The Secret to Perfect RAW


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Want absolutely perfect adherence to Rules As Written, with zero table variation, zero GM fiat, zero misinterpretation of rules, by GMs and players? Here's the secret method to accomplish all of those goals:

Instead of attending a Pathfinder Society event, play a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game!

World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Pathfinder Online, the list goes on. All of them fit the criteria above. A computer GM will interpret its code the exact same way, whether you log onto the server from New York, London or Sydney. Your PC can do exactly what the code says he or she can do; no more, no less. You can even hold a LAN party if you want some in-person interaction with other players.

Don't want to play a computer game? Then I suggest cutting everyone involved a little slack. Calm down about perfection on both sides of the table, and enjoy the unique interaction among human beings that tabletop role playing provides.

(Too bad I didn't think of this three days ago!)


A little hostel perhaps, but definitely a good point.

Grand Lodge

What was three days ago?


claudekennilol wrote:
What was three days ago?

April Fool's Day

The Exchange

No that's ok. I like the rules to be correct when possible on both sides of the table.

Didn't even post a situation in the OP. This is the most click-baity thread in a while.


Nohwear wrote:
A little hostel perhaps, but definitely a good point.

Thank you. The post was a reaction to the hostility and hysteria that I've seen in many threads on these message boards (particularly this one), and I guess it was affected by its source material.

Liberty's Edge

I agree with Davril. Want an example of RAW gone wild go look in the Core Mode subforum.


I have a better answer


I can't multiclass in any MMORPG I know of.

The Exchange

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Thomas Hutchins wrote:
I can't multiclass in any MMORPG I know of.

You could do it in FFXI. Spent a whole lot of time on that game years ago. It was great.

Liberty's Edge

Thomas Hutchins wrote:
I can't multiclass in any MMORPG I know of.

Never played D&D Online I take it. Or Pathfinder Online for that matter.

Lantern Lodge

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I don't want definite, unequivocal RAW.

I just want to always be right.

Silver Crusade

I came in expecting a joke thread, I was not disappointed.

Liberty's Edge

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Starfinder Superscriber

Isn't "a little hostel" a small building where people can sleep over night?

Shadow Lodge

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And get murdered for fun and profit?

Silver Crusade

Nohwear wrote:
A little hostel perhaps, but definitely a good point.

Even a small hostel can be a refuge for the faithful.

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