Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e #31: Earn an Income (& More)
21Hello Travelers & Tourists!
Welcome back to Storytelling in Pathfinder 2e - a series where we take a look at the tips, tricks, & suggestions that Paizo offers storytellers to help them with their games! This series is dedicated to storytellers of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced - and even if Pathfinder 2e isn''t your preferred game, I invite you to be a part of the conversation! Studying a wide variety of games can help us all become better GMs!
Today, we're we're discussing a rule set that causes frustration for some people in Pathfinder 2e: Earning Income. The Earn an Income Activity covers the way PCs can make money in-between adventures by working various jobs.
While this seems like it should be a relatively simple & straightforward ruleset, Earn an Income actually ends up touching several different areas within the rules directly or indirectly, creating a system that can quickly become overwhelming.
In this video, we'll break down the core elements of the Earn an Income Activity, and then we'll dive into the different ways this activity can be modified to represent different areas within the rules. Hopefully, when all is said & done, we'll have a better grasp on the different way Pathfinder 2e makes use of this particular content.
Here are some time stamps to help you navigate the video:
00:00 - Teaser
01:49 - Title Screen
02:33 - Introduction
05:20 - Rules References - Earn an Income
07:42 - Reminder: Rules Serve the Story
10:19 - Earn an Income: Activity Overview
11:31 - Earn an Income - Step #1: Find a Job
13:08 - Earn an Income - Step #2: Prep for the Job
14:13 - Earn an Income - Step #3: Perform the Job
17:29 - Earn an Income - Step #4: Continue the Job
18:19 - Scaling: Earn an Income vs. Cost of Living
22:57 - Earn an Income & Skills
26:30 - Exceptions to Earn an Income Rules
28:22 - "Referencing" Earn an Income
31:57 - Restrictions on Earn an Income
33:06 - Tasks & Events (Gamemastery Guide)
35:03 - Earn an Income is NOT Investing
36:19 - Closing Thoughts
As always, please leave your thoughts, observations, & feedback in the comments section below! I appreciate everyone who joins in the conversation!
Also, if you want to read more about Earning an Income in Pathfinder 2e, check out Archives of Nethys at this link:
https://2e.aonprd.com/Skills.aspx?ID=2&General=true
Also, I strongly recommend these videos as resources on this topic:
[Goat King Dice]: https://youtu.be/vzx-GNlKh6I
[How Its Played]: https://youtu.be/639KP3ZWNG0
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