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2 posts. Organized Play character for Kuakgan Oakhallow.


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Nohwear wrote:
Maybe I am just in a cynical mood, but when I do have to wonder if at least some of the red tape people want to avoid includes being forced to buy stuff from Paizo.

I can't help but think this was directed solely at me, but I digress.

I can't speak for other people, but I have purchased 3 physical copies (one was stolen out of my car and the other was a gift) and 1 digital copy of the Core rulebook, not to mention many other rule/splat books. Buying books isn't red tape, it's supporting the hobby.

The red tape I was referring to is the 45 page Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild Guide, the rule clarifications that you may not ignore but don't necessarily have to have read posted at http://paizo.
com/paizo/messageboards/paizoPublishing/pathfinder/
pathfinderSociety, the FAQ, not being able to play a Summoner despite having purchased the Advanced Class Guide, the Chronicles, being forced to have a physical copy of your character sheet when there's such a thing as the internet and databases, etc.

It sounds like rules lawyering, filling out TPS reports, and from what I see on this forum post, high school immaturity. I'd rather play a roleplaying game and make some attempt at collaborative storytelling.

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I've been on the fence about all the red tape, paperwork, restrictions, and requirements one has to go through to begin PFS play, and this forum thread has just convinced me that it's not worth it. Just something to think about, I'm sure there are others lurking around like me that have just been put off of PFS/convention play.