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* NintendoHard: Most of the negative reviews that aren't about bugs cite this as the game's biggest problem. It pulls absolutely no punches and even on Normal difficulty, which tilts things in the players' favor, the average Pathfinder veteran (to say nothing of people unfamiliar with the system) is going to die ''a lot.'' Many people think this is what Kingmaker would look like if run by a KillerGameMaster.
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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in September 25th 2018.

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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in was released on September 25th 2018.
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* AbsurdlySharpBlade: A Vorpal Sword, both necessary for the genre, and thematically appropriate considering what particular creatures you end up facing. [[spoiler:Snicker Snack]].

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* AbsurdlySharpBlade: A Vorpal Sword, both necessary for the genre, and thematically appropriate considering what particular creatures you end up facing. [[spoiler:Snicker Snack]].[[spoiler:[[Literature/{{Jabberwocky}} Snicker-Snack]]]].
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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018.

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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 September 25th 2018.
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* AlchemyIsMagic: The alchemist is one of several classes you can choose from when starting the game or when leveling up your character. It focuses on infusing chemical reagents with magical energy, creating potions, poisons, mutagens, and incendiaries. Its ultimate (20th-level) ability is the "grand discovery", which can take numerous forms, including immortality or the creation of a philosopher's stone. Alchemists also take on a DrJekyllAndMrHyde vibe by using transformative mutagens to power up.

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* AlchemyIsMagic: The alchemist is one of several classes you can choose from when starting the game or when leveling up your character. It focuses on infusing chemical reagents with magical energy, creating potions, poisons, mutagens, and incendiaries. Its ultimate (20th-level) ability is the "grand discovery", which can take numerous forms, including immortality or the creation of a philosopher's stone. Alchemists also take on a DrJekyllAndMrHyde ''[[Literature/TheStrangeCaseOfDrJekyllAndMrHyde Jekyll & Hyde]]'' vibe by using transformative mutagens to power up.
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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..

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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame developed by Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..
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* SadisticChoice: What will you choose: send the militia to protect your helpless citizens or secure the merchants' trade routes? The former are innocents civilians and contribute hard to your community. The latter are the backbone of your economy and it will collapse if you don't help them.

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* SadisticChoice: What will you choose: send the militia to protect your helpless citizens or secure the merchants' trade routes? The former are innocents civilians and contribute hard to your community. The latter are the backbone of your economy and it will collapse if you don't help them. Of course, you can always delegate someone else to make the decision.
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* SadisticChoice: What will you choose: send the militia to protect your helpless citizens or secure the merchants' trade routes? The former are innocents civilians and contribute hard to your community. The latter are the backbone of your economy and it will collapse if you don't help them.
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* ArmorandMagicDontMix: Like the tabletop game, using armor and trying to cast arcane spells (without the specific ability to do so) incurs a percentile chance of having the spell fizzle. Bards can cast in light armor, while magi begin able to cast in light armor and later gain the ability to cast in medium and heavy armor. Divine magic is not restricted in this way.

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* ArmorandMagicDontMix: ArmorAndMagicDontMix: Like the tabletop game, using armor and trying to cast arcane spells (without the specific ability to do so) incurs a percentile chance of having the spell fizzle. Bards can cast in light armor, while magi begin able to cast in light armor and later gain the ability to cast in medium and heavy armor. Divine magic is not restricted in this way.
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* GameplayandStoryIntegration: "Book events" let you choose different kinds of action that will succeed or fail depending on your (and your companion's) abilities and skills.

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* GameplayandStoryIntegration: GameplayAndStoryIntegration: "Book events" let you choose different kinds of action that will succeed or fail depending on your (and your companion's) abilities and skills.
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* BladeonaStick: Spears, Scythes, Glaives, Etc.

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* BladeonaStick: BladeOnAStick: Spears, Scythes, Glaives, Etc.
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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame being developed by Owl Cat Studios, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..

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''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame being developed by Owl Cat Studios, Owlcat Games, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..
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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classics such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.

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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classics such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier their own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.
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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classic [[RPG]]s such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.

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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classic [[RPG]]s classics such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.
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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classic [RPG]s such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.

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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classic [RPG]s [[RPG]]s such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay. The game focuses on the player building thier own realm in the wilderness, then expanding upon like the corresponding module.

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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay.

Has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. Nor is it related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in that they take place in roughly the same setting.

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The game is modeled after the tabletop and in the style of classic [RPG]s such as ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', with combat using RealTimeWithPause. Due to the story focusing on a local lord, the game places emphasis on realm-building, with player decisions affecting several aspects of the gameplay.

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gameplay. The game focuses on the movie of player building thier own realm in the same name. Nor is it related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in that they take place in roughly wilderness, then expanding upon like the same setting.corresponding module.
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame being developed by Owl Cat Studios, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..

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\nPathfinder: Kingmaker ''Pathfinder: Kingmaker'' is an upcoming isometric RolePlayingGame being developed by Owl Cat Studios, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in the style of ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'' or ''VideoGame/PillarsOfEternity''. It is currently being created by Creator/OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. Creator/ChrisAvellone is a Writer.

The game has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. Nor is this game related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in that they take place in roughly the same setting.


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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG RolePlayingGame being developed by Owl Cat Studios, based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, Path. The game includes writing by Creator/ChrisAvellone, and is planned to release in Q3 2018..

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* CharacterAlignment: Uses the "good-neutral-evil" and "law-neutral-chaos" system. Not surprising since the Pathfinder system is a successor to the game that coined that alignment system.



* GenreShift: Occurs at the start of the second Kingmaker module. You go from being typical adventurers to becoming the rulers of a new kingdom. Adventuring still takes up most of gameplay, but you will spend a lot of time running your kingdom.
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* AlternativeCalendar: The game uses the standard Golarion (the planet where the game takes place) calendar. Said calendar is just like our own, only with the names of the months changed (they are called after the main gods of the setting).
* AntiFrustrationFeatures: An unlimited (in size) shared party stash only capped by the amount of total weight that the party can carry.
* ArmorandMagicDontMix: Like the tabletop game, using armor and trying to cast arcane spells (without the specific ability to do so) incurs a percentile chance of having the spell fizzle. Bards can cast in light armor, while magi begin able to cast in light armor and later gain the ability to cast in medium and heavy armor. Divine magic is not restricted in this way.
* BladeonaStick: Spears, Scythes, Glaives, Etc.



* CharacterClassSystem: Being based on D&D, it has the classics: Bard, Barbarian, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Wizard. It also has some prestige classes and classes from other sources (Alchemist, Inquisitor and Magus).



* FantasyPantheon: Lots of gods (over 20) from Golarion.



* GameplayandStoryIntegration: "Book events" let you choose different kinds of action that will succeed or fail depending on your (and your companion's) abilities and skills.



* GoldSilverCopperStandard: Averted like on most infinity engine games.
* {{Hobbits}}: Lawyer friendly "Halflings".
* LightningBruiser: Barbarians have a bonus to their speed and are one of the hardest hitters in the game.
* LinearWarriorsQuadraticWizards: Historically enforced by D&D and the games based on its mechanics.
* LimitedUseMagicalDevice: Scrolls, Potions and Wands.
* LoyalAnimalCompanion: Rangers and Druids get them. They are good for tanking.
* LudicrousGibs: Big hits cause enemies to explode. Useful in the case of trolls, since they need to be either damaged by fire or acid or be gibbed like this to stay dead.
* MedievalStasis: Played straight.
* NonLethalKO: Characters reduced to 0 hit points fall unconscious. They die when their hitpoints equal their Constitution score as a negative number.
* PlayerHeadquarters: Fairly early on, you get your own barony (later Kingdom). It's the whole point of the adventure. You can assign important positions of power to your trusted companions, complete kingdom projects and deal with threats to your people.
* PlayerParty: Your main character plus up to five other companions for a total of 6.



* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Your Main Character becomes first a Baron then a King (or Baroness and then Queen). This doesn't stop you from going out and murdering the entire population of bandits in your kingdom personally.

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* RealTimeWithPause: After much consideration between this and Turn-based, it was decided the use Real Time with Pause. Like on the Infinity Engine games you have options to control the autopause (including to pause every 3 seconds, one "round" in-game to simulate a turn-based experience).
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Your Main Character becomes first a Baron then a King (or Baroness and then Queen). This doesn't stop you from going out and murdering the entire population of bandits in your kingdom personally.personally.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Part of the Western CRPG renaissance. Successor to the Infinity Engine games (Baldur's gate, Icewind Dale, etc).
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The game has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. Nor is this game related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in taht they take place in roughly the same setting.


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The game has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. Nor is this game related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in taht that they take place in roughly the same setting.




* {{Familiar}}: There are somewhere around 10 different options for Familiars in teh base game. This mostly helps out Wizards, but some other classes and archetypes can get one too.

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* {{Familiar}}: There are somewhere around 10 different options for Familiars in teh the base game. This mostly helps out Wizards, but some other classes and archetypes can get one too.
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* DudeWheresMyRespect: No matter how high your position is, You're still asked to go out and fix the problems of your country by hand, though you can dictate some issues to your advisers to deal with instead.
* EvilVersusEvil: You can be any alignment on the grid, including Evil, but that doesn't mean that your enemies and your kingdom's enemies (even the evil ones) are going to give you a pass.
* {{Familiar}}: There are somewhere around 10 different options for Familiars in teh base game. This mostly helps out Wizards, but some other classes and archetypes can get one too.
* TheFairFolk: A major theme in the game. There are lots of issues that come up between your citizens and the fey that you have to solve, not all of them violently.
* FantasyGunControl: The game does not include firearms or firearm rules despite the Pathfinder RPG system including a Gunslinger class. This is likely because the Kingmaker Adventure Path predates the Gunslinger class and firearms rules.
* FlamingSword: A common Enchantment. The paladin and magus classes also both have the ability to give their weapons this ability as well.
* FungusHumongous: The Shambling Mound is basically this. There's an absolutely horrifying encounter with one where you can read the notes detailing its creation. Who knew that the process of creating a giant humanoid fungus monster was so unsettling?
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh the style of Baldur'sGate ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'' or PillarsOfEternity. ''VideoGame/PillarsOfEternity''. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios Creator/OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone Creator/ChrisAvellone is a Writer.
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the Pathfinder ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.
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* ActionGirl: You get four female party members, all of whom are exceptionally skilled at fighting and murder in their own ways, and your player character can be female as well.
* AdorableEvilMinions: Not only are there a fair amount of Kobolds, Goblins, and Mites around, but you get to recruit an adorable evil goblin minion of your own (regardless of your own personal alignment as the player character).
* AlchemyIsMagic: The alchemist is one of several classes you can choose from when starting the game or when leveling up your character. It focuses on infusing chemical reagents with magical energy, creating potions, poisons, mutagens, and incendiaries. Its ultimate (20th-level) ability is the "grand discovery", which can take numerous forms, including immortality or the creation of a philosopher's stone. Alchemists also take on a DrJekyllAndMrHyde vibe by using transformative mutagens to power up.
* CharacterAlignment: Uses the "good-neutral-evil" and "law-neutral-chaos" system. Not surprising since the Pathfinder system is a successor to the game that coined that alignment system.
* CursedWithAwesome: The sorcerer Class has Bloodlines which can stem from anything from dragons to demons to undead and more. They all give the Sorcerer awesome powers, new spells, and access to more feats.
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* AbsurdlySharpBlade: A Vorpal Sword, both necessary for teh genre, and thematically appropriate considering what particular creatures you end up facing. [[spoiler]Snicker Snack[/spoiler].

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* AbsurdlySharpBlade: A Vorpal Sword, both necessary for teh the genre, and thematically appropriate considering what particular creatures you end up facing. [[spoiler]Snicker Snack[/spoiler].[[spoiler:Snicker Snack]].
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an isometric single-player RPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an upcoming isometric single-player RPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.



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* GenreShift: Occurs at the start of the second Kingmaker module. You go from being typical adventurers to becoming the rulers of a new kingdom. Adventuring still takes up most of gameplay, but you will spend a lot of time running your kingdom.
* RandomEncounters: You are periodically ambushed on the road, or when resting.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Your Main Character becomes first a Baron then a King (or Baroness and then Queen). This doesn't stop you from going out and murdering the entire population of bandits in your kingdom personally.
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->''There is a world of adventure waiting for you to explore. It’s a world that needs brave and powerful heroes. Countless others have come before, but their time is over. Now it’s your turn.''
-->-- '''Pathfinder Core Rulebook'''

Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an isometric single-player RPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Kingmaker Adventure Path, in teh style of Baldur'sGate or PillarsOfEternity. It is currently being created by OwlCatStudios for release in 3rd Quarter 2018. ChrisAvellone is a Writer.

The game has nothing to do with the movie of the same name. Nor is this game related to ''Pathfinder Online'' except in taht they take place in roughly the same setting.


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