Ring Side Report: RPG Review of Pathfinder Lost Omens World Guide

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Product– Pathfinder Lost Omens World Guide 

System– Pathfinder 2nd Ed

Producer– Paizo  

Price– $36.99 -here https://store.paizo.com/pathfinder-lost-omens-world-guide/  

TL; DR– The best book you should buy and not read through.  100 %

Basics- TIME FOR GEOGRAPHY!  Lost Omens World Guide is a section by section world guide introducing the basics of Pathfinder’s main setting.  It’s over 100 pages and moves through the world describing different locations and events that set the stage for the current events.

Mechanics or Crunch: Surprisingly, there are mechanics in this book.  Each area has backgrounds and an archetype that is specific to that section of the world.  This book is by no means a splat book for any character, but it is nice to see the book build options for the characters.  5/5

Theme or Fluff– This is what this book is designed for.  The world is built out and the histories explained providing a rich place to play in.  The one issue is the sections are short.  They have to be because in 130ish pages you have to explain the entire history of the world, the people, the geography, and the governments that shape the lives of billions.  It’s a well done source book to understand the world at large. 5/5

Execution: Paizo does good books.  I love the set up, layout, and text that’s here.  It’s even hyperlinked to make it easier to navigate.  Solid book. 5/5

Summary– This is the best book you should buy and not read cover to cover.  Honestly, this book is best used as a refresher.  If you run Pathfinder Society, you should read a section you need, and then run the game you are set to play.  There is a lot here, and you won’t need it all the time.  Come back as needed for the games you want to play, but definitely get this book.  100%

Ring Side Report: RPG Review of Pathfinder Society Scenario #7-08: The Haunted Corridor

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Product– Pathfinder Society Scenario #7-08: The Haunted Corridor

System– Pathfinder 2nd Ed

Producer– Paizo  

Price– $8.99-here https://store.paizo.com/pathfinder-society-scenario-7-08-the-haunted-corridor/  

TL; DR– Good, ol’ dungeon crawl. 97%

Basics- Let bygons be bygons!  The lodge, once destroyed by the elves, is being rebuilt with their blessing.  Your job is to clear it out.  What could be left in that old lodge?

Mechanics or Crunch: This is a straight-up dungeon crawl.  There are places to explore, things to find, and people to kill along the way.  There are social interactions, but it’s a bit simple.  Not bad, but this will fill more time than some of the simple adventures we’ve seen before.  4.75/5

Theme or Fluff– I love some dungeon.  No dragons in this one! But it’s still got a lot to explore. There are THREE different maps for players to get through.  That’s honestly impressive, as I’ve played similar adventures where you only get through one.  It’s jam-packed!  5/5

Execution: I love everything here, but I want them to include more.  Paizo does this well, but they reference things not in the adventure.  Those are online.  It’s easy to find, but I’d still prefer to have it all in one place.  4.75/5

Summary– I love a dungeon crawl.  It’s a fun way to run through combats, find things, and see ancient history. It’s a good time, and your players will enjoy it.  I’d like a bit more in-depth social interactions, but dungeon crawls don’t have much social interaction.  I’d like all the stuff in the book, but it’s easy to reference.  It’s a simple adventure for players to explore, report, and work through together.  97%