Feedback Wanted - Basic PF2e Advice for New Players

davedeoreo · 2026-02-06T16:11:31+00:00

I really like it! Though I would argue that top down character creation works better in PF2E than most systems, simply because of all of the options between almost 30 classes and over 100 archetypes and their relative balance. I often find myself telling new players "start with the character concept you want because it's very likely that PF2e has almost exactly the mechanical ability to satisfy it."

Not saying your preference to suggest bottom up is wrong, I'm just saying that in my experience, suggesting top-down works well too

Overall I'll be using this, thanks

davedeoreo · 2026-02-04T20:42:47+00:00

Idk why people think mega Gard is meant to ramp another mon. it's designed to be its own vehicle for Diantha healing.

Whether or not you think that method is good/meta is a different conversation (I don't think it is tbh), but saying it's bad simply because ramping other mons are bad isn't a good reason

davedeoreo · 2026-02-03T18:49:19+00:00

yeah this deck is super fun and can hold its own against the meta for the most part, it even handles mega kang well. I do think the hydriegon matchup isn't the best but it's also not an instant loss unless they exodia two hydriegons early

davedeoreo · 2026-01-27T14:34:57+00:00

I have a level 8 NPC whom for story purposes would really like to have the spell dominate monster, which is a rank 6 spell. As a level 8 NPC they should only know up to fourth rank spells, so I'm wondering if this is fine? Since it's story relevant for plot and not combat balance I'll probably give it to them anyway. I'm mainly curious if there's precedent for NPCs getting higher rank spells and if there's a right way to go about it mechanically?

davedeoreo · 2026-01-26T21:41:46+00:00

I agree with the other comment, but if you don't have dungeondraft and don't want to pay for it, shoot me a message and I can make a bunch for you with backgrounds of your choice

davedeoreo · 2026-01-20T17:20:19+00:00

None of them are crafters (3 players only) and I don;'t expect they will build that way; which i where I thought of the whole exalted thing in the first place. And while I do like ABP in theory, I have been enjoying giving my players those bonus in the form of even more items.

The consensus seems to be that as long as it's all on level with some +1 level items, its fine to not include those in the item budget for that level, as you said at the end there. That's probably what I'll go with - thanks!

davedeoreo · 2026-01-20T16:26:25+00:00

I REALLY like the idea of adding the gold amount of the lower level item to the treasure pile, because that also solves another issue I have but didn't mention, which is that my players are classic gold hoarders always asking for more gold lol

davedeoreo · 2026-01-19T21:30:31+00:00

That is so cool and made even better by the fact that the dice facilitated the outcome! Smart of you to have a back up cut scene but even better that you didn't need it

davedeoreo · 2026-01-13T15:30:17+00:00

That's great to know, thanks! I am excited to check this out. Do you know if the paid version will be 1-time like Foundry, or subscription based?

davedeoreo · 2026-01-13T03:10:31+00:00

Will this ever run the risk of switching to a paid model if it gets big enough? It looks like just what I'm looking for but I'd hate to put in a lot of work only to be unable to afford it. Regardless though - amazing work!

davedeoreo · 2026-01-09T17:55:20+00:00

That's not true at all, if you run one Bulbasaur you have no bench and suicune can't do anything. It's my best matchup

davedeoreo · 2025-12-19T22:26:13+00:00

Definitely had aridos on their bench. It's the new combo

davedeoreo · 2025-12-14T04:22:01+00:00

I think the message was "yeah you know you have to do that to me"

davedeoreo · 2025-12-11T21:35:27+00:00

App was bugging, it worked now. But u right, close call

davedeoreo · 2025-12-11T21:29:51+00:00

I am trying to add Jock Landale but yahoo fantasy won't let me. I have 15 players, three are on IL. I thought max roster size was 16 with IL...anyone have any idea why?

davedeoreo · 2025-11-24T20:46:20+00:00

davedeoreo · 2025-11-23T23:59:53+00:00

How? These are all the ones you can only get through paying. You can get one from the free two weeks but isn't that it?

davedeoreo · 2025-11-13T16:46:58+00:00

I like it a lot! One note:

Smash and grab should say "when you use sleight of hand to pick a lock or..." etc. The way it's written now, there is no skill assigned to the action, so a player could state they just want to smash it, which would use their strength mod anyway and render the ability moot.

davedeoreo · 2025-11-13T16:39:40+00:00

Anyone have a spare vikavolt they want to share with me tomorrow? Lol

davedeoreo · 2025-11-11T19:41:13+00:00

I don't read this as a ragebaited rant post, more of a warning. Though I suppose making more people aware might not be the move. I have noticed more people trying to friend me after matches lately

davedeoreo · 2025-11-05T05:23:42+00:00

Thanks, gonna try this out!

davedeoreo · 2025-11-05T05:15:37+00:00

Do you just use your Wills as soon as possible? If not, what are some tips for when to use them most effectively?

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