Learn Pathfinder 2e with "Escaping The Grave"!

About the adventure

Want to try Pathfinder 2e? This is the place to do it! Escaping the Grave takes a group of Level 1 characters into the Gravelands to find a lost Pathfinder. New players are welcome (and encouraged!). While the Pathfinder Beginner Box is a more common option for introducing new players to the game (and it works), it's a longer adventure, and the setting itself is a bit convoluted. The combat tends to be surprisingly unbalanced as well, as the Beginner Box was released before even the core rulebook had come out, and the designers had a chance to properly balance it. In my experience, Escaping the Grave works as a great introductory adventure, as it's a) short, b) has two of the three pillars (social encounters and combat), and c) has lots of opportunities to see niche game mechanics in action. The game should take approximately 4 hours to complete. If you have a level 1 character ready, that's great! If not, we can build one together using a Session 0, or I can provide one. We will use Foundry VTT for character sheets, maps, and tokens. We'll use Discord for voice chat. This game is Free!!! I'm not charging for it, as it will be my first time using StartPlaying (but very much not my first time as a GM ... I've been GMing for almost 30 years). I would like to encourage players to leave reviews when the game is complete, as that will help me build up my profile here.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Player requirements: working microphone with decent audio quality. Doesn't need to be professional, I just shouldn't struggle to hear you. No webcams please. Discord for voice. I will provide a link to Foundry ahead of time. As per the Session 0 notes above, if you can bring a character to the game, great. Otherwise, we can work together to build one.

What I provide

I will provide all of the materials you need to play. All you need to bring is your character (which I will put into Foundry), and your enthusiasm and attention.

Gameplay details

Session 0: Given as this is a one shot, Session 0 is more likely to be the 30 minutes at the beginning of the game. I will make myself available to help players build their first characters if they so choose. Party composition: I require the player characters to work together. Backstory is not important here, as this is a one-shot.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Session 0
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Level 1 Pathfinder 2e characters. If you're a new player, please try to stick to core Ancestries, Backgrounds, and Classes. I can provide recommendations if you need advice. If you're a seasoned player, feel free to bring whatever character to the table you want. While Escaping the Grave is a Pathfinder Society mission, this is not a sanctioned

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.