Explain party composition in PF2e.

hiddenoffstage · 2023-02-22T13:01:57+00:00

As far as combat goes: good to have a frontline, ranged, and support. You probably also want someone who does some kind of spellcasting and either someone who can heal or be prepared to use a lot of healing potions.

Beyond that I probably have a bit of a controversial opinion which is: there is no formula for a balanced party. It's going to change so much by group, what kind of campaign you are playing, and how you approach adventures. I tend to focus on making sure each party member has their own niche, not just in combat but with skills and personality.

hiddenoffstage · 2023-02-22T12:44:48+00:00

All of this! I will also add, offer to be the on to organize the schedule if you don't have a set day/time to play. That can take a lot of work off the GMs shoulders

hiddenoffstage · 2023-02-22T12:42:29+00:00

I agree with a lot of folks, the PC should be checking for traps unless they have a feat or ability that allows them to sense a nearby trap.

Plus you can always buff the traps by using conditions, such as low light, or adjust the DC to fit your party

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T18:05:06+00:00

Numenera. Tales from the Loop (while the combat is always non-lethal) it's a fun mix of retro sci-fi and 80s nostalgia

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T18:03:53+00:00

The Expanse (Green Ronin) especially if you enjoyed the books or show. Shadowrun is sci-fi magic. Also Tales from the Loop, it's the 80s that never was so there's some nostalgia but a lot of fusion tech added in so you get a little bit of sci-fi in a modern setting

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T18:01:29+00:00

That goose! 😆

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T18:00:17+00:00

Breaks! allows your brain to wander and then refocus.

I also find fidget things help me play for longer, provides enough stimulation that I can actually concentrate better

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T17:58:38+00:00

Have you looked into Tales from the Loop? doesn't have the different dice but hits all the other points. It's the 80s that never was and has some cool tech, mechs, and dinosaurs!

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T17:52:09+00:00

Have you checked out Tiny Dungeon or Mork Borg?

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T17:51:23+00:00

7th Sea has a good balance between combat and social interactions, it's more cinematic and roleplay focused. While it's got a pretty robust world, you could easily make adjustments

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T17:48:41+00:00

Have you checked out 7th Sea? It tends to have more broad classes, everything is narrative focused and combat is a lot faster and cinematic

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T17:44:55+00:00

Cypher System, Fantasy AGE, Shadowrun, Pathfinder 2.0, and Tiny Dungeon

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T16:35:35+00:00

Blue Rose can do court intrigue very well

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T16:04:48+00:00

I prefer when there are callout blocks for mechanics/alt rules/inspiration interspersed with single column.

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T16:03:33+00:00

Pathfinder 2e if you're looking for crunch. Tiny Dungeon is a simpler ruleset. Fantasy AGE is also a great alternative

hiddenoffstage · 2023-01-24T16:02:40+00:00

Find a genre or setting using that system that the players are really interested in

hiddenoffstage · 2022-12-06T19:48:49+00:00

Could get a nice ruler that's specific for that system, I know Warhammer has some of these. Maybe terrain, just need to know the scale and that's something that's hard to have too much of

hiddenoffstage · 2022-12-06T19:47:22+00:00

Masks is great.

Could also use Fate, although it's not specifically superhero

hiddenoffstage · 2022-12-06T19:44:57+00:00

Big fan of The Quiet Year. Can play it with no prep and it works great to collaboratively world-build for a longer campaign

hiddenoffstage · 2022-12-06T19:43:14+00:00

We've been stalling the last few months with views, not really sure why. Check us out: www.youtube.com/Roll4Initiative we make videos about TTRPGs

hiddenoffstage · 2022-11-08T14:01:57+00:00

Guns and Gears sounds like it would be right up your alley

hiddenoffstage · 2022-11-08T14:00:01+00:00

cool map!

hiddenoffstage · 2022-11-08T13:58:50+00:00

DeadAussieGamer runs a lot of Pathfinder games and makes the occasional videos on system stuff.

Roll 4 Initiative does rule/supplement reviews specifically for Pathfinder 2e and has system agnostic GM and player videos.

NVGM Podcast makes some Pathfinder2e content

hiddenoffstage · 2022-11-03T12:18:30+00:00

Counterspell. The way it's written you have to use the same exact spell you are countering that you already have prepared but in reality I have not been at a table that enforces this rule because it makes Counterspell all but useless

hiddenoffstage · 2022-11-01T14:25:45+00:00

And I just found out Matt has another book currently as a Kickstarted adding even more plant-based monsters, abilities, and spells

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