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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retreater" data-source="post: 5623190" data-attributes="member: 42040">A few weeks ago I posted a thread about how to help a new FLGS bring in gamers. One suggestion that came up was running RPG events. The store is already running a successful D&D Encounters program, with two full tables every week (and almost enough for a third table) [this is really big for a town our size].  My friend running the store said that he is selling more 4E product than Pathfinder, mostly due to the Encounters players. He hosts no Pathfinder events, mostly because there are no GMs who have offered to run games.  As a favor to my friend and because I want the gaming culture in my area to thrive (and also because I have a great time gaming), I have been looking into organized play options between the two big games Pathfinder and D&D 4E.  I am a skilled enough DM (or GM) to handle either system. I'm trying to not play favorites between the two systems, even though I prefer 4E as a little easier as an introduction to new players and a little easier to DM (especially in a game store environment).  After downloading the PDF guides to organized play for both systems, I'm a little overwhelmed, and worrying that running organized play may be a little more complex than I expected.  Pathfinder Society seems to have more official support than Living Forgotten Realms. However, you have to pay for the modules from PS, around $4 each game, while LFR is free to download and will let you convert adventures you already own.  I'm just trying to weigh the pros and cons of each system here, but not trying for an edition war. If anything, I'd like to have a skirmish between the two systems of organized play, Living Forgotten Realms vs. Pathfinder Society. I'd like to hear the experiences of people who have played in either (or both) campaigns.</blockquote>

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