Brand new to PFS

Okay, so, I'm working on my first PFS character, but I haven't yet posted it. I'm daft, and a little slow in the head (*ahem*) so I'm wondering about how these rule restrictions work and such.

For example, I don't currently own any of the books. Does that mean I'm limited to only the core rulebook stuff? Or is anything (not on the restricted list) that's listed on the PRD available to me?

Also, any and all suggestions regarding good groups/sites for PFS online play would be welcome. I'd love some sort of mix between RP via PbP, and VTT games for actual encounters, or even full on VTT's.

Thanks!

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[Edit] Also, I have a sort of 'plan' for my character, if any GM's would be willing to look it over for legality and validity? It's in a .txt document, I could copy/paste in a PM or offer some IM's (I have Yahoo, AIM and Gchat)

For example, I don't currently own any of the books. Does that mean I'm limited to only the core rulebook stuff? Or is anything (not on the restricted list) that's listed on the PRD available to me?

The Core Assumption is the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook, the Pathfinder Society Field Guide, and the Guide to Pathfinder Society Organised Play (free PDF). Pretty much anything from those three is open for PFS play. Having said that, it's assumed you actually get a copy of the CRB; it's only $10 in PDF.

Also, any and all suggestions regarding good groups/sites for PFS online play would be welcome. I'd love some sort of mix between RP via PbP, and VTT games for actual encounters, or even full on VTT's.

There's a Pathfinder Society guild at RPGGeek, which organises a significant number of PBP games and a few VTT games. There's even a build advice thread. I'm sure other people will have other suggestions.

NWOrpheus wrote:

For example, I don't currently own any of the books. Does that mean I'm limited to only the core rulebook stuff? Or is anything (not on the restricted list) that's listed on the PRD available to me?

The Core Assumption is the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook, the Pathfinder Society Field Guide, and the Guide to Pathfinder Society Organised Play (free PDF). Pretty much anything from those three is open for PFS play. Having said that, it's assumed you actually get a copy of the CRB; it's only $10 in PDF.

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Also, any and all suggestions regarding good groups/sites for PFS online play would be welcome. I'd love some sort of mix between RP via PbP, and VTT games for actual encounters, or even full on VTT's.

There's a Pathfinder Society guild at RPGGeek, which organises a significant number of PBP games and a few VTT games. There's even a build advice thread. I'm sure other people will have other suggestions.

Thanks Paz! Great resources.

I do intend to get the CRB. Probably even in physical format. =P I just haven't done so YET.

For games via VTT, try the Pathfinder Society Online Collective and, if you own or are willing to pay a bit of money, the PFS area on the Fantasy Grounds 2 site.

I am at work right now, so I don't have the links for these groups readily available.

Is PFSOC the Google Group one? If so, I've signed up there and looking around a bit. I haven't signed up for anything, because my character concept may have changed greatly xD

I think I'm also signed up on rpgweb, now, and the RPGGeek one.

Can I get a general primer on how PbP games work? Are they sort of a round robin type deal, where people post their declarations? Is it more RP focused?