Pathfinder 2E Release Day Second Edition Amazon Sales Rank

[Mistwell]

My observation is that Paizo shares news when it's good and is silent when it's not. They have not been silent regarding PF2, so while it may not be as stellar with sales and popularity as PF1 was at it's beginning, PF2 is likely doing just fine.

I recall them talking about how awesome PF Online was doing right before the layoffs.

 

[dave2008]

They have not been silent regarding PF2, ...

What have they been saying? I haven't heard much of any news from Paizo.

 

[Carmen Sbordone]

And why on Earth would they be "bigger than ever" when they're no longer doing the Player Companion and Campaign lines, the novels are gone, and they're producing fewer accessories?
Even if PF2 was selling better than PF1 they don't need as many people. Why increase the overhead and expenses?
I don't think she's lying deliberately but I don't know how to reconcile that statement with what Paizo is doing.

The answer could be Starfinder. No canpaigns or companions, but they have an entirely new line that requires hardbacks and a new AP line.

 

[Celtavian]

Interesting discussion. My feeling is PF2 will take longer to adopt than PF1. PF1 had the advantage of using a very popular rule system that D&D was moving on from completely for a version of D&D that was a major move away from what the player base was accustomed to. The splintered community gave them a nice boost.

PF2 is entering a very different market with a very different product. It might take some time for people to realize how good the system is. It's a good system. When I read the player test, my gaming group and I thought it looked kind of lame. Lots of small bonuses, weaker casting, and changes to nearly everything. It seem far less powerful. Then when we played it, we found that it played better than it looked. It was a very smooth, interesting, fun play experience.

I hope PF2 succeeds once word of mouth spreads and more people give it a try. It has a lot of interesting mechanics that are fun for a DM and players.

 

[DaveMage]

I recall them talking about how awesome PF Online was doing right before the layoffs.

IIRC, PF Online was managed by a different company.

 

[DaveMage]

What have they been saying? I haven't heard much of any news from Paizo.

paizo.com - Forums / Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Take up of Second Edition

paizo.com

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

paizo.com - Forums / Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Take up of Second Edition

paizo.com

Anything recently?

 

[Mistwell]

paizo.com - Forums / Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Take up of Second Edition

paizo.com

Yeah like Uni said that's almost 6 months ago. I'd be curious what they're saying now. And to answer your question, it was Dancy,Mona, and Stevens talking up Pathfinder Online I thought?

 

[Aldarc]

Anything recently?

Most posts by Lisa Stevens on their forums will be about how Covid-19 has impacted their work flow, shipping, and such. There is a posting in January, though that's only a month later than the link Dave posted.

 

[DaveMage]

Yeah like Uni said that's almost 6 months ago. I'd be curious what they're saying now. And to answer your question, it was Dancy,Mona, and Stevens talking up Pathfinder Online I thought?

My recall is fuzzy, but I was under the impression that Goblinworks (I think that's the name of the company) was run by Dancey and there was some drama between Goblinworks and Paizo when the thing collapsed.