Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The follow-up on my teaching video on Pathfinder 2e. Here I judiciously use clips from anime, Mad Men, and Chumbawamba to cover the top mistakes D&D players make when first playing Pathfinder 2e.
"A "teach" of Pathfinder 2e for D&D players: Part 1, OVERVIEW (Rules Lawyer)":
youtu.be/2kD_myoY5P4
(Some house rules) "5 rules to IGNORE in Pathfinder 2e":
youtu.be/lD30Dqh9d7k
"How to Caster Good":
youtu.be/QHXVZ3l7YvA
"Pathfinder 2e's Automatic Bonus Progression variant is great! But has problems."
youtu.be/YkOUMpNvm90
0:00 Intro
1:39 Starting at Level 3
4:17 Forgetting your 4 boosts
5:18 Not maxing out key stats
8:40 Assuming things with similar names are the same
9:46 Assuming ability scores are the same
11:11 Concentrate isn't concentration
12:20 Some actions aren't "free" here
14:39 Attacking 3 times (standing in place)
16:41 Thinking as individuals
18:00 Thinking only about damage
21:38 Thinking spells will "win"
24:54 Saving healing for knockouts
26:36 Not recovering between combats
27:53 Overwhelming players
29:09 Ignoring the encounter building guidelines
32:30 Ignoring/changing core rules
34:22 Restricting yourself to the rules
35:54 Not giving out essential treasure
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PF2 GM Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
PF2 Monster Core: amzn.to/4bV540M
PF2 Player Core 2: amzn.to/3zMTsiX
PF2 Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
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youtube.com/channel/UCj7C35sQEq144HJBUnnx4Tg
The follow-up on my teaching video on Pathfinder 2e. Here I judiciously use clips from anime, Mad Men, and Chumbawamba to cover the top mistakes D&D players make when first playing Pathfinder 2e.
"A "teach" of Pathfinder 2e for D&D players: Part 1, OVERVIEW (Rules Lawyer)":
youtu.be/2kD_myoY5P4
(Some house rules) "5 rules to IGNORE in Pathfinder 2e":
youtu.be/lD30Dqh9d7k
"How to Caster Good":
youtu.be/QHXVZ3l7YvA
"Pathfinder 2e's Automatic Bonus Progression variant is great! But has problems."
youtu.be/YkOUMpNvm90
0:00 Intro
1:39 Starting at Level 3
4:17 Forgetting your 4 boosts
5:18 Not maxing out key stats
8:40 Assuming things with similar names are the same
9:46 Assuming ability scores are the same
11:11 Concentrate isn't concentration
12:20 Some actions aren't "free" here
14:39 Attacking 3 times (standing in place)
16:41 Thinking as individuals
18:00 Thinking only about damage
21:38 Thinking spells will "win"
24:54 Saving healing for knockouts
26:36 Not recovering between combats
27:53 Overwhelming players
29:09 Ignoring the encounter building guidelines
32:30 Ignoring/changing core rules
34:22 Restricting yourself to the rules
35:54 Not giving out essential treasure
=============================
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids, teens, and adults, and making videos related to TTRPGs and board games.
JOIN MY DISCORD to chat with our community and/or try the Pathfinder Beginner Box or our drop-in PF2e play system! discord.gg/ruleslawyer
SUPPORT MY PATREON for early access to many of my videos and access to exclusive content, and to support me! I do unpaid public-interest legal work and rely on the Patreon and private GMing.
patreon.com/theruleslawyer
For PF2E actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL":
youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9g
Follow me on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/ruleslawyer.bsky.social
Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love!
PF2 Player Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
PF2 GM Core: amzn.to/3FIRaAR
PF2 Monster Core: amzn.to/4bV540M
PF2 Player Core 2: amzn.to/3zMTsiX
PF2 Beginner Box: amzn.to/3eVsUBB
I have a policy of not taking sponsorships. I appreciate all the offers, but I will not accept them!
Check out my channel on popular media (TV, movies, music), RONALD OFF THE RECORD!
youtube.com/channel/UCj7C35sQEq144HJBUnnx4Tg
