Pathfinder 1E Paizo Annoucement!

[GoodKingJayIII]

I actually thought the 2009 release date was a misprint. In order to keep moving on this, I would've thought Paizo would've been in better shape to release the product as close on the heels of 4e as possible.

Took a gander at the Alpha doc last night. Definitely interesting. Here's hoping I get a chance to playtest!

 

[Fobok]

Really, I don't see the problem some people are having. Sure, I'm pro-4E, but I fully accept that a percentage of current 3.5e players won't want to switch. This gives them an option, and Paizo the chance to keep making money. It's not like it's adding a split to the market that wasn't already coming anyway.

Personally, I want 4e. I've been playing (DMing mostly) 3e since day one and, honestly, I'm tired of it, which is why I won't be buying Pathfinder RPG. But I don't see a problem at all with anybody else who does prefer it, just like I see no problem with people who prefer HERO or GURPS. Or, for a more fitting example, I play Mutants and Masterminds, but have no problem with those who prefer Silver Age Sentinels, and I don't understand why anybody would.

 

[Psion]

So basically.... they are taking 3.5, but "fixing" all the issues it had.

Isn't that what 4e is?

No.

 

[Psion]

From my brief skim of the rules, the only thing I don't like is, once again, no skill points -- but I'm "Getting" that I'm the only person on the planet which DID like them.

Oh, no. I rue the idea of SAGA-ized skill points.

 

[Psion]

Paizo is doing Pathfinder RPG because they can't do 4E.*

They can't do 4E because they never got the GSL.

The above we know. Now, time for a prediction:

In 1-2 years, Paizo *will* have the GSL and *will* move to 4E.

My win/win counter-prediction:

Paizo gets GSL and rules and publishes their adventure paths both for 4e and PathfinderRPG.

 

[Umbran]

Folks,

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I would like to remind folks that we expect you to show respect for other people here, and for their opinions. It does not matter that you may find it factually inaccurate, overstated, or overly dramatic, if you choose to respond, you should do so in a way that makes the tone of the place better, rather than worse.

 

[beholdsa]

Way to go Paizo! Looks like I'll be getting the Pathfinder RPG. I'm most likely not going to be buying 4e anytime in the near future.

 

[Lizard]

If Paizo's smart, they'll have a low-cost print copy of the 'Beta' rules at GenCon '08. Just something people can pick up and read on the floor, with a reminder that the final rules will be there in a year...

 

[Wulf Ratbane]

So basically.... they are taking 3.5, but "fixing" all the issues it had.

Isn't that what 4e is?

No.

Exactly so, Psion.

Not unless you consider it an "issue" that the Player's Handbook included gnome bards.

Just to pick one example.

 

[Tuft]

Oh, no. I rue the idea of SAGA-ized skill points.

Same here. I love tinkering with my skill points every time I level. What skills did I use during the adventure? What skills is my character currently interested in, and thus is pursuing between-adventures training for? What skills are no longer interesting, and thus no longer pursued? What skills is it out-of-character to pursue? All that is very character-defining for me, and I love the feeling of steady progress, as a contrast to the 'jumpy' aquisition of feats.

I'm really, really going to miss that, if and when my DM goes for 4E...