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I like the new layout for the Monster statblock a lot - please consider something like this for your next bestiary.

I too, can appreciate the layout of the statblock in this set.

That said, I personally would NOT like to see this format used in the next bestiary, or in any other "regular" book for that matter. The regular books are gorgeous, and I may be wrong, but I think many players like the way they are as is.

This box is designed to bring new players into the game, and make it easier to understand the basics of the system. It is only a small leap from there into the regular books. Personally, I don't think a change is needed or warranted in the layout outside of the beginner box.

What's with the people chattering about a "2nd Edition" Pathfinder? Seriously, that kind of talk leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I will continue to purchase PF releases (including Beginner Box) minis, and pretty much anything else that comes out for the system. But after playing for 30 years, I tend to strongly dislike the financial cost of starting into a new edition.

Paizo is simply excellent at what they do, and I'm willing to bet that they are resourceful enough to be able to figure out how to bring in new players to the game, and keep the rest of us already engaged, well, .. engaged!

I would say that the decision to do a full line of minis is evidence of that. Regardless of my speculation, I don't even want to entertain the idea of a new edition ( for a few more years at the VERY least!) so let's please forget the words "2nd Edition" ok? Please?

I like the design philosophy in the Beginner Box, and I think that they have really hit the nail on the head, in terms of what it is designed for. Keep up the great work!

OK. I've been sitting quietly for a few years now reading these threads and never joining in. At last, I am finally compelled...

Lisa, Vic, and the rest of the people at Paizo:

I think that this is a wonderful step forward, and I share your enthusiasm and excitement regarding this upcoming release. When I first saw the mini's for the Beginners Box, I was immediately impressed with the quality of both the sculpts and the paint job and thought to myself "Wouldn't it be great if they did a full line of miniatures?"

Well, my wish has been answered. You should be proud of yourselves. I'm willing to bet that these are going to be the best looking mini's EVER produced for a fantasy RPG game. I think the price point is also appropriate for these, and I think that the booster price is great. Sometimes, I find that I might be in my gaming shop of choice just yucking it up with the owner, and there isn't anything new to buy (I have EVERY Pathfinder release that you guys have put out!)but I still wanna throw the guy who owns it a little dough for humoring me. It used to be that I'd buy another set of dice to fit that purpose, but now I have a $4.00 booster to fill that role instead. And don't get me wrong, I'll definitely be purchasing these by the case too.

My only hope for this line is that sculpts will be made for ALL creatures in the Beastiarys. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to create an adventure and having no mini to represent a particular monster on the table. Sure - there are ways around this, but who really wants to use a token or some other thing that doesn't fit in with your miniatures collection? After spending a lot of money on mini's, it just an eyesore to have to resort to that. I also believe that this was a factor in the downfall of the DDM line.

Also, a "mini's game rules" to go along with the figures is not necessary and will steer away from the main focus in producing these in the first place - although that's not to say that an excellent "battle game" couldn't be created as a supplement book for future production. If you were to create such a system, it shouldn't revolve on the rarity of cool pieces, but rather, it should be about effective combat unit building and strategy. In other words, it should NOT be about driving up the price of plastic for no good reason except to gain a power in a skirmish game. Personally, I wouldn't bother with it at all.

It has been amazing to watch how Paizo has grown into the being that it is now, from it's early roots. I think that this decision was an exceptionally big one for the company, and that it speaks volumes about how much you guys actually do care about your customers and the growth of the line.

Don't let anyone pee on your courage - you guys are doing a great job, and I take my hat off to you guys for delivering one of the best RPG's this old gamer has ever had the pleasure to play. Congratulations.

Now, I must look into getting rid of these hundreds of DDM minis...it sure is going to be a heck of a lot of work typing up the list for them all.