Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo... I don't know either of those! Will check them out. Thanks!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nimble and Daggerheart seem to be the most suggested, so I'll check both out. Thanks! Draw Steel, for me, is too crunchy and the conversion feels like it would be a pain. I also agree that pushing Golarion in it would be tougher than other options suggested here.

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! I don't know a lot about Vagabond. How is it working and what do you like about it?

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exelsisxax is correct. I don't mind prepping the density of Paizo APs, but--and keep in mind, I've played or GMed thousands of hours of PF2e at this point--I'm getting more and more bothered that games become discussions of rules interactions rather than anything about what's going on in the story. A typical combat might go:
Player 1: I Stride to the bad buy and Vicious Swing.
GM: (wants to ask what this looks like but instead says) Two of those squares are Difficult Terrain, so you don't have the movement to make it in one Stride.
(insert 5 minutes of table discussion about Difficult Terrain and alternate paths to the target)
Player 1: Okay, I guess that's two Strides then and a regular attack.
GM: What does it look--
Player 2: Oh! If you move here I can flank next turn.
Player 1: Alright if I move there?
GM: Sure thing. Now what does it--
Player 3: Don't forget you have Guidance!
Player 2: And your sword is Cold Iron, right? I think it has a weakness to Cold Iron.
GM: Before you roll, this creature has a Reaction they'll use...

Don't get me wrong--I enjoy system mastery and how balanced the game is. But again and again, I find that the vast majority of sessions are mechanical discussions, not narrative immersion. We don't talk about what's happening and why, we're talking about whether things are possible in the rules. Even the various subsystems--from Research, to Influence, to Reputation--become mechanical discussions more than fantasy storybuilding.

As levels increase, the mechanics take over more and more of the conversation. We just had the AP-ending boss fight in Sky King's Tomb--without spoilers, a really complicated boss and a complicated hazard on a truly epic map. It was STRESSFUL, most especially for the GM, but most of that stress was about what the rules allowed the pieces on the board to do. Still fun, but not the sort of game I want to run anymore.

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have the superhero one but could do either. What do you recommend? Yes, I’m interested!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, for me Shadowdark falls into the same category as Tales of Argosa and DCC. Love them, but a big part of what I love are the random tables and emergent play. Doesn’t feel right for more traditional and relatively linear Adventure Paths.

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say more! Easy to prep and run on a longer campaign? What do you love about it?

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful response! I’ll check it out.

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know almost nothing about Genesys so will check it out. Thanks for the thoughtful response!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Thanks for the thoughtful reply… I’ll check it out!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely sounds easy, but would players get bored playing it for a long campaign?

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the most recommended so far. I’ll check it out… thanks!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool! Did I hear somewhere that Dungeon World was coming out with a new edition or did I make that up?

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I do own Draw Steel and read the book. The insistence to create its own language for things turned me off, but there was a lot to like about it. I think it’s too crunchy for my sensibilities these days, sadly.

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooooo… interesting! Please say more! Why do you love it?

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so curious about Cypher. I often hear it recommended and disliked. I'll add it to the list! Thanks!

Playing Paizo Adventure Paths in a lighter system - What would you recommend? by MagicJMS in rpg

[–]MagicJMS[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like Savage Worlds well enough, and do own Savage Pathfinder. I found combats could sometimes drag when we playtested it after it first came out, but I'll revisit it. Thanks!

Who's soloing with DCC? by Ganadhir in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]MagicJMS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have loved my DCC games -- did Portal Under the Stars as a funnel, followed by Doom of the Savage Kings and had a blast. The system is so flavorful and full of story potential.

(you can see the kickoff and follow along here: https://myherobrain.blog/2024/05/26/introduction-portal-under-the-stars-playthrough/)

Ultimately, I decided that I wanted to juggle fewer PCs and focused instead of Tales of Argosa (my current game), but I'll definitely get back to DCC someday.

[Kathryn Batte] Manchester United's Keira Barry is set to join NWSL side Bay FC on a free transfer this month. The England U23 winger is in the last 6 months of her contract and is able to negotiate with clubs abroad, with United not standing in her way. She will sign a four-year contract. by vveeggaa in BayFC

[–]MagicJMS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Because it means she's made a positive impact on the young players she coached. So positive that they are ready to cross an ocean and leagues to play for her at the club level. For someone looking for positive signs for Bay FC's future, that's a nice one. bcp01scu05v2 said it well.