Pathfinder: Kingmaker Mac Edition Complete Operation Guide

Step 1: Create/Load a Game Save

Location: Main menu → “New Game” or “Continue Game”.

Detailed Steps:

1. After launching the game, select “New Game” from the main menu to enter the character creation flow, or select “Continue Game” to load an existing save.
2. When creating a character, you must select in order: race, class, attribute point allocation, skill specialization, background story, and appearance customization.
3. After completing creation, name your save and select the initial difficulty, then click “Start Adventure”.

Shortcut: To load the most recent save, simply press Command + L (quick loading must be enabled in settings).

Step 2: Basic Movement and Exploration

Location: Any explorable area within the game.

Specific Operations:

1. Move a single character: Left-click the target location, and the character will automatically pathfind and move there.
2. Move the entire party: Hold Command and left-click, or use the shortcut Command + A to select the entire party and then click to move.
3. Rotate the camera: Hold the right mouse button and drag, or use the Q / E keys.
4. Zoom the camera: Use the mouse scroll wheel, or the Z / X keys.

Step 3: Interaction, Dialogue, and Skill Checks

Location: Triggered when interacting with NPCs, objects, or environmental elements.

Specific Operations:

1. Hover the mouse over an interactable target, and the cursor icon will change (e.g., dialogue, pick up, examine).
2. Left-click to trigger the interaction. If it is a dialogue, dialogue options will appear on the right side, and some options will be annotated with the required skill (e.g., [Perception 15]).
3. The game will automatically perform hidden dice rolls based on character attributes and skill levels. On success, additional options or information will be unlocked.

Step 4: Combat Operations

Location: Automatically enters turn-based or real-time combat upon encountering enemies (can be switched in settings).

Specific Operations:

1. Select Target: Left-click on an enemy to select them; their AC, HP, and other info will be displayed next to their portrait.
2. Execute Attack/Spell: Click the corresponding icon on the action bar, then click the target. Spells must be prepared first (for prepared casters) or selected from known spells (for spontaneous casters).
3. Pause and Command: Press the Spacebar to pause the game, issue individual orders to each party member, then press Space again to resume execution.
4. Switch Weapon/Mode: Press the R key to switch between melee/ranged weapons, or toggle attack modes.

Step 5: Kingdom Management

Location: Click the kingdom icon on the world map screen, or it opens automatically once you acquire territory through story progression.

Specific Operations:

1. Enter the kingdom management screen, which operates in “turns.”
2. Actions available each turn include: resolving event cards (assigning advisors to handle them), constructing buildings in your territories, issuing decrees, and exploring new regions.
3. Monitor stability, economy, military, and other stats on the “Kingdom Status” panel to prevent your kingdom from collapsing.

Step 6: Save and Export

Location: At any time during the game outside of combat or cutscenes.

Specific Steps:

1. Quick Save: Press the F5 key, and the game will create a quick save that can be overwritten by subsequent quick saves.
2. Manual Save: Press Esc to bring up the menu, select “Save Game,” enter a save name, and choose a slot.
3. Auto Save: The game automatically saves at key story points and when entering new areas.
4. Save File Location: Save files are usually located in the ~/Library/Application Support/Pathfinder Kingmaker/Saved Games directory, where you can manually back them up or transfer them.