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I like this question...my answer is this:

I play the game to have fun and not to win.
If it's fun to play a character that makes decisions that are "mistakes" it's okay.

One caveat though...in PFS we are supposed to help each other as players through an adventure...so if we are "not helping" we really need to look at the mindset of our character and as Why?

If our character is willingly choosing not to be helpful to the party, then that kind of conflicts with PFS play....

However, if there is a lack of character knowledge and others are just metagaming...then make mistakes if that is what your character would do.

Hi,

I've played about 20-30 games of Pathfinder Society and as an adult, I am seeing some players i've encountered as less than fun to play with. My purpose is to get advice on either adjusting my attitude or calling out other's poor attitude in a way that is logical and not demeaning so they will ultimately treat me with courtesy like I will in return.

Issue 1: People (not even in a game) talking about my character as splitting the party after the game when my character never split the party...My character had first initiative in a combat and signalled to the entire party the direction I was headed and asked them to follow (my character ultimately died because no one chose to follow)...this became a debate after the game because others were gossiping one of the person's opinions about my character's path he chose. The issue wasn't that I died or any feelings about no one following my character the path I went...the issue was that someone lied after the game and was spinning gossip about me personally...I kindof think its hugely disrespectful to have a venture captain state his opinion of a game he "heard about" and this come up.

Issue 2: During a game, I was skipped over 3 times where others did what they wanted (out of combat initiative) and waited 15 minutes. I spoke up to the GM and asked if my character can explore an area while others were doing their part (effectively splitting the party). Because my character I assumed over a 90-120 min period during the game would be doing something helpful. The GM got pissed and said he is not going to do that because all the party had to stay in the same area...I checked after and we did not in that scenario...that is not the issue though...How do you deal with a GM when they choose to railroad the adventure and it is extremely boring and are ignoring your character ----and when you try to do something you get hostility? Would it be okay to just get up and leave that table and get no credit because there seems to be some person hostility issue the GM has?

Ideally, I want to get along with all my party and help everyone enjoy the game...but as there's always the human element...I want to ensure to have a good response to times when people are being dicks (whether it's other players or a click of players OR its the GM themself). Sometimes tables I am at have kids too, so it really strikes me at surprising that some of these behaviors manifest from adults.

Please send advice on how I can respond to these things as I haven't yet confronted the individuals or reported them if I should for their behavior. I dislike hostility so as a newer player in Pathfinder Society i've just chalked up the disappointing experiences as something to hopefully learn from...I just want to make sure I stand my ground but not be wrong in how I do it according to proper society play.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can give me good advice.

It was a dark and stormy night.

arrows, steel, and magic flashed...adventure time!

I could kit bash these both with games workshop parts....have a look at the Warhammer bits for vampires and wood elves...combine the wood elf tree ents with some cthulu octopus tentacles or the metal d&D bits they used to make a few years ago (might even find on reaper site still). For mini inspiration check out www.coolminiornot.com

Also, if you have the picks and metal tools, get some green stuff and sculpt it yourself...it doesn't take a lot of skill to do this type of mini.

:A tall, slender, auburn-haired half-elven female stands, and bows to the group. She speaks with a slight Varisian accent as she addresses you.:

Greetings to my fellow members of the Crusade. My name is Catraoine {pronounced "Katrina"} Becket. While there were several factions which clamored for my attention when I joined the Society, it was clear to me, as a holy warrior of Iomedae, in which faction I truly belonged.

I echo Lady Ophelia's sentiment -- my mission is to protect the greater good, and defend those who can't defend themselves, but, if I need to crack a few evildoers' skulls to accomplish this, I have no problem doing so.

By the way, if, during your missions, you find yourself teamed with a half-elven woman who resembles me, but who engages in, well, less than moral behavior -- it's not me. She's my misguided sister, Xan, who fell in with pirates at a young age, and who is in serious need of an attitude adjustment. I look forward to the day when I catch up to her, and can beat some sense into her.

M'Lady, I am Leafer Smotherland, a 24 year old man from Darkmoon Vale. Although I know not my natural parents, my father taught me to be strong and support others. He died saving my adopted mother who has watched me become a man and as I venture to guide the members of the Diamond Regiment to hunt down the villans in the Andoran region...I feel pulled toward Sarenrae and her teachings. No doubt my life is destined towards protecting mankind as I bear linneage with the ancient Azlanti with my dark red hair and purple eyes...an uncommon sight in the world today.

Michael,

I am brand new to Pathfinder and am down with a game if it works around 6pm CST as i'm in USA. I've played 1 scenario so far with a pregen character and have my character created now. I'm not sure if time zone will workout, but send me an email at krzywicki@gmail.com and hopefully we can get together...I'd really like to do some online scenarios to learn more and experience up my character so I am on the same page with the locals the few times they meet monthly to get into higher level games.

Player name: Joe Krzywicki
Character name: Leafer Smotherland
Character number:179521-1
Faction: Silver Crusade
Race/class/lvl: Human/Ranger/1