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So far in my experience: The ability is being used in combat, or right after combat. The party has not taken excessive short rests. The ability was a lot more powerful at 1st level than 2nd level. This is going to be a table playstyle issue, but with long rests healing everyone I think most...

Or we could just accept that comparing a product where you open the box and almost immediately start playing a 30 hour adventure arc is different from one where you open the box and create a starter campaign and/or buy an additional adventure is an apples vs oranges comparison? They are...

You quoted me with this response, so I feel obligated to respond. Why did you skip over the part of my post where I clearly explained the distinction as one being built around a module (5e) and the other built around a simplified rule set (PF)? If you want to compare the Starter Set + 5e PHB +...

When you say it is better quality are you talking about the module or the rules books and accessories? As I stated earlier in this thread I have never bothered with the PF Beginner Box, as I think some of the APs offer a better first experience for new players. In addition I am put off by...

It is very unlikely, but possible that some of these could be from: Hoard of the Dragon Queen appendix A - which is listed as having character creation rules. I expect this is not the case as the list seems very short. I am a bit disappointed, as I was hoping for more backgrounds.

If we must have splat books I would prefer that they are campaign based. Everyone has their own favorite campaign worlds that they would like to see back in print. For me it would be Darksun, Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Al-Qadim, Mystara, and Spelljammer. Even a limited number of...

The Ranger should be a spellcasting class. I see no reason why they could not add a scout subclass to either the thief or the fighter that would provide what people are asking for in future books (as much as I don't want to see future books).

The Jackal from the 2e Al-Qadeem setting could steal spells from the mind of other casters (Complete Sha'ir's handbook).

I voted yes, as I am playing through the starter set, but I won't really feel like I am playing the game until I have a copy of the PHB.

For me it is interesting how much Paizo has become the old WOTC and much WOTC has become the old Paizo. Paizo used to have one core book and awesome APs, now they have a never ending supply of splat books of questionable quality. WOTC had a never ending supply of new PHBs (splat books) and...

They really should rename the class berserker to free themselves from the negative connotations of "barbarian", but I think the class is too iconic to change.

A 404 error comes up as a critical failure... awesome.

I think by Gencon 2015 we should have some ideas of where things are going. It would not surprise me to see a significant Pelgrane Press presence at Gencon 2015 with how well received 13th age has been (the events they do have at Gencon 214 sold out very quickly). I also think PF 2.0 is a...

As you level casting mage armor becomes much more palatable, as you will likely not use all of your 1st level slots in a day. For this reason I would likely cap this comparison at ~8th level - prior to getting a 5th level spell slot.

As you have pointed out the choice of a Mountain Dwarf can be a good one, but there are a few drawbacks. First you are unlikely to get much use out of that +2 Str boost, second you are going to be at disadvantage on stealth checks, and third you may not be in your armor when you are attacked...

Another way to look at this question is would I buy either of these products after a few years of playing the system to introduce new players? While the 5e starter set has at its core 30 hours of gaming, the Pathfinder product has at its core simplified rules and not much of a module. For me I...

Cleric's at first level have better single target spells. Mages on the other hand are better at hitting multiple targets. I see no problem with this.

The performer on the tightrope, in the second page art, is evocative - but sadly it is not supported by the text description of the bard. This looks to be a missed opportunity.

What I learned from that review is that people feel that the production quality is better on a product that costs twice as much. :yawn: What matters though is if the Starter Set has a low enough purchase price to be an impulse buy (at $13 on Amazon I would say yes). If people want higher...

Looks like my ideal ranger did not make it, but with Oath of the Ancients and Eldritch Knight in the game I can see why ranger spell casting is getting downplayed. As long as they add a woodsman background I will be happy.