Hello, I'm new to the Pathfinder Gaming System and Pathfinder Society. I've been to two games so far, and while I like the game in general, I'm struggling with a player. The player monopolizes every action, every scene, every opportunity. When you make a check for a secret door, even if he fails it, he's the first one through it if someone else makes a the roll. You don't even get to announce that you have spotted the secret door, before he's gone through it.
I thought the first night was just maybe a bad day, or overly eager, but the second night was mostly the same type thing. There wasn't really much of a point of my toon even being there, since his toon makes every roll, shrugs off all the damage, pulls all types of stuff from his haversack to help him succeed. I know I'm new, but every person would like their character to shine for a moment...
I don't know if I'm being overly sensitive because I'm new to the system and want to do something with my toon instead of sit there for four hours as a backup companion to the one player who does it all, or if this is an actual issue?!? As it is, the game isn't very much fun. Suggestions or ideas?
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Hi Vikingcub!
First of all, WELCOME! Pathfinder is an excelltent game and I am glad you've found a place to play it. Now, on to your issue.
As the "new guy", my approach would be to speak to the GM privately about your concerns, because they are valid. Presumably, the GM can then take the other player aside and explain that their behavior is bumming some people out.
I do not give this advice to condone passive aggression. Rather that the GM is supposed to be moderator and he or she likely knows the other player a bit better than you.
I know a lot of people do not like the "new guy" to shake things up. But I do know that most PF players want the game to be fun for everyone.
The bottom line is, you're not having fun, and at the end of the day, that's your responsibility.
I say you talk to your group, however you think would be best, and see how they respond. If all else fails, I encourage you to find another group and keep playing the game. It is a blast!
Thanks. I went tonight as well. The character that I have come to regard as a "munchkin" pulled an adamantite javelin our of a neck sheath tonight and managed to chisel a door down. Nobody called foul. We are both level one and have only played the first two first steps adventures. I have no idea how you can afford that javelin with what we've accomplished but apparently you can.
Will have to read more on my core book, cause I sure don't understand. On the other hand, I may not understand, so sitting back and trying to learn the game mechanics and not let them get to me. Eventually, we'll be out of the first steps mods and then we go our own direction. It'll be interesting to see what develops then.
Thanks for the responses. I just figure I don't understand yet.
On the bonus, the GM is very receptive and talks with me after the game to answer my questions. I have to give them full credit. During the chaos of the game and from what I understand, the first two adventures have been very chaotic...the stuff was just "missed". They can only call him out if they "catch" him.