Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bonus Bestiary (OGL)

The book contains more than a dozen full monster write-ups (with color illustrations) as well as a more-or-less complete list of all the monsters that will appear in the full Bestiary.

Yeah this is what I was saying before and expected. That it would be a few monsters but the completely writeup's of them. To give people a preview of what to expect as far as monsters go. Not a preview of what is all in the book.

When can folks preorder a hard copy?

When can folks preorder a hard copy?

You won't be able to Preorder it.

It will go on sale straight after Free RPG Day, as will the free .pdf.

Masika wrote:

When can folks preorder a hard copy?

You won't be able to Preorder it.

It will go on sale straight after Free RPG Day, as will the free .pdf.

Thanks mate!

My only objection is that I have to wait another 2+ months for it to come out.

Not to mention the wait I have to do for the hardcovers of the game and full bestiary.

ho hum .... (sigh)

So do all the monsters in this book appear in the Bestiary (like a preview) or are they bonus monsters that didnt make the cut for the hardcover?

So do all the monsters in this book appear in the Bestiary (like a preview) or are they bonus monsters that didnt make the cut for the hardcover?

The monsters in the Bonus Bestiary do not appear in the Bestiary. They'll maybe be appearing in Bestiary 2 down the road, but for now, they are basically several monsters that didn't quite fit into the Bestiary but we wanted to get them out there anyway.

The monsters in the Bonus Bestiary do not appear in the Bestiary. They'll maybe be appearing in Bestiary 2 down the road, but for now, they are basically several monsters that didn't quite fit into the Bestiary but we wanted to get them out there anyway.

Well then I definitly want one for the bookshelf then. Thanks for the fast response. :)

Jason Grubiak wrote:

So do all the monsters in this book appear in the Bestiary (like a preview) or are they bonus monsters that didnt make the cut for the hardcover?

The monsters in the Bonus Bestiary do not appear in the Bestiary. They'll maybe be appearing in Bestiary 2 down the road, but for now, they are basically several monsters that didn't quite fit into the Bestiary but we wanted to get them out there anyway.

I'm not sure if I can get a free copy of the hardcover here in Scandinavia, so I'd really love to see them in Bestiary 2. :)

I'm happy either way, pdf is fine! It's gonna be a huecuva party!

*cries at own shamelessness*

So approx. 12 monsters, allip, huecuva, caratid column, faerie dragon, all early ed. stuff that didn't make the cut?

Any other names that can be dropped?

Is it just me or is Valeros always getting jumped when he has a light source?

He seems to be continuing in a certain vein the Regdar illustration tradition.

There are two iconic fliers, actually. Merisiel because she can; Valeros because he cannot.

At this point, when I see a huge monster in an illustration, I look to see where Valeros is getting flung. Nice curve-ball on the PfRPG, WAR/Paizo.

Must. Have. This.

All I can say is that I'd better have internet connectivity on the day this goes on sale. I'll be somewhere in the middle of an ocean that day...and I'm not even sure which one.

I'll definitely be getting the PDF, but I'd like to maintain the continuity of my physical collection, too.

He's hardly being flung, he's leaping over the naga's bulk while raising sword against it, the only helpless valeros i can think of is when he's getting abducted by akata.

Sorry, my comments were meant to be general--elicited by Alexander Piros's observation, and not meant to be a description of the BB's cover, where, as you say, Valeros is obviously NOT being flung. Look around, I'm pretty sure you'll find ample illustrations where the form flying through the air is Valeros'.

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

Then I'll try to lift a tank with my bare hands and swim across the Atlantic!

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

I'm pretty sure that when we see that list it will be because the Bestiary has gone to print and it will be too late to change.

Must. Have. This.

All I can say is that I'd better have internet connectivity on the day this goes on sale. I'll be somewhere in the middle of an ocean that day...and I'm not even sure which one.

I'll definitely be getting the PDF, but I'd like to maintain the continuity of my physical collection, too.

I wouldn't worry too much. We are printing quite a bit more of the Bonus Bestiary than we ever did the Free RPG Day adventures, so if you can make it on sometime during the first week or so, that should be good enough. We want to make sure everybody who wants one can get one. Of course, it could just shoot out the door so much faster than we expect, but I am pretty good usually at printing so that we will have it for some time to come. Just hope I guessed right. :)

-Lisa

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

No chance at all. We didn't want to make what monster gets into the book into a contest, since that would only end up with flame wars and would put an unnecessary lag into the production of the book. We chose the monsters here at Paizo, and the ones that didn't make the cut will end up either in the Bonus Bestiary or in Bestiary II (which will likely also include the Bonus Bestiary monsters)... although since Bestiary II isn't even on any schedule yet, I can't say when it'll be out, or even verify it WILL be out.

There will be some serious Nerd Rage if Paizo doesn't come up with Bestiary II in 2010...

... unless, Tome of Horrors: Pathfinder Edition will be out at that time.

All I'm saying then is that the etheral filtcher better have made the cut.

Depends on if you mean "cut its throat." ;)

lastknightleft wrote:

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

No chance at all. We didn't want to make what monster gets into the book into a contest, since that would only end up with flame wars and would put an unnecessary lag into the production of the book. We chose the monsters here at Paizo, and the ones that didn't make the cut will end up either in the Bonus Bestiary or in Bestiary II (which will likely also include the Bonus Bestiary monsters)... although since Bestiary II isn't even on any schedule yet, I can't say when it'll be out, or even verify it WILL be out.

The Flumph better be included in one of these, or there will be rioting outside the Paizo offices and someone's effigy will be burning.

All I'm saying then is that the etheral filtcher better have made the cut.

QFT

Etherial Filtchers are cool.

Its bad enough Allips and Shadow Mastiffs arent in the Bestiary....Well at least they are in the Bonus Bestiary.

Im pretty sure owlbears, manticores and orcs will be in there...as far as stuff with the potential to be cut....Im very much hoping Gricks, Grey Renders and Chuuls make it.

someone's effigy will be burning.

Is it me?

James Jacobs wrote:

lastknightleft wrote:

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

No chance at all. We didn't want to make what monster gets into the book into a contest, since that would only end up with flame wars and would put an unnecessary lag into the production of the book. We chose the monsters here at Paizo, and the ones that didn't make the cut will end up either in the Bonus Bestiary or in Bestiary II (which will likely also include the Bonus Bestiary monsters)... although since Bestiary II isn't even on any schedule yet, I can't say when it'll be out, or even verify it WILL be out.

The Flumph better be included in one of these, or there will be rioting outside the Paizo offices and someone's effigy will be burning.

I hear the flumph will be getting its own book.

Charles Scholz wrote:

James Jacobs wrote:

lastknightleft wrote:

and so when we see that list will that be when we get a chance to raise awareness for any monsters that didn't make the cut and try to rally to get them added if they're a favorite? I remember it being said we'd have a chance to do something like that.

No chance at all. We didn't want to make what monster gets into the book into a contest, since that would only end up with flame wars and would put an unnecessary lag into the production of the book. We chose the monsters here at Paizo, and the ones that didn't make the cut will end up either in the Bonus Bestiary or in Bestiary II (which will likely also include the Bonus Bestiary monsters)... although since Bestiary II isn't even on any schedule yet, I can't say when it'll be out, or even verify it WILL be out.

The Flumph better be included in one of these, or there will be rioting outside the Paizo offices and someone's effigy will be burning.

I hear the flumph will be getting its own book.

** spoiler omitted **

Flumph Blackguard = WIN! ;P

I hear the flumph will be getting its own book.

Flumphs Revisited!

Daigle wrote:

I hear the flumph will be getting its own book.

Flumphs Revisited!

Yay, all my prayers have been answered!

Woo!

... unless, Tome of Horrors: Pathfinder Edition will be out at that time.

A joyous proposition!

Carbuncle?

Is there a way to find out which retailers in my area are participating in Free RPGday? And more importantly which retailers carry the Paizo products so I know which ones to support?

Woo!

Lookin' good Sean!

Say, can I have one of those?

..no?

Worth a try.

I certainly got a chuckle from the picture.

Oh AWESOME godz above, this looks INSANELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'll be getting this one, no doubt!

Is there a way to find out which retailers in my area are participating in Free RPGday? And more importantly which retailers carry the Paizo products so I know which ones to support?

For the first part, there's a Free RPG Day Store Locator. And if your retailer is not already on that list, there's still time to encourage him to sign up.

For the second part... well, I'd hope all of the stores on that list also carry a generous selection of Paizo products, but calling to confirm would be an idea.

How about Lovable Losers Revisited? A book containing PfRPG updates to such brightly shining stars as the phasm, the delver, the tojanida, the C.I.F.A.L., the sheet ghoul, and of course the flumph?

...no? *sigh*

Oh AWESOME godz above, this looks INSANELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude, ease up on the coffee.

I really like the page layout and the artwork for the Bonus Bestiary. I can't wait to take a copy home, instead of just a sneak peek while the local shop was unwrapping their shipment.

I really like the page layout and the artwork for the Bonus Bestiary. I can't wait to take a copy home, instead of just a sneak peek while the local shop was unwrapping their shipment.

Wait until you see the final layout for the Pathfinder Bestiary. Sarah really out-did herself with it! Amazing!

-Lisa

Wait until you see the final layout for the Pathfinder Bestiary. Sarah really out-did herself with it! Amazing!

-Lisa

Well... if you would consider to send it to me NOW, I'de be happy to comment on the layout. :-P

Here's to hoping our FLGS carries some of these!

Here's to hoping our FLGS carries some of these!

Check the Free RPG Day Store Locator.

Jonathan_Shade wrote:

Here's to hoping our FLGS carries some of these!

Check the Free RPG Day Store Locator.

Thanks, Vic. One of our stores is listed.

I hear the flumph will be getting its own book.

** spoiler omitted **

Oh yeah, well I heard that the flumph will be at the center of an upcoming AP.

I wish there were a PFRPG adventure or preview that I could run players through at my FLGS to accentuate the book among all the other offerings. Any idea what EL range most of the monsters are? I might put something together myself using either beta rules or standard 3.5 but would need to know what's included and such to make it work.

Glad I'll be able to buy it since none of the shops 'close' to me will be doing the Free RPG day.
'close' = less than a 1.5 hr drive.

I told my gameshop about it but it looks like they didn't sign up, I'll be running my game there during the day and won't be able to get to the other stores.

I'm excited about it.

Glad I'll be able to buy it since none of the shops 'close' to me will be doing the Free RPG day.

'close' = less than a 1.5 hr drive.

I told my gameshop about it but it looks like they didn't sign up, I'll be running my game there during the day and won't be able to get to the other stores.

I'm excited about it.

Yeah, I told my local about it 2 months ago and he never ordered... I should have kept on him.