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For all the complaints of the bindings, people need to realize that Paizo is a writing company, not a printing company. They contract out the printing of the books, and the binding issues are the fault of the printing company.

Even then, we need to look at the defect rate. I've seen about 10-20 complaints for bindings. Let's assume the real rate is closer to 100-200.

If we assume 10,000 copies of the SF CRB was made for Print 1, then that's a defect rate of 1%. My company aims for a defect rate of 0.9%, and we're considered one of the best in the world for our products. If Paizo is hitting similar marks, they should be applauded for their success.

I will be curious to see what the real defect rate turns out to be. In my gaming group the failure rate has been 100%, even after a replacement (it failed too). I am waiting to file my claim with Paizo once I hear the problem is fixed. I doubt I'm alone.

That said, I also applaud Paizo and their customer service. It is completely top-notch and way above and beyond the norm.

(honest question) So do you guys just run AP's? or do you just heavily prefer it over making up your own stories?

The problem for me right now is two-fold. One, there isn't much material to go with in regards to monsters or enemies right now so writing my own would be even further complicated with having to dream up critters.

And two, I've been writing and playing fantasy for so long I'm having trouble coming up with decent plots for adventures. I need to see some more examples before I feel comfortable even trying.

Just curious as to what happened to the Interactive Maps we've come to expect with the Pathfinder Adventure Paths? Will we see them return? I appreciate Steel_Wind's suggestion on GIMP but I sure miss those interactive maps. :-)

I use the Galaxy Nexus and the Toshiba Thrive but I have a Nexus 7 on pre order

What? Those bubbles are the Jacuuzi, I swear!

This is absolutely fantastic news. Now if I can just get my group on board. They are getting long in the tooth and crotchety and set in their ways (I'm actually the oldest but don't count. hehe). But I, for one, salute you and rest assured I will be following you through this very bold and most exciting move!

Wayne

This could solve the whole 3.5 vs 4.0 debacle! Please more information as soon as possible. Paizo, you seriously have just made my day!

Wayne

Most of the maps are the exact size they are in the Pathfinder adventures. The nice things are the two larger maps - one of continent and one of Sandpoint.

I'm sorry to say that if you do have access to cheap high-quality color printing, there isn't much to offer here.

This was in reply to those that have asked about the product.

Maybe I'm not reading things correctly but it just seems that 4.0 is being dumbed down and for me (an old man by all accounts) that is just not the direction I want to go. Combat was already fairly unrealistic and it just sounds worse now.

I'm definitely keeping my eyes and mind open as this comes to fruition but so far, I'm just not impressed.

Wayne

I need to update my CC info as well. Is there an easy way to do this? Thanks!

Wayne

By reading the sheer number of responses with the attitude of stick with 3.5 or 3.75 as it were, it seems to me that Paizo has an opportunity to become the new TSR (of old) of the gaming industry. If Paizo can legally become the owner of whatever they decide to call D&D 3.75 with the strong backing they have from us consumer/players, I just don't see how they could lose.

I think this sounds like an incredible, one a lifetime opportunity for Paizo to take the reigns and become the 'go to' company for fantasy gaming.

I know I'll be there rooting them on and buying their products for the foreseeable future.

Wayne

Getting ready to head to Thistletop but so far they have totally devastated my monsters. I think one character was down to only 3hp or so but that's as close as they've come so far. I've even been upping the HP on the mobs. Sheesh!

Must be nice... I have a fighter wielding a greatsword and a rogue popping arrows at him and they chewed him to pieces before I could even think about running away. hehe

I would love to see a line of minis come out for this series! I prefer the plastic prepainted only because I tend to run out of time when it comes to painting them plus I pretty much suck at it too. :-)

However, like most, I would be happy with whatever Paizo puts out.

Thanks for asking!

Wayne

I am saddened by this too but am very happy to see Paizo land on their feet and have a new publication in the wings. I have no doubts it will the high quality that we've been seeing from Duneon and Dragon the last five years. I hope that a magazine for players is being considered too unless some sort of non-compete is getting in the way.

I'm in too!!