Pathfinder 2nd Edition
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Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on one of my favourite systems that pulled in almost $1 million on Kickstarter, is…
Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on the Starfinder 2e ruleset, has garnered significant attention, raising nearly $1 million on Kickstarter and securing voice acting from talent behind Red Dead Redemption and Baldur's Gate 3. While the current Steam demo is rough, particularly in performance and customization, it shows marked improvement from earlier builds, offering a cautiously optimistic glimpse into the game's potential.
How do I Pick the Right Game?
This guide helps prospective Game Masters select the right tabletop role-playing game by prompting self-reflection on preferred playstyles, genres, tones, and rule complexity. It suggests considering available community support and provides examples of various RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark. The article emphasizes finding a game that aligns with both the GM's and players' enjoyment.
Pathfinder 2e creators Paizo end partnership with Archives of Nethys, which offers most of the D&D…
Paizo, the creator of Pathfinder 2e, has terminated its partnership with the fan-made rules website Archives of Nethys, effective July 24. The decision stems from the website not generating sufficient royalties for Paizo, which is facing financial difficulties due to issues with its supplier Diamond Publishing and recent layoffs. While Archives of Nethys will continue to operate, it will remove most artwork and no longer receive advance rule updates.
Pathfinder creators Paizo have $10 million of inventory stuck in a warehouse somewhere because of Diamond Comics,…
Paizo, the publisher of Pathfinder 2e, has laid off 12 employees due to significant financial losses stemming from Diamond Comics' bankruptcy. Approximately $10 million worth of Paizo inventory is inaccessible in Diamond's warehouse, pending litigation with JP Morgan Chase. The company experienced nearly $2 million in losses last year, with book-trade sales remaining low.
Getting Started with D&D in 2026: A No-Nonsense Beginner's Guide | TAG
This guide provides a no-nonsense approach for beginners looking to start playing Dungeons & Dragons in 2026, emphasizing its nature as a collaborative storytelling game. It recommends starting with the 2024 core rulebook update and suggests minimal initial purchases, such as dice and a character sheet, with the Starter Set being ideal for Dungeon Masters. The article also debunks common myths about time commitment, complexity, and required creativity, and offers alternative RPGs for those who might not find D&D suitable.
Humble's Massive Pathfinder 2E Bundle Includes A Physical Book
Humble Bundle is offering a massive deal on the Pathfinder 2E tabletop roleplaying game, featuring up to 41 items including a physical hardcover copy of the Pathfinder NPC Core book for $45. The bundle, valued at $658, is available until April 30 and includes digital PDFs, maps, and scenarios. A portion of the proceeds benefits ComicBooks for Kids.
As a Pathfinder 2e sicko, I'm excited for Starfinder: Afterlight after playing an hour of its playtest—but Epictellers has a lot of work to do before demo time this summer
Starfinder: Afterlight aims to bring the Pathfinder 2e experience to video games, utilizing the Starfinder 2e ruleset. While the combat mechanics are promising and the visual presentation, including voice talent like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark, is strong, the game is currently in a very unfinished state. Epictellers Entertainment needs to implement missing actions, improve the user interface for conveying information, and add a robust tutorial before its public demo this summer.
Celebrate Game Master's Day With 8 Different RPG Book Bundles
Fanatical is celebrating Game Master's Day with a promotion featuring eight different tabletop RPG book bundles. The deals offer significant savings on rulebooks and adventure supplements, with some bundles redeemable through DriveThruRPG. Specific bundles like the Introduction to Pathfinder 2nd Edition and Monsters & Mayhem Mega RPG Bundle have different end dates.
