# [[004_20230112 Finding the path 101]] ## Session Summary ![[logo-pathfinder.png]] > [!tldr] [[004_20230112 Finding the path 101]] > Reset! We will be playing Pathfinder 2e going forward. We created new characters and got up to speed on using Pathbuilder, and then did a quick sample combat to get the hang of new abilities. ^summary --- ## Recap ![[003_20230106 Spirit bear of free HP#^summary]] ## Session Zero ### Why the change? - [[Wizards of the Coast|WotC]] gave people an OGL (Open Gaming License) to encourage people to create third-party stuff for D&D. - People did so, including big *and* small publishers. - WotC got greedy and decided they wanted more money out of people. They want 25% of profits beyond a certain point, *and* the new license would give WotC ALL RIGHTS to any work that uses it. They would be able to sell it, remix it, do anything they want. ### Why [[Pathfinder]]? - I've been playing it for a year: [[ttrpgs/The Undead Unkillers/World|The Undead Unkillers]] and I've been really enjoying it. - Pathfinder is very similar to D&D: all your character classes already exist in Pathfinder, and then some. - [[Paizo]] is female-led, and has a history of pushing back against draconian measures from [[Wizards of the Coast]]. - Pathfinder is also just awesome. ## Tools - [ ] (optional) [Obsidian/Dropbox](obsidian://open?vault=scarlet-citadel&file=About%20our%20game). - [x] (optional) [Archives of Nethys](https://2e.aonprd.com/) for rules, creatures, spells, items, etc. - [x] Pathbuilder ## Character creation - You'll start at Level 1 again, but I wouldn't be surprised if you actually get more stuff than you did at Level 3 in 5e. - Go to [Pathbuilder](https://pathbuilder2e.com). It's a free tool, with three saving options: - local browser - export to PDF - share a link - I suggest you do all three somewhat regularly. - Character conversions - [[Van Healsing]] - [[Edalyn]] - [[Head Banger]] - Character Options - All available rulebooks - First section: all except - Confirm when adding/removing from spellbook - Display rare Aftermath and Deviant fixes - Advanced options - [p] Allow Gamemastery Guide Free Archetype - [p] Remove Free Archetype feat restrictions - [c] Remove Free archetype ability requirements - [p] Add level to proficiency - [p] Use Gamemastery Ancestry Paragon rules - Go through Ancestry, etc. one by one. Tell me if you want to choose anything that says it's uncommon or rare. - *Note:* In Pathfinder, Dexterity doesn't increase ranged damage. Strength does. - [x] Everyone, please send me links of your character sheets ## Rules - [[Pathfinder.md#Three-action turns|Three-action turns]] - Critical hits are anything DC >10, not just natural 20s. - [[Pathfinder.md#Hero points|Hero points]] - Hero point deck - Dying - [[Pathfinder.md#Multiple attack penalty (MAP)|MAP]] - [[Pathfinder.md#Spells and focus spells|Spells and focus spells]] - [[Pathfinder.md#10-minute reset|10-minute rests]] - How do you multiclass in this system? (Archetypes) - Four degrees of success, and if creatures are a higher level than you, they can never critically fail saving throws from your spells --- ## Log