Racial Class Archetypes in the ARG

[BlessedBlade]

I have a question about the class archetypes in the ARG. Most, if not all of them, look as if they can be used by any race.

In fact, most of them would be perfectly suited for anyone whether they are the intended race or not.

So was it Paizo's intention to only allow the archetypes to apply specifically for the race they're made for, or is it ok to have, say, a Dwarf Dusk Stalker Ranger or an Elf Sky Druid?

[Mauril]

Unless the archetype specifically requires abilities from that race, it would be acceptable for members of another race to use them. I'm pretty sure there is some language in the beginning about how things are more racial predispositions and that, if a member of another race wanted to use them, they could if they had a good story on why.

[Ravennus]

+1 to what Mauril said.

There is NO RAW that prevents another race from using one of the new archetypes, unless that archetype specifically uses racial features of that class.
In fact, in the introduction to each Race chapter, they describe the archetypes as being "typically" taken by members of those races, but that they designed most of them to work with any race.

However, I just found out that PFS supposedly just made a ruling saying that they require you to be the race the archetype it is listed under. Apparently not even being a 'half' race, or using a racial heritage feat is enough.

So if you are playing a Pathfinder Society Game, you are SOL... but if it's a home game, then by RAW you are fine.

However, keep in mind that almost everything in the ARG REQUIRES DM PERMISSION.... so make sure to check with your DM first. :)