Pathfinder Resources

What is Pathfinder?

Pathfinder is a game system that provides the underlying, general rules and mechanics for Tenebrae. Its rules are freely available through Paizo's online PRD or may be purchased in paper form through Paizo's website, Amazon, or local booksellers. If you've heard of Dungeons and Dragons, then you should be familiar with the concept: there are wizards and rogues and even paladins.

In sum, we're a storytelling-MUSH that just happens to run Pathfinder, so it helps to be familiar with how it works.

If you're new to Pathfinder, or Tenebrae, start with our Introduction to Tenebrae. It walks you through making a character, as well as many basic concepts. The rest you will want to learn as you go.

How is It Different from Dungeons and Dragons 3.5?

Pathfinder is best summarized as Dungeons and Dragons 3.75. Think of it as a "smoothing out" of 3.5, published by Paizo. It keeps much of the OGL licensing, and is intended to be backwards compatible. Some of the more notable differences between 3.5 and Pathfinder are a smoothed-out skills system, and (at least we think so) more interesting, option-filled base-classes. In fact, entering a PrC is much more rare than in 3.5 because of these options.

Pathfinder's available in PDF or hardback through Paizo and through retailers like Amazon. We don't require you to purchase it to play, however. Like 3.5 before it, the rules are available online.

If you're familiar with 3.5 and want a more to-the-point breakdown between the two, check out Paizo's 3.5 to Pathfinder Conversion Guide.

Despite running Pathfinder, we are not an Online Tabletop Game, nor a MMO. The experience is by design, somewhat different. We run scenes, roleplay, and immerse ourselves in a world as large as the imagination. Your character might be in a scene with a friend one evening, and with another the next. And later on, you'd meet along the pathway during a stroll overlooking the Ruins of the Artificer's City.

Tenebrae is an immersive, roleplay-based environment. Our players are a variety of ages, geographic locations, and walks of life. Be sure to check out our New to Tenebrae page.

Pathfinder Resources

Getting a Copy of the Pathfinder Rules

Getting a Copy of the Rules
Resource	About
	Paizo's official copy of the rules, available online. Paizo is always working on improvements, and generates this site directly from their published documents. It's organized by book published.
	Paizo's official Pathfinder errata and other resources. When Paizo changes something, they list it here.
	A copy of the PRD that's simple to navigate and easy to bookmark. A good place to start learning Pathfinder, or to save as a reference.
	A community-run site for Pathfinder-inspired material. A good source for ideas and varied resources. They also offer build advice--though remember, always take any advice with a grain of salt, and we ask you not to push too far. Great for getting to know the game.
	A list of Pathfinder 3pps. Great for a home game, or just for seeing what's out there.

Pathfinder Tutorials and Help

Tutorials and Help
Resource	About
Understanding CMB and CMD	How do combat maneuvers work? Here's the basics.
Understanding Grappling	Grappling is a type of combat maneuver. Here's how you do it, step-by-step.
Understanding Poisons	Poisons are deadly in PF. Here's how they work.
How to Design an Encounter	How to design an encounter in Pathfinder, and how to calculate a Challenge Rating. It's different than 3.5.