agreed. I think both are great for the prices. I think D&D is a much more fun game but Pathfinder has great story lines. But lately D&D has some great story lines too now. The story in the D&D starter set is a introductory to the game for new players.
Both boxes on the shelf at the local game store. What's in each box? The less expensive box shorts you a D%, no figures, no map, but you get a really nice cardboard filler so the D&D Starter Set can appear comparable to the Pathfinder Beginner Box. Classy!
for the price of the box that is unrealistic. i find the box so cheap that if you want some mini's you can always buy them and act like they (the mini's and the price) were included in the box :P
I've run the D&D 5e starter game, quite hard, my party on the first encounter with the goblin cave, was a total TPK! I've also GMed PF (not the starter box, the full game) and it's so full of bloat, it always ends up in a rules fight so I stopped bothering. The new 5e D&D seems to be better streamlined, hope they keep it that way.
Kinda tough to compare these two as pathfinder was based on the 3rd version of D&D and 5th edition D&D is a completely different creature. Oh and you can get the D&D starter set off of amazon for really cheap.
great review, girls :) Although I think it is an unfair comparison. If we restrict ONLY to the content of these boxes, the Pathfinder one is waaaaay better.
D&D 5e is significantly streamlined, and easy to play without being dumbed down. Pathfinder is 3.5e with some rules improvements, but it is still a bloated game, especially at high level play. You should also mention that the pathfinder starter set is about $15 MORE than the D&D starter set. While I would agree that a nice wall poster or something should have been included, the included adventure: the Mines of Phandelver is simply outstanding. Use the pregen characters, go over the module and get real familiar with the first two parts and you can start running almost right away.
I can see your points. This was just more of a showing as to what you get in the starter sets for first time rpg group start ups though. Also I am curious as to how D&D 5e will play at higher levels compared to Pathfinder. When it comes to the complete game I feel like pathfinder is more diverse from level 1 and d&d is after level 3 (like 2 level 1 fighters are incredibly similar in d&d but in PF can but different gear, different feats, etc etc)
I see what you mean, but not exactly true. Customization for a 5e character is not correlated to class like Pathfinder, but with your character's background. You background will give you proficiency in two skills of your character's choosing. In addition, it is only 900 experience points to go from 1st to 3rd level in 5e. This allows for the player to experience that low level play, but after about two sessions they are at level 2, and after another two or three they are at level three and then progression slows down. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the 'fat' so to speak has been trimmed from high level play with the new system. I did do a really in depth review of the PHB on my own channel, please.... check it out!
read the gamemasters guide first ladies there's 2 pre made adventures: black fang's lair and the return of black fang. Then they have 12 random encounters and finally 10 adventure ideas for you to flesh out and make your own using the monsters in the box. Way more content in the beginners box then the starter kit. Otherwise enjoyed the review thumbs up.
Good effort, but that's like comparing oranges to apples...Pathfinder is an extension of D&D 3.5 in a way and the starter set for 5E is a set aimed at a less tactical version of D&D...totally unfair comparison, better to compare Pathfinder starter to previous starter sets in D&D like 3rd edition or 4E Red box
Do you have any local game or comic shops? D&D has a sponsored gaming night on Wednesdays, you can possibly look into that to get some time in for RPGing.
I would say the D&D box set is way better for two reasons. For one it's cheaper, obviously. But the big reason is that if you wind up buying the PF game, everything in the PF box set is useless except for the dice and pawns. The D&D box set includes a full adventure module, which is still useful even after you buy the game. :] An extra 15 bucks for some popouts and cheap plastic standies just doesn't seem worth it as the only other reusable content.
I'd definitely like to see a second review after testing out both starter sets in action. Thanks for the vid!
agreed. I think both are great for the prices. I think D&D is a much more fun game but Pathfinder has great story lines. But lately D&D has some great story lines too now. The story in the D&D starter set is a introductory to the game for new players.
Both boxes on the shelf at the local game store. What's in each box? The less expensive box shorts you a D%, no figures, no map, but you get a really nice cardboard filler so the D&D Starter Set can appear comparable to the Pathfinder Beginner Box.
Classy!
I was hoping they would include miniatures to paint and represent your party.
for the price of the box that is unrealistic. i find the box so cheap that if you want some mini's you can always buy them and act like they (the mini's and the price) were included in the box :P
I've run the D&D 5e starter game, quite hard, my party on the first encounter with the goblin cave, was a total TPK! I've also GMed PF (not the starter box, the full game) and it's so full of bloat, it always ends up in a rules fight so I stopped bothering. The new 5e D&D seems to be better streamlined, hope they keep it that way.
Kinda tough to compare these two as pathfinder was based on the 3rd version of D&D and 5th edition D&D is a completely different creature. Oh and you can get the D&D starter set off of amazon for really cheap.
Where were all these beautiful roleplayers when I was gaming?
great review, girls :)
Although I think it is an unfair comparison. If we restrict ONLY to the content of these boxes, the Pathfinder one is waaaaay better.
How can people NOT like this video? Cute girls reviewing starter sets. HOW DARE YOU!!!!
D&D 5e is significantly streamlined, and easy to play without being dumbed down. Pathfinder is 3.5e with some rules improvements, but it is still a bloated game, especially at high level play. You should also mention that the pathfinder starter set is about $15 MORE than the D&D starter set. While I would agree that a nice wall poster or something should have been included, the included adventure: the Mines of Phandelver is simply outstanding.
Use the pregen characters, go over the module and get real familiar with the first two parts and you can start running almost right away.
I can see your points. This was just more of a showing as to what you get in the starter sets for first time rpg group start ups though. Also I am curious as to how D&D 5e will play at higher levels compared to Pathfinder. When it comes to the complete game I feel like pathfinder is more diverse from level 1 and d&d is after level 3 (like 2 level 1 fighters are incredibly similar in d&d but in PF can but different gear, different feats, etc etc)
I see what you mean, but not exactly true. Customization for a 5e character is not correlated to class like Pathfinder, but with your character's background. You background will give you proficiency in two skills of your character's choosing.
In addition, it is only 900 experience points to go from 1st to 3rd level in 5e. This allows for the player to experience that low level play, but after about two sessions they are at level 2, and after another two or three they are at level three and then progression slows down.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the 'fat' so to speak has been trimmed from high level play with the new system. I did do a really in depth review of the PHB on my own channel, please.... check it out!
read the gamemasters guide first ladies there's 2 pre made adventures: black fang's lair and the return of black fang. Then they have 12 random encounters and finally 10 adventure ideas for you to flesh out and make your own using the monsters in the box. Way more content in the beginners box then the starter kit. Otherwise enjoyed the review thumbs up.
Good effort, but that's like comparing oranges to apples...Pathfinder is an extension of D&D 3.5 in a way and the starter set for 5E is a set aimed at a less tactical version of D&D...totally unfair comparison, better to compare Pathfinder starter to previous starter sets in D&D like 3rd edition or 4E Red box
damn, i want to try some rpging, but none of my friends play
and no, i'm not gonna play by myself, that's lame
Do you have any local game or comic shops? D&D has a sponsored gaming night on Wednesdays, you can possibly look into that to get some time in for RPGing.
play online, google hangouts.
go 5e, pathfinder has awesome content now, 5e has more simple math and a focus on roleplaying vs combat.
I would say the D&D box set is way better for two reasons. For one it's cheaper, obviously. But the big reason is that if you wind up buying the PF game, everything in the PF box set is useless except for the dice and pawns. The D&D box set includes a full adventure module, which is still useful even after you buy the game. :]
An extra 15 bucks for some popouts and cheap plastic standies just doesn't seem worth it as the only other reusable content.
I approve.
girl u fine