Podcasts about Starfinder

Deep within the crevasses of the Teardrop Ice Well, the crew comes face-to-face with raiders from another world. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

A confrontation with a killer plant gets desperate when poisonous starts start to fly. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Alex and James demystify Starfinder 2e’s premier divine, occult, and primal caster. Listen Now! (mp3)

The conclusion to the first adventure.A mysterious file, a dead dwarf and gangs waiting to wage war neon-lit corridors of Absalom Station. And a ragtag crew find themselves caught right in the middle of it.Welcome to our playthrough of Dead Suns, the premiere Adventure Path for the Starfinder RPG. Kritfayle on Patreon and Ko-FiSoundFX by Syrinscape and Epidemic Soundhttps://syrinscape.com/attributions/?id=17&id=39958&id=151955&id=3752&id=5744&id=3756&id=3757https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/48ac697f-8729-4fab-83d5-63055158c7cd/#Starfinder#StarfinderRPG#DeadSuns#Paizo#ActualPlay#TTRPG

A trek into the frozen jungle puts the crew face-to-face with an aromatic enemy. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

At Gen Con 2026, Wizards of the Coast had several major Dungeons & Dragons announcements, including the “Arcana Unleashed” gameplay expansions and the introduction of “Universes Beyond,” bringing crossovers like World of Warcraft and Star Wars to the game. The company also confirmed the return of classic settings like Dark Sun and Greyhawk, the latter featuring creative material from Gary Gygax's archives. Actor Joe Manganiello was appointed as the Chief Creative Officer of D&D Icons, an initiative designed to bridge the game’s 50-year heritage with its future by bringing back legendary creators to develop new, official material. Paizo unveiled a major tonal shift with “13 Omens”, a rules-light modern supernatural horror RPG featuring a shared dice pool mechanic and a system designed for one-shot narrative arcs. Alongside this new title, the publisher announced “Invaders of the Dark,” an ambitious campaign that blends science fiction and fantasy by uniting the Pathfinder and Starfinder settings. This crossover promises to allow players to experience the impact of an alien invasion across Golarion, marking a significant development for the publisher’s tentpole offerings. Free League Publishing announced “Free League Unbound,” a new digital platform built by Adam Bradford that directly addresses player concerns regarding digital ownership. The service enables users to download permanent PDFs of their purchases, ensuring long-term access, while offering a cross-device digital reader and compendium. In addition to the platform launch, Free League showcased revised core rules for “The One Ring”, which maintain full retro-compatibility, and announced major expansions such as “The White Tower and the Hall of Gold” and a bestiary titled “Creatures Strange and Foul”. Paradox Interactive's surprise alpha playtest for “Vampire 6th Edition”, which introduces a more modern, narrative-driven ruleset. Darrington Press shared a content roadmap for “Daggerheart”, committing to two major books annually through 2030, while celebrating significant growth in character sheet creation on Demiplane. Finally, Catalyst Game Labs showcased new sourcebooks and editions for “Shadowrun” and previewed an upcoming alpha playtest for the “He Who Fights with Monsters” TTRPG. #wotc #paizo #freeleague #gencon2026 Pathfinder Second Edition: Bundle of Frogs! https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/7XLLGg Mammoth Chronicles Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/L0rK3O From Rivers to Fjords- Basic Roleplay Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/E0WYEP Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Time grows short for Baph. Ryder makes a choice. Vee and Radar do recon. Badly. Like what you hear? Cosmopunk is a comedy sci-fi-fantasy podcast set in Paizo's Starfinder universe and releasing every two weeks! Subscribe to us on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, PODBEAN or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Head to COSMOPUNK.CARRD.CO to join our Discord and check out our socials! Want to support the show and become a Minigun Regular for bonus episodes, art and behind the scenes info? Join us at Http://Patreon.com/Cosmopunk! Additional Editing by Adam Damas (https://emergencypowerpodcast.com/) Intro and Outro music : Reformat - Vectrex (www.reformat.bandcamp.com)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to You Heard it Here Last where we talk about news, you've already heard.https://www.enworld.org/threads/pathfinder-is-ending-its-relationship-with-archives-of-nethys-updated.719899/We start off with more Paizo News. Specifically, Paizo has ended its 8-year relationship with the Archives of Nethys, citing lack of earnings and financial issues. The Archives of Nethys has been the online repository of all things Pathfinder and Starfinder providing free rules and early access to products. Archives of Nethys isn't going away, but it's official licensing with Paizo has ended as of July 24th, 2026.You should remember that just recently Paizo had to lay off 12 employees due to the Diamond Comics Bankruptcy debacle.Mike, is this just more of the same, a company trying to stay afloat or is there something else going on here?Kick to MikeChristina, what's this look like to you?Kick to ChristinaOur next bit of news relates to some new crowdfunding releases that are still available to back.https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-deathbringer-sly-flourish-garys-appendix-and-more.719895/First up, Professor Dungeon Master's Deathbringer is back on Backerkit. The most anticipated TTRPG release of 2026, Deathbringer is Professor Dungeon Master's take on old school, high-lethality fantasy RPGs. Using a version of Shadowdark RPG where there is no magical healing and surviving death unlocks the greatest powers. This one wraps up on August 13th.The next one that jumps out is from someone Mike likes to mention. Sly Flourish and The Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster. This one wraps up crowdfunding on August 6th. The master of minimal game prep is remastering one of the best GM guides in gaming! Behold, Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster! If you run TTRPGs, this book, and Sly Flourish's other tomes, are a time-tested source of tips, tricks, and ways to organize your campaigns and adventures so they don't eat your free time.Mike, Any of this interest you?Kick to MikeWhat about you Christina?Kick to ChristinaAnd there you have it, all the news, you've already heard.

Echo Team(no, the other one) attempt to take out the cloning stations on The Core World's moon... Gameplay @ 5:32 Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplane Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

Inside a killer's survival bunker, questions get answered, and answers get new questions. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Livestreamed as always Monday at 8pm UK time (3pm Eastern)! We covered all of the TTRPG news out of Gen Con, and boy is there a lot! D&D's doing Star Wars and Warcraft, Dark Sun is back, there's new Pathfinder stuff, a new version of The One Ring, and more! John Hight steps down as president of Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons Icons line announced, bringing back classic creators to classic settings Greyhawk: Crown of the Witch Queen announced as 2027 adventure Dark Sun returns in 2027 as Dungeons & Dragons' first mature rated setting Dungeons & Dragons officially announces World of Warcraft crossover, launching this November Dungeons & Dragons announces Universes Beyond line, kicking off IP crossovers Dungeons & Dragons announces third-party partnerships to bring official support to popular campaign settings In 2027 D&D's Season of Rebellion is... STAR WARS! The new D&D roadmap brings seasons of Champions, Survival, Sword & Sorcery, and Rebellion (TL;DR version) Watch the DEATH SAVES one-shot with Joe Manganiello D&D World of Warcraft alternate cover by Forrest Imel Paizo's Gen Con keynote is a dive into their plans for Pathfinder and Starfinder over the next year Plotweaver RPG announces new partnerships and a setting contest The One Ring is getting a new edition and a hardcover bestiary Vampire: The Masquerade getting a new edition, more games coming too Edge Studios confirms it still has the Star Wars license despite D&D's upcoming book  

John Hight, the president of Wizards of the Coast, is stepping down from his position on September 1, 2026, after serving for two years. This departure follows a challenging fiscal period for Hasbro, which recently reported a $56 million loss due to canceled video game projects, although the company maintains that its core tabletop businesses remain strong. Simultaneously, leaks suggest a major upcoming collaboration between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft, potentially signaling a strategic shift toward a heavier crossover model similar to Magic: The Gathering's successful approach. Following initial community concern over the potential end of their commercial license, Paizo and the Archives of Nethys have established a new, less formal agreement that preserves the site as an official rules archive for Pathfinder and Starfinder. Under this new arrangement, the Archives of Nethys will no longer report royalties, though it must remove art that falls outside the Community Use Policy. While the site will receive content files later than it previously did, both organizations emphasize that this adjustment ensures the continued accessibility of rules for the community. Paizo is partnering with the Seattle Mariners for a themed event titled “Pathfinder: Operation Salmon Run Day,” scheduled for August 9, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. Fans purchasing special tickets to this game will receive an exclusive set of Mariners-themed polyhedral dice and a custom Pathfinder adventure module. This promotion is not only an opportunity for fans to engage with TTRPGs in a stadium setting, but it also supports Gamers Engaged, a Seattle-based non-profit, with a donation of $5 for every ticket sold. Steve Jackson Games has opened pre-orders for the *GURPS Basic Set, 4th Edition Revised*, an update to their long-standing universal roleplaying system. This revision focuses on improving layout, readability, and accessibility while incorporating errata fixes and 16 pages of new game content without altering the core rules or compatibility with existing 4th Edition books. This release highlights the publisher's enduring history, which includes a significant 1993 legal victory against the U.S. government that helped establish critical First Amendment protections for digital publications through the founding of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. 1490 Doom is a brutal, grimdark tabletop skirmish game created by Buer Games that is set in an alternate, dying Europe consumed by “the Creeping Death,” a toxic, rising fog that forces survivors to climb man-made structures to survive. In this fast-paced game, which typically lasts about 30 minutes over seven rounds, players command a “Doom Company” of three warriors and compete to score victory points by reaching the highest points of terrain, scavenging resource caches, and keeping their miniatures alive. The game emphasizes vertical movement, such as climbing and jumping, and features a “Breach” mechanic where miniatures whose armor is compromised must pass skill checks each round to avoid suffocating from the toxic fog. Players can utilize official models or their own 28–32mm miniatures, and the game is currently available through an express crowdfunding campaign for The Outpost at Meerbridge starter set. #wotc #archiveofnethys #paizo #GURPS #1490Doom The Outpost at Meerbridge: 1490 DOOM Starter Set: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/buer-games/1490doomstarterset Pathfinder Second Edition: Bundle of Frogs! https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/7XLLGg Mammoth Chronicles Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/7XLLGg GURPS Basic Set Revised Pre-order: https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/basicrevised/ Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Your weekly summary of the TTRPG news in 3 minutes or less with Jessica Hancock. If you'd like to hear these stories discussed in more detail, you can listen to Morrus Unofficial TTRPG Talk Podcast on Monday or you can read all about it on www.ENworld.org  The new D&D roadmap brings seasons of Champions, Survival, Sword & Sorcery, and Rebellion (TL;DR version) D&D's Gen Con Vision Keynote 2027—all of the announcements Paizo's Gen Con keynote is a dive into their plans for Pathfinder and Starfinder over the next year Vampire: The Masquerade getting a new edition, more games coming too The One Ring is getting a new edition and a hardcover bestiary

This week, Stephen talks about the vast environments at a GMs disposal for Starfinder 2nd Edition, and how you can use environments to influence encounters as well! Sam talks about player options for surviving extreme environments, and proposes some ideas for additional equipment.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mysterious file, a dead dwarf and gangs waiting to wage war neon-lit corridors of Absalom Station. And a ragtag crew find themselves caught right in the middle of it.Welcome to our playthrough of Dead Suns, the premiere Adventure Path for the Starfinder RPG. SoundFX by Syrinscape and Epidemic Soundhttps://syrinscape.com/attributions/?id=17&id=3747https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/48ac697f-8729-4fab-83d5-63055158c7cd/#Starfinder#StarfinderRPG#DeadSuns#Paizo#ActualPlay#TTRPG

The crew's trek through the icy wilderness puts them in the crosshairs of a pack of ravenous predators. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Tonight, the RPGBOT.Podcast enters the discourse arena, where Paizo is financially bleeding, Archives of Nethys accidentally brought a flamethrower to a contract negotiation, and the internet has already decided who the villain is without reading past the headline. Ash arrives with enough hot takes to melt adamantine, Tyler desperately attempts to preserve nuance, and Randall keeps feeding increasingly tortured metaphors into the Wayback Machine. Grab your popcorn, silence your notifications, and remember: the rules are still free. Everyone can please stop screaming now. UPDATE: Joint announcement from Paizo+AoN on Juy 24th Links Impossible Magic on paizo.com Amazon: Impossible Magic (affiliate link) Paizo Announces Layoffs June 8th Reddit thread with links to support affected people Archives of Nethys announcement July 14th Paizo blog post about Archives of Nethys July 15th AoN FAQ July 17th UPDATE: Joint announcement from Paizo+AoN on Juy 24th More Info Ronald the Rules Lawyer on the Paizo layoffs Show Notes Paizo has ended its eight-year official licensing partnership with Archives of Nethys, and the Pathfinder community reacted with all the restraint and careful consideration of a barbarian discovering Reddit. We break down what is actually changing, what is not changing, and why Archives of Nethys is not being deleted, destroyed, paywalled, or dragged behind Paizo headquarters. The site can still provide Pathfinder and Starfinder rules for free, but it will lose access to most official artwork and will no longer receive books early enough to guarantee new content on release day. To understand why Paizo would make such an unpopular decision, we climb into the Wayback Machine and revisit the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy, millions of dollars in inaccessible Paizo inventory, costly legal disputes, tariffs, financial losses, and the recent layoffs affecting roughly 15 percent of Paizo's staff. Paizo says the Archives of Nethys license required legal, financial, and administrative resources that the company can no longer justify, especially when the expected royalty payments never materialized. We also examine how both sides handled the announcement. Paizo communicated poorly, chose terrible timing, and apparently believed email was the ideal tool for navigating a beloved eight-year partnership during a financial crisis. Archives of Nethys responded emotionally, published its announcement without giving Paizo advance notice, omitted important context about ongoing negotiations and a six-month transition period, and then buried much of the clarification inside a video and forum comments. The result was a community firestorm in which everyone was angry, nobody had the complete story, and Diamond somehow remained the least surprising villain. Ultimately, this is not Paizo attempting a Wizards-style crackdown on free rules access. It is a struggling company cutting expenses while two groups of exhausted people make imperfect decisions under enormous stress. Support Archives of Nethys through Patreon or by disabling your ad blocker, purchase Pathfinder products directly from Paizo when possible, and perhaps give everyone enough time to get on a video call before declaring the death of the entire hobby. Key Takeaways Archives of Nethys is not shutting down. Its existing Pathfinder and Starfinder rules content will remain freely accessible. The major changes are the loss of most official Paizo artwork and the end of early PDF access, meaning new rules may no longer appear on release day. Paizo's decision comes amid severe financial pressure caused by the Diamond bankruptcy, inaccessible inventory, legal expenses, tariffs, losses, and staff layoffs. The license produced no royalties because Archives of Nethys operates through donations, advertising, and unpaid volunteer labor rather than as a profit-making business. Paizo says the relationship still required legal, licensing, financial, and administrative work, including policing unauthorized reuse of artwork taken from the site. Archives of Nethys presented an incomplete version of the situation in its original announcement, including leaving out ongoing negotiations and the six-month grace period for removing restricted artwork. Paizo also deserves criticism for poor communication, bad timing, and allowing an important partnership discussion to stall through email. The backlash was intensified by fear and incomplete information, not by evidence that Paizo intends to eliminate free access to its rules. Both organizations say they remain open to finding another arrangement, and the hosts believe a compromise may still be possible. Fans can support both sides by contributing to Archives of Nethys, disabling ad blockers on the site, and buying products directly from Paizo rather than through Amazon. Tyler proposes that Paizo create an affiliate program so Pathfinder creators can direct customers to Paizo's store while earning revenue and helping more money reach the publisher. The true villain remains Diamond, with capitalism receiving a strong honorable mention. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Tonight, the RPGBOT.Podcast enters the discourse arena, where Paizo is financially bleeding, Archives of Nethys accidentally brought a flamethrower to a contract negotiation, and the internet has already decided who the villain is without reading past the headline. Ash arrives with enough hot takes to melt adamantine, Tyler desperately attempts to preserve nuance, and Randall keeps feeding increasingly tortured metaphors into the Wayback Machine. Grab your popcorn, silence your notifications, and remember: the rules are still free. Everyone can please stop screaming now. UPDATE: Joint announcement from Paizo+AoN on Juy 24th Links Impossible Magic on paizo.com Amazon: Impossible Magic (affiliate link) Paizo Announces Layoffs June 8th Reddit thread with links to support affected people Archives of Nethys announcement July 14th Paizo blog post about Archives of Nethys July 15th AoN FAQ July 17th UPDATE: Joint announcement from Paizo+AoN on Juy 24th More Info Ronald the Rules Lawyer on the Paizo layoffs Show Notes Paizo has ended its eight-year official licensing partnership with Archives of Nethys, and the Pathfinder community reacted with all the restraint and careful consideration of a barbarian discovering Reddit. We break down what is actually changing, what is not changing, and why Archives of Nethys is not being deleted, destroyed, paywalled, or dragged behind Paizo headquarters. The site can still provide Pathfinder and Starfinder rules for free, but it will lose access to most official artwork and will no longer receive books early enough to guarantee new content on release day. To understand why Paizo would make such an unpopular decision, we climb into the Wayback Machine and revisit the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy, millions of dollars in inaccessible Paizo inventory, costly legal disputes, tariffs, financial losses, and the recent layoffs affecting roughly 15 percent of Paizo's staff. Paizo says the Archives of Nethys license required legal, financial, and administrative resources that the company can no longer justify, especially when the expected royalty payments never materialized. We also examine how both sides handled the announcement. Paizo communicated poorly, chose terrible timing, and apparently believed email was the ideal tool for navigating a beloved eight-year partnership during a financial crisis. Archives of Nethys responded emotionally, published its announcement without giving Paizo advance notice, omitted important context about ongoing negotiations and a six-month transition period, and then buried much of the clarification inside a video and forum comments. The result was a community firestorm in which everyone was angry, nobody had the complete story, and Diamond somehow remained the least surprising villain. Ultimately, this is not Paizo attempting a Wizards-style crackdown on free rules access. It is a struggling company cutting expenses while two groups of exhausted people make imperfect decisions under enormous stress. Support Archives of Nethys through Patreon or by disabling your ad blocker, purchase Pathfinder products directly from Paizo when possible, and perhaps give everyone enough time to get on a video call before declaring the death of the entire hobby. Key Takeaways Archives of Nethys is not shutting down. Its existing Pathfinder and Starfinder rules content will remain freely accessible. The major changes are the loss of most official Paizo artwork and the end of early PDF access, meaning new rules may no longer appear on release day. Paizo's decision comes amid severe financial pressure caused by the Diamond bankruptcy, inaccessible inventory, legal expenses, tariffs, losses, and staff layoffs. The license produced no royalties because Archives of Nethys operates through donations, advertising, and unpaid volunteer labor rather than as a profit-making business. Paizo says the relationship still required legal, licensing, financial, and administrative work, including policing unauthorized reuse of artwork taken from the site. Archives of Nethys presented an incomplete version of the situation in its original announcement, including leaving out ongoing negotiations and the six-month grace period for removing restricted artwork. Paizo also deserves criticism for poor communication, bad timing, and allowing an important partnership discussion to stall through email. The backlash was intensified by fear and incomplete information, not by evidence that Paizo intends to eliminate free access to its rules. Both organizations say they remain open to finding another arrangement, and the hosts believe a compromise may still be possible. Fans can support both sides by contributing to Archives of Nethys, disabling ad blockers on the site, and buying products directly from Paizo rather than through Amazon. Tyler proposes that Paizo create an affiliate program so Pathfinder creators can direct customers to Paizo's store while earning revenue and helping more money reach the publisher. The true villain remains Diamond, with capitalism receiving a strong honorable mention. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Are D&D Encounters replacing the Adventurer's League? Meanwhile, Paizo revokes its Pathfinder and Starfinder license from Archives of Nethys and we decide the best social encounter rules.Book your seat for the Starlight D&D Epic: https://events.humanitix.com/starlight-dndEmail your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael Todd:  @ToddKenreck  Shawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @jberrt  Topics:00:00 - Using a DM Screen?07:45 - D&D Encounters S216:53 - Finding a TTRPG group21:19 - Starlight D&D Epic23:35 - Ghostfire at Gen Con25:09 - Paizo revoke license41:06 - Best social mechanics

The crew begins their arduous trek down the ice well in search of a killer. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Paizo prepares to end its licensed partnership with the Archives of Nethys (AoN) on July 24th, affecting both thePathfinder and Starfinder ecosystems . Paizo stated that while the decision was partially influenced by a lack of generated royalties, it was also driven by the administrative burden of managing licenses and the need to clarify IP boundaries regarding artwork usage. Archives of Nethys plans to continue serving the community under the Community Use Policy, though this transition means the site will lose early access to books and must remove non-compliant artwork from its platform. At the upcoming Gen Con, actor and D&D enthusiast Joe Manganiello will debut a live play event for his new setting, “Death Saves.” This “Black Label” setting, which shares its name with Manganiello’s existing clothing brand, will be showcased in a venue occupied by Wizards of the Coast. While the exact nature of the “Black Label” initiative remains speculative, observers suggest it could represent a new moniker for “adult” D&D content or an imprint for externally developed projects, similar to previous partnerships between Wizards of the Coast and third-party creators. Modiphius Entertainment has announced a Wolfenstein TTRPG on Gamefound, which aims to capture the series’ high-octane, diesel-punk action. Mantic Games is launching an official Ghost in the Shell TTRPG, a long-term passion project from designer Alessio Cavatore. The game promises a custom narrative system and will include miniatures, aiming to translate the philosophical depth and visual style of the original manga into an immersive tabletop experience. Old Oak Games is preparing for the launch of Ink Ribbon, a survival horror TTRPG designed to emulate video games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, complete with inventory management and “deadly bio-weapon” scenarios. Goodman Games is readying the DCC RPG Book of Funnels, a hardcover collection featuring over 10 new 0-level adventures. These funnels are designed to be easily adaptable across various “Crawl Classics” systems, celebrating the popular format where players control multiple characters through high-stakes, often lethal encounters. #paizo #deathsave #modiphius #mantic #dcc Pathfinder Second Edition: Bundle of Frogs! https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/7XLLGg Wolfenstein TTRPG: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/modiphius/wolfenstein-the-roleplaying-game#/section/project-story Ghost in the Shell TTRPG: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mantic-games/the-ghost-in-the-shell-tabletop-roleplaying-game/pre-launch Ink Ribbo: Survival Horro TTPRG: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/old-oak-games/ink-ribbon-a-survival-horror-tabletop-rpg/pre-launch DCC RPG Book of Funnels: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/goodman-games/dcc-rpg-book-of-funnels/pre-launch Purple Sorcerer Website: https://purplesorcerer.com/ Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Before the rogues can reach legendary proficiency, the episode must first survive the real high-level threats: Producer Dan being sleepy, Tyler's aggressively early bedtime policy, Ash explaining the freedom of having no kids, a Starfinder boss who walks through space walls, and the devastating possibility that a spider might disrupt Tyler's routine. Once everyone finally remembers this is supposed to be a Pathfinder 2e rogue episode, the party returns to levels 11 through 20, where rogues stop being "sneaky knife people" and become invisible, paralyzing, truth-proof, pants-stealing engines of felony. Show Notes This episode continues the RPGBOT.Podcast Pathfinder 2e rogue build series, picking up at level 11 and carrying the Mastermind, Scoundrel, and Ruffian builds all the way to level 20. Tyler, Ash, and Randall revisit their characters and explore what happens when rogues move beyond "I stab the off-guard guy" and into "I delete actions, rewrite memories, steal impossible objects, ignore magical detection, and turn violence into a pyramid scheme." Tyler's Mastermind continues to lean into Recall Knowledge, ranged support, and battlefield control. His rogue knows things about things, then stabs those things, then tells his friends how to stab those things better. Randall's Ruffian keeps building into the direct approach: intimidation, bleed, debilitating strikes, reactive setups, and the wonderful simplicity of punching someone so effectively that an ally also gets to hit them. Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel doubles down on deception, stealth, social nonsense, and the extremely upsetting power to convince someone that he has secretly been part of their life the whole time. The mid-level progression brings several major rogue upgrades. Critical Debilitation and Bloody Debilitation add nasty new rider effects. Greater Rogue Reflexes turns Reflex saves into a comedy routine where explosions are mostly someone else's problem. Double Debilitation lets rogues stack problems on top of problems. Master Strike gives rogues a terrifying late-game opener that can paralyze, knock unconscious, or kill a target if the dice cooperate. The episode also highlights how wild high-level skill feats become. Reveal Machinations lets Ash emotionally destroy someone by claiming to be their secret dad. Scare to Death lets Randall intimidate people so hard their hearts may simply quit. Legendary Thief opens the door to absurd theft, including the possibility of stealing weapons, armor, or, naturally, pants. Blank Slate makes Ash so good at lying that divination magic simply refuses to perceive him. True Perception gets called out as a must-have, because permanent true sight is extremely hard to argue with. By level 20, everyone converges on Enduring Debilitation because sometimes the correct answer is obvious. Extending a debilitation for a full minute is brutal, especially when it means a boss might lose a third of their actions for most of a fight. The hosts also shout out other capstone-style options like Hidden Paragon, Steel Essence, Perfect Distraction, Reactive Distraction, and Craft Anything, showing that high-level rogues can be invisible legends, impossible thieves, decoy-swapping nightmares, or walking item factories. In classic RPGBOT fashion, the episode is equal parts mechanical breakdown, build advice, and conversational derailment. It is a guide to high-level rogues, but it is also a warning: once a rogue reaches legendary proficiency, the laws of physics, social trust, and basic workplace safety are all optional. Key Takeaways This episode covers Pathfinder 2e rogues from levels 11 through 20, continuing the three builds from Part 1: Tyler's Mastermind, Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel, and Randall's Ruffian. High-level rogues become much more than sneak attackers. They gain stronger saves, better weapon proficiency, powerful debilitations, absurd skill feats, and some truly ridiculous capstone options. Incredible Scout is a strong party-facing general feat because it can improve initiative for the whole group when using the Scout exploration activity. Critical Debilitation is a standout level 12 option because slowed is one of the nastiest conditions in Pathfinder 2e, and even a success can still matter. Bloody Debilitation gives rogues a straightforward damage option by adding significant persistent bleed damage. Greater Rogue Reflexes makes rogues extremely hard to punish with Reflex-based effects, especially combined with their already strong Reflex progression. Leave an Opening is excellent for team damage because it lets an ally make a reactive strike when the rogue critically hits an off-guard target. Double Debilitation lets rogues apply two debilitations at once, but the interaction matters. If one debilitation ends, both end, so sometimes one strong debilitation is better than stacking. Reveal Machinations is one of the funniest skill feats discussed. Ash frames it as convincing an enemy that you have secretly been their father, mentor, or recurring trauma goblin all along. Scare to Death is both mechanically useful and hilarious. Even when it does not kill something outright, frightened conditions are still valuable. Dispelling Slice gives rogues a way to make casters sad by cutting through active magical effects on an off-guard target. Legendary Thief opens up absurd theft possibilities, including stealing things that should be impossible to steal under normal circumstances. Blank Slate is peak Scoundrel nonsense. Ash becomes so good at deception that detection, revelation, and scrying magic can simply fail to notice him. Powerful Sneak makes Sneak Attack more reliable by helping against precision immunity or resistance and improving low sneak attack damage rolls. Master Strike is a terrifying level 19 feature that lets rogues add a major incapacitating effect when they damage an off-guard target. True Perception gets called out as an incredible general feat because constant true sight is useful on almost any character who can qualify. Enduring Debilitation is the big level 20 winner. Making a debilitation last for a full minute can dramatically change a boss fight. Hidden Paragon, Steel Essence, Craft Anything, Perfect Distraction, and Reactive Distraction show how high-level rogues can specialize into legendary stealth, impossible theft, crafting absurdity, or decoy-based nonsense. The Mastermind becomes a knowledge-based support striker, the Ruffian becomes a fear-and-bleed melee bully, and the Scoundrel becomes a deception-fueled social and stealth menace. The real lesson: high-level rogues do not just break into places. They break action economy, memories, magic detection, enemy confidence, and possibly the pants economy. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Before the rogues can reach legendary proficiency, the episode must first survive the real high-level threats: Producer Dan being sleepy, Tyler's aggressively early bedtime policy, Ash explaining the freedom of having no kids, a Starfinder boss who walks through space walls, and the devastating possibility that a spider might disrupt Tyler's routine. Once everyone finally remembers this is supposed to be a Pathfinder 2e rogue episode, the party returns to levels 11 through 20, where rogues stop being "sneaky knife people" and become invisible, paralyzing, truth-proof, pants-stealing engines of felony. Show Notes This episode continues the RPGBOT.Podcast Pathfinder 2e rogue build series, picking up at level 11 and carrying the Mastermind, Scoundrel, and Ruffian builds all the way to level 20. Tyler, Ash, and Randall revisit their characters and explore what happens when rogues move beyond "I stab the off-guard guy" and into "I delete actions, rewrite memories, steal impossible objects, ignore magical detection, and turn violence into a pyramid scheme." Tyler's Mastermind continues to lean into Recall Knowledge, ranged support, and battlefield control. His rogue knows things about things, then stabs those things, then tells his friends how to stab those things better. Randall's Ruffian keeps building into the direct approach: intimidation, bleed, debilitating strikes, reactive setups, and the wonderful simplicity of punching someone so effectively that an ally also gets to hit them. Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel doubles down on deception, stealth, social nonsense, and the extremely upsetting power to convince someone that he has secretly been part of their life the whole time. The mid-level progression brings several major rogue upgrades. Critical Debilitation and Bloody Debilitation add nasty new rider effects. Greater Rogue Reflexes turns Reflex saves into a comedy routine where explosions are mostly someone else's problem. Double Debilitation lets rogues stack problems on top of problems. Master Strike gives rogues a terrifying late-game opener that can paralyze, knock unconscious, or kill a target if the dice cooperate. The episode also highlights how wild high-level skill feats become. Reveal Machinations lets Ash emotionally destroy someone by claiming to be their secret dad. Scare to Death lets Randall intimidate people so hard their hearts may simply quit. Legendary Thief opens the door to absurd theft, including the possibility of stealing weapons, armor, or, naturally, pants. Blank Slate makes Ash so good at lying that divination magic simply refuses to perceive him. True Perception gets called out as a must-have, because permanent true sight is extremely hard to argue with. By level 20, everyone converges on Enduring Debilitation because sometimes the correct answer is obvious. Extending a debilitation for a full minute is brutal, especially when it means a boss might lose a third of their actions for most of a fight. The hosts also shout out other capstone-style options like Hidden Paragon, Steel Essence, Perfect Distraction, Reactive Distraction, and Craft Anything, showing that high-level rogues can be invisible legends, impossible thieves, decoy-swapping nightmares, or walking item factories. In classic RPGBOT fashion, the episode is equal parts mechanical breakdown, build advice, and conversational derailment. It is a guide to high-level rogues, but it is also a warning: once a rogue reaches legendary proficiency, the laws of physics, social trust, and basic workplace safety are all optional. Key Takeaways This episode covers Pathfinder 2e rogues from levels 11 through 20, continuing the three builds from Part 1: Tyler's Mastermind, Ash's Catfolk Scoundrel, and Randall's Ruffian. High-level rogues become much more than sneak attackers. They gain stronger saves, better weapon proficiency, powerful debilitations, absurd skill feats, and some truly ridiculous capstone options. Incredible Scout is a strong party-facing general feat because it can improve initiative for the whole group when using the Scout exploration activity. Critical Debilitation is a standout level 12 option because slowed is one of the nastiest conditions in Pathfinder 2e, and even a success can still matter. Bloody Debilitation gives rogues a straightforward damage option by adding significant persistent bleed damage. Greater Rogue Reflexes makes rogues extremely hard to punish with Reflex-based effects, especially combined with their already strong Reflex progression. Leave an Opening is excellent for team damage because it lets an ally make a reactive strike when the rogue critically hits an off-guard target. Double Debilitation lets rogues apply two debilitations at once, but the interaction matters. If one debilitation ends, both end, so sometimes one strong debilitation is better than stacking. Reveal Machinations is one of the funniest skill feats discussed. Ash frames it as convincing an enemy that you have secretly been their father, mentor, or recurring trauma goblin all along. Scare to Death is both mechanically useful and hilarious. Even when it does not kill something outright, frightened conditions are still valuable. Dispelling Slice gives rogues a way to make casters sad by cutting through active magical effects on an off-guard target. Legendary Thief opens up absurd theft possibilities, including stealing things that should be impossible to steal under normal circumstances. Blank Slate is peak Scoundrel nonsense. Ash becomes so good at deception that detection, revelation, and scrying magic can simply fail to notice him. Powerful Sneak makes Sneak Attack more reliable by helping against precision immunity or resistance and improving low sneak attack damage rolls. Master Strike is a terrifying level 19 feature that lets rogues add a major incapacitating effect when they damage an off-guard target. True Perception gets called out as an incredible general feat because constant true sight is useful on almost any character who can qualify. Enduring Debilitation is the big level 20 winner. Making a debilitation last for a full minute can dramatically change a boss fight. Hidden Paragon, Steel Essence, Craft Anything, Perfect Distraction, and Reactive Distraction show how high-level rogues can specialize into legendary stealth, impossible theft, crafting absurdity, or decoy-based nonsense. The Mastermind becomes a knowledge-based support striker, the Ruffian becomes a fear-and-bleed melee bully, and the Scoundrel becomes a deception-fueled social and stealth menace. The real lesson: high-level rogues do not just break into places. They break action economy, memories, magic detection, enemy confidence, and possibly the pants economy. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Alex and James look at the backbone of every combat focused Starfinder party, the 2e Solder. Recorded live on Twitch. Listen Now! (mp3)

Echo Squad enters The Core Worlds... and not all is as it seems.... Gameplay @ 5:03   Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplane Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

The investigation pulls the heroes deep into the wilderness outside of Striving, but they've got an old friend to keep them company. PLUS! Level 2 choices from the entire crew. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Echo Squad meets clones of themselves and plot to overthrow the FSR... Gameplay @ 4:38   Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplane Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

When the murder investigation runs out of leads, the heroes face a sobering conclusion. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Tune in to hear Sam and Stephen talk about the Captain Archetype from Pathfinder 2e's Battlecry! rulebook and how you can apply it to your Starfinder campaign. Sam also brings a companion-focused build!Kree-8, Android MechanicFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all love Pathfinder and Starfinder, but these influencers made loving Paizo's games their whole online identity. They share what motivated them to get into the Paizo influencer space, how they built an audience, and tell stories of their memorable moments. Featuring James Beck, Runia da Witch, Phoebe Bane, and Mathfinder. Streamed live on Sunday, […]

We all love Pathfinder and Starfinder, but these influencers made loving Paizo's games their whole online identity. They share what motivated them to get into the Paizo influencer space, how they built an audience, and tell stories of their memorable moments. Featuring James Beck, Runia da Witch, Phoebe Bane, and Mathfinder. Streamed live on Sunday, […]

Starfinder designers Dustin Knight and Aras Yazgan shine some light on the latest class for Starfinder 2e, the Luminary. Streamed live on Sunday, May 24th at PaizoCon Online 2026. Listen Now!(mp3)

Echo Squad comes face to face... with themselves?! Gameplay @ 5:54   Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplane Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

The group's court date has arrived, and everything is in disorder. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

The Starfinder team talks about everything* coming up for Starfinder 2e! *Except for The Luminary, which gets its own seminar. Streamed live on May 24th, 2026, as part of PaizoCon Online 2026. Listen Now!(mp3)

Three experienced Game Masters, Ivis Flanagan, James Beck, and Rick Sandidge, are here to help you up your game. They share their experiences running Pathfinder and Starfinder adventures, and answer questions from chat. Streamed live on May 23rd, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3)

Somewhere in Golarion, a tiny halfling cleric stands on a battlefield declaring that war is bad and violence solves nothing. Seconds later, he charges into combat with a hammer-and-sickle-decorated glaive, threatening to enforce peace by force. Meanwhile, a dragon-worshiping kobold is handing out experimental body modifications like coupons, and an undead enthusiast is one bad day away from becoming a lich because dying once was already one time too many. Somehow, this became a cleric episode. Show Notes This week we tackled Pathfinder 2e Clerics from levels 1 through 10 and quickly discovered that none of us had any intention of making wholesome heal-bots. Instead, we ended up with a collection of morally questionable short kings dedicated to violence, dragons, and undeath. Before diving into the builds, we spent some time discussing Pathfinder's deities, faiths, and philosophies. Ash walked through the Laws of Mortality philosophy, which somehow manages to oppose religion while occasionally becoming just as fanatical as the people it criticizes. Randall immediately embraced the concept and created a pacifist war priest whose solution to conflict is apparently more conflict. Ash also shared details from a new Starfinder campaign involving amnesiac characters trapped aboard a failing space station, creepy recordings, reality-bending horrors, and accusations of stealing ideas from Randall. Ash clarified that any theft was actually from Knights of the Old Republic II, which is apparently perfectly acceptable. Once the episode officially started, we built three very different clerics. Tyler embraced undeath through Urgathoa, focusing on survivability and refusing to ever experience death again. Ash created a dragon-obsessed kobold devoted to Dahak with enough fire and draconic abilities to make every problem look flammable. Randall built a tiny anti-war field medic whose philosophy boils down to peace through overwhelming force. Along the way we discussed doctrines, domains, divine fonts, Battle Harbingers, favorite weapons, and why evil gods consistently seem to have the coolest toys. By the end of the first ten levels, we had accidentally assembled Team Fun Size: three short clerics with deeply questionable life choices and entirely too much confidence. Key Takeaways Pathfinder clerics are extremely front-loaded and gain many important features at level 1. Faiths and philosophies offer interesting roleplaying options but usually provide fewer mechanical benefits than traditional deities. Warpriests gain armor and weapon advantages while Cloistered Clerics focus more heavily on spellcasting. Divine Fonts are far more flexible after the remaster because they no longer depend on Charisma. Harm-focused clerics can become surprisingly durable through self-healing and temporary hit points. Domains provide powerful focus spells and can dramatically shape a cleric's playstyle. Battle Harbinger and class archetypes show how Pathfinder 2e can radically alter classes without creating entirely new ones. Short ancestries apparently became an accidental theme, resulting in Team Fun Size. Randall's anti-war cleric demonstrated that ideals and practical solutions do not always align. Ash's Starfinder campaign premise proves that creepy space stations never go out of style. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

The heroes go on an ill-advised jaunt beyond the firewall to contend with some voracious pests. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

We kick off PaizoCon Online 2026 with Welcome To PaizoCon Online 2026. It’d be weird if it was anything but our first seminar, really. Paizo’s Dustin Knight and Ivis Flanagan join Know Direction’s Ryan Costello to talk about what PaizoCon means to them as Pathfinder and Starfinder fans turned TTRPG professionals, and what to expect […]

Alex and James share their thoughts on the latest Starfinder class, The Luminary, currently in playtest. Recorded live on Twitch. Listen Now! (mp3)

This episode Sam and Stephen talk about some fun Auto-Fire shenanigans inspired by a post from the Starfinder 2e Subreddit! Also, a special thanks to all the folks who submitted their Adamantine Chefs for our enjoyment! If you want to vote for your favorite, go to the Dark Times Podcast Patreon and join before it's too late!u/Famous_Slice4233's Post about Troops and Auto-FireAdamantine Chef Build Bounty BuildsFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An overactive security system places the group in hot water… and hot laser fire. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

A break-in at a secure facility goes horribly awry. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

Escaping the slime-filled wreckage was only half the battle. Stepping back onto the sunbaked surface, the Starfinders are immediately ambushed by flying skeletal cephalaspis. With blasters drawn, magic flaring, and giant crystals erupting from the sand, the newly formed crew must pull together for one last fight to finish their first mission. Background Music and Sounds Syrinscape “Multiple Songs” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Editing & Sound Design byKevin Robbins Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/adventureawaitspodcast Check out the store!https://adventureawaitspod.creator-spring.com/ Get a discount on Arkenforge!Use code AAPOD at checkout!

Paizo dropped a Luminary class playtest when we weren't looking! Sam and Stephen give their first impressions, and Sam even made a Luminary for the occasion! Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class (maybe even a Luminary), and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th at 11:59pm PST to our email inbox. Please include an outline of what makes your Chef unique mechanically, as well as what brings them to the Adamantine Chef Stage.Jor-Tak, the Luminary ChroniclerPaizo's Starfinder 2E Luminary PlaytestFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A night on the town culminates in a shocking revelation about the prime suspect in this murder investigation. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

After pushing into a ruined workshop, the team watches in horror as the inert oil slicks spring to life and surround them. With blasters drawn and magic at the ready, the newly formed crew faces their messiest fight yet to survive the sudden trap. Background Music and Sounds Syrinscape “Multiple Songs” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Editing & Sound Design byKevin Robbins Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/adventureawaitspodcast Check out the store!https://adventureawaitspod.creator-spring.com/ Get a discount on Arkenforge!Use code AAPOD at checkout!

Heavy laser fire and a mystifying police response pushes the roughnexx to reconsider the breadth of their shadowy opposition. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

The investigation starts to get mystical as a series of surprises unfold at Striving's Theology Channel. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…

The Roughnexx are shocked to discover that somebody has arranged a memorial service for their fallen friend. And even more shocked to discover what was left there. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…