ShinHakkaider
Adventurer
I run a Pathfinder game.
Even in Pathfinder when my players started out (almost 4 years ago) I house ruled that at 1st level they start with max HD + their CON score. Not their CON modifier, their CON SCORE.
I have 5 players. Each one has lost AT LEAST 1 PC in combat.
Trust me, house ruling extra HP DOES NOT ruin your game.
Even in Pathfinder when my players started out (almost 4 years ago) I house ruled that at 1st level they start with max HD + their CON score. Not their CON modifier, their CON SCORE.
I have 5 players. Each one has lost AT LEAST 1 PC in combat.
Trust me, house ruling extra HP DOES NOT ruin your game.