Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box Learn to Play
Pathfinder 2e | Campaign
About the adventure
Learn Pathfinder and begin your journey in the Pathfinder Society organized play program at the same time! This adventure is marked 'repeatable' if you have played it before for Pathfinder Society and would like to start out a new first-level adventurer. Out of all the game systems I run, this is my favorite 'Beginners Box' for its breadth of experience it give you with the game system in a short amount of time and how prepared players are to join larger adventures after playing through it. We'll explore the town of Otari and then delve deep into a beginner dungeon and learn what all those wonderful things are on your character sheet. Before you know it, you'll be a playing Pathfinder 2 like a pro, and you won't even need to read a page of the rules to get there!
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Learn to play Pathfinder 2 in a great starter adventure from an experienced GM and earn Pathfinder Society XP and gold while you are at it. No exposure to the rules required, you'll learn everything while you play!
5.0
(78)
4 years on StartPlaying
1169 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity
Game Master Reviews (78)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Teacher
Creativity
Neurolancer
New review
Played 4 sessions
Cai is a great GM. Knows his rules and adjudicates them fairly. His sessions are fun and very chill.
Mike
Played 5 sessions
1st session, Cai had a scenario that had juicy combat and some role play investigation with a hook into the next session. He was helpful with Savage Pathfinder rules and operation of Foundry VTT, these slowed down the session but he was patient and allocated enough time, really solid pacing. This was 5-star fun and I'm sure the next session will dial it up even higher.
Hazer
Played 18 sessions
Solid guy. Very patient with those learning the rules (and forgetting them) while providing a laid back atmosphere where everyone has a good time. Gives a lot of freedom with your characters and adapts and clearly has a passion for being a DM. Would highly recommend.
Bill Hume
Played 22 sessions
I have greatly enjoyed playing under Cai. He creates an immersive experience, works with his players to make sure they are getting the best experience possible, and is very good at adapting to the actions of his players. I highly recommend him to people looking for a game to play.
Tom West
Played 3 sessions
Cai games are always fun.
Dan
Played 93 sessions
He was able to slip in my new character into an in-progress campaign pretty easily. He knew the rules and how the VTT operated very well, and was able to help me out to do what I wanted to do.
Additional details
How to prepare
All the rules you need to play Pathfinder 2e are available for free online and you can access them here for free: https://2e.aonprd.com/PlayersGuide.aspx This is officially supported by the publisher as part of their commitment to open role playing and building a thriving and supportive community. But you won't need to read all the rules before the seminar because helping you learn is what we are here for. You will need either a PC or Mac-compatible PC with broadband internet access and electricity to play in this game; a mouse with left and right buttons, as well as a third button and mouse wheel is optimal for online use of Foundry VTT. You will need a Discord account to access the game chat. The Foundry VTT runs on a modern web browser, so there is nothing to install if you have a browser on your computer. If you have an older computer, you might consider using the Foundry Lightweight Client, which is a free lightweight web browser that gives you the most bang for your machine's capabilities. You can get it for free here: https://flc.ruleplaying.com/ If you intend to speak in the voice channel on Discord, you should have a headset with a microphone. *You will be required to set up a push-to-talk button*; you are, however, free to communicate to the group using text only in Discord, but you will then need speakers to hear their chat and the game sounds. Special text-only sessions are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you'd like to schedule one. Bringing a friend or two would help ensure we don't need to recruit additional players. While text-only is actually my preferred method of play, it does seem difficult to organize those games. Instructions for setting up the push-to-talk button and installing all the needed software are available on my Discord channel (#getting-started), to which you will be supplied a link when you join.
What I provide
I bring the sounds, rules, vtt, and the adventure. You bring yourself and a willingness to have an awesome time.
Gameplay details
This is a sanctioned Pathfinder Society event and will follow the rules of conduct found in the society guidelines https://paizo.com/pathfindersociety You can either use your own official Pathfinder Society character, compliant with those rules or you can play through using a pre-gen whose rewards can be added to a character of your choice in the future. If you require more help with learning what the Pathfinder Society is all about, I run workshops on that regularly: https://startplaying.games/adventure/clm7zld5k000h08kx5gvndeiq
Content warnings
• Violence
• Spiders
• Character Death
• Blood
• Death
• Fire
• Insects
• Paralyzation
• Snakes
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Debriefing
• Open Door
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Since this is a beginner adventure, players are encouraged to select on of the 10 pre-generated and exciting characters available to help you learn what a Pathfinder 2 character should look like before you craft your own.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$10.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
2.5-3 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+