D&D 4E Going to Pathfinder from 4E

[Hadrian the Builder]

After a few years of playing 4E, our group has decided to go back to 3.5/try out pathfinder.

Despite the usual research (websearch) and Paizo site reading, I don't have a solid grasp on what's significantly different between pathfinder and 3.5. and what I need start playing/convert my group's old 3.5 characters to pathfinder characters. The backwards compatibility of pathfinder leaves me hazy on what's different.

Is there a thorough summary someplace that details the differences between pathfinder and 3.5? A thread or blog would be helpful.

Also, what's the difference between an advanced base class and an advanced core class?

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

A core class is a 20-level class which you can enter at 1st-level (essentialy, "not a prestige class"), and which appears in the original core rulebook (e.g., Fighter, Wizard, Cleric, etc.).

A base class is a 20-level class which you can enter at 1st-level, and which appears in some other rulebook (e.g., Magus, Cavalier, etc.).

There's a really good thread or two on this board on the differences between PF and 3.5; I'll see if I can find it for you.

 

[Ahnehnois]

Pathfinder Conversion Guide (free download from Paizo).
Unofficial Guide
ENWorld thread on the biggest differences

Also, what's the difference between an advanced base class and an advanced core class?

Which book they're published in. The term "core" describes the classes from the original 3e phb. The term "base" describes 20-level classes with no prerequisites (i.e. you can play them starting at 1st level) published in other sources.

Honestly, there isn't anything fundamentally different between 3.X and PF. As long as you're paying attention you'll be fine. Enjoy yourself.

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Here's the thread I was thinking of:

http://www.enworld.org/forum/pathfinder-rpg-discussion/300138-what-main-changes-3-5-pathfinder.html

Hope that helps!

 

[IronWolf]

Pathfinder Conversion Guide (free download from Paizo).
Unofficial Guide

Yeah, great links. I prefer the two above to help highlight some of the differences.

 

[Hadrian the Builder]

Thanks everyone, you've provided exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Is_907]

Let us know how it goes and if there are any elements of 4E your group ends up houseruling in to PF.

 

[Hadrian the Builder]

That's a solid idea. Interestingly, I've found that many of my 4e house rules are actually part of the pathfinder system already. I take that as an indication that 4E has been a square peg for me.