paizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDFpaizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF2023-12-05T23:36:49Z2023-12-05T23:36:49ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF (3 stars)adacourthttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2023-12-05T23:31:55Z<p>Picked for scraps for a 2e home game. Didn't use the society errand run framing, the puzzle chapter, or the ambush. </p>
<p>The best chapter was the orphanage. One team focused on keeping Auntie busy while the other snooped around and interviewed the kids. They just barely didn't succeed. Keep in mind that in official canon the questgiver is currently dead.</p>
<p>They chose the guaril encounter next. They got the "use this warehouse of scraps to solve the problem" bit but in my opinion took more risks than necessary. Rolling well bailed them out. Took the least amount of time of the three.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that we have a lawful good champion in the party and meeting Guaril was already pushing it. They went to the townhouse, I hammed up Zarta a little too much, made the imp a little too sympathetic, and the party noped out. Zarta's very fun though.</p>
<p>It turned out to be a really good narrative curve, giving the party the feel of low-level quest board adventuring until their characters were tired of it. There were jokes of the quest board being like craigslist ads. Also a great way to get the party to know some locals and future quest givers. There's little combat if you purposefully take out the combat like I did, so maybe add a sewer crawl or something to add variety.</p><p>Picked for scraps for a 2e home game. Didn't use the society errand run framing, the puzzle chapter, or the ambush. </p>
<p>The best chapter was the orphanage. One team focused on keeping Auntie busy while the other snooped around and interviewed the kids. They just barely didn't succeed. Keep in mind that in official canon the questgiver is currently dead.</p>
<p>They chose the guaril encounter next. They got the "use this warehouse of scraps to solve the problem" bit but in my opinion took more risks than necessary. Rolling well bailed them out. Took the least amount of time of the three.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that we have a lawful good champion in the party and meeting Guaril was already pushing it. They went to the townhouse, I hammed up Zarta a little too much, made the imp a little too sympathetic, and the party noped out. Zarta's very fun though.</p>
<p>It turned out to be a really good narrative curve, giving the party the feel of low-level quest board adventuring until their characters were tired of it. There were jokes of the quest board being like craigslist ads. Also a great way to get the party to know some locals and future quest givers. There's little combat if you purposefully take out the combat like I did, so maybe add a sewer crawl or something to add variety.</p>adacourt2023-12-05T23:31:55ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Strong Introduction (4 stars)Jhaemanhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2019-08-09T14:07:05Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>NO SPOILERS</p>
<p><b><i>First Steps, Part I: In Service to Lore</b></i> is the beginning of a trilogy of “Pathfinder Society Introductory Scenarios” meant for new players. Although Parts II & III have been officially retired, Part I is still sanctioned for play. The goal of these scenarios is to introduce new players to the concept of the Pathfinder Society, its tenets, and, especially, its factions. The idea is that, after playing all three scenarios and meeting all the faction heads in-game, a player could then choose a faction for their character. Because these scenarios were released in 2011, and there’s been a •lot• of evolution of PFS factions since then, some of the material in the trilogy is outdated. Still, I really like the premise of slowly introducing players to PFS and getting them familiar with the factions in an organic way. As for <b><i>In Service to Lore</b></i> in particular, I thought it did a solid job of introducing a few faction leaders (in a broad brushstrokes sort of way) and has a good mix of role-playing, combat, and even some puzzle-solving. But although it’s introductory, that doesn’t mean it’s easy—with one encounter in particular holding the possibility of a swift end for a PC if a dice roll goes awry. I roll this for a group that consisted of one brand-new player to Pathfinder and four experienced players.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>NO SPOILERS</p>
<p><b><i>First Steps, Part I: In Service to Lore</b></i> is the beginning of a trilogy of “Pathfinder Society Introductory Scenarios” meant for new players. Although Parts II & III have been officially retired, Part I is still sanctioned for play. The goal of these scenarios is to introduce new players to the concept of the Pathfinder Society, its tenets, and, especially, its factions. The idea is that, after playing all three scenarios and meeting all the faction heads in-game, a player could then choose a faction for their character. Because these scenarios were released in 2011, and there’s been a •lot• of evolution of PFS factions since then, some of the material in the trilogy is outdated. Still, I really like the premise of slowly introducing players to PFS and getting them familiar with the factions in an organic way. As for <b><i>In Service to Lore</b></i> in particular, I thought it did a solid job of introducing a few faction leaders (in a broad brushstrokes sort of way) and has a good mix of role-playing, combat, and even some puzzle-solving. But although it’s introductory, that doesn’t mean it’s easy—with one encounter in particular holding the possibility of a swift end for a PC if a dice roll goes awry. I roll this for a group that consisted of one brand-new player to Pathfinder and four experienced players.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Jhaeman2019-08-09T14:07:05ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A challenging introduction for new players (3 stars)TheDegradedhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2017-04-03T10:10:13Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I played this scenario yesterday, knowing all too well that parts 2 and 3 wouldn’t be PFS legal. I suppose that’s my biggest complaint as well: it’s a part 1 that won’t get a legal follow up. Only a portion of the various factions will get addressed and new players will only get a glimpse of a select few of the factions. </p>
<p>I mentioned the words ‘new players’ deliberately. It’s for those players that this scenario is great. You get a plethora of different challenges that you have to solve. It gives you a nice impression of what the various things you can encounter in Pathfinder Society. There’s some role-playing, creative thinking, fights and challenges. In short it’s everything you need for an introduction.</p>
<p>For more experienced players it still is enjoyable, but not remarkable. It’s basically a bunch of ‘fetch this for me’ quests and lacks story (not to mention a solid conclusion). It’s similar to the Silverhex Chronicles or Phantom Phenomena, but without an overarching storyline that brings it all together. A special mention should be the final encounter though. That one can still be quite challenging. It’s a shame it’s a five-foot corridor, though that can also be a blessing I suppose.</p>
<p>In short it’s a challenging introduction for new players and the last fight can be brutal. More experienced players will still enjoy this, but will likely want more of a story. The fact that it’s the only part in a series that’s still PFS-legal, also slightly lowers my overall rating. I’m a little OCD when it comes to such things. I honestly felt like I needed a better conclusion and storyline. I still had fun though, and I can see this being great for new players. For more experienced I'd look for something different.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I played this scenario yesterday, knowing all too well that parts 2 and 3 wouldn’t be PFS legal. I suppose that’s my biggest complaint as well: it’s a part 1 that won’t get a legal follow up. Only a portion of the various factions will get addressed and new players will only get a glimpse of a select few of the factions. </p>
<p>I mentioned the words ‘new players’ deliberately. It’s for those players that this scenario is great. You get a plethora of different challenges that you have to solve. It gives you a nice impression of what the various things you can encounter in Pathfinder Society. There’s some role-playing, creative thinking, fights and challenges. In short it’s everything you need for an introduction.</p>
<p>For more experienced players it still is enjoyable, but not remarkable. It’s basically a bunch of ‘fetch this for me’ quests and lacks story (not to mention a solid conclusion). It’s similar to the Silverhex Chronicles or Phantom Phenomena, but without an overarching storyline that brings it all together. A special mention should be the final encounter though. That one can still be quite challenging. It’s a shame it’s a five-foot corridor, though that can also be a blessing I suppose.</p>
<p>In short it’s a challenging introduction for new players and the last fight can be brutal. More experienced players will still enjoy this, but will likely want more of a story. The fact that it’s the only part in a series that’s still PFS-legal, also slightly lowers my overall rating. I’m a little OCD when it comes to such things. I honestly felt like I needed a better conclusion and storyline. I still had fun though, and I can see this being great for new players. For more experienced I'd look for something different.</p>TheDegraded2017-04-03T10:10:13ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Fun Introduction to Pathfinder Society (5 stars)Sasha Foxxhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2016-04-15T19:15:16Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I ran this for my group last night who was all familiar with Pathfinder, but none of us had ever tried Pathfinder Society. It was a great introduction, and they managed to use their joint creativity and mostly roleplay their way through until the end. It was fun to experience everyone really working together.</p>
<p>We all enjoyed it and will likely be doing more PFS in the future!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I ran this for my group last night who was all familiar with Pathfinder, but none of us had ever tried Pathfinder Society. It was a great introduction, and they managed to use their joint creativity and mostly roleplay their way through until the end. It was fun to experience everyone really working together.</p>
<p>We all enjoyed it and will likely be doing more PFS in the future!</p>Sasha Foxx2016-04-15T19:15:16ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Not interesting for new players (3 stars)Noririhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2015-12-15T17:19:31Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Combines with social, investigation, and combats(the final fight is challenging), why only 3 stars?</p>
<p>I think First Steps is written for new players, but easily make them confused of what they are doing even with expierenced GM, "what I've done in the smash?"</p>
<p>Face for fan players, it does have strong points, but not for new players.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Combines with social, investigation, and combats(the final fight is challenging), why only 3 stars?</p>
<p>I think First Steps is written for new players, but easily make them confused of what they are doing even with expierenced GM, "what I've done in the smash?"</p>
<p>Face for fan players, it does have strong points, but not for new players.</p>Noriri2015-12-15T17:19:31ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Dated, but decent (4 stars)Wilmannatorhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2015-04-08T12:52:43Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Great that this is free, even if it isn't quite so relevant in season 6.</p>
<p>This is a solid scenario that is both a good intro to PFS and a reasonable overview of Absalom. The main issue I have with it is that parts II and III are no longer sanctioned for play. We played them anyway for no credit - just to get the flavor. The factions presented there were retired even earlier than the ones in part I, so I understand the choice from the PFS staff. Especially since, at the end, you need select one of the (mostly) retired factions!</p>
<p>A real highlight in this scenario was the encounter in the boarding house (for the Silver Crusade - one of the few "surviving" factions). It's got a great amount of investigation, and leads to ever more troubling information. You can really ham it up, too. Love that kind of roleplaying. Quintessential PFS, and lovely to still play something that has Guaril, the Sczarni leader, in it. Nice to see him again.</p>
<p>If you're playing this for a first time character, I highly recommend doing this as the first chronicle they ever get, followed by <b>Wounded Wisp</b>, then <b>the Confirmation</b>. It works beautifully as a trilogy, and even better when played in that order.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Great that this is free, even if it isn't quite so relevant in season 6.</p>
<p>This is a solid scenario that is both a good intro to PFS and a reasonable overview of Absalom. The main issue I have with it is that parts II and III are no longer sanctioned for play. We played them anyway for no credit - just to get the flavor. The factions presented there were retired even earlier than the ones in part I, so I understand the choice from the PFS staff. Especially since, at the end, you need select one of the (mostly) retired factions!</p>
<p>A real highlight in this scenario was the encounter in the boarding house (for the Silver Crusade - one of the few "surviving" factions). It's got a great amount of investigation, and leads to ever more troubling information. You can really ham it up, too. Love that kind of roleplaying. Quintessential PFS, and lovely to still play something that has Guaril, the Sczarni leader, in it. Nice to see him again.</p>
<p>If you're playing this for a first time character, I highly recommend doing this as the first chronicle they ever get, followed by <b>Wounded Wisp</b>, then <b>the Confirmation</b>. It works beautifully as a trilogy, and even better when played in that order.</p>Wilmannator2015-04-08T12:52:43ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Good introduction scenario to PFS (4 stars)MIBhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2014-11-09T18:12:25Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Up to today, I still believe this is a fairly decent scenario to introduce newbies into PFS. Despite having to do some seemingly 'minor' tasks, these tasks will introduce new players into some aspects of the Pathfinder world and challenge the players into some quick thinking and creative solutions (unless they want to go in swords swinging and guns blazing).</p>
<p>The few things that stop me from giving this a solid 5/5 rating is the fact that a few of the skill checks required are just a little tad too high for a level 1 only game. Also, the last boss fight can be unforgiving should players get very unlucky dice rolls and that they could have a better place/area to battle it out instead of being crapped into a squeezy place like that.</p>
<p>Overall, I'll still be willing to run this many as times as needed since me and many others I've played with or GMed for enjoyed it.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Up to today, I still believe this is a fairly decent scenario to introduce newbies into PFS. Despite having to do some seemingly 'minor' tasks, these tasks will introduce new players into some aspects of the Pathfinder world and challenge the players into some quick thinking and creative solutions (unless they want to go in swords swinging and guns blazing).</p>
<p>The few things that stop me from giving this a solid 5/5 rating is the fact that a few of the skill checks required are just a little tad too high for a level 1 only game. Also, the last boss fight can be unforgiving should players get very unlucky dice rolls and that they could have a better place/area to battle it out instead of being crapped into a squeezy place like that.</p>
<p>Overall, I'll still be willing to run this many as times as needed since me and many others I've played with or GMed for enjoyed it.</p>MIB2014-11-09T18:12:25ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF (4 stars)CalamityJain24https://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2014-06-03T00:17:20Z<p>I played this scenario with small group. There does seem to be some herding with the check list but for newer players I can see this being a great tool to keep them on point. There are ways to solve problems without a fight. The fight at the end is a bit frustrating because of the tight quarters but not impossible by any means. One gripe: the skill checks are a tad high for greenies, eh?</p><p>I played this scenario with small group. There does seem to be some herding with the check list but for newer players I can see this being a great tool to keep them on point. There are ways to solve problems without a fight. The fight at the end is a bit frustrating because of the tight quarters but not impossible by any means. One gripe: the skill checks are a tad high for greenies, eh?</p>CalamityJain242014-06-03T00:17:20ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Nice Introduction Module (4 stars)Lasorichttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-06-19T01:46:46Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is module that helps new members to the Pathfinder Society understand the factions that are available for play. It has a variety of tasks that must be completed that are not solely dependent on hacking and slashing villains. The challenges are also able to be completed using a variety of approaches, not just one spell or skill check. This allows players to be successful with several different approaches.
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However, it is not too challenging. To date I have ran this module three times, and only once did it place the party in peril. I can see how this would be a good thing for beginning players who are new to a strange system, because you don't want to TPK them right off the boat.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is module that helps new members to the Pathfinder Society understand the factions that are available for play. It has a variety of tasks that must be completed that are not solely dependent on hacking and slashing villains. The challenges are also able to be completed using a variety of approaches, not just one spell or skill check. This allows players to be successful with several different approaches.
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However, it is not too challenging. To date I have ran this module three times, and only once did it place the party in peril. I can see how this would be a good thing for beginning players who are new to a strange system, because you don't want to TPK them right off the boat.</p>Lasoric2013-06-19T01:46:46ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great for what it intended (5 stars)strangeporkhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-06-06T21:48:58Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>The author alone is a must-buy - Adam Daigle! Always good material</p>
<p>This scenario does exactly what it sets out to do:
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- introduction to rules
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- time for some roleplay
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- basic combat, but involving some tricks and not super straightforward - an excellent learning experience!</p>
<p>The only possible ding would be its focus on teaching, and not pure combat. But that is the entire point of it!</p>
<p>This scenario is also particularly useful for Online play, as it allows plenty of opportunity for new players to learn how to use Roll20 or their VTT of choice without being rushed or hassled!</p>
<p>Well done!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>The author alone is a must-buy - Adam Daigle! Always good material</p>
<p>This scenario does exactly what it sets out to do:
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- introduction to rules
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- time for some roleplay
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- basic combat, but involving some tricks and not super straightforward - an excellent learning experience!</p>
<p>The only possible ding would be its focus on teaching, and not pure combat. But that is the entire point of it!</p>
<p>This scenario is also particularly useful for Online play, as it allows plenty of opportunity for new players to learn how to use Roll20 or their VTT of choice without being rushed or hassled!</p>
<p>Well done!</p>strangepork2013-06-06T21:48:58ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great right up until the last scene. (4 stars)Alice Margatroidhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-05-13T08:34:46Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Ran this yesterday as my first ever Pathfinder Society event. Two of the players were new, but even the non-newbies had a lot of fun. I chatted with the players about it afterwards and they broadly agreed with my feelings of the scenario.</p>
<p>We liked how it gently and progressively introduced new players to various concepts in each scene:</p>
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<p>Too bad the final scene ruins all of that.</p>
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<p>I was lucky to only hit with Ledford twice during the combat. I still managed to nearly kill two out of the four PCs.</p>
<p>Overall a good starter scenario, and besides, it's free!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Ran this yesterday as my first ever Pathfinder Society event. Two of the players were new, but even the non-newbies had a lot of fun. I chatted with the players about it afterwards and they broadly agreed with my feelings of the scenario.</p>
<p>We liked how it gently and progressively introduced new players to various concepts in each scene:</p>
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<p>Too bad the final scene ruins all of that.</p>
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<p>I was lucky to only hit with Ledford twice during the combat. I still managed to nearly kill two out of the four PCs.</p>
<p>Overall a good starter scenario, and besides, it's free!</p>Alice Margatroid2013-05-13T08:34:46ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great Way to Introduce New Players (4 stars)VampTheUnholyhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-04-09T18:40:43Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Length: Medium
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Entertainment: Decently entertaining, if you have a group into the experience. A disinterested group will probably see little more than "fetch quests". (3/5)
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Role-play: The amount really depends on the personalities and experience of the players that make up the group. The group I ran through it didn't do too much, despite my trying to "play up" the personalities, but I can see lots of opportunities for role-playing. (4/5)
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Encounters: The challenges are varied, but require a bit of thinking on players' parts. The scenario provides some work arounds for stumped players (i.e. skills checks). (4/5)
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Overall: The scenario is an interesting and helpful way to introduce new players to PFS, but it does help if GMs are familiar with Absalom to provide good flavor and role-playing for each of the districts the players visit. (4/5)
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Would you recommend: Definitely</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Length: Medium
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Experience: GM
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Entertainment: Decently entertaining, if you have a group into the experience. A disinterested group will probably see little more than "fetch quests". (3/5)
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Role-play: The amount really depends on the personalities and experience of the players that make up the group. The group I ran through it didn't do too much, despite my trying to "play up" the personalities, but I can see lots of opportunities for role-playing. (4/5)
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Encounters: The challenges are varied, but require a bit of thinking on players' parts. The scenario provides some work arounds for stumped players (i.e. skills checks). (4/5)
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Overall: The scenario is an interesting and helpful way to introduce new players to PFS, but it does help if GMs are familiar with Absalom to provide good flavor and role-playing for each of the districts the players visit. (4/5)
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Would you recommend: Definitely</p>VampTheUnholy2013-04-09T18:40:43ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF (4 stars)Jenny Jarzabskihttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-03-07T17:49:42Z<p>Extremely fun to play and GM! There's a lot of roleplay as this is mainly a diplomatic errand and investigation type scenario. </p>
<p>As a GM - have fun with the NPCs and let their personalities come alive. This is the first time players will meet faction heads and get to roleplay as Pathfinders, so make it memorable for them!</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p><p>Extremely fun to play and GM! There's a lot of roleplay as this is mainly a diplomatic errand and investigation type scenario. </p>
<p>As a GM - have fun with the NPCs and let their personalities come alive. This is the first time players will meet faction heads and get to roleplay as Pathfinders, so make it memorable for them!</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Jenny Jarzabski2013-03-07T17:49:42ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Good intro scenario for new players, but not overly challenging (3 stars)Narangohttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-03-04T19:19:47Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is a good way to introduce players new to PFSOP, especially with meeting faction leaders, there is also some pretty good rp opportunites here, but my group found the combat encounters and puzzles extraordinarily unimpressive. On the other hand, it's a free scenario, and it's a good way to break in inexperienced players, but players who have experience playing rpg's are likely to be underwhelmed by this one.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is a good way to introduce players new to PFSOP, especially with meeting faction leaders, there is also some pretty good rp opportunites here, but my group found the combat encounters and puzzles extraordinarily unimpressive. On the other hand, it's a free scenario, and it's a good way to break in inexperienced players, but players who have experience playing rpg's are likely to be underwhelmed by this one.</p>Narango2013-03-04T19:19:47ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: In Service to Lore (4 stars)Don Price 470https://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2013-01-23T08:16:33Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>There isn't really a lot of lore to speak of, but for a basic faction introduction mission it's not bad. The pacing is swift and the straight forward nature of the tasks keeps new players focused and experienced players wary.</p>
<p>This mod truly shines when the GM plays up the NPC's. As a GM it gives you a chance to break out your best used-chariot salesman, distracted little kid, or pompous professor. Show players this is a role playing game, have fun with it.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>There isn't really a lot of lore to speak of, but for a basic faction introduction mission it's not bad. The pacing is swift and the straight forward nature of the tasks keeps new players focused and experienced players wary.</p>
<p>This mod truly shines when the GM plays up the NPC's. As a GM it gives you a chance to break out your best used-chariot salesman, distracted little kid, or pompous professor. Show players this is a role playing game, have fun with it.</p>Don Price 4702013-01-23T08:16:33ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great intro-Mod (4 stars)Dudeacleshttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-12-03T16:49:43Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>As a GM, you need to have fun with this mod, and emphasize the different flavorings of the factions.
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The pacing is good, and there are many opportunities to role-play. I ran it for five brand new players to RPGs, ages 8-13.
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These kids did better than I did with my groups both times I went through, and I've been gaming for more decades than I'd like to admit - lol</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>As a GM, you need to have fun with this mod, and emphasize the different flavorings of the factions.
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The pacing is good, and there are many opportunities to role-play. I ran it for five brand new players to RPGs, ages 8-13.
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These kids did better than I did with my groups both times I went through, and I've been gaming for more decades than I'd like to admit - lol</p>Dudeacles2012-12-03T16:49:43ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: a good intro (4 stars)patharhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-10-14T18:11:15Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This particular scenario is a really great intro to new players. The individual errands are a little disconnected, but they show off the various ways that players will need to problem-solve, have some minor combat, and most importantly, introduce the moral ambiguity that will be a common feature in subsequent missions.</p>
<p>Seriously, though, with veteran players you can do this sucker in 45 minutes. Be warned.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This particular scenario is a really great intro to new players. The individual errands are a little disconnected, but they show off the various ways that players will need to problem-solve, have some minor combat, and most importantly, introduce the moral ambiguity that will be a common feature in subsequent missions.</p>
<p>Seriously, though, with veteran players you can do this sucker in 45 minutes. Be warned.</p>pathar2012-10-14T18:11:15ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A Rocky Introduction (2 stars)Greasittyhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-10-04T15:02:13Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This was my personal introduction to PFS and it's modular play style. I was prepared for a little railroading, but although some other scenarios I have played since grease you along subtly, it was particularly obvious in this one. That was a sour taste for me as someone who came from a long form campaign background. The puzzle in particular felt particularly contrived, and I was glad that my character didn't have the spellcraft to realize how much magical resource was put into a very unnecessary test.</p>
<p>That said, the pace of the adventure was good, and I'm sure people without a long roleplaying history would not mind most of the things that put me off. (They certainly wouldn't be thinking about how the puzzle was created, for instance.) It does do a good job of showing you if you will hate any of the featured faction leaders.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This was my personal introduction to PFS and it's modular play style. I was prepared for a little railroading, but although some other scenarios I have played since grease you along subtly, it was particularly obvious in this one. That was a sour taste for me as someone who came from a long form campaign background. The puzzle in particular felt particularly contrived, and I was glad that my character didn't have the spellcraft to realize how much magical resource was put into a very unnecessary test.</p>
<p>That said, the pace of the adventure was good, and I'm sure people without a long roleplaying history would not mind most of the things that put me off. (They certainly wouldn't be thinking about how the puzzle was created, for instance.) It does do a good job of showing you if you will hate any of the featured faction leaders.</p>Greasitty2012-10-04T15:02:13ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great Introduction to PFS! (5 stars)JCServanthttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-08-21T04:58:19Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I ran this online with a new batch of players. This was a great introduction to Pathfinder Society as an organization as well as a way to play the game. Not only do the players get to meet a fair number of the factions within the PFS (and are treated to some nicely scripted NPCs), but they get a great mix of RP, skill based and combat encounters. A word of caution to DMs though, the last fight may be a bit much against the minimum group size (four) if the dice aren't going their way. Just a head's up. </p>
<p>A total joy to play and easily recommended. Two thumbs up!!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I ran this online with a new batch of players. This was a great introduction to Pathfinder Society as an organization as well as a way to play the game. Not only do the players get to meet a fair number of the factions within the PFS (and are treated to some nicely scripted NPCs), but they get a great mix of RP, skill based and combat encounters. A word of caution to DMs though, the last fight may be a bit much against the minimum group size (four) if the dice aren't going their way. Just a head's up. </p>
<p>A total joy to play and easily recommended. Two thumbs up!!</p>JCServant2012-08-21T04:58:19ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Really Fun (4 stars)FamilyManhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-08-20T17:31:00Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I had a blast at Gen Con in the Pathfinder room. My son and I became new players and played a lot of pathfinder. This was a good session, but seemed to get a little boring. The puzzles were easy and I had to come up with a couple of things to get my son (fighter) interested. Maybe it was how we went about things. We only had 1 decent fight and that was the ambush and only lasted about 2 rounds. I did like that we were able to take a boat under the warehouse and just grab the crate. It was fun watching it drop into the water and then swimming for it. Great way to add swimming checks. It was overall a good first adventure and not overly difficult for new players. Thanks for all the fun. I think I'm going to download this and check out what we missed. Thanks to Paizo and the Pathfinder room at Gen Con!!!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I had a blast at Gen Con in the Pathfinder room. My son and I became new players and played a lot of pathfinder. This was a good session, but seemed to get a little boring. The puzzles were easy and I had to come up with a couple of things to get my son (fighter) interested. Maybe it was how we went about things. We only had 1 decent fight and that was the ambush and only lasted about 2 rounds. I did like that we were able to take a boat under the warehouse and just grab the crate. It was fun watching it drop into the water and then swimming for it. Great way to add swimming checks. It was overall a good first adventure and not overly difficult for new players. Thanks for all the fun. I think I'm going to download this and check out what we missed. Thanks to Paizo and the Pathfinder room at Gen Con!!!</p>FamilyMan2012-08-20T17:31:00ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Missed Opportunity - Disappointing (3 stars)zeanhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-06-27T09:18:58Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I'm not going to lie. This is one of the more disappointing Pathfinder Society scenarios I've lead. Especially for what it does, and what it's supposed to do (introduce players to four of the 10 factions), I really felt like this scenario came up short.</p>
<p>To give background, I have lead this scenario about 4 times, and watched it lead about 3 times. I'm intimately familiar with its pacing and logic, and I always cringe at the same times. This is by no means a <i>bad</i> scenario, but it isn't really a good one either. The only reason I lead it is because it's the only scenario for PFS that bothers to try to "introduce" the world of Pathfinder Society to the players. Thus, I find myself constantly leading the same suboptimal scenario over and over again.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I'm not going to lie. This is one of the more disappointing Pathfinder Society scenarios I've lead. Especially for what it does, and what it's supposed to do (introduce players to four of the 10 factions), I really felt like this scenario came up short.</p>
<p>To give background, I have lead this scenario about 4 times, and watched it lead about 3 times. I'm intimately familiar with its pacing and logic, and I always cringe at the same times. This is by no means a <i>bad</i> scenario, but it isn't really a good one either. The only reason I lead it is because it's the only scenario for PFS that bothers to try to "introduce" the world of Pathfinder Society to the players. Thus, I find myself constantly leading the same suboptimal scenario over and over again.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>zean2012-06-27T09:18:58ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great Introduction to the Pathfinder Society Play (5 stars)Dice Munkeyhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-05-26T01:10:16Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>In The Service of Lore is an adventure with a firm emphasis on the role playing. It serves up quality opportunities to engage with the city of Absalom, and the people that will be manipulating the player’s lives for years to come, solve problems that don't need a sword or spell to crack, and enough hard combat in here (see the ongoing references to TPK in other people's reviews and all over the forums) that will keep the hardened tactician well chuffed. </p>
<p>There are some typos and oddities in there (letter opener transmuted riding crop I am looking at you) but that's just quibbling over minutia. It play time is more in keeping with a season 1 or 2 scenario than a season 3 (3-3.5 rather than 4-4.5 hours), worth bearing in mind when scheduling the scenario with other season three scenarios.</p>
<p>In all, it is free, so download it now, get a group of players together with freshly minted player characters (or pre-gens) and run it; you won’t be disappointed.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>In The Service of Lore is an adventure with a firm emphasis on the role playing. It serves up quality opportunities to engage with the city of Absalom, and the people that will be manipulating the player’s lives for years to come, solve problems that don't need a sword or spell to crack, and enough hard combat in here (see the ongoing references to TPK in other people's reviews and all over the forums) that will keep the hardened tactician well chuffed. </p>
<p>There are some typos and oddities in there (letter opener transmuted riding crop I am looking at you) but that's just quibbling over minutia. It play time is more in keeping with a season 1 or 2 scenario than a season 3 (3-3.5 rather than 4-4.5 hours), worth bearing in mind when scheduling the scenario with other season three scenarios.</p>
<p>In all, it is free, so download it now, get a group of players together with freshly minted player characters (or pre-gens) and run it; you won’t be disappointed.</p>Dice Munkey2012-05-26T01:10:16ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Solid introductory scenario, but GMs watch out for the sting in the tail (5 stars)ZomBhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-03-19T23:17:25Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I found this a good introductory town based scenario to GM with a nice selection of different styles of encounters.</p>
<p>The main issue for GMs to plan for is if the final encounter goes against the PCs which appears to be a very common occurrence, and for which there is no guidance in the scenario.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>I found this a good introductory town based scenario to GM with a nice selection of different styles of encounters.</p>
<p>The main issue for GMs to plan for is if the final encounter goes against the PCs which appears to be a very common occurrence, and for which there is no guidance in the scenario.</p>ZomB2012-03-19T23:17:25ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A Great Intro to PFS (5 stars)Fireshawhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-03-15T10:50:23Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>The encounter diversity and opportunities for creative problem solving made for an exceedingly enjoyable adventure</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>The encounter diversity and opportunities for creative problem solving made for an exceedingly enjoyable adventure</p>Fireshaw2012-03-15T10:50:23ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Rubbing Elbows With The Bigwigs! (4 stars)Cody Landishttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2012-01-19T03:50:40Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Adam Daigle did a great job of introducing new players to the Pathfinder Society and some of the factions in Golarion. The players have an opportunity to tour a large chunk of the city at the center of the world, and GM's have an opportunity to share interesting facts about the city. The story takes players through some routine encounters they will face in dig-sites and shady back alleys all across Golarion. I highly recommend GM's check out the Campaign Setting Book and other splat-books for information about Absalom to share with the players, especially the new ones. There is ample opportunity to toss in tidbits of information about various factions, people of interest, and special places in Absalom.</p>
<p>This scenario was fun to run and I can't wait to try it again.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Adam Daigle did a great job of introducing new players to the Pathfinder Society and some of the factions in Golarion. The players have an opportunity to tour a large chunk of the city at the center of the world, and GM's have an opportunity to share interesting facts about the city. The story takes players through some routine encounters they will face in dig-sites and shady back alleys all across Golarion. I highly recommend GM's check out the Campaign Setting Book and other splat-books for information about Absalom to share with the players, especially the new ones. There is ample opportunity to toss in tidbits of information about various factions, people of interest, and special places in Absalom.</p>
<p>This scenario was fun to run and I can't wait to try it again.</p>Cody Landis2012-01-19T03:50:40ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A little bit of everything (4 stars)Masikahttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-12-22T14:19:55Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This scenario certainly has elements of all the major encounters you would expect for pathfinder. Only complaint is that it runs a little long to fit into 4 hours of game time.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This scenario certainly has elements of all the major encounters you would expect for pathfinder. Only complaint is that it runs a little long to fit into 4 hours of game time.</p>Masika2011-12-22T14:19:55ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Something for Everyone (4 stars)Saint_Meerkathttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-12-19T06:39:53Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This would have made a great title for a Star Trek: The Next Generation RPG mission.</p>
<p>Mr. Daigle gives us a fine little adventure with something for every interest. There's puzzle solving, role playing, investigation, colorful characters, and things to kill. The adventure shines when describing the NPCs you'll meet while running around Absalom.</p>
<p>The only complaint that I have with this adventure is that it is short on story. It's like a (good) anthology film with four completely unrelated short encounters (that work) linked together by opening and closing vignettes. For a campaign that is well known for telling great stories, it seems a little inappropriate as an introductory scenario for new players to the campaign.</p>
<p>Easy to prepare; fun to run. My group thoroughly enjoyed it.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This would have made a great title for a Star Trek: The Next Generation RPG mission.</p>
<p>Mr. Daigle gives us a fine little adventure with something for every interest. There's puzzle solving, role playing, investigation, colorful characters, and things to kill. The adventure shines when describing the NPCs you'll meet while running around Absalom.</p>
<p>The only complaint that I have with this adventure is that it is short on story. It's like a (good) anthology film with four completely unrelated short encounters (that work) linked together by opening and closing vignettes. For a campaign that is well known for telling great stories, it seems a little inappropriate as an introductory scenario for new players to the campaign.</p>
<p>Easy to prepare; fun to run. My group thoroughly enjoyed it.</p>Saint_Meerkat2011-12-19T06:39:53ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great beginning (5 stars)shadowcathttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-10-26T22:07:55Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>(GMed)
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It was the first official PFS session I ran, had a group of 7 players and we managed to squeeze the whole thing into the alotted slot and it was fun. It will be even more fun with a smaller table next time :) Great intro</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>(GMed)
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It was the first official PFS session I ran, had a group of 7 players and we managed to squeeze the whole thing into the alotted slot and it was fun. It will be even more fun with a smaller table next time :) Great intro</p>shadowcat2011-10-26T22:07:55ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great Intro quest (4 stars)ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-10-23T04:10:58Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Pros:
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1) Easy and straight forward player hook that makes sense.
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3) Great puzzles. Actually had my players puzzled for a bit. Which is abnormal since most puzzles are incredibly easy in scenarios.</p>
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1) Encounter #5 had great reasoning from a GM perspective, but ultimately satisfying 1/8 of the potential players curiosity seems kind of weak IMO. It could have used more build up. Like making it a well known Pathfinder foil instead of Random Encounter.</p>
<p>2) •••••SPOILER••••• Encounter #5 was extremely brutal. The cramped quarters definitely played into the "random encounters" favor. Wizard wins initiative, moves up, color spray, 3/4 of my players are out for the count due to bad rolls. May not happen every time, but enough to have my players robbed blind and fail one of their missions. Still they "Succeeded" but learned in a very brutal way that failing initiative can be a game ender.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>Pros:
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1) Easy and straight forward player hook that makes sense.
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2) Great writing and great details on 4/5 encounters
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3) Great puzzles. Actually had my players puzzled for a bit. Which is abnormal since most puzzles are incredibly easy in scenarios.</p>
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1) Encounter #5 had great reasoning from a GM perspective, but ultimately satisfying 1/8 of the potential players curiosity seems kind of weak IMO. It could have used more build up. Like making it a well known Pathfinder foil instead of Random Encounter.</p>
<p>2) •••••SPOILER••••• Encounter #5 was extremely brutal. The cramped quarters definitely played into the "random encounters" favor. Wizard wins initiative, moves up, color spray, 3/4 of my players are out for the count due to bad rolls. May not happen every time, but enough to have my players robbed blind and fail one of their missions. Still they "Succeeded" but learned in a very brutal way that failing initiative can be a game ender.</p>ThornDJL72011-10-23T04:10:58ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: You won't find running errands any more fun! (5 stars)Lady Opheliahttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-09-09T09:24:40Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>So the "unspoiling" version of this module, is that your PC will spend this session running errands and do odd-ended jobs. But running errands could not be anymore fun than through this module. </p>
<p>This is the module for not only introducing combat and roleplaying PFS style to the PC's but if you have a party that takes things to a whole different level (like Rogues that go through an old lady's front window instead of just using diplomacy) you have room in the module to go with it, have a good time and still get your XP. </p>
<p>My only gripe is a GM gripe: A lot of other modules give the NPC's answers to the commonly asked questions and I wish that it had been the same way for this module as well. Just so I have a better idea as to how to answer my PC's questions. </p>
<p>But I love this module. I wish we could play it at higher tiers just to have some more fun. But if you want players to get into PFS—Run this module and you'll have everyone hooked for the rest of the season.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>So the "unspoiling" version of this module, is that your PC will spend this session running errands and do odd-ended jobs. But running errands could not be anymore fun than through this module. </p>
<p>This is the module for not only introducing combat and roleplaying PFS style to the PC's but if you have a party that takes things to a whole different level (like Rogues that go through an old lady's front window instead of just using diplomacy) you have room in the module to go with it, have a good time and still get your XP. </p>
<p>My only gripe is a GM gripe: A lot of other modules give the NPC's answers to the commonly asked questions and I wish that it had been the same way for this module as well. Just so I have a better idea as to how to answer my PC's questions. </p>
<p>But I love this module. I wish we could play it at higher tiers just to have some more fun. But if you want players to get into PFS—Run this module and you'll have everyone hooked for the rest of the season.</p>Lady Ophelia2011-09-09T09:24:40ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Great intro to PFS (4 stars)KigerWulfhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-09-06T23:30:14Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>•Possible Spoilers Ahead•</p>
<p>I played through this as a break from a normal home game with friends who had no Pathfinder Society experience. </p>
<p>They liked everything about the adventure, until we got to the final encounter. The logistics of fighting in such a confined space weren't easy, and our wizard ended up dying.</p>
<p>When you have 6 PC's, you hate to see someone die in their first ever PFS scenario. I'm not sure, though, if that encounter is really that difficult or if they just were really unlucky (Color Spray rendered the fighter useless for most of the combat).</p>
<p>One of the highlights of the scenario was in the warehouse, all but one of the characters fell into the water, and most had a LOT of trouble getting back out, causing laughs galore around the table as they struggled mightily to get themselves dry.</p>
<p>All in all, I loved it (and so did five of the six players). This was the best of the Intro series, IMO.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>•Possible Spoilers Ahead•</p>
<p>I played through this as a break from a normal home game with friends who had no Pathfinder Society experience. </p>
<p>They liked everything about the adventure, until we got to the final encounter. The logistics of fighting in such a confined space weren't easy, and our wizard ended up dying.</p>
<p>When you have 6 PC's, you hate to see someone die in their first ever PFS scenario. I'm not sure, though, if that encounter is really that difficult or if they just were really unlucky (Color Spray rendered the fighter useless for most of the combat).</p>
<p>One of the highlights of the scenario was in the warehouse, all but one of the characters fell into the water, and most had a LOT of trouble getting back out, causing laughs galore around the table as they struggled mightily to get themselves dry.</p>
<p>All in all, I loved it (and so did five of the six players). This was the best of the Intro series, IMO.</p>KigerWulf2011-09-06T23:30:14ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: Nice. (4 stars)Deussuhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-08-23T16:29:06Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This scenario provided multiple ways for PCs to solve problems, presented roleplaying opportunities, intriguing characters, amusing times and all that's nice. In terms of combat the scenario is rather balanced, maybe a tad dangerous. I like it that way.</p>
<p>Adam Daigle, more please.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This scenario provided multiple ways for PCs to solve problems, presented roleplaying opportunities, intriguing characters, amusing times and all that's nice. In terms of combat the scenario is rather balanced, maybe a tad dangerous. I like it that way.</p>
<p>Adam Daigle, more please.</p>Deussu2011-08-23T16:29:06ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A good introduction. Not to be taken too lightly though! (4 stars)Matthew Hintonhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-08-22T15:13:41Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is overall a good intro module. It introduces players to what it is like to be a pathfinder and with some decent GM knowledge of factions and roleplaying, can really introduce them to a couple of the factions and their leaders. </p>
<p>Everything is really nicely done in the module. I actually ran this through googlehangouts, which worked really well, to get some more players into PFS and they seemed to enjoy playing it. </p>
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At least it showed them that life as a pathfinder is in no way easy! It's a dangerous world out there...</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This is overall a good intro module. It introduces players to what it is like to be a pathfinder and with some decent GM knowledge of factions and roleplaying, can really introduce them to a couple of the factions and their leaders. </p>
<p>Everything is really nicely done in the module. I actually ran this through googlehangouts, which worked really well, to get some more players into PFS and they seemed to enjoy playing it. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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At least it showed them that life as a pathfinder is in no way easy! It's a dangerous world out there...</p>Matthew Hinton2011-08-22T15:13:41ZPathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF: A Very Solid Introductory Scenario (5 stars)weirmonkenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8jor?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-Intro-1-First-Steps-Part-I-In-Service-to-Lore2011-08-17T07:13:22Z<p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This review will provide only minor spoilers and is based on actual play experience.</p>
<p>Adam Daigle has presented us with a light, fun and varied scenario perfect for players who are new to Pathfinder in general or PFS Organized Play in specific.</p>
<p>A mix of roleplaying, puzzle-solving, and combat, <i>In Service to Lore</i> creates a varied play experience that will keep your PCs engaged throughout. From out-of-the-box problem solving and investigation encounters to low comedy, this one has it all.</p>
<p>It also does a fantastic job introducing characters to the various faction heads, allowing new PCs to meet these individuals before they start working for them. As regular PFS scenarios rarely allow for this sort of face-to-face interaction, this is a phenomenal addition to this scenario and is much appreciated as a PFS GM.</p>
<p>Although more dedicated PFS players may find this one a bit of a breeze, it accomplishes everything a starting scenario should for a new group. Highly recommended.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Society Scenario Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (PFRPG) PDF</b></p><p>This review will provide only minor spoilers and is based on actual play experience.</p>
<p>Adam Daigle has presented us with a light, fun and varied scenario perfect for players who are new to Pathfinder in general or PFS Organized Play in specific.</p>
<p>A mix of roleplaying, puzzle-solving, and combat, <i>In Service to Lore</i> creates a varied play experience that will keep your PCs engaged throughout. From out-of-the-box problem solving and investigation encounters to low comedy, this one has it all.</p>
<p>It also does a fantastic job introducing characters to the various faction heads, allowing new PCs to meet these individuals before they start working for them. As regular PFS scenarios rarely allow for this sort of face-to-face interaction, this is a phenomenal addition to this scenario and is much appreciated as a PFS GM.</p>
<p>Although more dedicated PFS players may find this one a bit of a breeze, it accomplishes everything a starting scenario should for a new group. Highly recommended.</p>weirmonken2011-08-17T07:13:22Z