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Hey guys! I've yet to run my first game but I got the Beginner Box, the Bestiary Box, and all the free stuff from the Beginner Box page here on Paizo. However, I am thinking ahead and wondering which modules/adventure paths to consider for my group.

But first, some group info --- my group basically consists of my wife and two sons, aged 9 and 3 --- the 3 year old thinks he can do anything we do, so he will be our official dice roller for both the GM and one GMPC. Because of this, I have ruled out Rise of the Rune Lords as it is too violent and it seems like it deals with the 7 sins which is too "adult" by itself for me to successfully tone it down. I have just finished reading Crypt of the Everflame and it seems like I can run that with a little more kiddie-friendly mood.

As for myself, I have a little experience with CRPGs but even less experience actually GM-ing.

Anyway, my main beef with Crypt is that it seems to be set in a different town... the Beginner Box is set in Sandpoint; I don't even know where Kassen is in relation to Sandpoint. At the end of the adventure, it seems like the PCs are expected to travel OUT from Kassen to investigate other hooks like the newly-minted coins, where the bandits were from, etc.

I would like my PCs to be based out of one locale for the moment, as we are all new. It would save me tons of time too just having to learn one settlement and work from there, instead of having to learn 10 settlements that the PCs are only going to spend a few sessions in. Also, as a new GM, I would prefer to use a pre-made module or AP instead of making my own as I have no idea how to make one.

So I make this thread here in the PFRPG General Discussion forum --- is there a location in the PF world that is constantly used in the pre-made PF modules or adventure paths? Or is there a module or adventure path that revolves around a central location?

Reading through the Hero's Handbook and GM Guide, there was some discussion about giving out treasure and PC wealth by level. Now if I give out a piece of treasure worth 1,000gp and the PC keeps it, that's fine but if the PC does not like it or does not find it useful and decides to sell it, it'll be "bought" for 500gp, correct? Does that mean later in the adventure I will need to give out another 500gp-worth of coins or useful treasure or another 1,000gp of not-useful-and-will-be-sold treasure?

Thanks!

Hello guys!

I've had my eye on the PF Beginner Box for some time now and finally bought it the other day and got my hands on it today. First impression - wow!

I've read through and "played" through the demo game on the Hero's Handbook and I must say this is a very well written book, very easy to follow and understand. I am planning to play this with my two sons, aged 9 and 3 (youngest does whatever his older brother does, so he can at least roll the dice!) and my wife. However, this is the first time I will be GM-ing --- I've played CRPGs in the past such as Icewind Dale and Temple of Elemental Evil and Neverwinter Nights so I am somewhat familiar with the player-side of things. Any tips for a new GM to keep in mind? I will be tackling the GM guide tomorrow but have read a bit on the included adventure which seems to be simple enough yet still be awesome.

If things kick off and we really get into role playing, I want to keep things fun and cinematic and not too rules-heavy, so will it be advisable to get the Core Rulebook? I am worried that the stuff in it, specifically the post level-5 spells, rules, or monsters will be too much for a party that operates only on the basic rules presented in the Beginner Box. So basically, can we use the "core" books and monsters in a "extended Beginner Box rules" game? What will I need to change to make it compatible? I hope "transitioning to the full rules" is not a requirement to enjoy Pathfinder.

Next question, and I throw in the obligatory "sorry if this has been discussed before" line, what scenarios/modules (what is the right term?) would I want to look at next for my players? A quick read of other posts seems to suggest The Rise of the Runelords adventure is the most recommended, is this still true? And again, how do you think this scenario will play out with my "extended Beginner Box rules" game?

Thanks for reading, any help for a green-as-grass GM is greatly appreciated!

Hello guys! I've just purchased the Pathfinder Beginner Box and I must say I am amazed at the quality of the product. Just read through the Hero Handbook and feel it is very easy to read and understand. I have bought this game for me and my sons to enjoy; eldest is 9 and the youngest is 3 --- old enough to roll dice!

I was wondering if anyone can help me find a reliable source of Pathfinder RPGs here in the UK. I got my box set from IGUK however they don't seem to extensively carry the Pathfinder line, specifically that new Bestiary Box. Or does the EU crowd just have their goodies a bit later?

Any help to find other stores would be appreciated. Thanks!