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Thanks for all the replies guys. I now have questions I can ask.

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Adam

Yeah, it's unusually high but not impossible.

When you are the GM you are allowed to ask a player to explain how they reached that level of hp, especially when you're new to a game and new to GMing.

Frankly, and I don't mean this to be offensive, but you really shouldn't GM until you're familiar with the game as a player and competent with the rules. Once you reach that point, then you can try to step into the role of a GM.

All that said, rogues roll d8s. 2 levels would give at most 16 hp for HD. 2 more if they used their FCB for it. Lets assume a +2 con modifier, for another 4 hp. That brings us up to 22 hp. Toughness, would bring that up to 24.

However, it's rare for players to invest that hard into HP, especially spending a feat on toughness.

If the player is new, they might incorrectly be adding their con score instead of the modifier to their HP. Maybe. But then they would actually have incredibly low hp.

Regardless, I would be suspicious and ask your player to explain how they arrived at that value.

I agree with you in regards to it being optimal for me to DM once I am more familiar with the game. However, my childhood group of friends that I am playing with, I am the most experienced between all of us. So either I DM or no one plays. :(

I am new to RPG's and I am a brand new DM. There is a halfing Rogue in my game with 24 hp at level 2? I sense something wrong here....

I am all about being fair. I get that people might roll and get something that is atrocious and have a really bad stat sheet. I wouldn't want that to happen to me, so I get a re-roll. Rolling till you're as buff as you want? Well, that's not how it's intended to be. Besides, this game isn't about "winning." It's about role playing and fun, not breaking the game.

Sooooo, one of the people in my game rolled their character over and over until they got what they wanted. Is that how it's recommended to play this game?

I know we can have any play style we want, but power gamey is not something I am keen on. What do you all think?

Thanks Tom! That helps me a ton. I am not being sarcastic.

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Adam

That is an AWESOME list. Thanks for thanking me, I've been a fantasy fiction reader since I was young. This feels like a smooth transition to allow my friends who aren't readers to enjoy the rich world that we have all loved of Fantasy. All they have ever known is what's in a video game or tv/movies.

That being said I have made a big binder with a ton of tabs, clips, high lighted NPC's and notable areas. I've done my home work to figure out where everything is located in this new adventure of Sandpoint and the world Golarion.

I own the Inner Sea World Guid, 3 different Bestiary's, NPC Guide, Ultimate Equipment, Advanced Players guide, Core Rule Book, Giant Chessex Play mat, Dry eras markers up the butt, the bestiary pawn and NPC pawn boxes. Also Rise of the Rune Lord pawn box. My pawns are organized via card sleevs so I can find them in a timely manner.

Different maps to use and more I am sure I can't remember. The biggest concern is there are 1k and one rules to remember.

Adam

Hey all, tonight I will be leading a good group of friends though their first pathfinder game (outside the beginners box).

We are starting Rise of the Rune Lords. Can you guys give me a few things i should have on hand and be prepared with prior to the start of tonights game?

THANKS and Happy New Years!

Adam

I ran two seperate adventures, both as part of the beginners box. The first one I added a ton of improvisation.The final section when my group encountered the skelton on the jewel encrusted throne I added some cool stuff. I made it where he grew in size as he took more damage. I added a magical gauntlet in one of the vase in the corner. Once doned, the wearer himself was able to knock the skele king down to size, my party was able to finish him off. Unfortunately, what they didn't know was the gauntlet enslaved whomever used it to defeat him. My wizard was the chosen one and he sauntered over to the throne where he assumed the old kings throne. Seeing as that was a one off it ended there.

The second time it was more, if this happens then this happens. Everyone said they had a blast and we ended on a high note when we were out of time. I was going to run Grande Temple of Jing but quickly realized that was NOT friendly for a new GM. That's when I changed to RotRL and I am excited to play it. Thanks for the responses.

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Adam

Hello everyone. I have played about 30 hours of DnD prior to deciding to get my friends in to Pathfinder. They're all guys I've known since I was a kid and we get along great. I played around 30-50 hours of DnD at my local comic shop. Spent another 15 hours watching Matt Mercer and gang along with DawnForge Cast.

I have most of the books that you would need. Read up on the core rule book, the game mastery guide and everything else I can get my hands on. I think I am ready and I am decent at improv. We did the beginners box together and had a blast.

Do you think it's a good idea to do Rise of the Runelords? Oh, it's the anniversary edition by the way.

Thanks all and happy gaming!
Adam