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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CapnZapp" data-source="post: 7896721" data-attributes="member: 12731">True, but in addition to not being like D&D4 (to pick a third example, its magic system is much more like PF1 or D&D5 than D&D4), it is also very much like D&D4. Yes, things can be complicated like that.It offers dozens if not hundreds of build choices at each level (called feats rather than powers) with the "no wrong choice" design philosophy (that can alternatively be characterized as "your choices don't matter", since most/all paths to creating an outstanding character has been locked down) that let the publisher spam each new supplement with dozens if not hundreds of new feats. Exactly like D&D4.And its magic items are, with the notable exception of fundamental runes, very much like D&D4 magic items: providing highly circumstantial and small benefits (in stark contrast to PF1 and D&D5 magic items, again with certain exceptions of course).Believe it or not, I can - at the same time  [emoji50] - very much like PF2 (for its balance and monster design) and very much dislike PF2 (for its "feat hell" and sometimes insultingly bland magic item design ("read "talismans")).Not simply hating or loving a game (turning a blind eye to its strengths or weaknesses) makes, I think, for much more fruitful discussion than if we put politeness or brand loyalty first.Tl;dr: In my opinion, Paizo has create a game deserving of high praise. They have also created a game with certain design elements I find outright execrable. Please let me know if I'm only allowed to take one side.</blockquote>

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