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August/September 2022 Organized Play Monthly Update
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Finder’s Archives – Command Beacon
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Support the Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands Bundle!
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Warmachine: Frost and Fury – GenCon Khador Preview Box
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Paizo – Celebrating Pathfinder and Starfinder Infinite
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VIZ Media Partners with ComicBooks for Kids
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Free to Download: The Bloodlines & Black Magic Roleplaying Game – Quick Start Guide
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Finder’s Archives – Coastal Tower
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Now Announcing: PaizoCon South Pacific 2022!
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Stock Up on Subterranean Treasures with 'Dungeons & Lasers: Dwarven Mine Props'
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Rolling Together: Indie RPG creators joining forces to change the industry for good
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The Merchant's Anvil — A Retailer's Primer for Gen Con
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Archon Studios Announces New 'Pathfinder Terrain'
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New Battlezoo Kickstarter Campaign
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Creator Spotlight: John Vanegas
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Steve Jackson Games and Paizo Launch 'Pathfinder Revolution!'
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Crusade Comes to the Consoles
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July 2022 Organized Play Scenario Previews
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Bring a Vanguard of Iconic 'Pathfinder' Goblins to the Tabletop
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Become Doctor Who's Worst Enemy in 'Nemesis'
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Roll20 and OneBookShelf Joining Forces
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2022 ENNIE Award Nominees Announced
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Paizo Subscriptions Update
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Finder’s Archives – Clifftop Retreat
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July 2022 Organized Play Update
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WizKids Unveils 'D&D Icons of the Realms: Adult Blue Shadow Dragon'
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Roleplaying Products You Didn’t Know You Were Missing: Lines of Fiction – Part One
In the “Roleplaying Products You Didn’t Know You Were Missing” series, I talk about products that don’t appear in the…
A Midsummner Night’s Market Meeting
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WizKids Unleashes 'Pathfinder Battles: Impossible Lands – Mukradi'
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WizKids Unleashes Two More 'Pathfinder Battles: Impossible Lands' Sets
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Finder’s Archives – Clearwater Pathway
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Finder’s Archives. In this column, we take some of the lands from Magic:…
Pathfinder Society Year 4 Rule Updates
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Dungeons & Dragons player creations will soon be sold on Roll20 thanks to a new partnership
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