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So I'm introducing a bunch of players (some with RPG experience and some without) to PFRPG next week using the Beginner Box and hope to transition them to playing actual scenarios for credit (still using the BB). What do I have to do to make this viable (since it seems to be supported)?
For now, I intend to run the BB Bash to get them the tutorial experience, and guessed that I'd do First Steps 1, afterward. Maybe Master of the Fallen Fortress, too.
Any ideas? I ask because many scenarios include things that aren't covered in the BB, and I don't want to confuse my new minions players.
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I would suggest if that you're using the Beginner Box to introduce new players to the game that you stick with the rules presented therein.
I know that there's a section of the Game Master Guide book that calls out things to identify when transitioning to the Core Rule Book, I would reverse that when dealing with scenarios in PFS, until they're ready to get the CRB and the full rules.
Some scenarios have minor things that come up which are specific to the scenario and those should be kept as-is.
There is a section that deals with the Beginner Box for Kids in PFS but it may not be the best for your group.
[Edit: This file details the Character Creation for PFS using the BB... Hope your group has fun!
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hope to transition them to playing actual scenarios for credit (still using the BB). What do I have to do to make this viable (since it seems to be supported)?
Unless I've missed something, this is not supported by the PFS campaign rules.
The Beginner Box Pathfinder Society Character Creation Guide PDF helps new players to create Beginner Box characters that are compliant with the PFS rules, but still assumes that those games use the rules presented in the Core Rulebook.
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In Pathfinder Society games, you may see other characters built using the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook that might have skills, spells, or other combat options that aren’t described in the Beginner Box. Don’t worry—you’ll learn more about these new choices as you play the game.
The BB Guide covers the new rules that would be expected, but I don't think that there can't be a group of new players using the material within the scope of PFS.
Some game mechanics in the Core Rulebook are more complex than those found in the Hero’s Handbook and Player Pack. You may want to consider holding off on the more complicated rules mechanics until you are more comfortable with the game. If the GM or other players have the Core Rulebook, they can guide you through these mechanics. Otherwise, you can simply use the Beginner Box rules you are already familiar with until you have access to the Core Rulebook.
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My time was cut short, so I only ended up GMing the BBBash and First Steps 1. We left with five people interested in playing (and five people played BBBash) but when we got to FS1 on the following day, I had twelve people who wanted in. I cut it down to seven (to make it legal) but was quite impressed with the amount of fun and enthusiasm I got from a bunch of joint service-members in the field.
BBBash and the BB in general do a great job of presenting the game without needing to present the enormity of the rules. Thank you, JB, SKR, JC, and anybody else involved in writing and developing those two.