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'''Paizo Inc.''' is an American [[publishing company]] in [[Redmond, Washington]] that originally specialized in game aids and adventures for ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' and now produces its own flagship spin-off game and setting, ''[[Pathfinder Roleplaying Game|Pathfinder]]''. Prior to 2014, the company was known as '''Paizo Publishing'''. The company's name is derived from the Greek word {{wikt-lang|el|παίζω}} ''paizō'', which means 'I play' or 'to play'. Paizo also runs an [[Online shop|online retail store]] selling [[role-playing game]]s, gaming aids, [[board game]]s, [[comic book]]s, [[toy]]s, [[clothing]] and other products, and has an [[Internet forum]] community. The current CEO of Paizo is [[Lisa Stevens]].
'''Paizo Inc.''' is an American publishing company in Redmond, Washington that originally specialized in game aids and adventures for ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and now produces its own flagship spin-off game and setting, ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game''. Prior to 2014, the company was known as '''Paizo Publishing'''. The company's name is derived from the Greek word "παίζω" ''paizō'', which means 'I play' or 'to play'. Paizo also runs an online retail store selling RPGs, gaming aids, board games, comic books, toys, clothing and other products, and has a forum community. The current CEO of Paizo is [[Lisa Stevens]].
 
==Paizo in Greyhawk==
Paizo Publishing is most well known in Greyhawk for publishing various Greyhawk adventures and articles in ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazines.  The map illustrated by cartographer [[Rob Lazzaretti]] known as the "'''[[Lazzaretti map]]'''" or the '''Paizo map''' was published in 2005, and is considered the best source for official locations in the [[Flanaess]] post-[[591 CY]].


== History ==
== History ==
Paizo was formed by [[Lisa Stevens]], Vic Wertz<!--- do not link to the baseball player --->, and Johnny Wilson in 2002 to take over publication of ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' magazines, formerly published in-house by [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jpqh?The-History-of-Paizo</ref>{{Better source|date=June 2020}} Publisher [[Erik Mona]] is former Editor-in-Chief of ''Dragon''. The former Editor-in-Chief of ''Dungeon'' is [[James Jacobs (game designer)|James Jacobs]], who is now Creative Director overseeing various [[Pathfinder (periodical)|''Pathfinder'' accessories]].
[[File:PaizoLogo02_Pathfinder.png|thumb|right|250px|Paizo Publishing's ''Pathfinder'' RPG]]
Paizo was formed by [[Lisa Stevens]], Vic Wertz, and Johnny Wilson in 2002 to take over publication of ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon]]'' magazines, formerly published in-house by [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jpqh?The-History-of-Paizo|title=paizo.com - Forums / PaizoCon: General Discussion: The History of Paizo|website=paizo.com}}</ref> Publisher [[Erik Mona]] is former Editor-in-Chief of ''Dragon''. The former Editor-in-Chief of ''Dungeon'' is [[James Jacobs]], who is now Creative Director overseeing various ''Pathfinder'' accessories.


The company started producing a bimonthly magazine called ''Undefeated'' in 2003,<ref>{{cite web| author = Magazine Publishers of America| title = New & Noted 2003 Magazines: January-December 2003| work = MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry| publisher = Magazine Publishers of America| year = 2003| url = http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| accessdate = 2008-02-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080210054544/http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| archive-date = 2008-02-10| url-status = dead}}</ref> and in 2004 resurrected the venerable [[science fiction]] title ''[[Amazing Stories]]''.<ref>{{cite news |author=[[Ben Bova]] | title=Local action can change the world, one word at a time | work = Naples Daily News | date = December 26, 2004| url = http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2004/dec/26/ndn_ben_bova__local_action_can_change_the_world__o/ | accessdate = 2008-02-05}}</ref> The two publications were placed on hiatus in 2005, and finally canceled in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amazing Stories Ends Run |journal=Sci Fi Weekly |date=March 27, 2006 |url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20060327.html |issue=563 |accessdate=2008-02-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070101192339/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20060327.html |archivedate=January 1, 2007 }}</ref>
The company started producing a bimonthly magazine called ''Undefeated'' in 2003,<ref>{{cite web| author = Magazine Publishers of America| title = New & Noted 2003 Magazines: January-December 2003| work = MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry| publisher = Magazine Publishers of America| year = 2003| url = http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| accessdate = 2008-02-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080210054544/http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| archive-date = 2008-02-10| url-status = dead}}</ref> and in 2004 resurrected the venerable science fiction title ''Amazing Stories''.<ref>{{cite news |author=[[Ben Bova]] | title=Local action can change the world, one word at a time | work = Naples Daily News | date = December 26, 2004| url = http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2004/dec/26/ndn_ben_bova__local_action_can_change_the_world__o/ | accessdate = 2008-02-05}}</ref> The two publications were placed on hiatus in 2005, and finally canceled in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amazing Stories Ends Run |journal=Sci Fi Weekly |date=March 27, 2006 |url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20060327.html |issue=563 |accessdate=2008-02-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070101192339/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20060327.html |archivedate=January 1, 2007 }}</ref>


In early 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced it would not renew Paizo's license to publish Dragon and Dungeon, leaving a seven year run from September 2002 to September 2007.<ref>
In early 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced it would not renew Paizo's license to publish Dragon and Dungeon, leaving a seven year run from September 2002 to September 2007.<ref>
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}} (press release)</ref><ref>{{cite web| author = Magazine Publishers of America| title = Defunct or Suspended Magazines 2007| work = MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry| publisher = Magazine Publishers of America| year = 2003| url = http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| accessdate = 2008-02-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626112240/http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| archive-date = 2007-06-26| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Paige Wiser |title=Found: A subscription for happiness in life |work=[[Chicago Sun Times]] |page=A18 |date=2007-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Julie Bartel |title=The Good, The Bad, and the Edgy |work=[[School Library Journal]] |url=http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA621754.html?q=The+Good%2C+The+Bad%2C+and+the+Edgy|page=35 |date=2005-07-01}}</ref>
}} (press release)</ref><ref>{{cite web| author = Magazine Publishers of America| title = Defunct or Suspended Magazines 2007| work = MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry| publisher = Magazine Publishers of America| year = 2003| url = http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| accessdate = 2008-02-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626112240/http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| archive-date = 2007-06-26| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Paige Wiser |title=Found: A subscription for happiness in life |work=[[Chicago Sun Times]] |page=A18 |date=2007-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Julie Bartel |title=The Good, The Bad, and the Edgy |work=[[School Library Journal]] |url=http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA621754.html?q=The+Good%2C+The+Bad%2C+and+the+Edgy|page=35 |date=2005-07-01}}</ref>


Paizo announced on March 18, 2008, that they would be launching the ''[[Pathfinder Roleplaying Game]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG |title=Paizo Publishing Announces the Pathfinder RPG |accessdate=2008-07-10}}</ref> Through the new product line, Paizo would modify, update, maintain, and publish the 3.5 [[System Reference Document]] (under [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s [[Open Gaming License]]). The ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' would also support Paizo's Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting. In March 2008 Paizo also announced that it was introducing an organized play program called "Pathfinder Society Organized Play". The program was loosely modeled on the [[RPGA]]s [[RPGA#Campaigns|"Living" campaigns]]. It releases 28 scenarios each year (two each month, four in July and August) for members to purchase.  Scenarios are short adventures meant to be completed within four to five hours.  
Paizo announced on March 18, 2008, that they would be launching the ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG |title=Paizo Publishing Announces the Pathfinder RPG |accessdate=2008-07-10}}</ref> Through the new product line, Paizo would modify, update, maintain, and publish the 3.5 System Reference Document (under [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s "Open Gaming License"). The ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' would also support Paizo's Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting. In March 2008 Paizo also announced that it was introducing an organized play program called "Pathfinder Society Organized Play". The program was loosely modeled on the [[RPGA]]s "Living" campaigns. It releases 28 scenarios each year (two each month, four in July and August) for members to purchase.  Scenarios are short adventures meant to be completed within four to five hours.  


Paizo's flagship product line, ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)#Adventure Paths|Pathfinder]]'' Adventure Path, continues the [[Adventure Path]] concept featured in ''Dungeon'': monthly installments of adventures that tell a self-contained story. Additional products set in the Pathfinder [[campaign setting]] include [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Modules|Pathfinder Modules]], [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Chronicles|Pathfinder Campaign Setting]], Pathfinder Tales Novels, and [[Pathfinder (periodicals)|Pathfinder Player Companion]].
Paizo's flagship product line, ''Pathfinder Adventure Path'', continues the Adventure Path concept featured in ''Dungeon'': monthly installments of adventures that tell a self-contained story. Additional products set in the Pathfinder campaign setting include Pathfinder Modules, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Campaign Setting, Pathfinder Tales Novels, and Pathfinder Player Companion.


Up until 2013, the company was called Paizo Publishing. From 2014, it called itself Paizo Inc.<ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press / Archive / 2013 | website=paizo.com | date=2013-01-17 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/archive/2013/v5748eaic9q7k?Pathfinder-Comics-Issue-4-Out-Now | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press / Archive / 2014 | website=paizo.com | date=2014-03-11 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/archive/2014/v5748eaic9rsk?Victoria-Jaczko-Wins-RPG-Superstar-2014 | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>
Up until 2013, the company was called Paizo Publishing. From 2014, it called itself Paizo Inc.<ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press / Archive / 2013 | website=paizo.com | date=2013-01-17 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/archive/2013/v5748eaic9q7k?Pathfinder-Comics-Issue-4-Out-Now | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press / Archive / 2014 | website=paizo.com | date=2014-03-11 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/archive/2014/v5748eaic9rsk?Victoria-Jaczko-Wins-RPG-Superstar-2014 | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>


In May 2016, Paizo announced a new sci-fi roleplaying game, ''[[Starfinder Roleplaying Game]]'', scheduled for release in August 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcing the Starfinder Roleplaying Game!|url=http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5litw?Announcing-the-Starfinder-Roleplaying-Game|website=Paizo.com}}</ref> The game was released on August 17, 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/qvvvjx/starfinder-brings-fan-favorite-fantasy-tabletop-rpg-to-space|title='Starfinder' Brings Fan Favorite Fantasy Tabletop RPG to Space|date=2017-08-17|work=Waypoint|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://geekdad.com/2017/05/retrieve-starfinder-rpg/|title=Retrieve 'Starfinder RPG.' Priority One. All Other Priorities Rescinded. - GeekDad|date=2017-05-20|work=GeekDad|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/features/2016/11/17/13625140/starfinder-rpg-pathfinder|title=Starfinder hopes to do for space opera what D&D has done for fantasy|work=Polygon|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/8/28/16215278/starfinder-core-rulebook-review-pathfinder-paizo-gen-con|title=Starfinder is here, and it’s fantastic|work=Polygon|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gameosity.com/2017/03/16/syrinscape-picks-up-license-for-starfinder|title=Syrinscape Picks Up License for Starfinder! {{!}} Gameosity|date=2017-03-16|work=Gameosity|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref>
In May 2016, Paizo announced a new sci-fi roleplaying game, ''Starfinder Roleplaying Game'', scheduled for release in August 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcing the Starfinder Roleplaying Game!|url=http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5litw?Announcing-the-Starfinder-Roleplaying-Game|website=Paizo.com}}</ref> The game was released on August 17, 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/qvvvjx/starfinder-brings-fan-favorite-fantasy-tabletop-rpg-to-space|title='Starfinder' Brings Fan Favorite Fantasy Tabletop RPG to Space|date=2017-08-17|work=Waypoint|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://geekdad.com/2017/05/retrieve-starfinder-rpg/|title=Retrieve 'Starfinder RPG.' Priority One. All Other Priorities Rescinded. - GeekDad|date=2017-05-20|work=GeekDad|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/features/2016/11/17/13625140/starfinder-rpg-pathfinder|title=Starfinder hopes to do for space opera what D&D has done for fantasy|work=Polygon|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/8/28/16215278/starfinder-core-rulebook-review-pathfinder-paizo-gen-con|title=Starfinder is here, and it’s fantastic|work=Polygon|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gameosity.com/2017/03/16/syrinscape-picks-up-license-for-starfinder|title=Syrinscape Picks Up License for Starfinder! {{!}} Gameosity|date=2017-03-16|work=Gameosity|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref>


In May 2018, Paizo announced it was working on ''Pathfinder Second Edition'' to refine elements of the rule set to reflect feedback and clarification on the original system over the prior years. The preliminary ruleset was published in August 2018 as ''Pathfinder Playtest'' so that players could test out and provide feedback.<ref name="polygon playtest">{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17337396/pathfinder-playtest-interview-jason-bulmahn-erik-mona-availability | title = Pathfinder, with roots in a decades-old strain of D&D, is launching a second edition | first = Charlie | last = Hall | date = May 10, 2018 | accessdate = May 10, 2018 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> The final rule set was released on August 1, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Gavin Sheenan |title=Paizo Officially Announces Pathfinder Second Edition Release Date |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/06/paizo-officially-announces-pathfinder-second-edition-release-date/ |website=BleedingCool.com |accessdate=April 29, 2019 |date=March 6, 2019}}</ref>
In May 2018, Paizo announced it was working on ''Pathfinder second edition'' to refine elements of the rule set to reflect feedback and clarification on the original system over the prior years. The preliminary ruleset was published in August 2018 as ''Pathfinder Playtest'' so that players could test out and provide feedback.<ref name="polygon playtest">{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17337396/pathfinder-playtest-interview-jason-bulmahn-erik-mona-availability | title = Pathfinder, with roots in a decades-old strain of D&D, is launching a second edition | first = Charlie | last = Hall | date = May 10, 2018 | accessdate = May 10, 2018 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> The final rule set was released on August 1, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Gavin Sheenan |title=Paizo Officially Announces Pathfinder second edition Release Date |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/03/06/paizo-officially-announces-pathfinder-second-edition-release-date/ |website=BleedingCool.com |accessdate=April 29, 2019 |date=March 6, 2019}}</ref>


On June 15 2020 Paizo announced CEO Lisa Stevens was going to step down from daily operations in preparation for her retirement.<ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press | website=paizo.com | date=2020-06-15 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/v5748eaidgt3z?Leadership-Transition-at-Paizo | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>
On June 15, 2020, Paizo announced CEO Lisa Stevens was going to step down from daily operations in preparation for her retirement.<ref>{{cite web | title=Paizo / Press | website=paizo.com | date=2020-06-15 | url=https://paizo.com/paizo/press/v5748eaidgt3z?Leadership-Transition-at-Paizo | access-date=2020-06-16}}</ref>


Other Paizo products include the ''Titanic Games'' line of boardgames such as ''[[Kill Doctor Lucky]]'',<ref>{{cite news |author=Edwin Wong |title=Oddball diversions |work=[[New Straits Times]] Local |page=16 |date=2008-01-19}}</ref> and the ''Planet Stories'' line of classic fantasy, science fiction and science fantasy novels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.wired.com/geekdad/2008/02/planet-stories/ |title=Geekdad - "Planet Stories" Revives the Best of Pulp Fiction |author=John Baichtal |work=[[Wired News]] |date=2008-02-05 |accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref>
Other Paizo products include the ''Titanic Games'' line of boardgames such as ''Kill Doctor Lucky'',<ref>{{cite news |author=Edwin Wong |title=Oddball diversions |work=[[New Straits Times]] Local |page=16 |date=2008-01-19}}</ref> and the ''Planet Stories'' line of classic fantasy, science fiction and science fantasy novels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.wired.com/geekdad/2008/02/planet-stories/ |title=Geekdad - "Planet Stories" Revives the Best of Pulp Fiction |author=John Baichtal |work=[[Wired News]] |date=2008-02-05 |accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref>


== References ==
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==External links==
* [http://paizo.com/ Paizo Publishing]
* [http://paizo.com/ Paizo Publishing]
* [http://www.rpg.net/columns/briefhistory/briefhistory2.phtml A brief history of game #2: Paizo Publishing: 2002-present], by Shannon Appelcline
* [http://www.rpg.net/columns/briefhistory/briefhistory2.phtml A brief history of game #2: Paizo Publishing: 2002-present], by Shannon Appelcline


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Latest revision as of 11:37, 26 May 2024

Publisher
Paizo Publishing
Type: Official publisher
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington USA
Founded: 2002
Founder: Lisa Stevens, Vic Wertz, Johnny Wilson
Key People: Lisa Stevens, Erik Mona, James Jacobs, F. Wesley Schneider, James L. Sutter, Jason Bulmahn
Website: paizo.com

Paizo Inc. is an American publishing company in Redmond, Washington that originally specialized in game aids and adventures for Dungeons & Dragons and now produces its own flagship spin-off game and setting, Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Prior to 2014, the company was known as Paizo Publishing. The company's name is derived from the Greek word "παίζω" paizō, which means 'I play' or 'to play'. Paizo also runs an online retail store selling RPGs, gaming aids, board games, comic books, toys, clothing and other products, and has a forum community. The current CEO of Paizo is Lisa Stevens.

Paizo in Greyhawk

Paizo Publishing is most well known in Greyhawk for publishing various Greyhawk adventures and articles in Dragon and Dungeon magazines. The map illustrated by cartographer Rob Lazzaretti known as the "Lazzaretti map" or the Paizo map was published in 2005, and is considered the best source for official locations in the Flanaess post-591 CY.

History

Paizo Publishing's Pathfinder RPG

Paizo was formed by Lisa Stevens, Vic Wertz, and Johnny Wilson in 2002 to take over publication of Dragon and Dungeon magazines, formerly published in-house by Wizards of the Coast.[1] Publisher Erik Mona is former Editor-in-Chief of Dragon. The former Editor-in-Chief of Dungeon is James Jacobs, who is now Creative Director overseeing various Pathfinder accessories.

The company started producing a bimonthly magazine called Undefeated in 2003,[2] and in 2004 resurrected the venerable science fiction title Amazing Stories.[3] The two publications were placed on hiatus in 2005, and finally canceled in 2006.[4]

In early 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced it would not renew Paizo's license to publish Dragon and Dungeon, leaving a seven year run from September 2002 to September 2007.[5][6][7][8]

Paizo announced on March 18, 2008, that they would be launching the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.[9] Through the new product line, Paizo would modify, update, maintain, and publish the 3.5 System Reference Document (under Wizards of the Coast's "Open Gaming License"). The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game would also support Paizo's Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting. In March 2008 Paizo also announced that it was introducing an organized play program called "Pathfinder Society Organized Play". The program was loosely modeled on the RPGAs "Living" campaigns. It releases 28 scenarios each year (two each month, four in July and August) for members to purchase. Scenarios are short adventures meant to be completed within four to five hours.

Paizo's flagship product line, Pathfinder Adventure Path, continues the Adventure Path concept featured in Dungeon: monthly installments of adventures that tell a self-contained story. Additional products set in the Pathfinder campaign setting include Pathfinder Modules, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Campaign Setting, Pathfinder Tales Novels, and Pathfinder Player Companion.

Up until 2013, the company was called Paizo Publishing. From 2014, it called itself Paizo Inc.[10][11]

In May 2016, Paizo announced a new sci-fi roleplaying game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, scheduled for release in August 2017.[12] The game was released on August 17, 2017.[13][14][15][16][17]

In May 2018, Paizo announced it was working on Pathfinder second edition to refine elements of the rule set to reflect feedback and clarification on the original system over the prior years. The preliminary ruleset was published in August 2018 as Pathfinder Playtest so that players could test out and provide feedback.[18] The final rule set was released on August 1, 2019.[19]

On June 15, 2020, Paizo announced CEO Lisa Stevens was going to step down from daily operations in preparation for her retirement.[20]

Other Paizo products include the Titanic Games line of boardgames such as Kill Doctor Lucky,[21] and the Planet Stories line of classic fantasy, science fiction and science fantasy novels.[22]

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Citations

  1. ↑ paizo.com - Forums / PaizoCon: General Discussion: The History of Paizo. paizo.com.
  2. ↑ Magazine Publishers of America. New & Noted 2003 Magazines: January-December 2003. MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry. Magazine Publishers of America, 2003. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
  3. ↑ Ben Bova (December 26, 2004). "Local action can change the world, one word at a time". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  4. ↑ "Amazing Stories Ends Run". Sci Fi Weekly. No. 563. March 27, 2006. Archived from the original on January 1, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  5. ↑ Paizo Publishing to Cease Publication of Dragon and Dungeon. Wizards of the Coast , 2007-04-19. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. (press release)
  6. ↑ Magazine Publishers of America. Defunct or Suspended Magazines 2007. MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry. Magazine Publishers of America, 2003. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
  7. ↑ Paige Wiser (2007-07-01). "Found: A subscription for happiness in life". Chicago Sun Times. p. A18.
  8. ↑ Julie Bartel (2005-07-01). "The Good, The Bad, and the Edgy". School Library Journal. p. 35.
  9. ↑ Paizo Publishing Announces the Pathfinder RPG. Retrieved on 2008-07-10.
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