The Rules Lawyer Interrogates PATHFINDER 2e co-creator Mark Seifter! (LIVESTREAM)

5.7K views • 4 years ago • 2:10:35 (Also check out the Live Chat which was busy!) 0:00 Why this interview 4:28 Plan for interview 8:04 Mark's background, pt. 1 10:05 Technical bullcrap 14:10 Mark's background, pt. 2 (+ brief sound issue!) 19:29 Starting with Paizo 23:21 Additions to Pathfinder Unchained (PF1) 29:16 Depth while minimizing Complexity 32:15 Influence of other TTRPGs? 38:45 Influence of D&D 4e? 43:05 Feats in buckets 45:41 How to allow customization without sacrificing balance 56:06 Three-action economy 1:03:21 Four degrees of success 1:07:48 Working encounter-building system 1:10:05 Design team's collaboration process 1:10:54 Rules consistency 1:18:55 Why is +2 level twice as strong? (math warning) 1:27:43 Playtest's role in tuning PF2's balance 1:29:47 "Bulmahnian"! 1:33:25 Martial-caster disparity 1:44:31 Fostering teamwork 1:47:15 Rewarding adaptive tactics 1:50:22 Aid at DC 20? 1:53:39 Using higher-level slots? 1:55:17 Non-sturdy magical shields - too weak? 1:59:16 Roll for Combat's products + what he's worked on 2:07:02 Thanks + closing comments ============================= Join me LIVE as I examine MARK SEIFTER, co-creator of the Pathfinder 2e system and now Roll For Combat's Director of Game Design! I will ask him about the design goals of Pathfinder 2e, how those goals were met, and the reasons behind some of the decisions behind Pathfinder 2e. You don't want to miss this! Also check out: ARCANE MARK, Mark Seifter's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/arcanemark ROLL FOR COMBAT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RollForCombat ... and Podcast: https://rollforcombat.com/ =========================== LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I'm a lawyer who teaches and runs tabletop RPGs (Pathfinder, D&D, Starfinder) for kids and teens, making videos and hosting events related to TTRPGs and board games. JOIN THE DISCORD to game with our community and join The Endless Tale Tavern PF2e campaign! https://discord.gg/bpyqxhwe8X SUPPORT THE RULES LAWYER PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/theruleslawyer For extended-form actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, "RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL" : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9g Follow me on TWITTER at: https://twitter.com/theruleslawyer1 LEARN PATHFINDER 2E! From The Rules Lawyer: BEGINNER BOX Demonstration + Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWMfQKXicak It's Easy to Learn! A First Combat: https://youtu.be/jafxucfk0PY Character Creation - A Breakdown: https://youtu.be/zBb10JowP30 A Second Combat: https://youtu.be/fLnmENaQykE Tactics & Strategies to Beat Pathfinder 2e's Tough Fights, Part 1: https://youtu.be/PRq0VaN1-XE Tactics & Strategies, Part 2: https://youtu.be/p5xV7BOFwyw Pick up your Pathfinder 2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. As an Amazon Affliate, I earn from qualifying purchases which helps me continue doing what I love! Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook: https://amzn.to/3BiFCSj Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box: https://amzn.to/3eVsUBB