Hi Ray here from Oz,
I have found THE GAME! I'm a veteran gamer, not the best player around but I first played D & D in 1985, Final Fantasy books in 1984 and board games around the same time. I've played and own stacks of games, many of the classics such as Risk, War Of the Ring, Twilight Imperium, Axis and Allies, Fortress America, Mage Wars, Talisman, Memoir 44, Battlelore, Summoner Wars, Shogun etc so I have a little experience in these fields. I've also played many card games such as Magic the Gathering and Lord of the Rings LCG.
Pathfinder the Adventure Card Game will stand proudly among them. I'm addicted. While the rules are simple enough and I have won some games easily, I have died numerous times and ran out of time even more. I do like the Wandering Monster Variant and I will adopt this when I play stronger, fighter types.
I've taken Seelah and Lem on a campaign and it took me 5 goes to succeed at the very first scenario. As my characters grew I began to find it easier but when Seelah slipped and I restarted her character, the win-loss ratio has been 50-50. I love this game. I haven't found one so addictive in such a long time and like so many other fans I can't pinpoint exactly why.
I've also played with my daughters one of which (my teenager believe it or not!) is also addicted despite this technological brain numbing age. This game has drawn her away from I-pad and Facebook-a true tribute to you Mike!
Sure, it has small issues such as with print on some cards but I feel those who complain about the rules are getting too bogged down in complexities rather than enjoying the spirit of the game. I haven't been so addicted to a game since Summoner Wars which is struggled to get game time
It is a quick and simplified version of D&D and while the RPG aspect can never replace the iconic game, you can play more often and create a lesser but still a fantasy experience. It also has the humour of Talisman (like when Seelah died in combat to a goblin with four dice! Poor planning as well I know) without investing 4 hours. It has a variety of characters which you can build up, monsters to beat and you get to roll dice! I can play solo after work while watching TV and a beer. Need I say more?
Keep it coming Mike and Paizo! PS. I also loved that we down here in Oz we didn't have to wait months after the US to get our hands on it. I bought Skinsaw off the shelf at end of October. Outstanding service. Keep this game coming for years to come, I promise that I won't get bored! Fantastic Paizo!
