{"id":58191,"date":"2024-12-09T20:50:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T01:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58191"},"modified":"2024-12-09T20:50:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T01:50:31","slug":"paizo-launches-impossible-playtest-of-two-new-pathfinder-second-edition-classes-necromancer-and-runesmith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58191","title":{"rendered":"Paizo Launches &#8220;Impossible Playtest&#8221; of Two New Pathfinder Second Edition Classes\u2014Necromancer and Runesmith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The class playtest runs from December 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 2024 to January 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 2025 and gives players the opportunity to provide feedback on new mechanics.<\/p>\n<p><b>Monday, December 9<sup>th<\/sup> [Seattle, WA]:<\/b> Announced via a pre-recorded stream last Wednesday, December 4<sup>th<\/sup>, today marks the beginning of Paizo\u2019s latest Pathfinder Second Edition class playtest. This playtest, which runs from December 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 2024 through January 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 2025, introduces two new classes\u2014the necromancer and the runesmith. Players will have the opportunity to provide direct feedback on these new classes and their mechanics via surveys on <a href=\"https:\/\/email.paizo.com\/c\/AQi3iA4QxP9EGJf5slgg9bfwEtWpIQZ2g-onyCTIs9fbFHiq5gK5AmcLCBoAQOFK6UJR\">pathfinderplaytest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth of these classes explore concepts we\u2019re excited to bring to Pathfinder Second Edition,\u201d says James Case, Lead Developer for the Pathfinder Rules and Lore team, &#8220;The necromancer gives players a chance to fill the battlefield with disposable undead thralls, while the runesmith is a supportive martial character who can etch mystic inscriptions on themselves, their allies, and even enemies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Paizo soft-launched this playtest at PAX Unplugged this weekend before the full release, giving players at the convention the chance to view the playtest materials, build playtest characters, and use them in Pathfinder Society games.<\/p>\n<p>Demiplane is supporting the playtest via <a href=\"https:\/\/email.paizo.com\/c\/AQi3iA4QxP9EGJf5slgg9rfwErmq111gWHFsqWMHaI8GWMhHabNE21mWJE95gOCfOAnt\">Pathfinder Nexus<\/a>, the online Pathfinder character creator. All users will have free access to all of the rules content associated with the playtest, allowing them to build necromancers and runesmiths online.<\/p>\n<p>The Pathfinder design team will provide updates throughout the playtest process based on player feedback before closing the surveys at the end of January.<\/p>\n<p><i>Note: All art used in this playtest document is placeholder art and does not reflect design concepts for future iconic heroes.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Paizo<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, board games, accessories, and more! In the 20+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/email.paizo.com\/c\/AQi3iA4QxP9EGJf5slgg97fwEtT1KeHVj8DUq9pkiblrWwvXkF6sI867iC7aa09JcZzn\"><b>https:\/\/paizo.com\/<\/b><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The class playtest runs from December 9th, 2024 to January 31st, 2025 and gives players the opportunity to provide feedback on new mechanics. 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