| I've skimmed the Pathfinder beta ruleset.
For ability points, race/class, and skills/feats during character creation, we can use either the 3.5 PHB or the Pathfinder beta ruleset, but not both. For equipment, combat, and spells and magic, we can probably overlay one supplement upon the other and continue to use both, but if the consensus is to incorporate both, I will more than likely stipulate a preference for one book over the other so that we may base the game on firmer footing.
I'm still in the process of making up my mind on the subject of whether or not to hold fast with the 3.5 PHB or run with the beta ruleset, so now's the time for you to speak up with your preference. Happy contented players make for better gaming for everyone, so player preference will certainly receive heavy consideration. I'll check back in late this evening to tally opinions. There's no sense in letting the decision linger longer than that, not if we wish to commence play in any reasonable time frame. | 
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