The 3rd Annual HUPVYSAs: Highly Unofficial Paizo-Verse YouTuber Superlative Awards! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-12-18 | Happy Holidays Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to my annual celebration of the holiday season & general good cheer, as well as a look at the fantastic people who are contributing to the Paizo-Verse all across YouTube: The HUPVYSAs!The Highly Unofficial Paizo-Verse YouTuber Superlative Awards is a tradition I started in 2022 that is aimed at one simple premise: showing appreciation to the many wonderful content creators across this platform, all in the name of enjoying some holiday cheer!In this series, I work to highlight different channels that make content for the "Paizo-Verse" all across YouTube by talking about what I like about their content & what I think makes them a wonderful content creator!So, join in a conversation about some more of the wonderful Pathfinder & Starfinder content creators! Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:44 - Title Screen 01:28 - Introductions06:43 - Honorable Mentions 08:43 - Small but Mighty 2024 (ft. RebelThenKing)13:21 - Make Me Laugh 2024 15:13 - Practical Application 2024 17:10 - The Statistical Award 2024 (ft. Team Player Gaming ) 20:08 - Gaming Enhanced 2024 22:33 - News You Can Use 2024 28:31 - Wrestling with Optimization 2024 (ft. The Rules Lawyer) 33:00 - Video of the Year 2024 38:49 - Closing Thoughts Naturally, I would love to hear your thoughts & suggestions about the channels that deserve some recognition! Please feel free to discuss some of your favorites in the comments - but please remember the intent of this discussion is to be positive (so there's a strict "No backhanded compliments" rule). I would also like to take a moment & acknowledge my Guest Presenters for this video! I want to thank them for their time & contribution to this endeavor! You can check them out here:@RebelThenKing @TeamPlayerGaming @TheRulesLawyerRPG Also, I want to shout out all of the winners in today's video! You can find them here:@time2dice @GearedUpGames @lexchxn @Mathfinder-aaa @PsiPrimeProductions1 @RollForCombat @SwingRipper @Podfinder And here are some links to the Honorable Mentions Channels in today's video:@AbsalomArchives @phoebebane @CaptainTTRPG @LunaticDice You can also find a link to the Video of the Year for 2024 here:Pathfinder People: Tar-Baphon & The Whispering Way (Podfinder) youtube.com/watch?v=aUfq3ePT4FYAs always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
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A Storytellers Review of the Player Core for Starfinder 2e! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-07-30 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today, we are going to be taking a look at the Player Core for Starfinder 2nd Edition! Starfinder 2e is finally here! And with it, we have the core mechanical options & offerings for Player Characters!In this video, we will take a look at the Player Core & talk about how it supports storytelling in Starfinder 2nd Edition! I'll also highlight some items that stood out to me in examining this product.Please keep in mind: First, this is an "overview," not an in-depth analysis. I am hoping to revisit particular content in depth in future videos.Second, as with any review on this channel, please remember that I always recommend that you "Try Before You Buy!" First hand experience will always give you the best information for making a purchase decision.Full Disclosure: Paizo did provide the review pdf that I used for this review, but they did not attempt to influence the content of this review in any way. Thank you to Paizo for this opportunity.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 01:51 - Title Screen 02:35 - Introduction / TL;DW 07:42 - Table of Contents / Product Overview 12:05 - Chap. 1 - Introduction 15:18 - Chap. 2 - Ancestries & Backgrounds 25:31 - Chap. 3 - Classes 32:57 - Chap. 4 - Skills 34:33 - Chap. 5 - Feats37:07 - Chap. 6 - Equipment 40:22 - Chap. 7 - Spells 44:31 - Chap. 8 - Playing the Game 47:00 - Closing Thoughts You can check out this product at Paizo's Website by following this link:[Placeholder for future link] As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com." #starfinder2e #sf2e
A Storytellers Review of the Starfinder Galaxy Guide TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-07-23 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today, we're taking a look at the Galaxy Guide for Starfinder 2nd Edition. This is a book for GMs & Players that is designed to help offer an introduction to the setting of Starfinder 2nd Edition. Even though Starfinder 2e is still a few weeks away from it's formal launch, this product helps set the stage for new adventures to come!The goal of this review is to ask the question: How does this product support stories at your Starfinder table? And what kind of stories does this product support for players & GMs?Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:35 - Title Screen 01:18 - Introduction (The TL;DW) 04:45 - GM Support is Here! 06:48 - Table of Contents 12:15 - Chap 2.: Adventures (GM Content) 18:35 - Chap. 3: Ports of Call (GM Content) 19:36 - Chap. 3: Backgrounds (Player Content) 21:44 - Chap. 4: Factions (Player Content) 24:53 - Chap. 5: Ancestries (Player Content) 29:35 - Closing Thoughts Full Disclosure: Paizo sent me a pdf copy of this product so I could do this review, but they did not attempt to influence this review in any way. Still, as with any review I do on this channel, I strongly recommend a "Try Before You Buy" philosophy. Exploring a product for yourself is always the best way to make an informed purchase decision.You can check out this product on Paizo's website here:paizo.com/products/btq0aipb?Starfinder-Galaxy-Guide As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder #starfinder2e #sf2e
How to Have Fun in Pathfinder 2e: Design Philosophy & You! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-07-16 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to a simple, yet surprisingly deep, discussion of the question:"How do I have fun with Pathfinder 2e?"A few months ago, while my arm was injured, I started a series exploring "How to Have Fun with..." different classes in Pathfinder 2e. I explored what different classes brought to the gaming table & gave advice on how to get the most out of them.But then, a though occurred to me:You can have the same conversation about the game as a whole! Pathfinder 2e is a game that has some evident strengths, but that also comes with a few challenges that can make it hard for players to approach. As someone who truly enjoys this game, I wanted to dig into what players & GMs can do to really get to the heart of what is great about this game.[Side Note: I am not the Fun Police. I'm not here to tell you how to have a good time. If you're enjoying your game, then congratulations, you're doing it right! This video isn't about telling you exactly how to play your game.] Essentially, I believe that approaching this game with two "mindsets" can really help you get to the golden aspects of the system. In particular, Pathfinder 2e is a game that assumes Teamwork as an essential tactic - so you should plan to work as a team with the other players. Additionally, Paizo developed a complex game on purpose. Complexity is a deliberate choice that comes with a learning curve, but that also supports deeper, tactical, & nuanced game play. As such, approaching that complexity deliberately, & exploring the options it gives systematically, will help you discover what this game does best!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:56 - Title Screen 01:40 - Introduction: The TL;DW 06:00 - Defining "Fun" in TTRPGs 10:49 - Valuing Teamwork 21:51 - Embracing Complexity 40:27 - Closing Thoughts As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Discussing the Diamond Comics Distributors Bankruptcy - What We Can Do as Consumers! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-07-09 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!This was not the video I originally intended to release this week, so I apologize for the content delays, but the recent story of the Chap. 11 Bankruptcy filed by Diamond Comics Distributors & the impact of that event on the larger TTRPG Community felt like a timely topic worth addressing quickly!So, in today's video, I essentially want to answer two questions:1) What happened?2) How can we support TTRPG Creators who have been negatively impacted by this event?In this video, I take a deliberately neutral stance - neither in support of nor criticizing Diamond Comics Distributors. First, I don't have the kind of background knowledge that allows me to speak at that level about this story. Second, & more importantly, I feel like the 2nd question "How can we help?" is ultimately the most important question in this conversation. So, that's where I've chosen to focus my coverage!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Title Screen 00:43 - Introduction 04:20 - Quick Channel Updates 05:33 - Who is Diamond Comic Distributors? What happened?15:18 - How Can We Help?30:25 - Closing Thoughts If you want to learn more about this story, you can:Check out this video from Roll for Combat:youtu.be/OgLHw2riPE0?si=BlMJzEbRoa5WCCMD SPECIAL NOTE: Roll for Combat has released an updated video on this subject, which has a lot more information. My video was already "in publication" for YouTube when I saw Roll for Combat's latest video. Check it out here for the most up-to-date information:youtu.be/2i41TKitLp8?si=uKJ3M950JdBx4opGYou can also read Paizo's response here:paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo71kxl?Diamond-Bankruptcy-Update Finally, here is a partial list of some of the companies impacted by this event:diamondbookdistributors.com/our-publishers I believe many smaller companies have also been impacted. If you are aware of a company impacted by this event that isn't well-known, please feel free to call attention to them! Everyone needs a little extra support in the months ahead!As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."
Lost Omens: Shining Kingdoms - A Storytellers Review TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-06-25 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Lost Omens: Shining Kingdoms is the latest setting book in the Lost Omens line for Pathfinder 2nd Edition. This book delves into some of the traditional elements of high-fantasy TTRPGs, with things like noble knights, ancient evils, and literal nations of dwarves & elves! This is a book that leans into a lot of the classic elements of fantasy games in this hobby!Which naturally begs the question:Does Shining Kingdoms help demonstrate what makes the classics classic? Or is this a book weighed down by tired tropes?Join me as I take a "Storyteller's Look" at Lost Omens: Shining Kingdoms & ask, "What kind of stories does this book help Storytellers & Players tell at the gaming table?"This video in particular will highlight the chapter on the nation of Galt in the Shining Kingdoms, but will not detail all of the mechanical content available in this book. The purpose of this video is to help give you an idea of what Paizo has provided with this product.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:47 - Title Screen 01:30 - Introduction 02:30 - TL , DW 05:07 - Look! A Map! 05:29 - Glancing at the Table of Contents 08:01 - A Minor Complaint 09:47 - Compelling Classics or Tired Tropes? 15:11 - Shining Kingdoms Bestiary 18:11 - Chapter Infographics (Quick Previews) 19:22 - Galt - An Introduction 21:03 - Galt - Themes & History 23:38 - Galt - Current Events & Important NPCS 25:35 - Galt - Gazetter & Capital (Isarn) 28:14 - Galt - PC Options (GHOSTS!!!) 34:05 - Closing ThoughtsI would like to thank Paizo for providing a review pdf of this product so that I could make this video. Paizo did not attempt to influence the content of this video in any way. Still, as always, remember that the best review of any product is always to "Try Before You Buy." I always recommend checking out a product for yourself before making any purchase decisions.As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
I Played a Secret Villain in a Pathfinder 2e Game - And It Was Amazing! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-06-18 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!It's story time! Recently, a major revelation occurred in one of my Pathfinder games! My party was shocked to discover that my character was, in fact, a SECRET VILLAIN! It was a great reveal & led to a lot of fun at the gaming table!However, the concept of "Secret Villain" PCs can be a controversial topic - and it's easy for the concept to go very, very wrong.So, in today's video, I share some of the story of how I approached playing a Secret Villain PC - and offer some advice in case you're considering doing the same. In this video, I will talk about working with your GM, considering your motives, playing "with" the other players (not "against"), and ultimately about why you should "plan to fail" as a secret villain.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:32 - Title Screen 01:15 - Introduction 04:37 - Working w/ your GM10:12 - Exploring "Why" You Want to Play a Villain17:06 - Playing "With," not "Against," the Other PCs24:08 - Planning to Fail30:26 - A Proper Villain Reveal 34:36 - Closing Thoughts If you're interested in the Reflection Versatile Heritage mentioned in this video, you can check it out on Archives of Nethys at this link:2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=51 As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
What is your Weirdly Successful Storyhook? at the Gaming Table? TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-06-04 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!I had some extra time on my hands, so today, you're getting a bonus video. Recently, I had a story hook prove... strangely compelling for my players. So, I want to talk about it - and about what makes for a successful story hook!So, join me for a conversation about my players' primal urge to inflict bureaucratic red tape on a town & about what makes for a great story hook in a TTRPG.Also, I'd love to hear your thoughts about your favorite storytelling hooks - so please share your tales as well! As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."
Local Disaster Tour Guide: May 2025 Channel Update - A Break & the Future of the Channel TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-05-12 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Lately, my channel has been struggling & my content has been slipping. In this video, I talk about what's been going on behind the scenes & what I hope to do for this channel going forward.The TL;DR:I'm taking a break until mid-June.I'd love to hear your thoughts about what the channel does well - and where this channel should focus in the future (since I have limited time for content creation at present).Note: Since this is about the channel - and not about Pathfinder or gaming, I am turning the monetization off for this video. I don't want this video to be about the financial side of what I do here.Let me know your thoughts! I appreciate the opportunity to interact with you!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Holidays in Golarion #4: Currentseve, Taxfest, & Other Festivals in Gozran TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-04-23 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to my series "Holidays in Golarion," where we take a look at the various holidays & festivals that are a noted part of the Golarion Campaign Setting for Pathfinder 2nd Edition.In today's video, we talk about boats, kites, & taxes!The month of Gozran corresponds to the start of Spring in Golarion, which means that many spring-time activities come to the forefront. Gozran sees the start of the sailing season, celebrated by the religious festival of Currentseve, and many other cultures also celebrate sailing through events like the Wrights of Augustana. This video also discusses the kite-battling festival known as the Gala of Sails & the (clearly fictional) "celebration" of... Taxfest. Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 02:04 - Title Screen 02:47 - Introduction 06:54 - Currentseve 11:16 - Wrights of Augustana13:13 - Gala of Sails14:45 - Taxfest 19:36 - Closing ThoughtsIf you're interested in learning more about these holidays, check out Lost Omens: Travel Guide & the Golarion Calendar found at Pathfinder Wiki!As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Demigods, Gossip Columnists, & Dust Bunnies: Free April Fools Content for your Pathfinder 2e Game! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-04-09 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to the channel! Today, we're taking a look at some free Pathfinder 2e Content released in honor of April Fools Day by Paizo & Roll for Combat! Every year, Mark Seifter designs a free Ancestry for Pathfinder 2e as part of the Battlezoo Ancestries line. This year, Roll for Combat is offer Battlezoo Ancestries: Demigods - including free rules for developing a religion (& its boons) inside of Pathfinder 2e! Additionally, we will be digging into several options offered as part of the annual Paizo April Fools Day blog!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:20 - Title Screen 01:03 - Introduction 03:12 - Content Overview04:50 - Paizo Blog: Dust Bunnies 08:58 - Paizo Blog: Venture-Gossip Archetype 13:06 - Paizo Blog: Other Content 13:35 - BZA: Demigods - Overview & Religion Mechanics 17:52 - BZA: Demigods - Base Abilities 24:47 - BZA: Demigods - Heritages 29:08 - BZA: Demigods - Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 34:21 - Closing ThoughtsAgain, all of the content in today's video is available entirely for free! You can check them out for yourselves by following these links:Paizo Blog: Dust Bunnies & Venture-Gossippaizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6ziux?Foolish-Housekeeping-and-Other-Articles=&fbclid=IwY2xjawJiwXNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHrEhtcPO9pEOEzSZMlnp40pgsT1zyAU-YC_URQY9zEjqMxqN4g8YTlCSipmW_aem_dHGpsSFcj6P3Qxqd4oIRuw Roll for Combat: Battlezoo Ancestries Demigodsbattlezoo.com/products/free-battlezoo-ancestries-demigods-pdf As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
NPC Core - A Review for Pathfinder 2nd Ed. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-04-02 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to the channel! Today, I have a review of one of the new books for Pathfinder 2nd Edition - NPC Core. This book is a GM Tool designed to help you add interesting NPCs to your campaign quickly & easily. In this video, I take brief look at the content, talk about how it's laid out, & discuss some strengths & "considerations" that you might want to consider if you decide to pick this product up.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser00:31 - Title Screen01:14 - Introduction03:47 - Overall Thoughts & Content Outline10:24 - On NPC "Levels" 11:46 - Examining Chap. 115:34 - Examining Chap. 217:13 - Some Strengths & "Considerations" 23:40 - Closing Thoughts As I mentioned in this video, I think @PsiPrimeProductions1 did a great review of this product. You can check out their video here:youtu.be/QmBPSyPESKw?si=TtaDvGydPdEeOPvM As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Holidays in Golarion #3: Local Holidays in Pharast TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-03-19 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the 3rd video in the Golarion's Holidays series - taking a look at some of the major holidays in the Golarion campaign setting. This month, we're looking at the month of Pharast (the rough analog to March by Absalom Reckoning) & examining two local holidays:-Golemwalk Parade (Magnimaar, Varisia)-Night of Tears (Solku, Osirion)Join me for an exploration of how you can use Golarion's holidays at your gaming table!As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pf2e #pathfinder2e
Am I Too Hard on the Fighter in Pathfinder 2e? TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-03-05 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Over the years, I have had a generally low opinion of the Fighter in Pathfinder 2e. While it's never been as low as classes like the Investigator in my own personal rankings, Fighter has commonly been a class that I will pass over for other classes I consider more engaging & interesting.Recently, I've had some viewers push back on my opinions & offer some interesting arguments in favor of the Fighter. (By the way, thank you to the people who reply, even if you don't agree with me! I love the conversations I get to have on this channel.)That has led me to ask the question - am I too hard on the Fighter? In this video, I want to explore the design of the Fighter in Pathfinder 2e. I want to talk about what I think Paizo gets right with the Fighter class, explore what I think the greatest challenge of the class happens to be, & then offer a "What I'd do different" take on this classic class.Of course, I'd love to hear your ideas on this subject! Do you agree with my thoughts? Or is there something I'm not taking into consideration when I look at this class?Please join in the conversation & share your thoughts on the Pathfinder 2e Fighter as well!As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
My Top Ten Rare Backgrounds in Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-02-20 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Backgrounds are a core part of character creation, representing your character's life before they became an adventurer! Paizo's background formula is easy to understand, accessible, and quick to adapt - but sadly, that also means it can become a bit forgettable as well.In today's video, I take a look at my favorite Rare Backgrounds in Pathfinder 2e - Backgrounds that offer interesting (but balanced) narrative & mechanical options for players to create some truly unique PCs. I'll share my Top Ten "Rare Backgrounds" (& one Honorable Mention). And, as always, I invite you to join in the conversation. Let me know what Rare Backgrounds you have used & which ones you think deserve a spot on this Top Ten List!You can learn more about these Rare Backgrounds (& other options as well) at Archives of Nethys by following this link: 2e.aonprd.com/Backgrounds.aspx As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
How to Have Fun With #2: The Inventor in Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-02-12 | Hello Travelers and Tourists!Welcome to a new series I'm experimenting with called "How to Have Fun With..." where I explore what makes a class enjoyable at the gaming table!Today, at your suggestion, we're looking at a class that seems to struggle in the Pathfinder community: The Inventor! This is a class that I've struggled with before - and apparently other tables have as well. So, let's dive into Pathfinder's class design for the Inventor & see where the disconnect may be for such a thematic class!What is it that makes an Inventor interesting & how can you have some fun with them at your table?Let me know what you think makes a Inventor fun to play and let me know which class you think I should cover next. By the way, if you want to check out some information on the Remastered Inventor, I recommend checking out Wisdom Check's video here:youtu.be/tdzZPeiYEis?si=J8AqtygazKidimmqAs always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Golarions Holidays #2: Celebrations in Calistril TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-02-05 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the 2nd video in the Golarion's Holidays series - taking a look at some of the major holidays in the Golarion campaign setting. This month, we're looking at the month of Calistril (the rough analog to February by Absalom Reckoning) & examining three major holidays:-Merrymead-Loyalty Day-Fateless Day (Leap Day)Join me for an exploration of how you can use Golarion's holidays at your gaming table!As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pf2e #pathfinder2e
How to Have Fun With... the Pathfinder 2e Fighter TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-29 | Hello Travelers and Tourists!Welcome to a new series I'm experimenting with called "How to Have Fun With..." where I explore what makes a class enjoyable at the gaming table!Today, we're looking at a class I often consider a bit bland: The Fighter!What is it that makes a Fighter interesting & how can you have some fun with them at your table?Let me know what you think makes a Fighter fun to play and let me know which class you think I should cover next. Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Alternate Domains & Splinter Faiths in Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-22 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to a discussion of the rules for Alternate Domains & Splinter Faiths as presented in Lost Omens Divine Mysteries.Are you looking for a way to add some mechanical & narrative variety to your next Divine Character? These options may open up some interesting builds & story beats for your next character. Let me know if you've ever used an Alternate Domain or a Splinter Faith & how that went at your table!Thank you for being here & being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Golarions Holidays #1: Foundation Day TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-15 | Welcome to a series of short videos about some of the major holidays in the Golarion setting, starting with the very first holiday by "Absalom Reckoning," Foundation Day!We'll talk about what this holiday is, why it's important, and how GMs & Players might incorporate it into their stories!Have you used Foundation Day in one of your games? Is there another holiday you enjoy using at your table?Join in the conversation & let me know!My apologies for the low production quality. Due to a broken wrist, my ability to properly edit videos is temporarily hampered.I hope you enjoy these smaller conversational videos in the interim.Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Channel Update: Gravity Works... Unfortunately! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-13 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!I have a sad update today about my continued inability to fly. Due to a wrist injury, my ability to edit videos is going to be extremely limited for the next couple of months. I apologize for the severe lack of content while I heal.Thank you for all your support!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Tips for Running an Ice Storm Game TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-06 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!I'm trapped in an ice storm. My family is doing well (& I hope you're staying warm as well), but this weather made me think of one of my favorite gaming memories - a mini game run during another ice storm!This video offers a quick discussion of what an "Ice Storm" game is, and a few quick tips on how to run them!1) Keep It Simple2) Open Narrative3) Weak Characters, Simple Challenges, Low StakesThis video obviously doesn't include my normal editing, so let me know what you think! Also, please join in the conversation & share your questions, tips, & stories about your own "Ice Storm" Games!Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide
Ranking Every Class Option in Pathfinder 2e Remastered! A New Years Super-Video! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2025-01-01 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to my annual New Year's Super Video Special! This year, I'm revisiting the video I originally did in 2022 & ranking every class in Pathfinder 2nd Edition. However, over the past three years, many, many things have changed in regards to this game!The OGL Crisis happened - and Pathfinder 2e went through the Remaster process (causing several classes to be updated).Loads of new classes (& new playtest classes) were released.Starfinder 2nd Edition went into playtest as well.Multiple third-party publishers took a series interest in Pathfinder 2nd Edition as well.Things are VERY different, so the time has come to see just how much has changed! So, in this video, I will be ranking every Pathfinder 2nd Edition Class Option for the Remaster! And I do mean EVERY class option.Every published class for Pathfinder 2e.Every playtest class for Pathfinder 2e.Every playtest class for Starfinder 2e - because they're cross-compatible.Every class archetype for Pathfinder 2e.And three 3PP classes:The Elemental Avatar & Eldamon Trainer (Roll for Combat - Battlezoo Eldamon)Warlock (Improphet's Tome)All told, I will be covering 64 different Class Options for Pathfinder 2nd Edition Remastered.Since this is a massive undertaking, here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:36 - Title Screen 01:19 - Introduction07:31 - YouTube Stuff 09:39 - How I Scored the Classes20:25 - The "Unplayable" Classes27:08 - #61 - Guardian (Playtest) 30:25 - #60 - Inventor33:23 - #59 - Summoner (Wellspring Mage)35:43 - #58 - Summoner (Elementalist) 38:48 - #57 - Bard (Wellspring Mage) 39:57 - #56 - Sorcerer (Elementalist) 40:59 - #55 - Psychic (Wellspring Mage) 43:15 - #54 - Feycaller Druid (Flexible Spellcasting) 44:14 - #53 - Commander (Playtest) 46:28 - #52 - Magus47:57 - #51 - Psychic49:16 - #50 - Mystic (Starfinder 2e Playtest)50:38 - #49 - Druid (Elementalist)51:37 - #48 - Investigator 53:20 - #47 - Sorcerer54:54 - #46 - Sorcerer (Wellspring Mage) 55:43 - #45 - Elemental Avatar 58:42 - #44 - Cleric (Battle Harbinger) 1:00:18 - #43 - Gunslinger (Spellshot)1:01:22 - #42 - Invoker Witch (Flexible Spellcasting)1:02:29 - #41 - Swashbuckler1:03:49 - #40 - Wizard (Elementalist)1:04:52 - #39 - Monk 1:05:39 - #38 - Arcanist Wizard (Flexible Spellcasting)1:06:41 - #37 - Animist 1:08:31 - #36 - Gunslinger 1:10:19 - #35 - Magus (Elementalist)1:11:48 - #34 - Fighter1:13:33 - #33 - Witch (Elementalist)1:14:21 - #32 - Ecclesiast Cleric (Flexible Spellcasting)1:15:25 - #31 - Seneschal Witch 1:16:43 - #30 - Operative (Starfinder 2e Playtest)1:17:53 - #29 - Witchwarper (Starfinder 2e Playtest) 1:19:07 - #28 - Summoner1:20:40 - #27 - Runesmith (Playtest)1:22:11 - #26 - Wizard1:23:15 - #25 - Alchemist 1:24:00 - #24 - Thaumaturge 1:25:08 - #23 - Druid1:26:31 - #22 - Cleric1:28:19 - #21 - Soldier (Starfinder 2e Playtest)1:29:22 - #20 - Eldamon Trainer1:31:27 - #19 - Solarion (Starfinder 2e Playtest)1:32:24 - #18 - Bard1:33:44 - #17 - Oracle (Wellspring Mage)1:34:50 - #16 - Kineticist1:36:21 - #15 - Barbarian (Bloodrager)1:38:40 - #14 - Investigator (Palatine Detective)1:41:21 - #13 - Ranger (Vindicator)1:44:01 - #12 - Fighter (Warrior of Legend)1:46:11 - #11 - Ranger1:50:12 - #10 - Warlock1:54:22 - #9 - Champion1:56:59 - #8 - Exemplar1:59:04 - #7 - Rogue (Avenger)2:01:08 - #6 - Envoy (Starfinder 2e Playtest)2:03:44 - #5 - Necromancer (Playtest)2:08:30 - #4 - Oracle2:10:37 - #3 - Barbarian2:12:30 - #2 - Witch2:14:18 - #1 - Rogue2:19:34 - Closing Thoughts You can check out the Necromancer & the Runesmith classes by downloading the Impossible Playtest Document at this link:paizo.com/pathfinderplaytestAs always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e #starfinder2e
The Necromancer & The Runesmith: Pathfinders Impossible Playtest TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-12-11 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Paizo recently decided to drop a surprise on the community (& my holiday video production schedule) with the release of the new "Impossible Playtest" featuring the Necromancer & Runesmith Classes. In today's video, we'll take a first look at these two classes, what they're designed to do & the general playstyle they support, as well as speculate a bit about Paizo's "as of yet unannounced" book that they will be a part of in 2026.I apologize for any sound quality issues in the video. I am recovering from a very severe sinus infection & it impacted my recording.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 01:12 - Title Screen 01:55 - Introduction 04:55 - YouTube Stuff05:10 - An Excuse to Speculate Wildly10:03 - Playtest Necromancer Introduction 12:57 - Necromancer Key Terms & Class Features25:24 - Necromancer Class Feats & Grave Spells30:08 - Necromancer Initial Impressions32:18 - Playtest Runesmith Introduction 34:13 - Runesmith Key Terms & Class Features42:55 - Runesmith Class Feats & Rune Options48:21 - Runesmith Initial Impressions51:04 - Closing ThoughtsIf you want to download the Playtest Document & try these classes out for yourself, you can find them here:paizo.com/pathfinderplaytest As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)!If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
My Experiences with the Starfinder 2e Playtest - A Cosmic Birthday (Chap. 1: The Ghost Levels) TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-12-04 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Currently, my group is playing through the Starfinder 2e Playtest Adventure "A Cosmic Birthday," and in this video, I want to discuss my group's experience with the playtest & the adventure. With the Playtest period coming to a close soon, I wanted to get some of my early thoughts out, so in this video, I will be discussing Chapter 1 of the Playtest Adventure - what happened, what I liked, what I didn't like, & what I noticed about the state of the game so far.If there is sufficient interest, I will be happy to revisit Chapters 2 & 3 in future videos, once my group finishes the adventure.In this video, I will offer some advice for storytellers who wish to run the playtest adventure. However, please be aware that this video does contain major SPOILERS for Chapter 1 of the Playtest Adventure.If you are a Player who has not completed this chapter of the adventure, I strongly advise you to wait to watch this video after your group has gotten through the first chapter. Here are some timestamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:50 - Title Screen 01:33 - Introduction 06:55 - Introducing our Heroes10:09 - Setting up the Adventure14:34 - A Possible Story Problem [Warning for Storytellers] 17:28 - Meetings, Shopping, & Birthdays22:07 - Malfunctions! 28:14 - The Ghost Levels: A Big Picture33:56 - My Group's Journey Begins35:52 - Advertising Dangers40:21 - Gremlins! 41:20 - A Guest Appearance45:57 - Scavengers48:00 - The Dungeon Has Layers 49:12 - Sparky Danger Noodle 51:12 - Chap. 1: Overall Thoughts53:20 - Playtest Thoughts (so Far)58:18 - Closing Thoughts If you are interested in the Starfinder Playtest, you can learn more, download free pdfs, & even offer feedback here:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder #sf2e #starfinder2e
Legendary Hero or Epic Failure? Examining the Warrior of Legend Archetype in Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-11-27 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to my coverage of the book War of Immortals! Today, I'm going to be discussing one of the new Class Archetypes: The Warrior of Legend! This is a Class Archetype for the Fighter that allows you to play the "Doomed Hero," reminiscent of classical myths like Achilles. This Archetype has seen some controversy since its publication, so in today's video, I will be taking a deep dive into this new set of character options. We'll explore what the Warrior of Legend offers (& requires), and we'll discuss how well the narrative & mechanics of this archetype stack up!Ultimately, I'll give my opinion on how (and even if) this Class Archetype fits into Pathfinder 2e. Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:19 - Title Screen 01:02 - Introduction 03:24 - Paizo's Concept: The Cursed Hero09:03 - Initial Archetype "Adjustments" (& Impressions) 15:32 - Warrior of Legend Dedication (2nd Level) 20:24 - Additional Archetype Feats (4th Level+ ) 28:24 - High Level Archetype Feats (12th Level+ ) 31:47 - Is it Worth It? (Archetype Feat Examination) 33:50 - Additional Fighter Feat Options36:18 - Closing Thoughts Once this Archetype becomes available on Archives of Nethys, I will come back & place link below so that you can check it out for yourself:[Place Holder for Archives of Nethys: Warrior of Legend Link]As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com." #pathfinder2e #pf2e
Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e Remastered: Using Mythic Rules TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-11-20 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the long overdue return of my Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e series, where I take a look at the tips, tricks, & advice that Paizo offers storytellers in Pathfinder 2nd Edition. Today, we're taking a look at the new Mythic Rules from War of Immortals from the perspective of the Game Master.In Pathfinder 1st Edition, Mythic Rules were fun, but also notoriously unbalanced, leading many GMs to fear the arrival of Mythic options in Pathfinder 2nd Edition. On top of these concerns, War of Immortals is a predominantly "Player-Facing" product, meaning that very little space is dedicated specifically to storytellers.What is a Pathfinder 2e GM to do with all of these new Mythic Rules & options? How can you effectively use the new Mythic Rules to enhance your games without destroying your planning process? Where should your focus be if you want to get the most out of these new options?In this video, I will highlight the sections of War of Immortals that I believe are the most beneficial for Storytellers - and I will highlight many of the critical pieces of advice that Paizo offers 2e Storytellers! I will also explain how the content in War of Immortals connects to existing GM content in the GM Core Rulebook.Here are some Time Stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:40 - Title Screen 01:24 - Introduction 07:24 - Where to Begin 12:35 - What is Mythic... Narratively? 14:45 - Regaining Mythic Power 21:37 - Mythic Stories & Player Agency 22:53 - Mythic is NOT Random24:28 - Mythic Heroes & Sacrifice 27:05 - Not Everything is Mythic (Mixing Up Encounters) 29:15 - Mythic Moments, Confrontations, & Destinies 33:19 - Low-Level Mythic Games 36:21 - Mid-Level Mythic Games 39:44 - High-Level Mythic Games 42:07 - Mythic Encounter Design Tips 44:40 - Mythic Gazetteer 47:37 - Mythic Monsters 48:31 - Mythic Monster Templates 56:39 - Mythic Gogiteth vs. Standard Gogiteth 1:00:25 - Specific Mythic Foes 1:01:57 - Mythic Monsters & Mythic Weaknesses 1:03:07 - Closing Thoughts If you're interested in reading up on Mythic Rules & Advice for GMs, check out this page on Archives of Nethys:[Placeholder for Future Website Link] There are also several fantastic videos on War of Immortals & Mythic Rules from other channels. Here are a couple of videos I recommend:[NoNat1s - Mythic Character Guide] youtu.be/jU7oRKlS1Bs?si=-CM95z3Oh0PbPBB2 [KingOogaTonTon - Mythic in 7 Minutes or Less] youtu.be/i76QtW34wtY?si=5nuiFoNY7JlbNuXm As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e #paizo
Which Iconic Would be Paizos Final Girl in a Horror Movie? Halloween What if...? Special TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-10-31 | Happy Halloween Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to a holiday special "What if...?" video where I try to answer the question: Which Iconic Character would be Paizo's "Final Girl" if they were to star in a Horror Movie?For those of you who are unfamiliar, the "Final Girl" Trope is a reference to the fact that often, at the end of a Horror Movie, a single female protagonist remains to confront (& hopefully defeat) the evil entity that has been driving the action of the film. There have been a lot of legendary leading ladies in horror movies over the years - and Paizo has some incredible women among its cast of Iconic characters. So, today, I drop those Iconics into the world of Horror movies & ask "who would be the Final Girl left standing?"Please note: This video is not a ranking of how well I think a given Iconic Character is designed. (I think they're all pretty well done!) Rather, I'm analyzing them by the common tropes of the Final Girl in movies!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:50 - Title Screen 01:33 - Introduction07:03 - YouTube Stuff07:48 - The Horror Movie "Stats"12:55 - Amiri (Barbarian) Overview15:35 - Feiya (Witch) Overview17:42 - Ija (Summoner) Overview19:50 - Jirelle (Swashbuckler) Overview21:55 - Kyra (Cleric) Overview 25:39 - Lini (Druid) Overview 28:17 - Merisiel (Rogue) Overview 30:58 - Nhalmika (Gunslinger) Overview33:34 - Samo (Animist) Overview 35:49 - Seelah (Champion) Overview 38:56 - Seoni (Sorcerer) Overview 42:20 - Yoon (Kineticist) Overview 45:20 - Ranking the Final Girl Candidates! 45:51 - 12) ??? 46:50 - 11) ??? / 10) ??? 48:18 - 9) ???49:22 - 8) ??? / 7) ??? / 6) ???51:19 - 5) ??? 52:12 - 4) ??? 53:51 - 3) ??? 54:43 - 2) ??? 55:55 - 1) ??? 58:12 - Closing Thoughts If you would like to learn more about the "Final Girl" Trope, you can read up on it here:[TV Tropes Page] tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FinalGirl If you would like to learn more about the Pathfinder Iconic Characters, you can read their stories here:[Pathfinder Wiki] pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Meet_the_Iconics As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Happy Halloween! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
War of Immortals: A Review for Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-10-24 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Recently, Paizo sent me a Review PDF of the newest book for Pathfinder 2nd Edition - War of Immortals (which is releasing next week at the end of October)! I want to say a huge thanks to Paizo for giving me this opportunity to review their new product! However, as always, all views expressed in one of my review videos are entirely my own. Paizo did not attempt to influence this review in any way.In this video, I want to dive into what the book War of Immortals is all about - and talk about what you can expect if you pick this product up! War of Immortals covers a lot of ground: discussing the death of Gorum, the start of the eponymous War of Immortals, the event known as the Godsrain, & the narrative impacts these events have on the world of Golarion.Mechanically, this book offers two new classes (the Animist & the Exemplar), several new Class Archetypes, and the addition of "mythic" rules to Pathfinder 2nd Edition! This video will not cover every single element found in this book. Rather, I will "begin at the end," offer my big-picture thoughts on this product, & then move through the book highlighting some of the concepts & items that stood out to me when I was reading it.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 01:10 - Title Screen 01:54 - Introduction 05:10 - YouTube Stuff 06:33 - Overall Thoughts 11:03 - Product Strengths 12:52 - Things to Consider 14:36 - Product Weaknesses 17:00 - War of Immortals Introduction 17:52 - Chap. 1: Legendary Heroes 23:42 - Chap. 2: Servants of Power28:54 - Chap. 3: Myths & Legends 30:00 - BONUS MYTHIC PDF!! 31:18 - What is Mythic?37:45 - Chap. 4: Mythic Vault 38:57 - Chap. 5: Mythic Monsters39:53 - Closing ThoughtsYou can find the product information for War of Immortals by following this link:paizo.com/pathfinder/warofimmortals You can also find the Mythic Alternate Rules PDF at this link:paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6wp0b As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e #warofimmortals
Battlezoo Ancestries: Psychopomps - Play an Usher of Souls in Pathfinder 2nd Edition! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-10-17 | Happy Halloween Travelers & Tourists!Long time fans of the channel know that I consider the excellent folks at Roll for Combat to be friends of the channel & I love to talk about some of the fantastic content they create for Pathfinder 2nd Edition!Currently, Roll for Combat is releasing a series of 13 Ancestries for Pathfinder 2e through a product line called "Year of Legends," and the October release for that line offers rules for playing Psychopomps who have been "cut off" from the bureaucracy of Purgatory to serve as Free Agents in the battle to preserve the cycle of souls!In today's video, we will take an overlook at Battlezoo Ancestry: Psychopomps - examining the Lore, Traits, Heritages, & 1st Level Ancestry Feats presented in this product!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser00:41 - Title Screen 01:25 - Introduction05:42 - YouTube Call to Action06:01 - Psychopomp Lore & your PCs 10:29 - Psychopomps: Basic Traits & Abilities 11:53 - Psychopomp Heritages 19:35 - Psychopomp Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 26:20 - Closing ThoughtsIf you're interested in checking out the "Year of Legends" product line, you can find it at Roll for Combat's website here:battlezoo.com/products/battlezoo-ancestries-year-of-legends-pdf Also, as mentioned in this video - Roll for Combat is setting the stage for their next series, the "Year of Titans." If you sign up early, you can get a copy of the "Battlezoo Ancestries: Swarmbloods" pdf for free. Check out the link here for more details:yearoftitans.rollforcombat.com Finally, as I mentioned in the video, if you're interested in the Nosoi Heritage, it is worthwhile to check out the rules for Tiny PCs. You can find those on Archives of Nethys here:2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=3271As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com." #pathfinder2e #pf2e
Blighted Boons in Pathfinder 2nd Edition TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-10-10 | Happy Halloween Travelers & Tourists!October is here & that means that Spooky Season is upon us! For the next several weeks, I plan to release several Halloween themed videos in honor of the holiday. Today, we're starting with a discussion of a special type of item called "Blighted Boons."Blighted Boons were introduced in the book Treasure Vault & they represent the classic narrative trope of "Power at a Price!" Character who choose to partake of these boons can gain very powerful benefits, but as time wears on, their bodies, minds, & souls pay a terrible price!In this video, I'll discuss how Blighted Boons work, how they can be used narratively, what to consider when designing Blighted Boons, & finally, I'll discuss each of the four published Blighted Boons from Treasure Vault!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:47 - Title Screen 01:31 - Introduction04:47 - Blighted Boon Mechanics 06:26 - Partaking in a Boon09:42 - Progressing a Boon (a.k.a.: Boon Stages) 12:21 - "Easy" Progression Saves & Intervals 16:36 - Purging a Boon 18:09 - Designing a Blighted Boon 21:04 - The Elder Seed 25:43 - The Void Fragment 29:24 - The Heartblood Ring 32:58 - The Phoenix Cinder 38:33 - Closing Thoughts If you would like to read up more on Blighted Boons, check out this link at Archives of Nethys:2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1962 Also, here's a link to the Legacy Spell "Strange Geometry" which is referenced in the section on the Void Fragment:2e.aonprd.com/Spells.aspx?ID=719 As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part 3: Barathu, Kasatha, Lashunta, & Prismeni TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-09-25 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the third & final video in a three-part series diving into the new Ancestry options for the Starfinder 2e Playtest! Today, we'll be taking a look at the Barathu, Kasatha, Lashunta, & the new Prismeni Versatile Heritage. We'll talk about their basic lore, general themes, mechanical niche, & examine the "Heritage" & "1st Level Ancestry" Feat options for each of these Ancestries - and talk about what they reveal in Paizo's design philosophy.Part One of this series, which is linked below, covers the Android, Human, & Ysoki Ancestries & the Borai Versatile Heritage.Part Two of this series, which is linked below, covers the Vesk, Skittermander, Pahtra, & Sirren Ancestries.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 01:26 - Title Screen 02:19 - Introduction 05:44 - Barathu Overview & Traits 11:58 - Barathu Heritages17:10 - Barathu Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 24:31 - Kasatha Overview & Traits 27:35 - Kasatha Heritages 35:06 - Kasatha Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 39:05 - Lashunta Overview & Traits 41:12 - Lashunta Heritages46:51 - Lashunta Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 54:48 - Prismeni Versatile Heritage 1:00:28 - Prismeni Lineage Feats 1:05:24 - Other Prismeni Ancestry Feats (1st Level)1:10:48 - Closing Thoughts You can check out the Starfinder 2e Playtest for free by following this link:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest Here are some links to the future videos in this series. (I will add these after those videos go live.)Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part One[Android, Human, Ysoki, & the Borai Heritage]youtu.be/anfrUBzIFh4Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part Two[Vesk, Skittermander, Pahtra, & Shirren]youtu.be/i0hCNu2lx_EAs always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder2e #sf2e
Twelve of My Favorite Spells from the Starfinder 2e Playtest TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-09-11 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome back to my continuing coverage of the Starfinder 2e Playtest! Today, I wanted to take a look at spellcasting in Starfinder 2e. In Pathfinder 2e, four traditions of magic were introduced - and those traditions served as the basis for every spellcasting class' spell list.This was a strong, positive change - and Starfinder 2e will be building on the same foundation. However, given the "Space Opera" setting of Starfinder 2e, there is a lot of room for creative takes on this spellcasting system.So, in this video, I have picked twelve of my favorite spells from the Starfinder 2e Playtest (three from each of the traditions) & I'm going to talk about why I like them - and what I think they indicate for spell design in Starfinder 2e going forward.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video.00:00 - Teaser 00:28 - Title Screen 01:11 - Introduction 05:56 - YouTube Stuff 06:52 - 12) Flashfire (Primal) 11:08 - 11) Glow Up (Occult) 15:05 - 10) Gravity Tether (Arcane) 19:21 - 9) Wave of Warning (Divine) 22:46 - 8) Carcinization (Primal)25:46 - 7) Doom Scroll (Divine) 28:35 - 6) Vibe Check (Occult) 30:30 - 5) Rocket Dash (Arcane)32:28 - 4) Telekinetic Tantrum (Occult) 36:11 - 3) Call Cosmos (Divine) 38:10 - 2) Event Horizon (Primal) 40:37 - 1) New Game (Arcane) 47:23 - Closing Thoughts You can check out the Starfinder 2e Playtest for free by following this link:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder2e #sf2e
Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part Two: Vesk, Skittermanders, Pahtra, & Shirren TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-09-04 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the second video in a three-part series diving into the new Ancestry options for the Starfinder 2e Playtest! Today, we'll be taking a look at the Vesk, Skittermander, Pahtra, & Shirren Ancestries. We'll talk about their basic lore, general themes, mechanical niche, & examine the "Heritage" & "1st Level Ancestry" Feat options for each of these Ancestries - and talk about what they reveal in Paizo's design philosophy.Part Two of this series, which is linked below, covers the Android, Human, & Ysoki Ancestries & the Borai Versatile Heritage.Part Three of this series, which should follow in a few weeks, will cover the Barathu, Kasathas, Lashunta, & the new Prismeni Versatile Heritage.A link to that video will be added below once those videos go live.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:23 - Title Screen 01:07 - Introduction05:32 - Vesk Overview & Traits 10:31 - Vesk Heritages15:44 - Vesk Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 22:23 - Skittermander Overview & Traits 29:43 - Skittermander Heritages31:37 - Skittermander Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 35:49 - Pahtra Overview & Traits 38:57 - Pahtra Heritages 43:32 - Pahtra Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 47:26 - Shirren Overview & Traits 50:30 - Shirren Heritages56:17 - Shirren Ancestry Feats (1st Level) 1:00:29 - Closing Thoughts You can check out the Starfinder 2e Playtest for free by following this link:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest Here are some links to the future videos in this series. (I will add these after those videos go live.)Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part One[Android, Human, Ysoki, & the Borai Heritage]youtu.be/anfrUBzIFh4Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part Three[Barathu, Kasathas, Lashuntas, & Prismeni][Place Holder for Link to Part Three]As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder2e #sf2e
Lost Omens: Tian Xia Character Guide - A Review TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-08-28 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to another review video - this time examining the latest book in the Lost Omens line for Pathfinder 2e: The Tian Xia Character Guide! This is a "player facing" product focusing very heavily on Ancestry & Class/Archetype options for PCs in a Tian Xia (or "Asian Storytelling Themed") game.Honestly, I think this book (in concert with it's predecessor: Tian Xia World Guide) marks a significant overall quality upgrade in the Lost Omens product line, and beyond the scope of the content itself, I think this book is very notable for what it portends of the product line going forward!Still, as a player facing product focusing on mechanical options, it's worth asking what this book actually brings to the table - and if there are any major omissions worth considering.In this video, I offer my overall thoughts on the Tian Xia Character Guide, both its strengths & weaknesses, before going into a very quick overview of the contents inside.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser 00:41 - Title Screen 01:24 - Introduction 04:50 - Lost Omens Series Impact 07:47 - Recommendations & the YouTube Call to Action09:00 - Big Picture Thoughts & Overview 11:09 - Introduction & New Backgrounds 12:42 - Magic & the Spirit World 13:39 - Tian Xia Zodiac & Peoples (Ancestry Options) 19:37 - Class & Archetype Options24:31 - Closing ThoughtsSince this video is a "general overview," I don't have the opportunity to go in-depth on any of the content in this video. However, over on the channel @WisdomCheck , Jake has been doing some incredible deep dives into the various Archetypes & Ancestries offered in this book. If you want to dig a little deeper, you should definitely check his videos out!Here's a link to some of his coverage of the Tian Xia Character Guide:youtu.be/SHMAa5YuYKs?si=jz6HGN8evzBV_lEe As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here! Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part One: Androids, Humans, Ysoki, & Borai TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-08-14 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the first video in a three-part series diving into the new Ancestry options for the Starfinder 2e Playtest! Today, we'll be taking a look at the Android, Human, & Ysoki Ancestries, along with the Borai Versatile Heritage. We'll talk about their basic lore, general themes, mechanical niche, & examine the "Heritage" & "1st Level Ancestry" Feat options for each of these Ancestries - and talk about what they reveal in Paizo's design philosophy.Part Two of this series, which should release in a couple of weeks, will cover the Vesk, Skittermanders, Pahtra, & Shirren.Part Three of this series, which should follow a few weeks after that, will cover the Barathu, Kasathas, Lashunta, & the new Prismeni Versatile Heritage.Links to those videos will be added below once those videos go live.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:24 - Title Screen 01:07 - Introduction05:20 - ABC's & Starting Languages 10:30 - Androids: Overview & Traits 15:52 - Androids: Heritages 22:11 - Androids: 1st Level Ancestry Feats 25:22 - Humans: Overview & Traits 27:06 - Humans: Heritages 34:35 - Humans: 1st Level Ancestry Feats 36:33 - Ysoki: Overview & Traits 39:19 - Ysoki: Heritages 42:26 - Ysoki: 1st Level Ancestry Feats 45:41 - Borai: Versatile Heritage Overview49:48 - Borai: Lineage Feats 54:13 - Borai: "Other" 1st Level Ancestry Feats 56:37 - Closing Thoughts You can check out the Starfinder 2e Playtest for free by following this link:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest Here are some links to the future videos in this series. (I will add these after those videos go live.)Starfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part Two [Vesk, Skittermander, Pahtra, & Shirren]youtu.be/i0hCNu2lx_EStarfinder 2e Playtest Ancestries - Part Three[Barathu, Kasathas, Lashuntas, & Prismeni][Place Holder for Link to Part Three]As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder2e #sf2e
Gen Con 2024 in Review: My Early Experiences with the Starfinder 2e Playtest TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-08-07 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today's video is a short "talking video," where I share some of my experiences from Gen Con - including some of the news & new content from Paizo! In particular in this video, I will be sharing a bit about an upcoming book called "Lost Omens: Rival Academies," and then diving into my experiences running through a Starfinder 2e Playtest Adventure called "It Came from the Void."Don't worry - I won't be spoiling anything from the adventure itself. I will just be sharing my early observations of the new Starfinder 2e Classes that I saw during that Playtest Adventure.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 01:08 - Title Screen 01:52 - Introduction 03:05 - Gen Con '24 was Amazing!03:49 - Meeting Amazing People05:24 - Shoutout to the Paizo Booth Staff! 07:05 - Other Stuff I Did at Gen Con 07:41 - A Legendary Pathfinder 2e One-Shot 08:25 - Paizo Announcements 09:25 - Lost Omens: Rival Academies 12:28 - Starfinder 2e Playtest 14:36 - "It Came from the Vast"22:25 - Closing ThoughtsIf you're interested in checking out the Starfinder 2e Playtest, you can find more information here:paizo.com/starfinderplaytest As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#starfinder2e #pathfinder2e #pf2e
Player Core 2 & Pathfinder Remaster Interview w/ James Case TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-08-02 | ...
The Anathamaru: A Remastered Oracle Build for Pathfinder 2e! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-07-31 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today, I have a weird, off-the-wall build that was inspired mostly by my brain's inability to read. Back when Howl of the Wild was released, I repeatedly misread the name of the new Athamaru ancestry as the "Anathamaru" instead - a butchered mingling of the ancestry's actual name with the term "Anathema" from the Cleric & Champion classes.This naturally led me to ask the question: What IS an Anathamaru? And, how do I build one? In this video, I offer my build for an Athamaru Oracle who is on a mission to defy all of the deities of the Golarion campaign setting by actively stealing their divine power through acts of anathema!And, along the way, I try to make this video somewhat topical & relevant by also discussing the Remastered Oracle class - including changes to its Mystery, Curse, & Spell Slot mechanics.We'll be deep diving one of the new Oracle Mysteries - the "Bone" Mystery, as we endeavor to walk the line between life & death as we attempt to steal the power of the gods!Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser00:19 - Title Screen 01:02 - Introduction 04:27 - Courtesy Reminder & Call to Action 06:14 - Identifying the Anathema (Build Goals) 18:24 - Necessary Skills & Abilities20:51 - The Build: Ancestry Options 29:06 - The Build: Background Options 32:31 - The Build: Class, Archetype, & Curse 43:01 - The Build: Mystery & Focus Spells 50:20 - The Build: Class Feat Progression 53:57 - The Build: Optional Cursebound Abilities 56:03 - The Build: Spell & Ritual Options 58:20 - The Build: Skill Bumps, General Feats, & Skill Feats1:07:24 - Closing ThoughtsIf you're interested in checking out some of the options highlighted in this video, you can do so at Archives of Nethys by following these links:The Athamaru Ancestry:2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=71 The Remastered Oracle:[Placeholder for Future Link] As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you so much for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pf2e #pathfinder2e
Player Core 2: Reviewing the Final Remaster Book for Pathfinder 2e TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-07-24 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today, I'm going to be doing a review & overview of the Player Core 2 for Pathfinder 2nd Edition - the last book of the Remaster! I will give you a head's up: I have been sick this past week, so this video is shorter than a normal review for my channel. I apologize for the truncated content.I do plan to revisit this book with several videos after Gen Con & talk in-depth about specific options that are found in Player Core 2.Here is a timeline to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:54 - Title Screen 01:38 - Introduction 06:00 - Chapter Overviews 06:39 - Chap. 1: Ancestries & Backgrounds 12:40 - Chap. 2: Classes 17:21 - Chap. 3: Archetypes 21:13 - Chap. 4: Feats 23:29 - Chap. 5: Spells 25:00 - Chap. 6: Treasure Trove 28:46 - Closing Thoughts Here is a link to the book on Archives of Nethys, if you want to check out some of the content:[Placeholder for Archives of Nethys Link] As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."
Jewel of the Indigo Isles Adventure Path (Roll for Combat): A Review TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-07-17 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!This week, I want to take a look at Jewel of the Indigo Isles, a Pirate-Themed Adventure Path published by Roll for Combat! In 2020, Roll for Combat hosted the revamped "RPG Superstar" Competition, and as part of that competition, they promised to create an adventure featuring some of the winning monsters. That adventure, ultimately, was a pirate-themed journey known as Jewel of the Indigo Isles.This adventure uses Roll for Combat's "Indigo Isles" campaign setting, but can easily be dropped into other settings (in a suitably aquatic location), and is designed to take characters from 1st to 11th level.Last year, I had the opportunity to run Act One of this adventure for the Pathfinder club I host at the high school where I work, & now that I've had the opportunity to run this adventure - I thought it would be fun to discuss how it played out.In this video, I offer a quick overview of the set-up & story, necessary (& optional) products, & the strengths/weaknesses of the adventure, along with my suggestions for GMs that might want to run this adventure for themselves. NOTE: This video does contain some SPOILERS! I have clearly labeled where some of the major spoilers begin, but if you are a player who might experience this adventure, I strongly recommend not watching anything beginning in the "Weaknesses" section of this video.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:24 - Title Screen 01:08 - Introduction 03:03 - Some FYIs 06:36 - Resources: Needed & Optional 12:13 - Remaster Compatibility 13:17 - Story Set-Up & Outline 17:34 - SPOILERS: Weaknesses & Suggestions 27:25 - SPOILERS: Strengths & My Favorite Moments 37:04 - Closing Thoughts If you want to check out this adventure for yourself, Roll for Combat offers a Free PDF that covers Chapter One of this adventure that you can check out before making a purchase decision. I strongly recommend viewing this pdf before making any purchase decisions. Here is a link to Roll for Combat's store (& the Free Sample Adventure):battlezoo.com/products/jewel-of-the-indigo-isles-free-first-chapter-pdfAlso, Roll for Combat is currently running a pre-sale for their next book, "Battlezoo Bestiary: Elemental Storm." You can check out the pre-sale by following this link:presale.rollforcombat.comAs always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e #rollforcombat
Creature Feature - Episode #1: Thruneosaurus Rex [Howl of the Wild] TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-07-10 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the first episode in a new series I'm going to be experimenting with called "Creature Feature," where we examine some of the unique & exciting creatures that Paizo has included in Pathfinder 2nd Edition!In this series, we will highlight a particular creature, discuss it's lore & story potential, take a look at some of its key abilities, and then discuss what to do the moment one of your players looks & says, "I Want One!"For the first video, we will be taking a look at the Thruneosaurus Rex from Howl of the Wild. This creature answers the question: What happens when you give Diabolists access to dinosaur eggs? Answer: Very Bad Things! Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:19 - Title Screen 01:02 - Introduction 04:52 - Creature Lore & Story Potential 07:35 - Traits & Abilities11:36 - "I Want One!" (PC Options) 17:24 - Closing ThoughtsFor the first few videos in this series, I will be focusing on creatures in the recent book Howl of the Wild, but if this series proves popular, I hope to expand my coverage to other fun creatures across the multitude of products that Paizo creates!Once Archives of Nethys updates to include Howl of the Wild, I will post a link to the Thruneosaurus Rex below:[Place Holder for AoN Link] As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day! Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pf2e #pathfinder2e
Spell Slingers Academy: Spellcasting 101 - Understanding Spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-07-03 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the first video in a new series I hope to slowly fill out in the coming months - a deep dive into Spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition! I am a huge fan of spell casters in any TTRPG, and despite some online debates about spell casting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition, I find there is a lot to love about Paizo's approach to this classic fantasy trope!Still, I also know that a lot of people feel overwhelmed by Spellcasting rules & the overwhelming amount of options they present. So, in this series, I want to dive into the ins & outs of spellcasting in Pathfinder 2nd Edition!In this video, I want to take a look at the "Basic Spellcasting Rules" found in the Player Core's Spellcasting chapter! These six pages cover about 90% of what you need to know to be able to function effectively as a spell caster in this game, and grasping these basic rules will carry you an incredible distance.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate this video:00:00 - Teaser 00:17 - Title Screen 01:01 - Introduction 04:37 - Today's Topics: The "Basics" 08:37 - What is Spellcasting? (Spell Slots) 16:26 - Prepared vs. Spontaneous Casting 29:43 - Heightening Spells 38:30 - The "Almost" Spells: Cantrips, Focus Spells, & Innate Spells 51:57 - Casting Spells: Requirements & Costs 1:00:45 - Reading Spell Entries 1:11:49 - Spell Attack, Spell DCs, & Defenses 1:19:31 - Four Essences & Four Traditions 1:27:58 - Misc. Topics 1:38:59 - Closing Thoughts If you would like to check out these topics on Archives of Nethys, you can follow this link:2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=2221 In future videos, I will dive into other Spellcasting topics that are a little more complicated or involved, such as Traits, Spellshape Rules, Counteracting, Rituals, "Wave" Casting Classes, & Variant Spellcasting. If there are specific topics you'd like to see me cover as part of this series, please let me know! I want these videos to be a resource to anyone trying to learn more about playing a Spellcaster in Pathfinder 2nd Edition.As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Howl of the Wild Ancestries - Part One: Awakened Animal, Athamaru, & Centaur [ft. GoatKingDice] TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-06-26 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Today, I have a cross-over project with the Goat King from @GoatKingDice where we are going to be taking a look at the new Ancestries from Howl of the Wild. This is a two-part video series. In this video, we will be discussing the Awakened Animal, Athamaru, & Centaur Ancestries. Then, in Part Two (over on the Goat King's channel), we will finish up the conversation with the Merfolk, Surki, & Minotaur! We will talk about the Lore, Mechanics, Heritages, & a few choice Ancestry Feats for each of the Ancestries - and very badly mispronounce things along the way! Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Title Screen 00:43 - Introduction 04:10 - Awakened Animal 19:34 - Athamaru36:43 - Centaur49:00 - Closing Thoughts After you finish this video, please check Part Two over at "The Realm" by following this link:youtu.be/jLQJZQ3Cufo?si=JsKPg8tGStay4zTIYou can also read up on the Ancestries discussed in this video at Archives of Nethys by using these links:[Placeholder for AoN Link - Awakened Animal] [Placeholder for AoN Link - Athamaru] [Placeholder for AoN Link - Centaur] As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Pervasive Magic Campaigns in Pathfinder 2nd Edition TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-06-19 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!On today's episode, we're going to be discussing a set of optional rules from Secrets of Magic for running High Magic (or, more properly, "Pervasive Magic") Campaigns in Pathfinder 2nd Edition!High Magic Campaigns come with a very distinct flavor, but the actual process of modifying Pathfinder 2e to fit this style of play is actually surprisingly simple! In this video, we will discuss the advice offered in Secrets of Magic (including what you need to know to use this with the Pathfinder 2e Remaster), and walk through the steps that Players & Storytellers will need to follow to run a Pervasive Magic Campaign at their Pathfinder 2e table.Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:00:00 - Teaser00:51 - Title Screen 01:34 - Introduction 04:41 - Does Pervasive Magic work with the Remaster?06:50 - Step #1: Make EVERYTHING Magical... via Traits! 09:48 - Step #2: Creating Pervasive Magic PCs 13:50 - Pervasive Magic Backgrounds & "Class" Feats 18:22 - Step #3: Modifying Creatures 22:07 - Step #4: Adding Magic to your Locations 31:40 - Golarion Setting Options 33:19 - Closing Thoughts You can read up on the Pervasive Magic Rules at Archives of Nethys by following this link:2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1538 As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation! If you enjoyed this video, Like it & Share it (& Subscribe to the Channel)! If you're interested in becoming a part of the Disaster Tour Guide Community, check out my free Discord group here: discord.gg/RHr7CvWmp2 You can also support the channel financially by visiting my Patreon here: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you for being here!Thank you for being part of the conversation!Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pathfinder2e #pf2e
Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e Remastered - Episode #3: How Paizo Made Improvising DCs All Too Easy! TheLocalDisasterTourGuide 2024-06-12 | Hello Travelers & Tourists!Welcome to the third video in a renewed series for my channel:Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e... Remastered!In this series, we will be exploring the content, advice, mechanics, options, & inspiration found in the GM Core for the Pathfinder 2e Remaster. The goal is simple, but important: to help Storytellers of all skill levels improve their craft (in general) and their skill with Pathfinder 2e as a game (in specific). I believe that a lot of people have fantastic stories to tell - they just need some support to help tell them.That's what I want this series to be!Also, please note: this is a remake of a previous series on this channel! I was working through the original Gamemastery Guide when the Remaster was announced, and I made the executive decision to end that series, & reproduce that content later, once I could make it compatible with the Remastered books!In this video, I want to discuss a set of tools for Pathfinder 2e that I genuinely LOVE - the Improvising DCs Rules (& tables)! Improvising Mechanical rulings is one of the most challenging parts of Storytelling, but Paizo has provided some incredibly useful guidance & amazingly accessible tools for this specific task! Seriously, these tools for Pathfinder 2e are one of the major reasons I have trouble returning to other TTRPGs as a Storyteller! They function so well!In this video, I discuss these rules, the Improvising DC tables, & a fifth "bonus option" for Storytellers to take advantage of as well! I also do a "compare & contrast" section, showing how improvising DCs using these tables or the optional fifth approach all produce similar numbers!Here are some time stamps if you want to jump around this video:00:00 - Teaser02:03 - Title Screen 02:46 - Introduction 05:15 - GM Core: Improvising DCs Guidance 06:46 - Today's Topics (& What's Not Included)09:21 - Simple DCs vs. DCs by Level 12:31 - Simple DCs Table15:55 - DCs by Level Table 18:08 - Spell Rank DCs Table 20:57 - DC Adjustments Table 25:05 - The "Modifier +10" Rule26:56 - Comparing Techniques28:53 - Closing Thoughts As always, I invite you to be a part of the conversation! Let me know if you have any advice, observations, or questions about Improvising DCs in Pathfinder 2e! I love to hear what you all have to say! When Archives of Nethys updates to the Remastered Rules, I will come back & link the appropriate material here in the description:2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=2627If you enjoy this video, feed the YouTube algorithm by Liking the video, Sharing it, & Subscribing to the channel for more TTRPG conversations! Also, if you're interested in being more involved in the Disaster Tour Guide community, check out my Discord group & Patreon page below:Disaster Tours Resort (Free Discord Page): discord.gg/GN7nkWTmLocal Disaster Tour Guide Patreon page: patreon.com/thelocaldisastertourguide Thank you so much for being a part of the conversation! Have a wonderful day!Mark - Local Disaster Tour Guide ***LEGAL STUFF*** "TheLocalDisasterTourGuide uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. TheLocalDisasterTourGuide is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com."#pf2e #pathfinder2e
