Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Here in Part 1 of 2 of the THIRD(!) course of "Pathfinder Law School," I run the same combat in both D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E. This isn't to "prove which is better," but to help people compare the systems, learn the systems, and sort out the differences between two similar-looking games in their heads! Of course, it should spark fun discussion, too.
Part 2 (The Analysis): youtu.be/vUnnfS2bi_g
0:00 Introduction
2:24 Before combat
4:55 Initiative!
6:02 "Surprise"
8:18 D&D turn
11:12 PF2E turn, attack modifiers
15:30 Ready v. Ready or Delay
19:20 +10 is a crit in PF2E!
23:17 Dash v. Stride twice
27:47 Spellcasting
30:30 Knockouts in both systems
43:02 Recovering from Unconscious
56:49 Hero Points in PF2E
1:10:47 Hide & Go Sneak
1:12:15 Inspiration, Heroic Recovery in D&D
1:21:19 Recovering
"PATHFINDER LAW SCHOOL" PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY6xyzxnx7JwV4hq9f8z7Y_V
My current list of FOUNDRY modules is in a pinned link in my Discord server, under #vtt-advice. Link to the channel: discord.com/channels/870925179570753616/943926525688954930
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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, making videos and hosting events related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN THE RULES LAWYER DISCORD to try the Pathfinder Beginner Box, join our drop-in PF2e play system, and chat with our community! discord.gg/ruleslawyer
SUPPORT THE RULES LAWYER PATREON for access to full reactions and certain gameplay videos, early access to many of my videos, and to support me! I do unpaid public-interest legal work and rely on the Patreon and running RPGs.
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For extended-form actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL" (the full video of this "D&D Youtubers" series is only on Patreon)
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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
Here in Part 1 of 2 of the THIRD(!) course of "Pathfinder Law School," I run the same combat in both D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E. This isn't to "prove which is better," but to help people compare the systems, learn the systems, and sort out the differences between two similar-looking games in their heads! Of course, it should spark fun discussion, too.
Part 2 (The Analysis): youtu.be/vUnnfS2bi_g
0:00 Introduction
2:24 Before combat
4:55 Initiative!
6:02 "Surprise"
8:18 D&D turn
11:12 PF2E turn, attack modifiers
15:30 Ready v. Ready or Delay
19:20 +10 is a crit in PF2E!
23:17 Dash v. Stride twice
27:47 Spellcasting
30:30 Knockouts in both systems
43:02 Recovering from Unconscious
56:49 Hero Points in PF2E
1:10:47 Hide & Go Sneak
1:12:15 Inspiration, Heroic Recovery in D&D
1:21:19 Recovering
"PATHFINDER LAW SCHOOL" PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY6xyzxnx7JwV4hq9f8z7Y_V
My current list of FOUNDRY modules is in a pinned link in my Discord server, under #vtt-advice. Link to the channel: discord.com/channels/870925179570753616/943926525688954930
=============================
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids, teens, and adults, making videos and hosting events related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN THE RULES LAWYER DISCORD to try the Pathfinder Beginner Box, join our drop-in PF2e play system, and chat with our community! discord.gg/ruleslawyer
SUPPORT THE RULES LAWYER PATREON for access to full reactions and certain gameplay videos, early access to many of my videos, and to support me! I do unpaid public-interest legal work and rely on the Patreon and running RPGs.
patreon.com/theruleslawyer
For extended-form actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL" (the full video of this "D&D Youtubers" series is only on Patreon)
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
