Looking for a Mentor..

[NJHeart2Heart]

Hi all,

I'm a completely new (female, married to non-gamer, 40 something IRL) gamer, having been introduced last month at the Dreamation Gaming Conference in Morristown, NJ (local to me).

I was introduced to tabletop RPGs, LARPs and board/card games, and enjoyed every one of them! I also just discovered that there are Play By Post RPGs which intrigue me :)

I just played my first local Pathfinder Society Game last Sunday with a pre-generated character. I had fun, and have decided to learn RPGs primarily through this system/style (these games are so complex I figure I need to pick ONE and become proficient before branching out to other systems!). I've taken time this week to do some reading in the Core rulebook and am in the process of creating my first character - Half-Elf, Druid, level 1. I've done my core ability traits and spells, but have not tackled armor or weapons. I'm a little stuck now since I'm not sure how the session record given to me by the GM fits into any changes in my character sheet. He gave me some GPs, but I'm not sure how he came up with the number and until I know exactly how much I should have, I don't want to make any purchases.

I would love to get connected with a friendly RPGer online here who has a good understanding of Pathfinder rules as well as some experience with Play by Post. I'd like to find someone who is willing to review my character sheet for accuracy and to help me understand how to use my stats in the game. Then I'd just like to have someone who is willing to answer emails in a timely fashion when I have questions the games.

Thanks,
Dawn in NJ

[Conman the Bardbarian]

For PFS you might want to look at the PFS Guide to Organized Play. That should help you understand the chronicle sheet you were given and the PFS rules for character generation.

[John Kretzer]

Hey I am from NJ (Ho-Ho-Kus...it is by Ridgewood and Paramus) also. I have been a gamer for a very long time...though I usually play in Home Game as oppose to organize play. But I would be happy to help you out with any question and such. Though mind you PFS has it own rules for some stuff.

Also if you ever want to try a Home Game I can arrange that.

[Conman the Bardbarian]

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[John Kretzer]

Oh that would only be a shameless plug if I did that myself...but you did it so Thank You, Good Sir,

[Conman the Bardbarian]

No problemo!

Watches NJHeart2Heart slowly back away from her thread.

[NJHeart2Heart]

NJHeart2Heart smiles...
"I think I'm QUITE ready for another advennnnture" :)

[John Kretzer]

NJHeart2Heart wrote:

NJHeart2Heart smiles...

"I think I'm QUITE ready for another advennnnture" :)

I figured you would not be scared away.;)

I'll PM you my e-mail address if you want. I am not that familiar with all the nuances of PFS rules...or even PbP, but I do know the Pathfinder rules and Golarion very well.

[NJHeart2Heart]

Can you suggest another awesome expert like yourself that also has incredible acumen specifically for Pathfinder Society? :) I already posted in your "Ask John" thread!

:)

[John Kretzer]

There is a section of this message board titled 'Pathfinder Society' which is dedicated to the PFS. I am sure if you start a thread there to ask specific questions plenty of people will reply.