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When thinking about a character you'd like to play:
When thinking about a character you'd like to play:


# Think about what you'd like to be <!-- test -->their shtick
# Think about what you'd like to be their main shtick
# Determine who they are as a [[The Pathfinder Society|Pathfinder Society Agent]]
# Visualize their personality and how they carry themselves as a [[The Pathfinder Society|Pathfinder Society Agent]]
# After all that, then worry about all the character sheet choices and stuff
# Finally after all that, worry about all the character sheet choices and stuff


It's kinda hard to "mess up" a character in Pathfinder 2e and I'm always available to help workshop any concerns.
== Recommended: '''[[Iconic Character List|Character Select Screen]]''' ==
 
They are pre-made "Iconic PCs" ready to pick up and play, right out of the box.
== Preferred Method ==
The easiest method is to choose an iconic character that is ready to pick up right out of the box.


'''I recommend this approach as your GM.'''
'''I recommend this approach as your GM.'''


It's a viable approach (even long-term) and significantly undercuts the analysis paralysis.
It's a viable approach (even into the long-term) and significantly undercuts the analysis paralysis.


== Dynamic Method ==
== Optional: Build a custom character ==
For those more familiar with TTRPGs or those wanting to take on a deeper-dive challenge:
For those more familiar with TTRPGs or those wanting to take on a deeper-dive challenge:


Custom characters are very VERY fun to play. The main drawback is some extra heavy lifting up front and trying to do the calculus of what choices you think you'd want.
Bespoke characters can be very fun and very rewarding to play. I am available to help with this process.


If you'd like some help with any part of this process, I am available to help. I can go through step by step, or simply try to help bounce ideas around.
[[Infodump:Conceptualizing_a_Character]]

Latest revision as of 00:13, 7 August 2023

Background Ideas[edit | edit source]

When thinking about a character you'd like to play:

  1. Think about what you'd like to be their main shtick
  2. Visualize their personality and how they carry themselves as a Pathfinder Society Agent
  3. Finally after all that, worry about all the character sheet choices and stuff

Recommended: Character Select Screen[edit | edit source]

They are pre-made "Iconic PCs" ready to pick up and play, right out of the box.

I recommend this approach as your GM.

It's a viable approach (even into the long-term) and significantly undercuts the analysis paralysis.

Optional: Build a custom character[edit | edit source]

For those more familiar with TTRPGs or those wanting to take on a deeper-dive challenge:

Bespoke characters can be very fun and very rewarding to play. I am available to help with this process.

Infodump:Conceptualizing_a_Character