AD&D (usually called 1E and 2E) are not really compatible enough with Pathfinder to help you much.

I also think Pathfinder is vastly superior to D&D 3.5, and while some of the modules from D&D might be fun, Pathfinder and its setting are becoming the gold standard of tabletop RPGs, much like AD&D (1E) and Greyhawk were in the late 70s and early 80s.

[GeraintElberion]

I would avoid your friend's dnd books.
They might be similar but will have lots of subtle differences which can be confusing for someone starting out.

I would definitely consider Crypt of the Everflame, however you want want to try Master of the Fallen Fortress: it is a short, punchy introduction which you can download for free. You fight some classic monsters, pick up some cool kit and you can put it anywhere you would like.

[HangarFlying]

Master of the Zero One wrote:

eternalrage wrote:

What module would be a seamless transition from the BB to the CRB? I've been to the local bookstore and see a ton of modules.

This module features both basic stats and CRB stats, so you can switch between them as you please

Fangs from the Past

Fixed the link.

[Master of the Zero One]

HangarFlying wrote:

Master of the Zero One wrote:

eternalrage wrote:

What module would be a seamless transition from the BB to the CRB? I've been to the local bookstore and see a ton of modules.

This module features both basic stats and CRB stats, so you can switch between them as you please

Fangs from the Past

Fixed the link.

Thank you! :)