Questions creating first PFS character

[edkradicalz]

Hi all, I'm creating my first Pathfinder Society character for a local con and had some questions about using rules from books other than the Core Book.

I am thinking of playing an aasimar paladin, and don't have the Advanced Race Guide in deadtree, but do have the .pdf. Can I print out the aasimar section of the book and be allowed to play the character? Also, what about feats, etc.? Do I need printouts from books to use features outside of the Core Rulebook?

Thanks in advance!

[Sior]

Yes, you do need to bring all reference materials, whether it's the actual book, or the relevant pages from a PDF printed out. This goes for all additional resources. The Guide to Pathfinder Society says not only do you have to bring them, but also inform your GM that you are using things from additional resources. A courtesy so they're not thrown by what you're playing.

Also, bear in mind not all additional resources are legal for PFS play, so look over the Additional Resources document and bring that with as well, just in case.

[edkradicalz]

Okay, thanks Sior.

[Sior]

No problem.

[Eric Clingenpeel]

I will also add that you want to make sure that the printout shows your watermark on the top and bottom. Printouts are fine, but they have specified pdfs are to be watermarked (no torrent pdfs allowed) ;)

[Sior]

Fair point.

[Fromper]

You don't have to print the pages if you have an electronic device you can use to bring the pdf with you. So if you have a tablet or laptop with the pdf's on it, you can save some paper and ink. Just be sure that it's not going to run out of battery, as some playing sites don't have convenient electrical outlets.

[Bigb20385]

Does the informational/print off have to be out of the Advanced Race Guide or can it come from the Bestiary?

[Thorkull]

The Bestiary should be sufficient for a standard Aasimar, although its entry in the Bestiary is not technically listed as a legal source for the race in the Additional Resources.

Regardless, the mechanics are the same and since the intent of the rule is to be sure the GM can see the rules for himself, I don't see why using the Bestiary instead of the ARG for Aasimar would be a problem.

[Kevros Duskwalker]

Just as a side note, if you buy the pdf for Blood of Angels (the aasimar book) for around $10, you can print out and play an angel-blooded aasimar. They get +2 to strength and charisma, and make great paladins!