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'''Paizo Publishing''' is an [[United States|American]] [[publishing company]] located in [[Redmond, Washington]] that specialized in game aids and adventures for "the world's oldest fantasy roleplaying game"<ref>http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG</ref> (''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''), but now primarily maintains its flagship spin-off game and setting, [[Pathfinder (periodicals)|Pathfinder]]. 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. Paizo also has an especially active and inclusive [[Internet forum|forum]] community.
'''Paizo Publishing''' is an [[United States|American]] [[publishing company]] in [[Redmond, Washington]] that specializes in game aids and adventures for "the world's oldest fantasy roleplaying game"<ref>http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG</ref> (''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'') and its flagship spin-off game and setting, ''[[Pathfinder (periodicals)|Pathfinder]]''. 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. Paizo also has an [[Internet forum]] community.


Paizo formerly published ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' magazines,<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 Features |page=35 |date=2005-07-01}}</ref> both published under license from [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.<ref>
Paizo formerly published ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' magazines,<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 Features |page=35 |date=2005-07-01}}</ref> both published under license from [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective 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| date = 2003 | url = http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| accessdate =2008-02-05}}</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> Paizo's new flagship product line, ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)#Adventure Paths|Pathfinder]]'', continues the [[Adventure Path]] concept featured in ''Dungeon''. Additional products set in the Pathfinder Chronicles [[campaign setting]] include [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Modules|Pathfinder Modules]], [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Chronicles|Pathfinder Chronicles]], and [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Companion|Pathfinder Companion]].
}} (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| date = 2003 | url = http://www.magazine.org/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/20924.cfm| accessdate =2008-02-05}}</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> Paizo's new flagship product line, ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)#Adventure Paths|Pathfinder]]'', continues the [[Adventure Path]] concept featured in ''Dungeon''. Additional products set in the Pathfinder Chronicles [[campaign setting]] include [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Modules|Pathfinder Modules]], [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Chronicles|Pathfinder Chronicles]], and [[Pathfinder (periodical)#Pathfinder Companion|Pathfinder Companion]].


Other Paizo product lines include the ''Titanic Games'' line of board games 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]]'' brand publishing classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/02/planet-stories.html |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 product lines include the ''Titanic Games'' line of board games 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://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/02/planet-stories.html |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>


The company began producing a bimonthly magazine called ''Undefeated'' (now defunct) 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| date = 2003 | url = http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| accessdate =2008-02-05}}</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}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
The company began producing a bimonthly magazine called ''Undefeated'' (now defunct) 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| date = 2003 | url = http://www.magazine.org/Finance_and_Operations/Finance_Operations_Trends_and_Magazine_Handbook/1269.cfm| accessdate =2008-02-05}}</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}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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The CEO of Paizo is [[Lisa Stevens]]. 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 Editor-in-Chief of ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)|Pathfinder]]'' .
The CEO of Paizo is [[Lisa Stevens]]. 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 Editor-in-Chief of ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)|Pathfinder]]'' .


Paizo announced on 18 March 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|SRD]] (under [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s [[Open Gaming License|OGL]]). The ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' would also support Paizo's Pathfinder campaign setting.  One of the stated primary goals of the ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' is to have backwards compatibility with all 3.5 materials.
Paizo announced on 18 March 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|SRD]] (under [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s [[Open Gaming License|OGL]]). The ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' would also support Paizo's Pathfinder campaign setting.


In March 2008 Paizo announced that it was introducing an organized play program called the Pathfinder Society Organized Play. The program was loosely modeled on the [[RPGA]]s [[RPGA#Campaigns|"Living" campaigns]]. Each month would see the release of two or three scenarios that members could purchase and run in their homes or at public events.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Pathfinder Society Organized Play|url=http://pathfinder.wikia.com/wiki/Pathfinder_Society_Organized_Play|accessdate = 13 November 2009 }}</ref>
In March 2008 Paizo announced that it was introducing an organized play program called the Pathfinder Society Organized Play. The program was loosely modeled on the [[RPGA]]s [[RPGA#Campaigns|"Living" campaigns]]. It releases two or three scenarios each month for members to purchase.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Pathfinder Society Organized Play|url=http://pathfinder.wikia.com/wiki/Pathfinder_Society_Organized_Play|accessdate = 13 November 2009 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 09:12, 4 January 2011

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Paizo Publishing is an American publishing company in Redmond, Washington that specializes in game aids and adventures for "the world's oldest fantasy roleplaying game"[1] (Dungeons & Dragons) and its flagship spin-off game and setting, Pathfinder. Paizo also runs an online retail store selling role-playing games, gaming aids, board games, comic books, toys, clothing and other products. Paizo also has an Internet forum community.

Paizo formerly published Dragon and Dungeon magazines,[2] both published under license from Wizards of the Coast. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.[3][4][5] Paizo's new flagship product line, Pathfinder, continues the Adventure Path concept featured in Dungeon. Additional products set in the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting include Pathfinder Modules, Pathfinder Chronicles, and Pathfinder Companion.

Other Paizo product lines include the Titanic Games line of board games such as Kill Doctor Lucky,[6] and the Planet Stories line of classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.[7]

The company began producing a bimonthly magazine called Undefeated (now defunct) in 2003,[8] and in 2004 resurrected the venerable science fiction title Amazing Stories.[9] The two publications were placed on hiatus in 2005, and finally canceled in 2006.[10]

The CEO of Paizo is Lisa Stevens. Publisher Erik Mona is former Editor-in-Chief of Dragon. The former Editor-in-Chief of Dungeon is James Jacobs, who is now Editor-in-Chief of Pathfinder .

Paizo announced on 18 March 2008 that they would be launching the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.[11] Through the new product line, Paizo would modify, update, maintain, and publish the 3.5 SRD (under Wizards of the Coast's OGL). The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game would also support Paizo's Pathfinder campaign setting.

In March 2008 Paizo announced that it was introducing an organized play program called the Pathfinder Society Organized Play. The program was loosely modeled on the RPGAs "Living" campaigns. It releases two or three scenarios each month for members to purchase.[12]

References

  1. ↑ http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG
  2. ↑ Julie Bartel (2005-07-01). Features "The Good, The Bad, and the Edgy". School Library Journal. p. 35. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. ↑ Paizo Publishing to Cease Publication of Dragon and Dungeon. Wizards of the Coast , 2007-04-19. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. (press release)
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Paige Wiser (2007-07-01). "Found: A subscription for happiness in life". Chicago Sun Times. p. A18.
  6. ↑ Edwin Wong (2008-01-19). "Oddball diversions". New Straits Times Local. p. 16.
  7. ↑ John Baichtal. Geekdad - "Planet Stories" Revives the Best of Pulp Fiction. Wired News. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Ben Bova (December 26, 2004). "Local action can change the world, one word at a time". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  10. ↑ "Amazing Stories Ends Run". Sci Fi Weekly. No. 563. March 27, 2006. Retrieved 2008-02-05. [[Category:All articles with dead external links{{#translation:}}]][[Category:Articles with dead external links{{#translation:}} from October 2010]]<span title=" <translate> since <tvar" style="white-space: nowrap;">[<translate> dead link</translate>]
  11. ↑ Paizo Publishing Announces the Pathfinder RPG. Retrieved on 2008-07-10.
  12. ↑ Pathfinder Society Organized Play. Retrieved on 13 November 2009.
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