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Posts by The Rules lawyer

Starfinder's gone WILD and I'm here for it: GALACTIC ANCESTRIES has 21 new ancestries!
Starfinder's gone WILD and I'm here for it: GALACTIC ANCESTRIES has 21 new ancestries! YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

My whirlwind tour through GALACTIC ANCESTRIES, the new Starfinder book that introduces 21 new ancestries and lends support to 17 more!
#starfinder
youtu.be/jSJsPNffnkM

3 weeks ago 18 4 0 0
The Wonderful Rules Lawyery World of JUMPING in Pathfinder 2e
The Wonderful Rules Lawyery World of JUMPING in Pathfinder 2e YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

I do a nerdy deep-dive into the rules for JUMPING in Pathfinder, which lets you do CRAZY things!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f34...

3 weeks ago 26 2 0 0
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SwingRipper and I REACT to Slay the Spire 2's co-op mode! (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

Join me and @swingripper.bsky.social LIVE this Sunday 6:30pm (Pacific) as we play Slay the Spire 2's CO-OP mode for the first time! youtube.com/live/vheZjtG...

4 weeks ago 8 0 0 0
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How CRAZY is Slay the Spire's #1 mod? FIRST TIME the Rules Lawyer plays DOWNFALL! YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

It's been a while since I've posted on my main channel, I wanted to hang out with you all! SLAY THE SPIRE is my top-played game and EVERY PF2 player who enjoys tactical challenge should check it out.
But I have NEVER played its #1 mod, DOWNFALL. Join me today 8pm Pacific!
youtube.com/live/SO2mj5q...

2 months ago 17 0 0 0

0:00 Intro
0:54 Dragon
5:03 Cornugon
8:36 Paleohemoth
9:31 Medusa
11:14 Grim Reaper/Lesser Death

6 months ago 16 1 1 0
The Top 5 Most Overpowered and BROKEN monsters in Pathfinder 2e
The Top 5 Most Overpowered and BROKEN monsters in Pathfinder 2e YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

Pathfinder 2e is known for having a working encounter balance system, where a monster's level accurately tells you how much of a challenge it will be... except when it doesn't! Here are the top 5 glaring exceptions!

#pathfinder2e
youtu.be/HIOarFN6dFc

6 months ago 39 7 2 0

0:00 Intro
0:54 Dragon
5:03 Cornugon
8:36 Paleohemoth
9:31 Medusa
11:14 Grim Reaper/Lesser Death

6 months ago 1 0 1 0
Was GRAPPLE the worst rule in D&D 3e/Pathfinder 1e? (Rules Lawyer)
Was GRAPPLE the worst rule in D&D 3e/Pathfinder 1e? (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

Pathfinder 2e is accused of being too complex due to its predecessor... I look at the notorious old GRAPPLE rules and contrast them to PF2!

0:00 Intro
2:22 PF1 Grapple!
10:19 D&D 3e Grapple
11:09 PF2 Grapple
16:00 Final thoughts: Yay or nay?

#pathfinder2e #dnd

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx29...

6 months ago 31 1 2 0

23:06 Automatic Rune Progression
24:16 Gradual Attribute Boosts
25:28 Variant Free Archetype

7 months ago 5 0 0 0
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17:19 Lessening a fall distance
18:06 Targeting hidden adjacent allies
18:46 Restrictions requiring Stride actions
19:51 Fascinated condition
20:36 Keep Voluntary Flaws
21:35 Monk "dodge" action
22:18 Concealing spellcasting

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

0:00 Intro
0:52 Double the dice!
1:17 Aid
2:54 Recall Knowledge
6:13 Investigate
6:32 Defend, Scout
6:49 Monster "Grab" ability
9:45 XP by "feel"
10:47 Garden of Healing
11:39 Timber Sentinel
12:58 Tailwind
14:08 Spiritual Anamnesis
15:09 Resentment Witch
16:48 Recovering from knockouts

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
Things I house rule and NERF in Pathfinder 2e! (Rules Lawyer)
Things I house rule and NERF in Pathfinder 2e! (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

I share 20 house rules and NERFS I use in Pathfinder 2e!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-FP...
#pathfinder2e

7 months ago 17 1 3 0

0:00 Intro
1:22 Why you want to ambush
2:15 GM Core on ambushes
10:06 How I run ambushes
18:05 Simplifying stealth
19:40 Final thoughts

7 months ago 7 0 0 0
GM advice: Running ambushes, stealth, and starting combat in Pathfinder 2e (Rules Lawyer)
GM advice: Running ambushes, stealth, and starting combat in Pathfinder 2e (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

I don't use the GM Core's advice for starting combats where some creatures are hiding. This is what I do, and why!
The "instigator" is always first in initiative, and people can't "lose their stealth" when combat starts. I go into it more in today's vid!
#pathfinder2e
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNGn...

7 months ago 31 3 1 1
How D&D + Pathfinder Nerfed This Most TERRIFYING Monster Ability
How D&D + Pathfinder Nerfed This Most TERRIFYING Monster Ability YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

I review the history of the most TERRIFYING monster ability in Dungeons & Dragons/Pathfinder history: ENERGY DRAIN!
#dnd #pathfinder #osr

0:00 Intro
2:54 The original energy drain
6:24 The nerfing of energy drain
15:44 Final thoughts
youtu.be/q7D9riIUiRw

8 months ago 31 8 1 1
Pathfinder 2e's Stealth and Detection rules in 8 MINUTES (Rules Lawyer)
Pathfinder 2e's Stealth and Detection rules in 8 MINUTES (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

The ins and outs of Pathfinder 2e's stealth and detection rules, in EIGHT minutes! Learn one of more #pathfinder2e 's more intricate systems, which you can also adapt for #dnd and other systems
0:41 Detection conditions
3:47 Senses
5:02 Example
5:59 Sneak
7:39 Seek
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y01c...

8 months ago 32 8 0 0
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0:00 Intro, overview
6:44 Ancestries
12:04 Equipment
17:05 New rules
20:45 Resources
22:53 CLASSES
23:57 Envoy
27:47 Mystic
32:16 Operative
36:19 Solarian
42:40 Soldier
45:39 Witchwarper
52:21 Final thoughts

8 months ago 9 0 0 0
STARFINDER 2nd edition is out! Science fantasy RPG + MASSIVE expansion for Pathfinder 2e!
STARFINDER 2nd edition is out! Science fantasy RPG + MASSIVE expansion for Pathfinder 2e! YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

My overview of the new 2nd Edition of Starfinder RPG! It's fully compatible with Pathfinder 2e and (if the table is open to it) massively expands what you can do with Pathfinder. With SIX classes: Envoy, Mystic, Operative, Solarian, Soldier, Witchwarper!
#starfinder #pathfinder
youtu.be/M7Lmu7FKW8I

8 months ago 45 6 3 1

Brief done! Now to go through 150 unread emails and my list of 11 tasks I've been delaying

8 months ago 14 0 0 0

0:00 Intro
1:58 Overview
13:48 Building skirmish encounters
16:01 Play example

9 months ago 5 0 0 0
COMMAND TROOPS! Pathfinder's Skirmish Warfare rules in Battlecry! (Rules Lawyer)
COMMAND TROOPS! Pathfinder's Skirmish Warfare rules in Battlecry! (Rules Lawyer) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

Pathfinder RPG releases rules where your PCs can take command of troops in combat while using all your abilities. I go over them in this video!
youtu.be/Q4AHAjwdAq4
#pathfinder2e #battlecry #pathfinder

9 months ago 34 4 2 2

0:00 Intro
2:51 Class features
12:19 Feats
16:22 Archetype
17:21 Final thoughts
19:25 Missed opportunities?

9 months ago 7 0 0 0
Did Pathfinder fix the Guardian and make a proper TANK class? (Rules Lawyer Battlecry! coverage)
Did Pathfinder fix the Guardian and make a proper TANK class? (Rules Lawyer Battlecry! coverage) YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

Did Pathfinder fix the Guardian and make a proper TANK class? (Rules Lawyer)
youtu.be/8Bsm3GAjjhc
#pathfinder2e #battlecry #guardian

9 months ago 31 6 1 0
Dying & Dumbfounded: How was old-school D&D FUN!?
Dying & Dumbfounded: How was old-school D&D FUN!? YouTube video by The Rules Lawyer

I talk about the time I did a solo test-run of the rules from the 1977 (Holmes) Basic D&D box set! #oldschooldnd #osr #dnd
youtu.be/13zMvOfCvwI

9 months ago 14 2 1 0

0:00 Intro
3:13 As bad as OGL scandal?
4:15 What other TTRPG companies are doing
6:03 Analysis of license
15:00 Dungeons & Discourse: Clickbait?
21:42 Reacting to Bob World Builder

9 months ago 7 0 0 0
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... community concerns - I did this stream/video because I was worried that the video I respond to would make DP feel they didn't have to.

9 months ago 5 0 0 0

4. I learn during this stream that DP has said they have heard the community's concerns and suggested there will be changes when they release a Homebrewing Kit for Daggerheart. I'm happy they are, and hopefully this video helps ensure they make changes addressing ...

9 months ago 5 0 0 0

3. I make specific comparisons between Darrington Press' GCL and other companies' licenses post-OGL crisis, which do not have similar problematic provisions.

9 months ago 5 0 0 0

2. Yes, I have seen the Roll for Combat stream where they say that people are overreacting to the license as well. I respond to it at 9:13, and welcome people to see it.

9 months ago 5 0 0 0

In an effort to stave off premature comments:
1. No this is not worse than the OGL scandal, however the license is objectively worse than what Hasbro currently publishes D&D under and can be revoked/revised for future works and updates to previous works at any time.

9 months ago 6 0 0 0