Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
I address the current controversy raging online about the Pathfinder 2e "Remaster Core Preview" PDF released earlier this week, where some say that Pathfinder is nerfing spellcasters.
Is that true? Here's my take!
LINKS WITH TIMESTAMPS:
"I analyze the Pathfinder Core Preview PDF! (Rules Lawyer)":
youtu.be/_eV2q92A3rM
Mark Seifter, Jessica Redekop on the purpose of the "Remaster Core Preview" PDF:
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=1212
Mark Seifter on wizard + 8 schools of magic constraining the design space (Roll for Combat stream, at timestamp):
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=3031
Mark Seifter on removing ability mods from spell damage:
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=4964
PaizoCon Remaster panel, on cantrips:
youtu.be/0rD0kKi97kc?t=4318
"Did Pathinder Over-Nerf Casters? (Rules Lawyer)"
youtu.be/kIz5Nw1sh6s
0:00 Intro
0:55 The brouhaha, what we know, what we don't
4:01 Removing the 8 schools of magic
14:42 Ignition doing less damage
22:33 Spicy take!
24:17 Low-level play
29:11 Final thoughts, what's next!
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Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook: amzn.to/3BiFCSj
Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
I address the current controversy raging online about the Pathfinder 2e "Remaster Core Preview" PDF released earlier this week, where some say that Pathfinder is nerfing spellcasters.
Is that true? Here's my take!
LINKS WITH TIMESTAMPS:
"I analyze the Pathfinder Core Preview PDF! (Rules Lawyer)":
youtu.be/_eV2q92A3rM
Mark Seifter, Jessica Redekop on the purpose of the "Remaster Core Preview" PDF:
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=1212
Mark Seifter on wizard + 8 schools of magic constraining the design space (Roll for Combat stream, at timestamp):
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=3031
Mark Seifter on removing ability mods from spell damage:
youtu.be/5Eqh9BpHWgY?t=4964
PaizoCon Remaster panel, on cantrips:
youtu.be/0rD0kKi97kc?t=4318
"Did Pathinder Over-Nerf Casters? (Rules Lawyer)"
youtu.be/kIz5Nw1sh6s
0:00 Intro
0:55 The brouhaha, what we know, what we don't
4:01 Removing the 8 schools of magic
14:42 Ignition doing less damage
22:33 Spicy take!
24:17 Low-level play
29:11 Final thoughts, what's next!
=============================
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids, teens, and adults, and making videos related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN MY DISCORD to chat with our community and/or try the Pathfinder Beginner Box or our drop-in PF2e play system! discord.gg/ruleslawyer
SUPPORT MY PATREON for early access to many of my videos and access to exclusive content, and to support me! I do unpaid public-interest legal work and rely on the Patreon and private GMing.
patreon.com/theruleslawyer
For PF2E actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL":
youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9g
Follow me on TWITTER at: twitter.com/theruleslawyer1
Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook: amzn.to/3BiFCSj
Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
