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I wish to second what @xdy just said. I am willing to and have paid extra for Foundry support Paizo content (by buying Paizo products that can be imported) - Money is not a driving factor in my decision to use Foundry. instead, it's the quality of the product. And that's the case for the vast majority of users I know.

Small addition to the post above, it appears that map PNGs going to Fryguy wouldn't fix that issue, since Fryguy's module takes the maps directly from the PDFs. Which, as far as I know have got the HD maps in them nowadays. So, should be good going forward.

That said, it would be helpful if you guys packed the map PNGs in a folder alongside the PDF download for us users of virtual tabletops.

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Hi Aaron,

Thank you for your frank response. I'll be sure to let the guys know they can get in touch with you regarding the review copies. As for the way Foundry works, unlike other VTTs Foundry lets you create your own products (without owing Foundry any royalties) - it's easily the most transparant VTT out there.

*edit*: It's been brought to my attention that it might not be entirely clear that the PF2e developer team on Foundry are volunteers who aren't associated with Foundry itself. And that there might already be communications going there. So that's lovely news, I hope that gets expanded on! /edit

I feel there's some communication that can be smoothed over regarding Foundry, PF2e (support) and rollout of products on that platform. I'd like to strongly encourage you to get in touch with 'nikolaj-a#7082' on discord. He's the volunteer that creates the PF2e game-system on Foundry. Alex and Luis are already on their discord, perhaps they can help get that communication started.

What I'm hoping this will achieve, as a user is a wider rollout of Foundry supported products by Paizo. Which I'll happily pay you guys for. Think things like a bestiary with art & tokens, fully implemented modules and campaigns, the works.

I think working with them (the volunteers) will help Paizo make tremendous steps towards unprecedented VTT support that even WOTC can't rival. You've got an amazing asset in these volunteers; I encourage you to leverage that.

Yours,

Daniel

Thanks. Context. I am the sole Paizo marketing employee, other than the VP of Marketing and Licencing who makes the high level decisions. When we re-hire the Marketing Coordinator there will be two of us. Two of us to promote over 150 products a year. Two of us to work with dozens of licensed partners. Two us to work with community content creators, influencers, Compatible and Infinite publishers, and manage social media. Generally, it is in that order of importance because that how the revenue flows.

We can't "play...

First of all, for having so many duties, I'm surprised you found the time to show me how the sausage is made. I'm flattered and I appreciate you taking the time.

Second, I actually really like the transparency and candid explanation of how things work. It gives us, the community, the tools to help you where we can with ideas, comments or sometimes criticism. So instead of you apologizing, I should be (and am!) thanking you.

As a final piece of feedback before I'll stop occupying your time. Fryguy supports your rollouts by implementing Paizo APs into Foundry's PF2e. This is done through a module, and is free to use. The only limitation is you must own the book to be able to use it. It does a watermark check.

At the moment, this means that there is no visibility for Paizo to see how much revenue has been driven by him, PF2e on Foundry and Foundry in general. Since it's not a direct license like a kickback from a product on a marketplace. But a referral to your marketplace instead that goes unnoticed.

I'd like to suggest the following, no need to reply by the way, I'm sure you have good reasons if you cannot:

1) Put in a referral link/option in your storefront where people can indicate why they made a purchase. Or, even simpler, create a small discount code (2-5%) that's personalized for Fryguy. Which you can again use for your analytics.

2) Provide Fryguy with the same map PNGs that you provide other VTTs with. It sounds like a small thing but it'll bump the quality of his work tremendously. And end of the day, wouldn't you guys want the amazing and hard work of your mapmakers to reflect beautifully at people's gametables? Right now, I'm forced to play EC on FoundryVTT with low-quality versions of those gorgeous maps. And that's just a shame!

If you would be willing to do either of these things, but you need something from Fryguy (like starting the communication) or if there is anything I can do. Let me know, I'll be happy to help get you guys in touch at least.

Response or not, I appreciate your time and I hope you have an amazing day.

Yours,

Daniel

Thanks for your feedback! Paizo has a relationship with Foundry. If they want to review our products they should contact me directly. But a subscription would accomplish the same thing because I don't send review copies our earlier than that. That said, understand that we will always give the "best deal" to licensed partners. Foundry's business model prevents us from working with them quite like we do with other partners, but it can still be a good relationship.

Adventures Ahead!

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for your frank response. I'll be sure to let the guys know they can get in touch with you regarding the review copies. As for the way Foundry works, unlike other VTTs Foundry lets you create your own products (without owing Foundry any royalties) - it's easily the most transparant VTT out there.

*edit*: It's been brought to my attention that it might not be entirely clear that the PF2e developer team on Foundry are volunteers who aren't associated with Foundry itself. And that there might already be communications going there. So that's lovely news, I hope that gets expanded on! /edit

I feel there's some communication that can be smoothed over regarding Foundry, PF2e (support) and rollout of products on that platform. I'd like to strongly encourage you to get in touch with 'nikolaj-a#7082' on discord. He's the volunteer that creates the PF2e game-system on Foundry. Alex and Luis are already on their discord, perhaps they can help get that communication started.

What I'm hoping this will achieve, as a user is a wider rollout of Foundry supported products by Paizo. Which I'll happily pay you guys for. Think things like a bestiary with art & tokens, fully implemented modules and campaigns, the works.

I think working with them (the volunteers) will help Paizo make tremendous steps towards unprecedented VTT support that even WOTC can't rival. You've got an amazing asset in these volunteers; I encourage you to leverage that.

Yours,

Daniel

I too supported Battlezoo, @paizo please look at the way they did things I feel they - nailed - modern TTRPG support.

Oh while you're at it also provide the same for @Fryguy#3851 on discord. He translates books into instantly importable modules and it only works with a legit copy of the books driving even more sales...

*flies away*

If they have a subscription, give them their copies early please. This way they can implement the new content into everyone's favorite VTT so it's ready on launch. These guys drive profits for Paizo, I think this is an everybody wins scenario.

Okthxbye

keftiu wrote:

Paizo has repeatedly said this won’t happen, both in order to support brick-and-mortar stores and preserve their main source of profits.

This. It's important to remember that TTRPG growth is done typically by word of mouth, organized play and these physical stores. If Paizo encourages folks to not go to their stores, it simply won't be profitable for them to carry Paizo books.

Then I just won't buy either /shrug

Companies that don't cater to convenience don't deserve people's wallets. It's a terrible argument. More importantly, the reason for wanting digital content is vastly different to reasons for wanting books. I doubt a digital sub would cannibalize many book sales at all.

KyoYagami068 wrote:

PDF2Foundry is free. The only thing you have to pay for is the PDF you buy from Paizo.

NPCs, Items and the like are usually handled by the guys behind the system implementation, not by this module's dev.

Well aware, I use it. I am addressing the "I want this but better" comment and the "source of revenue" comment.

To clarify

I want this but better:

- I would like Paizo to do what FryGuy does, make modules or at least give the PF2e team on Foundry the tools to make fully fledged modules and sell them on Foundry! Pre-packaged and ready to go, obviously on an at-sale quality level.

Direct cause for sales:

- What I meant by this is that I, and plenty others I know bought the books rather than say do a homebrew specifically because FryGuy made his module. I think it's thus good business, fair and simple good graces for Paizo to hopefully consider giving FryGuy some form of compensation or thanks! :)

Hey Paizo Execs,

I wanted to let you know the following. User @Fryguy on Discord (FoundryVTT) has created a module for the virtual tabletop Foundry. This module allows you to import (ONLY LEGAL VERIFIED & WATERMARKED PDFS!) of Paizo campaigns into Foundry, and automatically sets up the maps, notes and even images for you. It's super cool.

Two things, I want this but better. So hurry up with cooperation on Foundry. Second, please contact @FryGuy#3851 on discord. Right now, he buys all your books to make a module that facilitates playing on a tabletop for so many people. He's a direct cause for sales for you guys, my case being anecdotal but clear. I'd have run a homebrew if I would have had to do all the importing manually/myself. This puts delays in his import work. I'd like to at least provide the idea that you guys give him the material for free so he can do the import work. The guy deserves that much at least!

Anyway, once FryGuy finished import work on Strength of Thousands, I'll be eagerly purchasing that too.

Much love,

A fan

As we make our way through the first module, my players and I are becoming increasingly dejected at the distinct lack of "circus stuff."

It started off great early on, with trying to solve a murder in the circus, but after that, it was just...a dungeon crawl.

My players keep asking me when they can perform another show, to which I don't have much in way of answer for them.

** spoiler omitted **

So I ask: Does the adventure path support opportunities for future shows, and if so, how frequently,...

My players took the 'If we don't do something to heal these towers then our home-island (they consider Abberton their home now, they're Abbertonians in perpetuity after-all!) will be destroyed. Nay, perhaps the entire world (who the f$&& knows at this point)

That's plenty motivation to help! After-all if not them then who? Everyone else doesn't even believe the towers are that important. They haven't got a clue and who are they going to tell? They're just a bunch of circus clowns...

It's that Han Solo-esque motivation of well f@##, if not me then who. Fine, I GUESS I need a galaxy to survive in... And do my smuggling thing that I'd rather be doing right now.

Fix your EC maps so they actually work on virtual tabletops! PLEASE WE'RE BEGGING YOU.