PF 1E Settlement Qualities Questions

[Hisoka777]

My group have differing opinions on how these qualities are selected. My GM seems to be of the opinion that he should choose our settlement qualities for us instead of us choosing them ourselves. So I have a few questions regarding them. 1: Should the GM be choosing the settlement qualities for our kingdom? 2: Are all the qualities available for choosing at the start even if we have no buildings to support the qualities ex. Choosing holy site with No shrine temple or cathedral?

[Andostre]

Hey, I looked, but I didn't see anything in the rules that specifically pointed out who should be determining Settlement qualities.

However, Pathfinder's Settlements rules pre-date the Kingmaker AP, and I believe I recall reading that they are an optional part of the Kingdom rules. So you might have more visibility for your question if you post it in the 1E rules forum instead.