[LFG] UK n00b looking to learn/play Pathfinder

Hi, and thanks for reading this! I'm an avid reader of epic fantasy series such as Malazan Book of the Fallen, A Song of Ice and Fire, Wheel of Time, Lord of the Rings, Kingkiller Chronicles etc... and have come to the conclusion I'd likely enjoy playing a RPG, especially as my favourite series (Malazan) was based on gaming sessions between the author and his friends. So, I've done a fair bit of reading online guides, watching hours of youtube videos guides and gameplay videos (to get a handle on what a session plays like), and think that I'm about ready to give it a bash. Having originally warmed to the idea of being a character inspired by Kellanved/Shadowthrone (from MBotF), I quickly realized playing a slightly insane (Chaotic Good?), illusionist would probably be a stretch for my first-time playing, and may lead to lots of headbutting with a GM/DM regarding my use of illusions etc and how they effect the world and the story, so I'm shelving that idea until I have a firmer grasp on game mechanics etc... I have a different character concept in mind (a  Seguleh-inspired Fighter), but I didn't want to go ahead and create a character before finding a GM and group. I also figured whoever does end up helping me and GM-ing, they may well have particular requisites for characters in their gameworlds, so it's probably best to wait... My motivation in wanting to play is more of an experiential-thing, rather than a desire to be a kill-all, win-everything style character, hence originally wanting to be more of a battlefield controller, trickster-style, somewhat mad, illusionist. Having read further guides, I do understand that I should be approaching gameplay with the attitude of enriching the experience, not 'winning' it, or dominating it. FWIW, I'm 32, English speaking and running on GMT, with a pretty flexible schedule (Wednesday evenings can be busy). At the moment I'm looking to play a few one-off sessions, or a short campaign, to see if RPGing and Pathfinder is something I want to commit to playing properly with a group for an extended period.  I look forward to hearing from some of you soon...

Hi Ross!  Although I'm not able to put together a full-blown campaign, I can probably scrounge some resources together for a one-shot session to give you an idea of how to play and if you'd enjoy it.  I live in the Americas on PST time and work weekdays until 6 PM.  If there's a time then that fits we can get something together.  For simplicity we can make it a level 5-7 campaign (usually when characters start to find themselves), 20-point buy, core races and all paizo classes minus gunslingers.  If you're interested we can look for two other people and get something together.

Thanks for getting in touch. I've sent you a PM. Hopefully we can work something out despite the BST to PST time difference.  If anyone else out there can give me a hand with GMing a one-shot, that'd be amazing! Thanks...