Do the 3rd party sources have an open document for adding/using their materials to make your own? I'm not sure how open Pathfinder 1 is compared to DnD 3.x, but I'd assumed it was similar.
Ultimately, any new "standard" for Pathfinder 1.x would need a place to live. This message board is terrible for collecting all of the rules we will eventually need to integrate into a complete game.
I don't think we should automatically discount using anything that's in PF2 either. A good idea is a good idea, no matter what you think of what else it's usually associated with. If it can be incorporated, then it should be incorporated. My only concern is infringing on copyright.
Kirthfinder is deliciously crunchy, but I think a bit too mechanically complex.
FYI, as the creator of the aforementioned thread, I approve of this thread. Though I have no idea of the legal ramifications.
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This message board is terrible for collecting all of the rules we will eventually need to integrate into a complete game.
If you want to advance the process beyond brainstorming and some discussion, a more methodical approach would be needed anyway. I agree the forum as a platform isn't perfect, but IMO the question of the best platform comes after deciding on the process. For example, more people involved in the actual decision making means they need more refined ways to commnicate.
Some thoughts on the process:
1) The project is too big to be solved as a whole. Splitting and further splitting is in order, until questions are of a size a team can handle.
2) And I'd absolutely go for teams, since individual persons tend to focus on certain things and ignore others. Even if they try to cover everything and be unbiased.
3) There is some science about optimum team size, it's supposed to be 2 to 7. Bigger groups tend to split into subgroups, fighting each other. However, as a project of volunteers a lot of people will drop out over time, so you might want reserves or to start with somewhat bigger teams.
4) In addition to the teams you need a least one dedicated person who supervises the entire process, with very low risk of dropping out.
5) Make sure there is some visible progress soon, to keep people motivated. For example it should be relatively easy to decide on whether to incorporate ABP and whether to tweak it.
EDIT: 6) Finally do some expectation management: There will have to be compromises and a few decisions won't be perfect in retrospect. So people with strong opinions on rules won't be 100% content with the result. But likely happier than with the current system...
I don't think we should automatically discount using anything that's in PF2 either. A good idea is a good idea, no matter what you think of what else it's usually associated with. If it can be incorporated, then it should be incorporated. My only concern is infringing on copyright.I'm sorry if I gave anyone the idea that I was saying you can't use things from PF2e.
My only concern is that if we want to turn this into "Pathfinder 1.(whatever)" that it should remain a certain amount similar to PF1e.
I have my own assumptions, but how similiar are you wanting to keep your 1.3rd version?
Um.....For the record, I didn't start this thread intending to ever actually make this into an official document. I just wanted a place where I didn't have to restrict myself to only Paizo-based ideas.
Don't let me stop anyone who wants to actually make this thing.
My thread's parameters didn't restrict anyone to Paizo based ideas?
It just says don't use anything that is copyrighted, including 3pp copyrighted content.