Party levels Split what to do

[knightsyde]

My title does not make a lot of sense - I have 2 party members that have played 1 extra scenario putting them at 3rd level and 2 that are still at 2nd level.

Any suggestions on how to run the next scenario should I use a 1-2 or a 3-4. Are there any 2-3's?

[Chris Mortika]

The average party level comes out to (10 / 4 =) 2.5. So if you're running an adventure with a 1-2 vs. 4-5 split, go with the lower level design. If you have a scenario for 1-2, 3-4, or 6-7, you have a choice between either the lowest or middle levels.

[NotMousse]

knightsyde wrote:

Any suggestions on how to run the next scenario should I use a 1-2 or a 3-4. Are there any 2-3's?

I say run them at whichever level they're comfortable with, especially if you're running 6+ players.

[james maissen]

knightsyde wrote:

Any suggestions on how to run the next scenario should I use a 1-2 or a 3-4. Are there any 2-3's?

Take a look at the module that you are going to run and the party you are going to run through it.

The mere numbers of their levels isn't as significant as party composition, module variance in difficulty, etc.

If it seems like a toss up then let them decide, otherwise give your opinion.

-James

[The Shadow]

You could implement a home-brew where the party splits up. Have the higher level PCs have something to do(like rescue a kid from a burning building), while the other PCs find a monster they can defeat that will put them at an equal level with the rest of the party.

[Karui Kage]

If the average is 2.5, then you do the following:

Available Tiers are 1-2 or 4-5: Go with Tier 1-2
Available Tiers are 1-2, 3-4, etc.: Ask whether the party would like less challenge and loot (tier 1-2) or more challenge and loot (tier 3-4) then go with what they choose.

[Joshua J. Frost]

The Shadow wrote:

You could implement a home-brew where the party splits up. Have the higher level PCs have something to do(like rescue a kid from a burning building), while the other PCs find a monster they can defeat that will put them at an equal level with the rest of the party.

This is not possible in the context of Pathfinder Society Organized Play.

[Joshua J. Frost]

Karui Kage wrote:

If the average is 2.5, then you do the following:

Available Tiers are 1-2 or 4-5: Go with Tier 1-2
Available Tiers are 1-2, 3-4, etc.: Ask whether the party would like less challenge and loot (tier 1-2) or more challenge and loot (tier 3-4) then go with what they choose.

Karui is exactly right.

[Qstor]

Joshua J. Frost wrote:

Karui Kage wrote:

If the average is 2.5, then you do the following:

Available Tiers are 1-2 or 4-5: Go with Tier 1-2
Available Tiers are 1-2, 3-4, etc.: Ask whether the party would like less challenge and loot (tier 1-2) or more challenge and loot (tier 3-4) then go with what they choose.

Karui is exactly right.

Some one in our group asked say for instance...if the average came out to 2.3 BUT the party wanted to play up to Tier 3-4. Is this allowed?

Mike

[Joshua J. Frost]

No, and this will be clarified in v2.0 of the rules.