I am sure you old timers are long tired of this kind of question, I tried searching the forums but didn't find what I was looking for.
My question is this. Paizo publishes all these resources they want to sell I assume. So thus, book of advanced races. Lots of races, look like a lot of fun. BUT, if you want to play the society game instead of homebrew they are illegal for play unless you have a boon that was available in 2015.
But, I didn't start until 2018. I have never yet seen ANY explanation, much less a reasonable one why this should be so. So, can any of you old timers enlighten me. I would prefer a reasonable explanation, but would appreciate any. But if the explanation is along the lines of well, everybody played that to the exclusion of all others I admit upfront I am not going to be even mildly impressed.
So far I am liking the game. But I admit there are elements of society that seem ridiculously and artificially limited. But since that is what I have the opportunity to play it is what it is.
I have read the guide for this year. I have purchased several books. In just the last few weeks I have played I have spent over 200 dollars just in time to learn oh hey there is about to be a new version. Yay.
Any way, if people could please take the time to answer my concerns I would be most appreciative.