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So here is my understanding so far. There are two separate rules for Core assumption books and additional resource books.

Core assumption books: Honestly, i am still unclear on the rules for core books. Does each player need to bring their own harcover or printed watermarked pdf with them or are these rules assumed? Is a pdf on a tablet or comp enough? I do not need to bring the field guide or guide to organized play but am expected to have read them?

Additional resource books: Each player must have a physical copy of any pages used in the creation of their character with their own Personal Watermark at the bottom. *Although you can share a resource if you are both sitting at the same table?

Is this correct? The rules and even this thread don't really seem to have a single answer.

Since my intentions were called into question:

My intention is to understand the rules not to game the system. My gaming group and I have been largely rpg dormant with the exception of yearly trips to origins. I wanted to get more involved and the local pathfinder society events they are trying to build in my area seemed like a good choice.

I personally legally own the CRB in hardcover, Field Guide(pdf), and Ultimate Combat(pdf). I was more worried about my three friends than myself. I have made a character using my resources and wanted to assist them in doing the same. We are not attempting to pull items off the additional resource list beyond the one book i already own and i doubt my friends will even use it. It was a hypothetical used to better understand the rules. Your presumptions are mistaken.

Thanks everyone. this helped out a lot.

Hi everyone,

I am new to pathfinder and pathfinder society. I am having some trouble trying to piece together exactly what books or pdfs I need to purchase to participate in a society event. I can't seem to find a clear description. The most up to date one i can find is in the FAQ.

According to this description, I do not need a physical copy of the core rule book. I just need to be able to "access" them which is clearly pointed out can be done via their prd. I would also need to purchase the Field Guide pdf. The guide to pathfinder society is slightly contradictory, but actually points to the FAQ as an explanation of this rule. Is "access" to the prd plus a pdf of the field guide enough? Do i need hardcover or pdf versions of both?

I also have a question regarding Additional Resources:

"One need not prove ownership of said material but they must be from a legally obtained PDF"

Does this mean I can purchase a pdf of Ultimate Combat and a friend could print pages from that book to use with his character?

Three friends and I are just getting into PFS and will be attending the events at Origins in two weeks. Just want to make sure we meet any prerequisites. $65 each for us to purchase physical copies seems like a high entry cost.

Thanks for any clarification you can provide.