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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jor-El" data-source="post: 5271263" data-attributes="member: 93132">I think a PF Basic would be a great way to introduce new folks to the hobby, and a good way to teach someone the basics before you stick a 500 page rulebook in front of them.  Even if it doesn't hook new people into the core game, its bound to be a success as a one-shot for lots of people that would enjoy the occasional, casual play.  I guess you have to really balance the content based on the size and price point, but maybe up to 5 levels, only include the four classic character classes (Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, and Wizard), and maybe only include a few of the races (Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Halfling). Pare down the feat list, maybe even simplify the skill list a bit, and trim the spell lists by about half.  Include a small DM's booklet with an intro adventure, some sample traps and hazards, and a collection of classic monsters, and viola! A few weekends or summer nights of adventure that some imaginative kids will expand on their own, and eventually find themselves pulled to the dark, mysterious tome that is the PF Core Rulebook. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>