Hello all. I need some suggestions
I do have experience GMing, but not in PFS, and i'm toying with starting an event at a local store, but it would be the first time there, so I have no way to know who may or may not show up.
so my question is this, what scenario would be good for an inexperienced PFS gm (but who has gmed in a home game for a while) and also good for potentially all new players.
Thank you all for your suggestions!
update (rather soon i know, but i'm browsing the scenarios as we speak)
what about wounded wisp? The reviews seem promising, but I would also like more feedback before I make a decision.
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First steps. Confirmation.
I don't like wounded wisp, its got a weird "riddle" thats not a riddle at all, its a skill check.
I would really, really try to get in a game or two somewhere either in person or online, because there's a LOT that you won't notice in the guide until you actually see it done.
Where are you? There are games in surprisingly weird locations, and finding a group can be a little tricky.
Venture-Lieutenant, Minnesota—Minneapolis
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I agree that the single best choice for a beginning adventure is The Confirmation. I would suggest that since not everyone knows, you explain what a Featherstep potion does. It can have a big impact on the final battle.
I don't mind Wounded Wisp, but I can understand why others don't like it. Doing the two one after another does provide some very good options for new players.
Finding a third replayable that allows you to play your own character is a little tougher. First Steps: In Service to Lore can go badly if the tactics (which are meant to reduce the difficulty of the fight) are not followed. I haven't played Master of the Fallen Fortress, opinions seem to vary on that one. Might want to just go with a regular 1-5 adventure for your third adventure.
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Venture-Lieutenant, Minnesota—Minneapolis
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Confirmation is also a good choice for the same reasons, but I find it works best after the first chronicle is had. The 2PP Wand of Saved My Life (aka wand of Cure Light Wounds) is more likely to be needed. Although The Thing That Will Kill You is far more obvious than in First Steps.
I find that you don't need the wand because of how things are set up in the scenario.
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Venture-Captain, Germany—Hamburg
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While "Masters of the Fallen Fortress" gives a nice in-game reason for the characters to join the Society, it has a lot of combats, which can get quite boring (and you'll need lots of healing), giving you only 1 PP in the process, which means players don't have the option of buying a Wand of CLW if it is their first scenario.
"First Steps Part 1" has the downside of featuring outdated metaplot. The First Steps series was used to introduce players to the 10 factions that were available at the time. Basically, First Steps was a bunch of faction missions with a big fight at the end. It was a nice series that showed the different kinds of scenario one could expect in PFS (city, dungeon, overland travel/wilderness), but since part 2 & 3 are retired, part 1 is just a bunch of out-of-context errands.
"The Confirmation" is a fine choice as it shows the players some basic concepts of the Pathfinder Society, like working together and keeping notes. Also, for players who play it the first time, the chronicle gives them something for free, and players like free stuff.
"The Wounded Wisp" is equally nice as it gives the players some basic knowledge about Absalom. Also, it has some great roleplaying opportunities.
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If you are familiar with 3.5 and comfortable converting to Pathfinder, Silent Tide was a great introduction when we started PFS at out lodge. Players left feeling appropriately epic, and it can be beaten comfortably by pregens if people don't have their own characters. Otherwise, I hear the Confirmation is solid intro to the campaign.
Also check out the GM shared prep forum, as there is a lot of great stuff there that will make your life easier.
Finally, good luck and let us know how it goes.
Venture-Captain, Washington—Spokane
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I would go Masters of the Fallen Fortress, The Confirmation, then Wounded Wisp. Masters of the Fallen Fortress provides an in game reason to join the Society. The Confirmation starts providing the lore of the Society. The Wounded Wisp builds upon that lore and continues introductions of key players in the Pathfinder Society.
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I agree with starting on First Steps and/or Fallen Fortress. Confirmation is better for a third adventure, because part of the point is about why your character is a Pathfinder, and checking out his gear. That's more appropriate after the players have had a chance to play a bit, explore their characters, and learn a little about the game world and the in-game Society.
I like Mists of Mwangi as a fairly straightforward early adventure for both the players and the GM.
