John Compton Developer |
Pathfinder Society Special: Ruins of Bonekeep—Level Three
A Pathfinder Society Special designed for levels 5–9.
The Pathfinders descend deeper into the ruins of Bonekeep, a centuries-old siege fortress. The deeper dungeons hold even deadlier threats, yet even they cannot compare to the terrible revelations of the tower’s true purpose.
Written by Jason Buhlman.
Swiftbrook |
We will be offering one exclusive on Saturday night. We will follow up Ruins of Bonekeep, Levels 1 and 2, with Bonekeep, Level 3: The Wakening Tomb also written by Jason. It is being designed for Tier 5—9 characters and again, will be particularly challenging and lethal. Ruins of Bonekeep, Level 3 will make its debut at Gen Con. We will only run level three one time at Gen Con so it will be a truly limited and exclusive event.
Has something change? Is Bonekeep 3 being offered again?
Kyrie Ebonblade, Venture-Lieutenant, Florida—Jacksonville |
Pathfinder Society Special: Ruins of Bonekeep—Level Three
A Pathfinder Society Special designed for levels 5–9.
The Pathfinders descend deeper into the ruins of Bonekeep, a centuries-old siege fortress. The deeper dungeons hold even deadlier threats, yet even they cannot compare to the terrible revelations of the tower’s true purpose.
Written by Jason Buhlman.
Will it be offered for play later or is Runt my alchemist only going to be able to do two levels?
David_Bross |
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For those interested Bonekeep III is being offered at Aethercon, November 14th-16th, which affords many of us an opportunity to play it despite the fact we can not muster a 50 table event easily in our regions.
Thamius Venture-Captain, Texas—Waco |
Doug Miles |
I believe it's called The Waking Tomb.
Correct
We'll have 3 tables of it at U-Con in Ypsilanti, MI on the same weekend as AetherCon, plus 100 additional slots of PFS.
Thamius Venture-Captain, Texas—Waco |
Swiftbrook |
I think Paizo needs to work on their advertising. They seem to be very liberal with their interpretation of "exclusive". Now, don't get me wrong, I would like the opportunity to play Bonekeep 3. It's just a matter of integrity. From their blog, they strongly implied, if not down right advertized, that Bonekeep 3 would only be available at GenCon. Now I'm sure the advertizing lawyers out there will find there magical loopholes, but for a game that is based on trust and integrity, this is a shady at best.
Restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned:
(Of an item or story) not published or broadcast elsewhere
(Of a commodity) not obtainable elsewhere
Oxford link
TriOmegaZero |
I'm pretty sure they used the same terminology for every other season exclusive and followed the same rules with Bonekeep 3. The truly GenCon-only scenarios were advertised as such. The fact that only 7 people at most got to play it at GenCon makes it an exclusive experience.
Swiftbrook |
I'm pretty sure they used the same terminology for every other season exclusive and followed the same rules with Bonekeep 3. The truly GenCon-only scenarios were advertised as such. The fact that only 7 people at most got to play it at GenCon makes it an exclusive experience.
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Yep, missed the 2013 wording. I just wish some of these specials were truly 'special' at GenCon.
TriOmegaZero |
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I just wish some of these specials were truly 'special' at GenCon.
I understand your feelings. I am thankful to have participated in the Grand Convocation, and while I wouldn't feel cheated if they ran it again, I understand how others would. Hopefully the staff can work in more one-shot events like that and Race for the Runecarved Key Part 2 in the future. (I still wish I could see the manuscript for that one...)
Secane |
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I think Paizo needs to work on their advertising. They seem to be very liberal with their interpretation of "exclusive". Now, don't get me wrong, I would like the opportunity to play Bonekeep 3. It's just a matter of integrity. From their blog, they strongly implied, if not down right advertized, that Bonekeep 3 would only be available at GenCon. Now I'm sure the advertizing lawyers out there will find there magical loopholes, but for a game that is based on trust and integrity, this is a shady at best.
Steven Schopmeyer wrote:I'm pretty sure they used the same terminology for every other season exclusive and followed the same rules with Bonekeep 3. The truly GenCon-only scenarios were advertised as such. The fact that only 7 people at most got to play it at GenCon makes it an exclusive experience.Yep, missed the 2013 wording. I just wish some of these specials were truly 'special' at GenCon.
I'm glad they opened up Bonekeep 3 for other Cons. It makes every con in our area something to look forward to and don't feel left out.
For some of us travelling to Gencon is REALLY EXPENSIVE.
When you have to make the trip from the other side of the world, the airfare alone hits 2 to 3k and that is not including hotel and local transportation costs or even the entry fee for the con.
My friends and I are planning to go to gencon next year, and we are likely to burn out our pockets just to make it there.
By making such specials like Bonekeep open for other cons, the PFS community at large won't feel left out.
Michael Brock Global Organized Play Coordinator |
Michael Brock Global Organized Play Coordinator |
I think Paizo needs to work on their advertising. They seem to be very liberal with their interpretation of "exclusive". Now, don't get me wrong, I would like the opportunity to play Bonekeep 3. It's just a matter of integrity. From their blog, they strongly implied, if not down right advertized, that Bonekeep 3 would only be available at GenCon. Now I'm sure the advertizing lawyers out there will find there magical loopholes, but for a game that is based on trust and integrity, this is a shady at best.
Oxford Dictionary defines Exclusive as wrote:Restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned:
(Of an item or story) not published or broadcast elsewhere
(Of a commodity) not obtainable elsewhere
Oxford link
It was listed as exclusive because it ran in only one slot at Gen Con. Calling it shady is a bit over the top.
We actually did do a very exclusive event, Race for the Runecarved Key part 2, at Gen Con. It only ran at that Gen Con and has never been run since. It wasn't very well accepted and people still ask to this day to be able to play it. I understand Gen Con is the convention of the year. However, I don't like for all the work development does to go into an event that is only run once ever. Our resources can be better utilized.
As for the word "exclusive" sure offer up some other options and I will consider a name change for the event for Gen Con 2015.
Kageki Venture-Captain, Texas—Houston |