A technique for creating unique and interesting characters that makes their cultures more rich and detailed. Simple but comprehensive. I was reading something on Quora the other day about how Deep Space 9 used the overall concept of Ferengi Traits to make the personalities of Quark, Rom and Nog distinctive (and don’t worry if you […]
Ripple plotlines use domino chains that feed back to the main plotline while cascading out to trigger other plotlines in a chain reaction. They can start from the most apparently inconsequential act or decision and grow until whole Kingdoms hang from them like Christmas baubles. Today (as I write this) is Australia Day, our equivalent […]
Hello Pathfinders & Paizo Subscribers,
Unfortunately, Pathfinder Dark Archive (Remastered) outsold our expectations and our print run. Because of this, some subscribers and preorder customers will not receive their copy of Pathfinder Dark Archive (Remastered). This only affects the standard hardcover—Special Edition and Sketch Edition subscribers and preorders will not be affected.
Orders are still currently being processed with the copies of Pathfinder Dark Archive (Remastered) we have in stock and shipments will continue throughout this week. We will notify affected customers once all of the current orders in the queue have been shipped. We have ordered a reprint of Dark Archive (Remastered) which should be in our warehouse and ready to begin fulfilling orders in March.
Paizo Customer Service will reach out to affected customers with more details about their orders—other products in the order will ship now, with Pathfinder Dark Archive (Remastered) shipping later at no cost to the customer. Alternatively, affected customers will have the opportunity to request a refund on their order.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding as we work to make this right.
What is a Fairy Colony, and why should you never annoy one? Or attack one? I didn’t want to go full “Fey” so I came up with something different… In the Zenith-3 superhero campaign, there’s a Fairy Colony at the bottom of their back yard. It was placed there years ago (real time) but until […]
As you know, the launch version of our digital library suffered some challenges in the translation from (digital) paper idea to an actual feature supporting hundreds of files. What looked and worked great in the original wireframes and demos ended up being unwieldy due to limitations in library size and available product data.
Today we've deployed a number of changes and fixes to streamline the experience:
• Multi-download capability has been fixed
• “Group by name” has been renamed to “Sort by name” for clarity
• On mobile: the "Actions" and "Sort" drop-downs on mobile are no longer vacationing off the edge of the mobile screen and are now displayed properly within the viewing area so they can be easily used.
• On mobile: moved the download button up on the page so it is easily found without scrolling
• On desktop: Removed the "Apply" button from the "Sort" sub-menu. Selecting an option from the drop-down immediately executes that action.
Things that also happened without fanfare:
• We made sure all the files in your digital library were properly named with "single file" or "per-chapter"
Things that are still to come:
• Consolidating downloads so that you have a complete library of all of your purchased items in one place in the new store's library
• Filtering updates
We appreciate your patience as the team has been hard at work on these changes.
As we have done with the other two Remaster rulebooks, customers who own the original Dark Archive PDF will receive the Dark Archive Remaster PDF for free.
We plan to add this to your Library or Digital Content on February 4th (street date).
Thanks for supporting Paizo!
-Jim
Today, I offer a new technique for rolling multiple dice many times with great efficiency. Any RPG can benefit from that! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break. Mine was great, though not without its challenges – but I have evidently weathered them, because here we all are, in a bright and shiny New […]
Starting on Subscriber Day for February subscriptions (January 20, 2026), subscribers will receive 15% off all their subscription and add-to-next products if they have 4 or more active subscriptions in their Subscription Manager. This allows subscribers to save money on shipping and earn the same 15% discount by adding products to their subscriptions regardless of their Paizo Plus tier.
All January subscriptions (Pathfinder Maps and Starfinder Maps) will receive a 15% discount on subscription products and add-to-next products regardless of how many active subscriptions you have. Subscriber Day for both of these products is next Monday, December 22nd.
We will be adding additional details on your Subscription Manager and promoting Subscriber Advantage on subscription pages.
Subscriber Advantage: Enjoy 15% off all subscription and add-to-next products when you maintain 4 active subscriptions.
As always, thanks for supporting Paizo!
-Jim
The AEE is a subsystem that slots into any RPG for simulating everything from Bad Weather to Plagues & Poisons. The Backstory A while back, I was working on an adventure for one my campaigns (being deliberately vague, here) and I needed to look up the effects of Cobra Venom in the Hero System. I […]
This post continues the text of Part 5 of Chapter 5. Its content has been added to the parent post here and the Table of contents updated. 5.8.1.5 Blended Models In general, the rule is one zone, one model. In fact, as a general rule, your goal should be one Kingdom, one model – that […]
This post continues the text of Part 5 of Chapter 5. Its content has been added to the parent post here and the Table of contents updated. I have decided at the last minute to let the featured image (but not the head image) evolve with each post. 5.8.1 Villages The village is the fundamental […]
Due to an exploit with the Paizo Plus system, we have temporarily turned off the ability to use $off coupons purchased with gold for digital products. Once we have resolved this exploit, we will turn them back on.
Update: Coupons are once again available to use, but we have removed them from the checkout dropdown menu until we make some changes. You can copy-paste your codes from the Paizo Plus rewards page into the coupon field at checkout.
-Jim
Subscriptions kicked off later than we expected and are continuing to process now. As this is the first run under the new system, we're not exactly sure how long it will take to get through the entire subscriber list. It looks like we're about 15-20% done now.
We are also investigating why PDF copies are not being correctly delivered. I'll provide an update as soon as I have one.
[2 p.m. update] We have a potential fix in for the PDFs not releasing upon charge. We will manually grant them when the subscription run finishes for everyone if that fix isn't working. We still have quite a few subscriptions processing.
[4 p.m. update]: We've identified the source of PDFs not being delivered and corrected it. Subscriptions continue to process and we will fulfill missing PDFs when that process is complete, which we expect to be on Tuesday.
[12 p.m. Tuesday Update]: Subscriptions have finished processing and we are preparing to send out all missed PDFs. That should happen before end of day; your exact time will depend on where you are in the queue.
[3:20 Tuesday Update]: All PDFs have been delivered to your Paizo Store Library.
-Jim
We’ve used the economy to distribute fortifications, and used those to locate inns. Now let’s wrap some communities around them. Table Of Contents In parts 1-3 of this chapter: Chapter 5: Land Transport 5.1 Distance, Time, & Detriments 5.1.1 Time Vs Distance 5.1.2 Defining a terrain / region / locality 5.1.2.1 Road Quality: An introductory […]
Snakes & Spiders in RPGs tend to one-size-fits-all construction. Use reality to make them exceptional! I got curious this morning. Australia is well-known around the world for the number and variety of deadly fauna we live alongside. The likelihood of your home being robbed drops by a ratio of between 100-1000 times if you live […]
This post is a review of Once We Were Heroes by Fool Moon Productions, which uses art that’s AI-Generated. So I’ve had to set some ground rules. This post features AI-generated art. If you object to that art or its use, you can click on This Link to read a plaintext version of the article. […]
Hey everyone! Lyle here, your friendly neighborhood Director of E-commerce. I'm not the usual person you see posting this, but I come bearing new product news. Since this is our biggest release month of the year, and with it comes huge amounts of orders, we are starting early this month to do our best to avoid shipping delays. Let's get this month's new goodness into your hands ASAP!
The following information, including dates and expected products, is what we currently estimate and may change.
Pathfinder Products
•Pathfinder Flip Mat:
Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Bayou Hideout
•Pathfinder Adventure Path:
Pathfinder Adventure Path #220: Crypt of Runes (Revenge of the Runelords 2 of 3)
•Pathfinder Pocket Edition Rulebooks:
•Pathfinder Rulebooks:
•Pathfinder Special Edition Rulebooks:
Monster Core 2 Special Edition
•Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Pathfinder Monster Core 2 Sketch Cover
Starfinder Products
•Starfinder Accessories:
•Starfinder Rulebook:
•Starfinder Flip Mat:
Starfinder Flip-Mat: Renegade Outpost
•Starfinder Special Edition Rulebook:
Starfinder Alien Core Special Edition
•Starfinder Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Starfinder Alien Core Retail Cover Edition
Order advice:
↬If you need to make changes to your subscription order after the auth/order creation date please email customer service at customer.service@paizo.com
The following information, including dates and expected products, is what we currently estimate and may change.
Pathfinder Products
•Pathfinder Accessories:
•Pathfinder Flip Mat:
Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Command Center
•Pathfinder Adventure Path:
Pathfinder Adventure Path #219: Lord of the Trinity Star (Revenge of the Runelords 1 of 3)
•Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Pathfinder Monster Match! Card Game
Starfinder Products
•Starfinder Adventures:
Starfinder Guilt of the Grave World Adventure Path
•Starfinder Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Starfinder Guilt of the Grave World Adventure Path Special Edition
StarfinderPlayer Core Pocket Edition
Order advice:
↬If you need to make changes to your subscription order after the auth/order creation date please email customer service at customer.service@paizo.com
The following information, including dates and expected products, is what we currently estimate and may change.
Pathfinder Products
•Pathfinder Rulebook Pocket Edition:
Pathfinder Treasure Vault Pocket Edition
•Pathfinder Adventure Path:
Pathfinder Adventure Path #218: Titanbane (Myth-Speaker 3 of 3)
•Pathfinder Adventure:
Pathfinder Game Night: Dawn of the Frogs (Deluxe Adventure)
Starfinder Products
•Starfinder Flip Map:
Starfinder Flip-Mat: Garage Warehouse
•Starfinder Accessories:
Starfinder Player Character Folio
•Starfinder Roleplaying Game:
Starfinder GM Core Special Edition
•Starfinder Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Starfinder GM Core Retailer Cover
Starfinder GM Core Pocket Edition
Other Announcements
Happy post GenCon everyone! We wanted to take this time to let customers know that Customer Service is currently experiencing a higher volume of emails during this time and response times may be delayed. Rest assured that we are working through answering everyones emails as quick as we can and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Order advice:
↬If you need to make changes to your subscription order after the auth/order creation date please email customer service at customer.service@paizo.com
The following information, including dates and expected products, is what we currently estimate and may change.
Pathfinder Products
•Pathfinder Flip Mat:
•Pathfinder Adventure Path:
Pathfinder Adventure Path #217: Death Sails a Wine-Dark Sea (Myth-Speaker 2 of 3)
•Pathfinder Rulebook:
Pathfinder Battlecry! (Standard Edition)
Pathfinder Battlecry! (Special Edition)
•Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Sketch Cover Edition Battlecry!
Starfinder Products
•Starfinder Flip Map:
Starfinder Flip-Mat: Cityscape Multi Pack
•Starfinder Accessories:
•Starfinder Adventures:
Starfinder Murder in Metal City Deluxe Adventure
•Starfinder Roleplaying Game:
Starfinder Player Core (Standard Edition)
Starfinder Player Core (Special Edition)
•Starfinder Non-Subscription Products:
These products are not part of any subscription line and must be purchased separately.
Starfinder Player Core Retailer Cover
Starfinder Infinity Deck Card Game
Era of the Eclipse, a Starfinder Novel (hardcover)
Other Announcements
Happy GenCon season everyone! We wanted to take this time to let those who may be attending GenCon know that Pazio is not offering pickup for subscription items. This means that your items will be expected to ship out to you prior to GenCon.
Additionally, the PDF for Starfinder Player Core will be available on July 31st. It will be automatically added to Starfinder Rulebook subscriber accounts at that time.
Order advice:
↬If you need to make changes to your subscription order after the auth/order creation date please email customer service at customer.service@paizo.com