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I was introduced to pathfinder society play over the weekend at a local convention, and I am interested in getting started. I was curious if anyone had advice in getting into a game, or where to look online. My local area doesn't seem to support it very much.
I was also curious if there were any handy resources for starting out in play. I am a bit confused about the 'tiers' talk I keep hearing about. Also, how many points are used in character creation for stats.
Thanks once again, guys.
Where about are you? Some local PFS groups are a little harder to find than others.
In the meanwhile, there are plenty of online options available, as I'm sure Arthur has already pointed out to you =)
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If you're new to PFS, it's helpful to mention if you're also new to Pathfinder, or if you've played it before.
Join the chat room accessible from the front page of pfrpg.com.au if you want to talk any kind of Pathfinder (including PFS), and don't leave immediately if nobody immediately responds because while it's an active channel, it's not active every minute of the day. The trick is to leave it open and multitask if you're waiting on someone to wake up - that's what all the regulars do.
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Being a newish play-by-post GM and PFS player, myself, I was working on something of a 'how-to' that I've been posting on the Campaign page of games that I'm running.
It might be helpful to you, and I'd appreciate your thoughts and criticisms.
Thanks, Matt/FurtiveZoog
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Arthur, I would also appreciate a PM with whatever information you've been sending.
I am new to Pathfinder. I have played D&D 3.5 for about 3 years (started with 4e a year before that), but I have never played a session of Pathfinder. I bought the Core Rulebook and Advanced Player's Guide from a local comic/gaming store a week ago. I have discovered a gamer's organization in my area, but they don't always play Pathfinder. When they do, it's Pathfinder Society, so I want to learn more about that, specifically. I also am interested in exploring my options for online play, as I'm not sure yet if my schedule will work well with this local gaming group.
I've started generating a character that I'm rather excited about. He's a half-elf summoner using the synthesist archetype from Ultimate Magic (I found it on the PRD).
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I've started generating a character that I'm rather excited about. He's a half-elf summoner using the synthesist archetype from Ultimate Magic (I found it on the PRD).
Welcome to PFS, I hope your stay will be much enjoyable!
However...
I do not want to dampen your enthusiasm here, but sadly not all archetypes, items, feats, etc. included in the Pathfinder RPG rules are legal for PFS. One of these is the synthesist archetype. Please don't take my word for it. There is a handy reference document here which has what is and isn't allowed in the organized play campaign. Other things include many of the special races (goblin, ifrit, kitsune, sylph, undine, etc etc.), specialty classes like Red Mantis Assassin, Vivisectionist Alchemist, and others, and pretty much anything to do with crafting objects.
It can suck sometimes, but it does help (try) to level the playing field somewhat... so I've been told, haha.
Not sure if this is helpful but just stumbled on it. This link has the process of PBP character creation and how to format the character sheet. Proofed it briefly and it is well written.
Also I am trying to run my first Play By Post PFS adventure. The few players that have shown interest are also new with PBP. I am more than happy to take on a full group of new to PFS Play By Post. Here is the link, honestly it is a fun first level adventure that will make you think and roll play more than have to worry about the rules crunch.