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Pathfinder 2e's Stealth and Detection rules in 8 MINUTES (Rules Lawyer)
I DARE myself to make a short video, to explain one of Pathfinder's more intricate subsystems!0:00 Intro0:41 Detection conditions3:47 Senses5:02 Example5:59 Sneak7:39 Seek
STEAL this Pathfinder 2e rule! Make fear FUN.
Wow I don't even need to make timestamps for this one! =D
EDITED STREAM: Rules Lawyer REACTS to 4e creator, compares D&D 4e and Pathfinder 2e
0:00 Intro4:00 Bad experience with PF2e community8:40 Pathfinder 2e builds on D&D 4e12:50 Character customization, approachability18:19 "Illusion of Choice"?24:34 Some things 4e does better than PF2?
(EDITED video) RONALD RANTS: Rules Lawyer reacts to videos hating Pathfinder 2e!
I tried to cut down the 2+ hour stream... and it ended up being 43 minutes (oh well). Probably still better for the masses anyway!0:00 Intro1:00 Reaction to "Shut Up About Pathfinder"5:34 Only give a recommendation if asked?12:01 Too many options?21:40 Reaction to Notepad's rant about PF223:40 Thumb Up Ass?32:14 User Error?40:49 April Fool's Joke?
(Original Stream) RONALD RANT #1: The Rules Lawyer reacts to some videos critical of Pathfinder 2e!
Join me live! The VOD will be exclusive to Patrons. (There will be an edited version on my channel later)Two videos that I plan to react to:"Shut Up About Pathfinder!" (The Chemist's Codex):https://youtu.be/G06sURsxBHg?si=wyxWlYK8yMgDXiaK"Notepad's Opinion on Pathfinder 2e in about 9 Minutes" (Notepad Anon):https://youtu.be/zmuhouMl58E?si=X-wvIfmTZ1Xe598x
The Pros and Cons of Pathfinder 2e vs. D&D (Rules Lawyer)
Welcome to my new Casual Era
Need to take a short break
Hi all,I need to let everyone know that I will need to not make regular weekly/biweekly YouTube videos for a while, to be able to focus on a massive BAMN website overhaul I've been working on, while also juggling private RPGs and legal work.I have given myself the deadline of May 31 to make this new website a reality. The current architecture needs a major update, and anyone following world events will understand I see this as a top priority!For Patreon supporters, that means no videos to get early access on until then. If you are still wil...
D&D leaders leave WOTC! Why did D&D 5.5e fail?
0:00 Intro3:03 D&D 5.5e has underperformed9:47 Quiet sea change away from D&D15:20 The OGL Plan failed24:05 Staffing/morale crisis28:10 5.5e made for economic, not game considerations33:02 Unserious design process without a playtest41:23 Mid-playtest retreat44:25 The biggest irony49:03 Final Thoughts51:03 The Prophecy of Swen Vincke
XP to Level 3’s first Pathfinder game | 8 PROBLEMS in the Beginner Box and how to fix them
0:00 Intro2:27 Still recommend the Beginner Box!3:56 XP to Level 3's video13:10 Problems in Beginner Box13:19 #1: It should emphasize skill actions16:50 #2: It should encourage teamwork18:29 #3: No MAP boxes19:32 #4: No prompt to teach exploration activities23:26 #5: No Hero Points!25:06 #6: Too "tutorial-like" for some people32:33 #7: Overly negative impression of skills38:39 #8: Kobolds are too cute!40:26 Other tips42:36 Alternative and follow-up adventures
5 Gründe warum Pathfinder mir besser gefällt als D&D (Rules Lawyer auf Deutsch)
The one where I cover Pathfinder and my history with German!Click "CC" for tailored subtitles in English and German!(If you're learning German like me, watching and learning this video is a great way to improve it! =D )Vielen Dank an Drazon, Geheim, Julian, Max, und MaxG4 für ihre Hilfe mit der Übersetzung!0:00 Einführung 2:41 Was ist Pathfinder?3:39 #1: Die Charaktere5:33 #2: 3 Aktionen System7:02 #3: Vier Grade des Erfolgs 8:08 #4: Das System Kämpfe aus zu balancieren funktioniert!8:54 #5: Die Regeln sind kostenlos und Hasbro ...
5 razones por las que prefiero Pathfinder RPG a D&D (Rules Lawyer)
0:00 Introducción1:23 ¿Qué es Pathfinder?2:09 #1: Personajes3:57 #2: Sistema de acciones5:20 #3: Los Cuatro Grados de Éxito6:34 #4: ¡El sistema de crear encuentros funciona!7:24 #5: Las reglas son gratis, y Hasbro apesta9:14 Recursos en inglés e español
Top 10 most common mistakes D&D players make learning Pathfinder 2e
The video where I judiciously use clips from anime, Mad Men, and Chumbawamba. 0:00 Intro1:39 Starting at Level 34:17 Forgetting your 4 boosts5:18 Not maxing out key stats8:40 Assuming things with similar names are the same9:46 Assuming ability scores are the same11:11 Concentrate isn't concentration12:20 Some actions aren't "free" here14:39 Attacking 3 times (standing in place)16:41 Thinking as individuals18:00 Thinking only about damage21:38 Thinking spells will "win"24:54 Saving healing for knockouts26:36 Not recoverin...
A teach of Pathfinder 2e for D&D players (Rules Lawyer)
A long-overdue overview of Pathfinder 2e by this lawyer-teacher!0:00 Intro1:47 Characters5:27 Combat balance6:16 Three action economy8:55 Skills11:21 Four degrees of success13:26 Proficiency system16:17 "Multiclassing"20:28 Vancian spellcasting24:51 Learning plan28:34 Resources
It’s actually EASIER to improvise in Pathfinder than in D&D
0:00 Intro3:12 Three action economy10:07 Sound math21:59 What if there's a feat for it?
Patreon Bonus Video: All Runesmith runes and feats!
Continue to Runesmith FINAL THOUGHTS: https://youtu.be/M-yco0Hzvmw?t=1635
Pathfinder's new RUNESMITH class!
0:00 Intro2:34 Runes, class features9:27 Runes18:50 Interesting decisions19:38 Feats27:16 Final Thoughts, and PF2e's new direction
Pathfinder reinvents D&D necromancers with a NEW CLASS! (Rules Lawyer)
The Pathfinder Remaster didn't get rid of necromancers; it just raised them from the dead.0:00 Intro3:09 Class features7:40 Subclasses, advancement12:41 Feats19:15 Final thoughts
Meanwhile on my other channel...
As you've probably all guessed, I'm on an unofficial hiatus with post-election activism and an insane crush of legal deadlines. But I've also been wrapping up a LABOR OF LOVE which is a THREE HOUR VIDEO on my other channel "Ronald Off the Record," called "A LAWYER'S EVIDENCE that Mike and Will become a romantic pair in Stranger Things"!And I'm giving Patreon supporters early access! If you liked my "Coming Out" video, I think you'll like this one. You'll see it's a topic near and dear to m...
Do Pathfinder's new Class Archetypes deliver? (War of Immortals)
Some favorite classes from 1st edition Pathfinder have been ported into Pathfinder 2e, not as their own classes but as CLASS ARCHETYPES which are variants of already-established classes. Do they deliver?0:00 Intro4:28 Avenger (Rogue)10:03 Bloodrager (Barbarian)16:28 Seneschal (Witch)20:15 Vindicator (Ranger)26:21 Warrior of Legend (Fighter)30:50 New feats!
Is the ANIMIST Pathfinder's most complex class? Explanation and COMBAT DEMO! (War of Immortals)
My coverage of Pathfinder's new War of Immortals book continues! I covered the new mythic rules. Here is one of the two new classes, the animist! The animist travels with mystical spirits who power his or her abilities.0:00 Intro1:38 Overview, class features4:57 Typical morning9:04 COMBAT DEMO20:46 Animistic practices (subclasses)25:00 11 apparitions!34:27 Feats40:29 Archetype41:40 Final thoughts
You can fight a KAIJU? Introducing mythic monsters in Pathfinder 2e! (War of Immortals)
0:00 Intro2:18 Mythic abilities7:23 Mythic monster templates11:58 Mythic gogiteth17:45 Profiles of mythic monsters21:24 Agyra, mythic kaiju38:28 Final Thoughts & Concerns46:55 Official mythic variant rules50:41 Houseruling mythic?
Be a god! Characters become TRULY mythic: Levels 12-20 (Pathfinder's War of Immortals)
In Part 2 of my coverage of War of Immortals, I cover the Mythic Destinies and other mythic options. Part 3 covers mythic monsters. Then in the last three videos I cover the Animist class, Exemplar class, and class archetypes respectively.0:00 Intro4:14 Apocalypse Rider8:12 Archfiend13:38 Ascended Celestial18:00 Beast Lord23:51 Broken Chain28:24 Eternal Legend33:27 Prophesied Monarch38:18 Wildspell42:59 Godling50:21 Mythic items, artifacts54:47 Mythic spells57:58 Mythic rituals1:01:44 Final thoughts1:04:07 Book's guidance on running mythic ...
Pathfinder's new MYTHIC RULES are like "Pathfinder Plus"! Beloved, or busted? (War of Immortals)
My coverage of the new WAR OF IMMORTALS book (street date Oct. 30) begins! First three videos will cover the new MYTHIC RULES. Then in the last three I cover the Animist class, Exemplar class, and class archetypes respectively.0:00 Intro3:28 What is mythic?4:21 Calling6:19 Rewrite Fate: busted?7:50 How Mythic Points work10:35 Changes to Death & Dying!12:43 Advancement14:49 Mythic Feats!!25:58 Final Thoughts27:12 Book's guidance on balancing mythic games
What would you like me to cover MOST in War of Immortals?
My website overhaul project kicks into high gear starting this week, so I don't think I'll make a video this week so I can make several when War of Immortals comes out this month.That said, I can't cover the WHOLE book. So what would you MOST like me to cover?This is Paizo's ad copy for the book:Go Beyond Legendary!A god has been slain and nothing shall ever be the same again! As war and destruction spread across the world, new heroes must rise to the occasion and take arms to protect its mortal inhabitants. Two brand new classe...
