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Hey Pathfinder community!

So from the get go I'm disclosing that I was in Law Enforcement for quite a while. I've been lurking on these message boards for years without posting anything of substance. Disclaimer: Writing from my broken phone. Sorry.

Naturally, like some of you I've been following the small controversy that surrounds this AP. I'll start by saying I understand and am sympathetic to those who are uncomfortable with depicting any analogue to real world law enforcement.

That being said, I think the higher ups at Paizo have done everything they reasonably can to make this work. Looking at it innocently, they are tackling a popular element of genre fiction. We've all watched cop shows, whether they be heavy, comedic, action, etc.

Pathfinder is known as a "kitchen sink" setting, and it's only natural this would come up. It's my opinion that they've handled it responsibly and with class.

My point is, I pray the community gives them a break. It's fiction. They're story tellers. We have to understand this subject is not off limits in storytelling. I don't want the creatives on Pathfinder to be afraid to tread uncertain waters. Who knows what that could deprive us in the future?

Once again, I am coming from this as a former cop. If anyone would like to ask me anything or engage in conversation, I'm all ears.

Thanks to any and all who read this wall of text.

PossibleCabbage wrote:

The one bit of advice I was looking for that I didn't see is "what if some people want to play officers, and some people don't?" As in, how do you handle a mixed party here? How to adjust the narrative for having both Starsky & Hutch and Nick & Nora Charles in the Party?

Just make them "police consultants." Like Monk or Sherlock Holmes.

I don't see the issue. Clearly this is supposed to be some kind of noir LA Confidential thing. It's genre fiction. It ain't gonna glorify police brutality. Have some faith in Paizo.

I dig the new look personally. Especially the new armor/clothing design.