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  1. Saint Mac

    4E to Pathfinder - what is it like? What do you miss? Pleasant surprises?

    You are very welcome! LOL! You're too kind. I'm Methodist so the chance of the Catholic church declaring me a saint is a bit on the thin side :) I'm sooo far from knowing all Pathfinder, in fact, really new to it. Maybe we could think of this as an 8th grader asking a freshman what HS is like. I...
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    4E to Pathfinder - what is it like? What do you miss? Pleasant surprises?

    I would skip Kingmaker as a first run with your group. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED it, but its tough enough running a new system with a group and adding a sandbox world makes it harder. I agree with you, an AP will help you as a DM/GM to make the transition. Would suggest Rise of the Runelords...
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    4E to Pathfinder - what is it like? What do you miss? Pleasant surprises?

    You know, you are getting some great info on this thread. After re-reading, I thought jbear and the others pointed out some things that are worth noting. Death. Please note that Pathfinder APs have random events that can wipe a party out (little twerps lol). So use your best judgement or at...
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    4E to Pathfinder - what is it like? What do you miss? Pleasant surprises?

    Lol. Well I'm 43 and if I can learn it, heck, anyone can if that's what they want to do. Ah, evil prep time. :) I would point you to Hero Lab for quick builds of monsters, NPCs, and for your players' characters. Its soooooo worth the money (and not alot of it to boot)! You might want to...
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    Pathfinder 1E This is why pathfinder has been successful.

    I can only give an opinion. I've played all editions and now play Pathfinder. Why? 4E didn't work for me and 3.5 left behind. Not "feeling" 4e, I started playing Pathfinder. I like the ruleset (modified 3.5) but it was much more. As stated in other posts, the PDFs, the focus on settings...
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    4E to Pathfinder - what is it like? What do you miss? Pleasant surprises?

    Having played so many editions of D&D, when 4th came around I was excited. Now, this isn't a "hate" on D&D, it simply was not what I was hoping for. After playing a year of 4E and not digging it, I found Pathfinder (of which I play today). You want specifics? They are hard to define but I'll...
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    Pathfinder 1E Pathfinder gets reviewed on CNN!

    Too Sweet! I was just talking to a buddy about the box. Since he wasn't sure if he wanted to "invest" in pathfinder, I thought this would be the way to go. Thanks for the link!
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    DM in need of advice for Kingmaker #3, the Varnhold Vanishing

    Ok, this is truely a IMO comment. If they want to go up against a big baddie and you've given them the feeling that this is a big baddie place, then let them do it. I'm also concerned (as stated above) that the differances in level from one player to another, might come back and bite you in...
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    Pathfinder 1E Which Pathfinder Resources are "Must Haves?"

    Core APG Beast 1 and 2. I think that once you've have these, you could play forever. Ironwolfs' comment on Hero Lab, I have to ditto also. It was a HUGE time saver in making NPCs. Worth it!!!
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    Beginner Box Sneak Preview

    I have to say that I'm really happy this is coming out. It looks like a solid product and not just a 'need your cash' stuff that you see sometimes out there. The only complaint I've got so far? I wish I had this when I started :)
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    Pathfinder 1E Could Pathfinder take D&D's place...

    Having played since 1st, I played 4e when it first popped out of mama Hasbro's womb. I wish it hadn't. Play Pathfinder now. 2 cents
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    Let your party rule

    Sounds like a cool idea. In the game I had (stated above) on of my players married a NPC that moved in too. Although a GM has to be careful about PCs having family and how you handle it, it can be great ties and character building. I'm starting a Pathfinder - Kingmaker session soon and I'm...
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    Kingmaker - Round Robin GM Possible?

    Thanks Azmyth for the reply! Loved the Kindmaker episode, by the way, really helpful actually. My original thought was that each of us take one and we play PbP. After I posted a list of "oh hell no!" ideas popped into my head. Then I read your resp and it confirmed some of them even though...
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    Let your party rule

    Sounds cool, I'll check it out thanks!
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    Kingmaker - Round Robin GM Possible?

    Hey all, Has any tried to round-robin the Kingmaker AP? I've just read the Stolen Lands and don't want to read any of the others just in case. For those who have Gm-ed this, can you tell me if you think its possible or even recommended? Thanks! SM
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    GameMastery Combat Pad

    Getting the feeling that this is ideal for large groups or heavy fighting, but not so much on the small groups. Hey, as long as it keeps me from ruin another side of a Chessex map because I wasn't paying attention, it might be picking it up! lol
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    Wanted: Female point of veiw

    Hi All, I posted this same question in other groups and other places off enWorld and got some feedback from some female gamers. I really appreciate you/them taking the time to respond. To take all this in, I guess in general that maybe we could add more role-play and not jump on every...
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    Wanted: A female point of view please

    Evildmguy -> I'm actually in Norwalk, but as you know, its pretty much a suburb of the megatropolis of DM lol...I tend to only go to Mayhem to pick up dice or stuff. Maybe I should post there, less dangerous lol...Played on a 4E D&D game day once so may have run into you and never...
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    Wanted: Female point of veiw

    Thanks all for reponding and I truely mean that. Your responces are really appreciated! I'm brand new to Pathfinder personally after years of D&D and such. I'm making the switch becuase I feel burned on 4e and enjoyed 3.5. When I heard of Pathfinder, I couldn't help jumping in to take a...
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    Wanted: A female point of view please

    Hi All, Original poster here. I never intended this to get out of hand with my question. It was written poorly, and for that, I really am sorry. I should have asked, have you seen the same thing I was seeing here? and if so, if you are a female gamer that did switch, what was your...
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