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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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And they scooby doo style snuck through the halls passed sleeping goblins and passed guards. Then decided to thoroughly search Glasstaff's workshop with him in the very next room. Everyone was shocked when he walked in on them. And the guards are now knocking on the door.

25.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The negotiations with the Nothic were quite creepy, and 2 PCs traded their fingers for passage through its chamber. And coins for knowledge of Glasstaff.

25.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just had an amazing #pathfinder2e session last night. The PCs bypassed 3 combat encounters through negotiation, stealth, and speed. They managed to capture Glasstaff, but now they are in a tight spot with no way out. #ttrpg #dnd

25.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow! That's pretty advanced/modern. So this isn't a medieval style city? That definitely changes expectations for any city/town.
Really cool.

23.02.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

How does the city handle water needs and sanitation concerns? A city that big requires a lot of resources.

23.02.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That looks massive!
The symmetry of it is really neat. But it makes it look like a city that was built all at once and didn't grow over time. Was that the intent?

23.02.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What does it look like?
Why don't you like it?

23.02.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

But I have had a handful of players get really upset that a Pregen of their preferred gender/ancestry doesn't exist, and won't play that class because of it.
I just can't understand it.

22.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I encourage people to change the name and/or gender of their pregen pc to suit their preference, and most will play what makes them happy.

22.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Paizo provides a huge number of Pregens for players to use. One for each of the 25+ classes. And those Pregens are a mix both genders and all sorts of ancestries. I am proud that most players I gmed for don't really mind playing a character of the opposite gender. #Pathfinder #ttrpg #dnd

22.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Party of players resting in the courtyard after a long week of traveling to the keep/tower. This was shortly before they were attacked by a pack of wolves and almost killed.
Ghost vibes and creepiness abound.
#pathfinder2e #ttrpg #dnd #pf2e

19.02.2026 04:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Levels 2 and 3 of the tower. Plenty of room for the PCs to get into shenanigans.

18.02.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have heard of that, but I think I will stick to wrapping paper. I picked up 4 giant rolls for $0.50 each right after Christmas. I should be set for at least a year. Just make sure that the wrapping paper has the 1 inch cut lines on the back.

18.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Converting the cursed item into PF2e parlance was pretty neat too!

18.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, I am GMing The Banshee Tower by @dmdave.bsky.social that I converted from #dnd to #pathfinder2e and I'm so excited! His adventures are awesome. I'm glad that I had some wrapping paper though, this map is huge. For once, there is a map of a keep/tower with dimensions that actually make sense.

18.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Whether he wants it public or private (he wants private).
Person A accepts, and asks for the targets names.
7/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actual interaction's meaning:
Person B is looking for an assassin so he leaves a mark nearby, person A sees the mark, walks over and says a common code phase. B tells the problem, (snitches) and how much he will pay 90-100 gp. What method he wants, poison or killing.
6/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A: I heard Henrick has a Rat Catching dog that worked well, he might part with it, but he isn't from around here, so he might need directions.
B: Wonderful, I'll write them down for you here. (hands paper with names on it).
5/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

B: Oh, a few months now. He says he thinks it's 90 or 100 of them in out there.
A: What's he doing about it?
B: He is thinking about poison, or getting a rat catching cat. But he doesn't want to upset his flocks.
4/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Kind of like -
Person A sees a symbol marked on the base of a fence post. Goes to talk to person B sitting nearby.
Person A: How is the weather today?
B: It's good, but Jamison has been having a hell of a time with rodents in his field.
A: Yeah? How long has he had this problem?
3/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thieves' cant is described as a method of talking to someone using the common language, but the actual topic of conversation is in code so bystandards don't know the meaning of what was spoken. 2/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Every now and then, the topic of thieves' cant comes up on #ttrpg #dnd forums or pages. And someone tries making a whole language. But I've always seen Thieves' Cant as more of a way of speaking. Here is my example. 1/7

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0


By request of Marquise El'Fortania Stormguard,

The bearers of this missive are to investigate the rumors associated with an abandoned estate outside the established borders of the realm. You are tasked with collecting clues as to the estate’s last lord or lady as well as determining any possible link to the late necromancer known as the β€œEmperor of Bones.” 

The Marquise has pledged a debt to those who complete this request, this pledge has been witnessed by:
Lord Henrick Renner 
Templar Delilah Eversmith 
Post Marshal Captain Olivia Silverflower

By request of Marquise El'Fortania Stormguard, The bearers of this missive are to investigate the rumors associated with an abandoned estate outside the established borders of the realm. You are tasked with collecting clues as to the estate’s last lord or lady as well as determining any possible link to the late necromancer known as the β€œEmperor of Bones.” The Marquise has pledged a debt to those who complete this request, this pledge has been witnessed by: Lord Henrick Renner Templar Delilah Eversmith Post Marshal Captain Olivia Silverflower

Running a #pathfinder2e one-shot later this week and this is the hook for the session! They are delving into a banshee tower!
#ttrpg #dnd

15.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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13.02.2026 15:32 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 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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

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