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I'm a real estate agent, stay at home father, and Pathfinder 2e GM. I also am on a GM advice podcast called DMystified at and I have ko-fi and etsy shops. Check out all my things at https://wroughtironchains.etsy.com Photo from StandWithUs

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13.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pathfinder 2e has extensive customization! And the best part, there aren't any bad or trap choices. The game's design means basically every character style is viable and enjoyable. Hope your first experience is amazing and that you have many more!

13.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I grab any interesting tidbits I can find and convert them to pf2e. Some of the encounters and story bits are really interesting, but I much prefer Pathfinder for the actual gameplay.

13.02.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only logical option for a dog in a pink dress. 🀣

12.02.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Neat artistry! Interesting party! I see a monk, Gunslinger and witch. But I can't make out what the dog is... Other than well dressed.

12.02.2026 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is obviously not mine, just something I found on the internet and had to share.
#ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder2e

10.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They trounsed the owlbear in a round, but the mage brought them to their knees and they were almost tpked twice. One pc did end up dying because of failed death saves, they couldn't get to her to heal her in time. We will miss Melanie the Elf Champion.

10.02.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had a blast running my #pathfinder2e session a couple days ago. I forgot to take pictures though.
The players searched a delapidated manor house, fought a zombie owlbear, dealt with a magical trap, were hit with a curse, and the final fight was a fog filled battle with a mage. #dnd #ttrpg

10.02.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm going to be running a #pathfinder2e one-shot today at a FLGS and I'm so excited to meet some new players. I've got Pregens and maps and tokens! I love running one-shots and it's going to be great! This is how my setup usually looks. I'm running a converted #dnd5e adventure by @dmdave.bsky.social

07.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It seems like the biggest issue is that the game's item design isn't what you expected and that can be understandable. But that isn't necessarily the problem of the game system's design. That is a problem of how the game system's design was communicated to you. It is a solvable problem.

05.02.2026 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you come across a staff where only some of the spells are on the occult list, GMs and players can work together to replace them with similar themed spells, but I don't think that will be an issue.
And crafting rules can be used as well.

05.02.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Normally staves don't have a spell tradition attached to them. They gain the tradition of the person who prepares them.

Most spells of a similar theme share the same traditions and the divine spell list has the most exclusive spells, so the occult spells will most likely be in other lists.

05.02.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Could you elaborate? Can't you use any staff that has occult spells in it? And none of the staves in the GM Core specify a class requirement.

02.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My #pathfinder2e players are going through the famous #dnd adventure Lost Mines of Phandelver that I converted and modified. They are about to deal with the Redbrands in Phandalin and I wrote two notes for them to find. I definitely used some of the advice from the Chunky Funster on YouTube for it.

26.01.2026 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't wait for the Remastered Secrets of Magic #pathfinder2e book. I know they made a bunch of changes already in the Errata, but I like having everything in one place. So much changed in the book due to the #dnd OGL fiasco.

23.01.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't checked yet, has the psychic been remastered?

22.01.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dungeon Analysis - The Lost Mines of Phandelver - YouTube A four-part series that examines The Lost Mines of Phandelver, Wizards of the Coast's suggested starting adventure module for 5e Dungeons and Dragons.

I am running the #dnd adventure Lost Mines of Phandelver (Converted to #pathfinder2e) and my players are having a blast. I do have some critiques of the design I like the alterations that Chubby Funster recommends in his videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

20.01.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mosaic
Greatsword, legendary (requires attunement)

Gleaming in multicolored shades of glass, this greatsword is constantly in a state of unmaking and remaking itself as shards of glass swirl around it, occasionally reslotting themselves in their original place before swirling outward again. When held in the sunlight, this gleaming sword creates a dazzling display of multi-colored refractions that project themselves on the landscape around the wielder. You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical weapon.

When you hit a target with a melee weapon attack using this weapon, you can choose whether to deal magical slashing, fire, acid, lightning, poison, or cold damage. While attuned to this weapon, you can use each of the following abilities once per day, resetting daily at dawn.

Colorful Cascade. You use once action to speak a command word causing the weapon to cast prismatic spray (DC 19 Dexterity saving throw).

Wondrous Wall. You use one action to slash the sword through the air causing it to cast prismatic wall  (DC 19 Constitution saving throw).

Mosaic Greatsword, legendary (requires attunement) Gleaming in multicolored shades of glass, this greatsword is constantly in a state of unmaking and remaking itself as shards of glass swirl around it, occasionally reslotting themselves in their original place before swirling outward again. When held in the sunlight, this gleaming sword creates a dazzling display of multi-colored refractions that project themselves on the landscape around the wielder. You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical weapon. When you hit a target with a melee weapon attack using this weapon, you can choose whether to deal magical slashing, fire, acid, lightning, poison, or cold damage. While attuned to this weapon, you can use each of the following abilities once per day, resetting daily at dawn. Colorful Cascade. You use once action to speak a command word causing the weapon to cast prismatic spray (DC 19 Dexterity saving throw). Wondrous Wall. You use one action to slash the sword through the air causing it to cast prismatic wall (DC 19 Constitution saving throw).

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A piece of art and a powerful weapon all rolled into one sword shaped package ready to bring pain to bear on your enemies. We make weekly magic items ready for your #DnD games in all the formats you need to run them smoothly. Support us at patreon.com/abyssalbrews

20.01.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#pathfinder #ttrpg #dnd
Players getting introduced to an NPC named Jimmy for the 20th time. πŸ™„

Players realizing each one was a different Jhimi...
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Jimmy
Jhimmi
Djimi
Gym-e
Jimmie
Djimmi
Ghimi
Gymi
Jim-e

Players getting confused when one Jhimmhi starts talking about another Gymmie. 😱

20.01.2026 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love it when the PCs take a tactical retreat and set an ambush. They turned a perspective TPK and turned it into a win. They even rescued the party member they had to abandon. #Pathfinder #ttrpg #dnd

10.01.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#pathfinder GMs out there, how many of you use the supplemental books (like Book of the Dead or Rage of Elements) in your games and what kind of experience have you had with your players?
I love the stuff in those books, but I don't want to overwhelm my new players with options.

03.01.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was this before or after The Book of the Dead? If after, was this as an alternative for the Vampire Archetype, or part of it?

03.01.2026 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‡¦ The perceived difficulty of the adventure be roughly the same, but the encounters might be slightly different in monster count or type.
πŸ‡§ The number of creatures in encounters be roughly the same, but the encounter difficulty might slightly harder or easier then the OG adventure would have been.

21.08.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If you were looking at a #ttrpg adventure converted from one system to another (like #dnd5e to #pathfinder2e), which would be more important to you?

21.08.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight, I am going to be running another one-shot at a FLGS. I am running Masque of Worms by Arcane Library that I personally converted to #pathfinder2e. Arcane Library makes #dnd5e adventures and #shadowdark adventures and Kelsey's writing is awesome.

05.08.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Its been months and things are still crazy. But I am finally running #Pathfinder2e games again. I have really missed my #ttrpg fix, and I was getting discouraged. Finding new players/groups in an area you aren't familiar with sucks! But don't get discouraged, keep at it, go to venues.

02.08.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am still not settled in the new house, but I can't wait any longer. I need to get my #pathfinder2e #ttrpg fix, so I am going to run a one-shot at a local game shop.
Breakpoint Games in Mt Dora. I'm new to the area, so I need to meet all the local gamers! Open tables for all the randos! #DnD

31.03.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, lean in to the trauma of the injury.

31.03.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But any practical advice would depend on the prevalence and effectiveness of magical healing in your game world.
Does magic just speed up healing or does it restore flesh? Does it make the pain go away or just numb it? Is the restoration perfect or can there be flaws and on what scale?

31.03.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There isn't really an existing system for this, and adding something can be fraught with pitfalls. What you would be doing is essentially lowering a player's effective level and this can skew combat encounter planning.

Adding something like this should be discussed in session 0.

31.03.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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