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On closer look, Simple DCs are provided in SF2 Player Core. Not exactly where I would've placed them and not exactly in a way that...

To me, PF2 and SF aren't games designed for immersion and to make the characters feel like they're in a realistic world. It's a...

You get a few examples of potential actions you could succeed at at different tiers of proficiency, but no numbers. To be fair, I just...

I picked this up yesterday at my LGS. I'm sure the Pathfinder Core is probably presented in a similar way, but I miss not having DCs in...

I'm somewhat disappointed that the new Starfinder Adventure Path (Guilt of the Grave World) covers levels 1-5. Like Princess Leia, I...

Hmmm. I'm struggling to find something negative to say about this change - and that's something coming from me.

I recommend playing a "traditional" class. You may have a better experience.

You can watch the Professor DM video. He said the majority of events were 2014 (not 2024). He said that D&D had lots of tables that...

That's not what I've seen. From my angle, few are playing 2024 D&D (based on DND Beyond character numbers, GenCon events, and reported...

Well, I'll still be playing Daggerheart even if they're not. Very disappointed though. Was kinda hoping for a sea change in the hobby...

We had a one-shot game of high-level Swords & Wizardry for an online convention. The writer of the adventure (who's generally speaking a...

My most nostalgic period included a consistent group of my best friends. We were in college, so no real jobs or responsibilities. We...

Right. I would give first casting for free. That way you could count on "critical" utility castings at least one time. Other than that...

With the exception of my wife, I don't game with the others regularly. I also doubt my ability to run it well. Maybe, but she at least...

I'll comment on the three games I played. Con Game 1: was designed and run through Lurking Fears. I think they're something of the...