XP to Level 3’s first Pathfinder game | 8 PROBLEMS in the Beginner Box and how to fix them
1,229I respond to XP to Level 3's first experience GMing Pathfinder, and give tips to address 8 problems in the Beginner Box!
XP to Level 3's "I Forced My Friends to Learn PATHFINDER 2E | Dungeon Delve":
• I Forced My Friends to Learn PATHFIND...
XP to Level 3's "How It Feels to DM above 10th level"
• how it feels to DM above 10th level
My livestream reaction to XP to Level 3's video:
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My review of the Beginner Box:
• REVIEW + DEMONSTRATION of the Pathfin...
"Top 10 most common mistakes D&D players make learning Pathfinder 2e" (Rules Lawyer)
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"The Twelve Rounds of Combat" Pathfinder Rogue Guide SET TO SONG (Rules Lawyer)
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r/pipmentor's "Actions + Activities Cheat Sheet"
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/comments/1bcnzcc/final_pf2e_remastered_actions_activities_cheat/
r/nupky's Redesigned Character Sheet
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/comments/1j8yt4l/my_character_sheet_redesign_for_pen_and_paper_play/
Dungeon Dudes' review of Beginner Box:
• D&D Players Try Pathfinder 2e! Beginn...
Rules Lawyer Discord GOOGLE DOC with GM advice for Beginner Box:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mRUT-ozNj6-dEyM2H-bghc5TVo9FihIhU9ZMRmrsds
r/DBones90's Revisions to Beginner Box
Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/comments/19cipd6/pf2_beginner_box_homebrew_revisions_adding/
Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWJ9eAigTuGLgP3iRpZwl-4uEyFYWX6ijJrgGehKLxE
Tarondor's 2025 Guide to Pathfinder Adventure Paths:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KMUJul33VHT-aYvuJPNNPMOaadwvmToYdesSPz7LEMo
0:00 Intro
2:27 Still recommend the Beginner Box!
3:56 XP to Level 3's video
13:10 Problems in Beginner Box
13:19 #1: It should emphasize skill actions
16:50 #2: It should encourage teamwork
18:29 #3: No MAP boxes
19:32 #4: No prompt to teach exploration activities
23:26 #5: No Hero Points!
25:06 #6: Too "tutorial-like" for some people
32:33 #7: Overly negative impression of skills
38:39 #8: Kobolds are too cute!
40:26 Other tips
42:36 Alternative and follow-up adventures
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