Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide

The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Player's Guide (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults offers a rich experience for players who want to explore the depths of Otari and the mysterious megadungeon. This guide is ideal for those who want to build engaging and unique characters. In this material, you will find: Detailed options for alignments, ancestors, classes, languages and skills that perfectly suit adventures in the Abomination Vaults. Fascinating new backgrounds that allow for greater character customization, including options such as scholar, treasure hunter and astronomer. An insight into the intriguing Pantheon of the Cosmic Caravan, covering themes such as constellations, divination and the hope of a bright future. A geographical compendium of the city of Otari, offering a rich and dynamic context for your adventures. Get ready for an epic journey in search of treasures and mysteries!

Age 12 + 120 min 2 to 10 players

Artists: Vlada Hladkova; Artur Nakhodkin

Designers: James Jacobs; Ron Lundeen

Date: 2021

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Mechanics: Storytelling, Paper and pen, Data Scrolling, RPG

Topics: Fantasy

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide

Choose your character and class carefully, considering skills that can stand up to the threats of the dungeons. Remember that diversity in the group is essential for overcoming varied challenges.

The town of Otari will serve as your starting point. Familiarize yourself with its history and important sites, such as the Crooked Toe Tavern and the Pathfinder Society. This will help you gather information and supplies.

Use exploration skills such as Perception, Survival and Stealth when traversing the dungeons. This increases your chances of finding secrets and avoiding traps.

Buy suitable equipment before exploring. Flashlights, ropes and thieves' tools are often just as important as weapons and armor.

Maintain constant communication with your group. Coordinating battle plans and strategies can prevent ambushes and fatal clashes.

Manage resources wisely. Healing potions and spells should be used wisely, as safe rest can be scarce inside dungeons.

Don't underestimate the lore and clues provided during the adventure. They often lead to secrets and valuable rewards.

Main objective

The main aim of the "Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide" is to provide players with the information and guidelines they need to create suitable characters and prepare for the "Abomination Vaults" campaign, which involves exploring mega-dungeons full of dangers, mysteries and monstrous creatures, while the characters uncover ancient secrets, face terrible threats and search for lost treasures in the depths of a mysterious underground complex.

Tips for playing Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide:

  • Explore each floor thoroughly so as not to miss any useful hidden objects or secrets that could help you on your adventure.
  • Interact with NPCs, as they can provide valuable information about what's to come or tips on facing enemies.
  • Watch out for traps, they're everywhere. Keeping a rogue or someone with high perception in the group can be vital.
  • Try to find out more about the history of the locations; this can offer clues on how to deal with various threats.
  • Manage resources wisely, as healing and supplies can be scarce in certain parts of the game.
  • Consider drawing up a map as you go along, it will help you avoid getting lost in the dungeon's complex labyrinths.
  • Always be ready for combat, as hostile encounters can happen suddenly, and preparation is the key.

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Mechanics of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide

  • Storytelling - In Pathfinder 2nd Edition, the narrative is fundamental. The Game Master (GM) creates the plot and describes environments, while the players decide the actions of their characters, influencing how the story unfolds.
  • Paper and pen - Essential for recording relevant information, such as character statistics, notes on the game world and adventure progress. Character sheets are used to detail skills, equipment and statuses.
  • Data Scrolling - The game mainly uses 20-sided dice (d20), but can include others such as d4, d6, d8, d10 and d12. The dice determine the success of actions, combat and skill tests, introducing an element of luck.
  • RPG (Role-Playing Game) - Present at the heart of Pathfinder, it encourages players to play their characters, make decisions based on their personalities and interact with the fictional world created by the GM, promoting immersion and narrative enrichment.

Game components Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide

See all the items in the game below Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (2nd Edition) - Abomination Vaults Player's Guide:

  • Player's Guide
  • Races and Classes
  • Antecedentes
  • Magic and spells
  • Equipment and Magic Items
  • Combat rules
  • Monsters and Enemies
  • Historical Backgrounds
  • Progression systems
  • Environments and scenarios

Additional Information

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