Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
If you've hesitated from trying other systems because you put considerable money and time into D&D, the new edition is the best time to switch! I do a side-by-side calculation of the cost of continuing D&D vs. Pathfinder and debunk the myth that PF is "too hard to learn."
Hasbro's job posting for a Monetization Manager: jobs.hasbro.com/job/Renton-Monetization-Designer-Wash-98056/1194356400
"Hasbro Hires Warcraft Guy to Fix Dungeons & Dragons" (Dungeon Craft): youtube.com/watch?v=suznsi9UpP8
"The INSANE D&D Leaks Just Got Worse" (Dungeons & Discourse): youtube.com/watch?v=vHrIAH8X5XM
Pathfinder 2e's rules are all FREE on Archives of Nethys: 2e.aonprd.com
Here's my video on how to use AoN: youtu.be/KI1u3FKvQfs?si=1fl2oc8xXhXcsbJt
"5 reasons why you should stop playing WOTC's D&D" (Dave Thaumavore):
youtu.be/NQivRbkztgk?si=68SGEWR54nRz3Bp6
"Should You Switch to a Rules Light RPG?" (Tabletop Bro): youtu.be/Eu9dl0C46Zo?si=ObTiKOu8VKDcn2YG
My Beginner Box video: youtu.be/EWMfQKXicak?si=mGEdb0cmvBrcwKvl
Me teaching the Beginner Box to D&D college students: youtube.com/live/qIlSM8l2WUs?si=OoIfYgHifmgZJOrg
Free PF2 CRPG Quest for the Golden Candelabra: store.steampowered.com/app/2381160/Quest_for_the_Golden_Candelabra
"Top 10 Reasons Pathfinder 2e is EASIER to run than D&D 5e": youtu.be/j4syvdM5fy8?si=FjvQaX4Bou-StRb9
Playlist of my coverage of the new D&D: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY5ZRZZc2OQZGLQtedoMv-f5&si=PPuM1AzUWnb7azZf
0:00 Intro
1:40 WOTC on its best behavior during edition change
3:52 WOTC hiring Monetization Designer for "D&D digital" "live service game"
4:43 Cost of continuing D&D
6:15 Hasbro NOT putting all its rules in Creative Commons
10:11 Cost of Pathfinder
15:31 Final side-by-side comparison
17:42 Easy-to-learn other RPGs
19:39 Pathfinder is easy to learn!
23:57 Final thoughts
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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/YEXajaxdgq
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 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/ruleslawyer.bsky.social
Or on TWITTER: twitter.com/theruleslawyer1
Pick up the Pathfinder Beginner Box on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
PF2 Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
Check out my channel on popular media (TV, movies, music), RONALD OFF THE RECORD!
youtube.com/channel/UCj7C35sQEq144HJBUnnx4Tg
If you've hesitated from trying other systems because you put considerable money and time into D&D, the new edition is the best time to switch! I do a side-by-side calculation of the cost of continuing D&D vs. Pathfinder and debunk the myth that PF is "too hard to learn."
Hasbro's job posting for a Monetization Manager: jobs.hasbro.com/job/Renton-Monetization-Designer-Wash-98056/1194356400
"Hasbro Hires Warcraft Guy to Fix Dungeons & Dragons" (Dungeon Craft): youtube.com/watch?v=suznsi9UpP8
"The INSANE D&D Leaks Just Got Worse" (Dungeons & Discourse): youtube.com/watch?v=vHrIAH8X5XM
Pathfinder 2e's rules are all FREE on Archives of Nethys: 2e.aonprd.com
Here's my video on how to use AoN: youtu.be/KI1u3FKvQfs?si=1fl2oc8xXhXcsbJt
"5 reasons why you should stop playing WOTC's D&D" (Dave Thaumavore):
youtu.be/NQivRbkztgk?si=68SGEWR54nRz3Bp6
"Should You Switch to a Rules Light RPG?" (Tabletop Bro): youtu.be/Eu9dl0C46Zo?si=ObTiKOu8VKDcn2YG
My Beginner Box video: youtu.be/EWMfQKXicak?si=mGEdb0cmvBrcwKvl
Me teaching the Beginner Box to D&D college students: youtube.com/live/qIlSM8l2WUs?si=OoIfYgHifmgZJOrg
Free PF2 CRPG Quest for the Golden Candelabra: store.steampowered.com/app/2381160/Quest_for_the_Golden_Candelabra
"Top 10 Reasons Pathfinder 2e is EASIER to run than D&D 5e": youtu.be/j4syvdM5fy8?si=FjvQaX4Bou-StRb9
Playlist of my coverage of the new D&D: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY5ZRZZc2OQZGLQtedoMv-f5&si=PPuM1AzUWnb7azZf
0:00 Intro
1:40 WOTC on its best behavior during edition change
3:52 WOTC hiring Monetization Designer for "D&D digital" "live service game"
4:43 Cost of continuing D&D
6:15 Hasbro NOT putting all its rules in Creative Commons
10:11 Cost of Pathfinder
15:31 Final side-by-side comparison
17:42 Easy-to-learn other RPGs
19:39 Pathfinder is easy to learn!
23:57 Final thoughts
=============================
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/YEXajaxdgq
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 BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/ruleslawyer.bsky.social
Or on TWITTER: twitter.com/theruleslawyer1
Pick up the Pathfinder Beginner Box on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
PF2 Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
Check out my channel on popular media (TV, movies, music), RONALD OFF THE RECORD!
youtube.com/channel/UCj7C35sQEq144HJBUnnx4Tg
