Pathfinder Society Organized Play is a worldwide fantasy roleplaying campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Pathfinder Society, a legendary league of explorers, archaeologists, and adventurers dedicated to discovering and chronicling the greatest mysteries and wonders of an ancient world beset by magic and evil. A Pathfinder’s adventures explore the dark alleys and political intrigues of Absalom between far-flung travels to the most interesting and exotic locales in the world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

In an organized play campaign, your character exists in a common setting shared by thousands of other gamers from around the world. You can take your character to any public Pathfinder Society event anywhere in the world, and while the Game Master and your companions might change every time you play, your character advances as normal. Over time, campaigning in an organized play environment offers a uniquely immersive experience, as your diverse companions add depth and character to the campaign world. It’s also a great way to get in touch with other local gamers, meet new people, and play regularly without all the prep work and scheduling of a traditional campaign. You can catch up on the story-so-far wth these quick summaries  – one per Season.

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There are certain restrictions to creating characters for the campaign that help to give every player a even chance and to cut down on administration for GMs. For example you have 20 points to spend on your characters attributes instead of rolling dice. You can buy magic items but you can't create them, so GMs don't have to worry about checking their construction. You need to choose a "faction" to support and that adds an extra dimension to the game. You can find everything you need to know in the free downloadable "Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild Guide" on the Paizo website. There is a list of all sorts of additional resources that are considered legal for use in Pathfinder Organised Play and you can view it here. 

But if you just want to give it a try, nothing could be easier. Take a visit to your local games club or a games convention and we will have pre-generated characters ready for you to just sit down and play. Your games master will help you play a wizard or a rogue or a fighter or a cleric or a paladin or an alchemist or a witch or a summoner or a sorceror or a ranger...bottled and ready to go...take your pick!