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How much will the launch adventure cost, and will the 4 others be the standard price or even included in the subscription. Do we simply loose out on them and start at the 5th or get all 4 and the launch adventure the first month subscribed?

The special will be a higher cost than the other scenarios, prices to be announced when we create product pages. Stay tuned for more on those as we continue the rollout!

I should note that two of the launch scenarios will drop on August 1 and two will drop at the end of August on the 27th with the PFS releases.

Sanctioning is now available for Claws of the Tyrant! Please note that each chronicle grants one scenario's worth of credit.

REALLY hoping we get some of this in PFS season 7. The paring down of society-specific rules is great, as are things like higher level character creation, smaller tiers, and replayability.

We will not be porting these changes (or any others we'll be discussing) over to Pathfinder Society Year 7, just to set expectations. We anticipate very few changes to the structure of Pathfinder Society for Year 7.

Hi, I have a question about replayability.

To be specific, I have played Pathfinder Society Special #3-99: Fate in the Future and Starfinder Society Special #3-99: Perils of the Past a few years ago, but can I play them at different character levels this year ?

Yes, but not with the same character.

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Is there also a rework of the Organized Play systems in the works? A more maneuverable boon purchase system would be amazing!

If I'm using points to buy something I need to know exactly what it is, not some general description.

For example I bought a boon to give one of my characters access to a list of Uncommon spells. I should know what the spells are before buying.

Full text of all of our boons are available on the Pathfinder Society FAQ page, which is unfortunately the best workaround I've got until the resources are freed up to revamp the Organized Play side. Believe me, I want that just as badly as all of you do!

Alex, at UK Games Expo are you going to be around the 'Society tables in the hotel, or will Paizo have somewhere in the main halls? (Just trying to work out where we can find you.)

Probably both locations, but you'll definitely find me more easily at the gaming tables!

Since it didn't get a carve out in the timeline, is 1e continuing as a legacy program similar to PF1?

Yes. We will not be publishing any new content for SFS1 after May and will likely release one final version of the SFS1 guide. Players and GMs are free to continue running and playing games in perpetuity, as we have no intention of shutting down reporting for our legacy systems.

I have never in my life meant this more than I do at this moment:

HUZZAH!

I don't know if this is the correct place for this question, but I'm wondering whether there are any plans to update the Esoteric Spellcaster - Core Rulebook boon, to bring it in line with the Remaster. I purchased this boon pre-remaster and selected a spell (Ethereal Jaunt) which doesn't have a remaster version. Does the world even still have an ethereal plane post-remaster?

I'm aware that the old spells are still legal, but it would be nice to have the option of converting my boon spell choice to a remastered spell. Thanks!

We don't intend to update old boons, no. If you have a boon you would like refunded to purchase a remastered version, email orgplayreportingerrors[at]paizo[dot]com and I'll be happy to process that for you!

The latter; items are never free unless specifically stated.

will there be Chronicles for any of the Modules for that day?

We intend to offer credit for these adventures as in previous years, though with SFS2 being a new program what exactly that looks like may change.

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This didn't make it into the blog for press time but will be added next time I update the Character Options page:

Previously existing characters with the Runelord class archetype as printed in Secrets of Magic may continue using it alongside the legacy wizard class as printed in the Core Rulebook. New boons for this version may not be purchased.

New characters or characters which have rebuilt to use the remastered wizard class in the Player Core must use the Runelord class archtype as printed in Lost Omens: Rival Academies.

As a general rule, the OP team does not provide guidance on edicts or anathema, as they are inherently subjective. Runelord anathema should evaluated in the context of their former spell schools and common sense for the game. A temporary fireball is not considered creating something and attacking an enemy would not violate an anathema against protecting others or changing a physical thing.

Hey there, Pathfinders! At GalaxyCon Richmond later this month I'm going to be running a "Pathfinder & Starfinder 101" presentation and panel. I'm putting together a presentation now going over the basics of how to play and get started, and I want to make sure I use my limited time as effectively as possible.

I have a simple question for you all today: what drew you into Pathfinder? Was it the character creation and the chance to play a particular ancestry or class? Was it the 3-action economy or degrees of success? Something about our world that really spoke to you? Did you just want to harness the power of gay for yourself?

Thanks for your help! If you're in the Richmond area, I'd love to see you all at the show :)

You can publish your own content for Pathfinder via Pathfinder Infinite.

Pathfinder Society does not use community-created content or adventures.

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So not only do we get full, updated Starfinder lore, but if so inclined we can now properly populate our fantasy games with dogfolk, dragonfolk, shapeshifting doppelgangers, and giant floating brains to boot?

I would like to be a Contemplative Barbarian.

I'm considering a contemplative pistolero gunslinger, myself.

"The NyteTech XSG Handcannon contains eight rounds of ammunition. Now, I am aware of what you are pondering. You are pondering if I have fired all eight rounds, or only seven. The real question you should be contemplating is ... do you consider yourself fortunate? Well, do you, reprobate?"

I've put together a contemplative gunslinger who specializes in alchemical ammunition for my convention travels this year, and I think he's going to be delightful.

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Players and GMs are supposed to use the remaster rules where possible. Does this include remastered monster stat blocks?

Thanks for bringing up this question! When we wrote the Remaster guidelines, we were focused on the player-facing updates to character options, and not so much on the eventual updates to characters that would come.

After discussions with the team, our official guidance is this: GMs are strongly encouraged to use the statblocks as printed in the scenarios rather than swapping for Remastered versions. I want to specifically note that the Remaster guidance *does* provide GMs with tools for specific abilities or features (such as strikes with alignment-related traits) that no longer function as intended, and this does not override that.

In most cases, changing out a statblock for a remastered version is not going to make a significant difference, and we're not going to scold any GM who does so if we overhear them at a convention. However, in some cases it will significantly affect encounter tactics. As we have written the adventures assuming the monsters we include will work the way we wrote them, we'd prefer GMs stick to that where possible.

Announced for July! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

1) With the Guns and Gears remaster released, we are expected to use the remastered version of feats and features with the same name. This is problematic for some multiclass inventors who may no longer meet the prerequisites for inventor dedication, as it now requires an Intelligence attribute of +3 or greater (unless that was an accident in need of errata). What should agfected players do?

2) Do existing Gunslingers need to use a rebuild to replace Singular Expertise with Slinger's Precision? Because that... kind of sucks.

1) This is covered in the Errata Rebuilds section of the Guide to Organized Play. Specifically I will quote the following:

Class Features and Archetype Abilities: If an errata or FAQ changes an attribute modifier-dependent feature of a class or archetype, you can rebuild your character to its current XP. You can keep the same equipment or choose to resell any equipment that augments the altered ability score at full price.

2) No. Gunslingers explicitly replace Singular Expertise with Slinger's Precision, which is called out explicitly on the updated Character Options page.

This is the worst author credit I've ever been given and I apologize for none of my actions.

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The PDF has been updated to reflect the above addition. Clicking the "Problems downloading?" link in your Digital Assets should refresh your download.

Is it public knowledge which specials are being run?

We will be running PFS2 3-99: Fate in the Future and SFS1 3-99: Perils of the Past!

Are there going to be paizocon@ locations this year? Would hate to sign up and then not be able to do a local option.

There will be! We'll have more information on those to share in a few weeks, and we won't lock in GM schedules until that information is announced.

Announced for June! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Announced for June! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Announced for June! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

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Alex, I have a question. If we got t-shirts last year, we can still bring those same t-shirts this year and not take shirts from you guys right?

Hmm

All volunteers will receive new shirts, because they'll have a new design. We do have a new program this year, after all!

So are these 2.5 hour SF2 scenarios the Starfinder equivalent of quests?

No. We'll have more to say about the program in the coming weeks and months leading up to Gen Con, but Starfinder Society scenarios in second edition will all be 2-3 hours.

It's that time of year again!

Information on PaizoCon events will come in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for that as well. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Is there also going to be a multitable to close out SF1 or is this it

As the product description states, this is the final adventure for Starfinder Society (first edition).

Announced for May! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Your first opportunity to play this adventure will be at PaizoCon, May 23-26. Stay tuned for more information about PaizoCon Online and PaizoCon@ events soon!

Hail Kadrical!

Announced for May! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Your first opportunity to play this adventure will be at PaizoCon, May 23-26. Stay tuned for more information about PaizoCon Online and PaizoCon@ events soon!

Announced for May! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Your first opportunity to play this adventure will be at PaizoCon, May 23-26. Stay tuned for more information about PaizoCon Online and PaizoCon@ events soon!

Please note that this adventure's title has changed to "The Power of Legends," because we think it's cooler that way.

Announced for April! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Announced for April! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Announced for April! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

Announced for April! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.

TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS

Is this going to be the final scenario for the 1E campaign?

No.

Please note that the following content note has been added to this adventure.

Content note: This quest shows the aftermath of torture. Before you begin, understand that player consent (including that of the Game Master) is vital to a safe and fun play experience for everyone. You should talk with your players before beginning the adventure and modify descriptions of the narrative as appropriate.

Please note that the following content note has been added to this adventure.

Content note: Some of this adventure takes place in a traditional spa and public bath, though all adventure content is limited to non-bathing common areas where attendants wear bathrobes. Before you begin, understand that player consent (including that of the Game Master) is vital to a safe and fun play experience for everyone. You should talk with your players before beginning the adventure and modify descriptions of the narrative as appropriate.

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