Need Some Guidance


Pathfinder First Edition General Discussion


I am new to this and have always been really hesitant in trying to play. As a kid I always read the Lone Wolf adventure books, but never indulged into a fantasy realm other then playing video games.

Is there a why i can get introduced to the game and style by plying solo campaigns? where do i find solo adventures?

Can the adventure packs be played solo? Also the adventure packs are for all different leveled characters, what if i'm at a level 10 but want to play a AP thats rated for level 1-6, or vice-versa.

I'm really excited to learn and play, just need some direction and guidance.

thanks for your replys.

Silver Crusade

I'd recommend PFS if you can get to a game or convention near you. Where are you based?


Massachusetts. What is pfs. Sry still learning the verbiage

Liberty's Edge

If by solo you mean without a game master, you might hunt down a copy of the AD&D Dungeon Masters Guide. It has a section in one of the appendices for solo random dungeon generation. You might have to fool around with the tables a bit, but it could work if that's your thing.

If by solo you mean just you and a game master, there are a number of solo adventures published for D&D 3.0/3.5 for specific character classes and levels that should convert ok. A competent GM can also pull together a solo game or campaign for you from scratch.

If you just want to play by yourself, you might check out the Neverwinter Nights computer game. The various adventures available have reasonably complex plots and the game is reasonably close to one of PF's ancestors, D&D 3.0.

That all said, some of the best part of this style of gaming is the interaction with other people.


PFS is Pathfinder Society. It's a way to play Pathfinder, usually at a local game store, even if you don't have a regular group you've played with. More info can be found here: PFS

I'd agree with Howie23, learning to play by getting in with a group of people is the best way to go, if there's a game near you. I started with my brother (in Boston, by the way) over 30 years ago and am still at it.

If you're in Massachusetts, look here and scroll down to the Mass listings.

Best of luck! The real thing is so much more interesting than a video game.


Is it possible to play one of the adventure packs solo, by myself?


Does the adventure packs have a chose your adventure similar to that in the beginner box?


Gijepa Mars wrote:

I am new to this and have always been really hesitant in trying to play. As a kid I always read the Lone Wolf adventure books, but never indulged into a fantasy realm other then playing video games.

Is there a why i can get introduced to the game and style by plying solo campaigns? where do i find solo adventures?

Can the adventure packs be played solo? Also the adventure packs are for all different leveled characters, what if i'm at a level 10 but want to play a AP thats rated for level 1-6, or vice-versa.

I'm really excited to learn and play, just need some direction and guidance.

thanks for your replys.

Another option is to join a Meetup group...I recently started playing Pathfinder (played AD&D several years ago) but explained to the GMs beforehand my inexperience with the game...Luckily I landed in a great group but be warned you will meet some very nice people mixed in with several @ssclowns!...lol


The adventure paths are designed to be run by a GM (gamemaster) for a group of players. They will not work to play by yourself.

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