Pathfinder 1E Mystical: KoM for Pathfinder. We made it!

[malcolm_n]

Announced a new, possible reward for the Kickstarter. Want a REAL monster of your very own? Check it out.

 

[malcolm_n]

I have updated the Pathfinder Preview packet and put up a new Pathfinder Specific preview on the Kickstarter. Enjoy!

 

[malcolm_n]

I've added the first class preview for everybody, and will add at least 1 more for backers before the project's through. Enjoy!

 

[malcolm_n]

Alright, I'm shifting gears and designing primarily for Pathfinder at the moment. Please come check out what we've done so far and consider joining us for this amazing project.

 

[Alzrius]

Huh, I had no idea that the Pathfinder-specific version of this Kickstarter had even begun! I hope that it makes it's funding goal!

 

[malcolm_n]

Huh, I had no idea that the Pathfinder-specific version of this Kickstarter had even begun! I hope that it makes it's funding goal!

Thank you for the well-wishes. Here's hoping what I've got will sway you to join us.

 

[Alzrius]

Thank you for the well-wishes. Here's hoping what I've got will sway you to join us.

At this point, I'm a little concerned regarding the format of the stat block layouts you've got. There seem to be some 4e-isms creeping in, such as the use of "Defense" rather than "AC," and noting things like how certain attacks are "at will, normal, physical, contact."

As a Pathfinder fan who is not a 4E fan, things like these tend to shake my confidence. It's not that this necessarily means you have a bad grasp of Pathfinder rules and mechanics - the free preview on RPGNow shows that these are shorthand references - but that is how it appears at first glance. Layout and formatting are the most direct way of communicating compatibility, following the idea that "things that look alike usually are alike," and that lack of uniformity of presentation (with "standard" Pathfinder stat blocks) can be off-putting for potential patrons, who are just going to skim what's on the Kickstarter page and go no further.

 

[malcolm_n]

At this point, I'm a little concerned regarding the format of the stat block layouts you've got. There seem to be some 4e-isms creeping in, such as the use of "Defense" rather than "AC," and noting things like how certain attacks are "at will, normal, physical, contact."

As a Pathfinder fan who is not a 4E fan, things like these tend to shake my confidence. It's not that this necessarily means you have a bad grasp of Pathfinder rules and mechanics - the free preview on RPGNow shows that these are shorthand references - but that is how it appears at first glance. Layout and formatting are the most direct way of communicating compatibility, following the idea that "things that look alike usually are alike," and that lack of uniformity of presentation (with "standard" Pathfinder stat blocks) can be off-putting for potential patrons, who are just going to skim what's on the Kickstarter page and go no further.

I absolutely agree that the main page was in need of an update, so I added the latest version of Bawby for Pathfinder as the preview. It should look and feel a bit more like PATHFINDER now. In addition, I'm updating the packet today to do the same.

 

[malcolm_n]

lack of uniformity of presentation (with "standard" Pathfinder stat blocks) can be off-putting for potential patrons, who are just going to skim what's on the Kickstarter page and go no further.

I seem to keep hearing that a lot. I guess the way I portray premade characters is unusual, but I didn't think it would be confusing enough to be offputting. Granted, I've never seen a Pathfinder Premade character. I have added this line to the beginning of the preview packet for anybody who is wondering where the class stuff is to play.

THE FOLLOWING MONSTERS ARE READY TO PLAY CHARACTERS. THEY SHOULD HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION (RACE, CLASS, ATTACKS, SPELLS, SAVES, SKILLS, FEATS, ETC…) YOU NEED TO BEGIN PLAYING IMMEDIATELY.

 

[malcolm_n]

Alright, I added the trainer page to the first post that I've formatted for easy review. A larger version can be found on my update here.