Random Encounters in PFS Sanctioned Modules

[PaulH]

Hi

Are Random Encounters allowed in PFS Sanctioned Modules?

These could drastically change the experience of different groups playing a module.

Thinking of Shore to Sea Pg 14.

Thanks
Paul H

[Don Walker]

Unless a random encounter is written into the module (or scenario) they are not allowed. For modules with random encounters, check the file that has the Chronicle sheet for that module. It is where any special PFS notes on the module would be. Otherwise, the adventure should be run as written.

[PaulH]

Hi

Unfortunately this case it is in module, no special rules at all, just chronicle sheet.

Random Encounter is in a side-bar.

Just that can't see principle of sharing same experience here.

Thanks
Paul H

[Don Walker]

Modules are not scenarios. Players should expect significant play differences between tables for sanctioned modules. It is the nature of the beast.

[Michael Brock]

The sidebar mentions a 20% every hour of a random encounter happening. So, yes, the GM may feel free to use random encounters as outlined in the module.