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Rise of the Rulelords

Rise of the Rulelords

By Pete Zupan

Rise of the Rulelords is a Pathfinder Second Edition educational podcast. Join your Adjective 1 and Adjective 2 Rulelord, Pete, as I try to educate new players and GM's on the rules of #Pathfinder2E in a fun and casual way.
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Unchained 14 - AAW Games Mini-Dungeon Tome ft Thilo Graf

Rise of the RulelordsMar 09, 2023

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Unchained 14 - AAW Games Mini-Dungeon Tome ft Thilo Graf

Unchained 14 - AAW Games Mini-Dungeon Tome ft Thilo Graf

AAW Games Thilo Graff talks with me about the success of their first Pathfinder 2e Kickstarter: The Mini-Dungeon Tome! Pre-Orders are now available, and keep a look out for Mini-Dungeon Time 2 for PF2! >
Mar 09, 202336:20
Review of the Rulelords 2 - The Shifter Class by Brian Lane

Review of the Rulelords 2 - The Shifter Class by Brian Lane

RE-Introducing Review of the Rulelords! A spinoff podcast by Pete of Rise of the Rulelords and co-host Beth Perrin of Dice Don't Die! We'll be interviewing 3rd party authors and do deep dives into their materials to see how close to "Paizo official" they are. On this episode, we talk to W. Brian Lane of Lion's Brain Media about the Shifter class! This class lets players change their form at will using a mix of quick Shift abilities and focused Forms.  Get Fronteirs of Magic on Pathfinder Infinite! >
Jan 26, 202301:38:50
#NADDPod Podcast - Thank you & Welcome!

#NADDPod Podcast - Thank you & Welcome!

LISTEN TO NADDPod EPISODE FIRST Emily Axford of Not Another D&D Podcast listened to my show as she learned Pathfinder2e then shared her insights with the rest of the cast! I am beyond thrilled and wanted to make a quick thank you episode for them and new listeners brought over from #NADDPod! Also some brief expounding and answered some questions they had on the episode. Follow Not Another D&D Podcast on Twitter @NADDPod >
Jan 20, 202332:40
Session 6 - Where to Start with Pathfinder 2e

Session 6 - Where to Start with Pathfinder 2e

This episode is for anyone who wants to know what Paizo products to buy. This is my subjective list of where to start if you're brand new to the game! RESOURCES: Pathfinder Primer Archives of Nethys Beginner Box Pathfinder Infinite >
Jan 10, 202301:08:50
Review of the Rulelords 1 - Golarion Necromancer Class by Kevin Glusing

Review of the Rulelords 1 - Golarion Necromancer Class by Kevin Glusing

Introducing Infinite Adventures! A spinoff podcast by Pete of Rise of the Rulelords and co-host Beth Perrin! We'll be interviewing 3rd party authors and do deep dives into their materials to see how close to "Paizo official" they are.  On this episode, we talk to Kevin Glusing of Samurai Sheepdog about his latest release: "Banned from the Boneyard: Golarion Necromancers"! The exciting book from the Infinite Master brings the necromancer back as a playable class, and introduced 8 necromantic studies relevant to Golarion! We go over how the class works, what each study brings to the table, spells, feats, and everything else this book has to offer!  Get Banned from the Boneyard on Pathfinder Infinite! >
Nov 30, 202202:29:18
Unchained 13 - Improphet's Tome ft Joshua Birdsong

Unchained 13 - Improphet's Tome ft Joshua Birdsong

Joshua Birdsong covers his first Kickstarter: Improphet's Tome! Every single core and advanced class has new feats, spells, and abilities, as well as the Giantkin ancestry and Magus class! >
Nov 23, 202236:40
Unchained 12 - Monstrous Beasts: A Guide to Friend Them ft Eldritch Osiris

Unchained 12 - Monstrous Beasts: A Guide to Friend Them ft Eldritch Osiris

James, Matt, and Luigi talk about the first Eldritch Osiris Games Kickstarter: Monstrous Beasts! This book adds a new Crabfolk ancestry, companion animals, archetypes, dedication upgrades, items, and creatures to your game! >
Nov 06, 202238:43
Unchained 11 - Legendary vs Playtest Kineticist ft Vanessa Hoskins

Unchained 11 - Legendary vs Playtest Kineticist ft Vanessa Hoskins

Vanessa Hoskins, author of the 2e compatible Legendary Kineticist, talks with me about her take on the 1e class conversion, and gives her thoughts on the new Paizo playtest Kineticist class >
Aug 16, 202201:12:32
Unchained 10 - D&D 5e to Pathfinder 2e conversions ft James Beck

Unchained 10 - D&D 5e to Pathfinder 2e conversions ft James Beck

James Beck, member of Deadly D8 and co-founder of the Edritch Osiris co-op, talks with me about 5e game design, how to make it 2e compatible, and gives tips on creating your own classes and ancetries. >
Aug 03, 202252:58
Unchained 9 - BattleZoo Strange and Unusual, Year of Monsters, and Eldamon ft. Mark Seifter

Unchained 9 - BattleZoo Strange and Unusual, Year of Monsters, and Eldamon ft. Mark Seifter

I talk with with Roll for Combat Director of Game Design Mark Seifter about the Battlezoo Bestiary: Strange and Unusual, Year of Monsters, and Eldamon Kickstarter! This exciting project is set to give GMs and players 150 new award winning monsters, 12 monstrous ancestries, and 160+ elemental avatar creatures! Join the mailing list for the Kickstarter at Eldamon.com The Kickstarter goes live July 26th! Make sure to join Mark for his AMA on r/Pathfinder2e the same day from 9a-5p Pacific! >
Jul 19, 202201:05:01
Session 5 - The Bad Conditions

Session 5 - The Bad Conditions

We cover all the "bad" conditions that players will want to avoid or impose on enemy creatures. CN: Gunshot sounds >
Jun 08, 202235:27
Session ? - My GM Inspirations (& Beginner Box Day)

Session ? - My GM Inspirations (& Beginner Box Day)

I am exhausted from Beginner Box Day but it was great! In the spirit of so many awesome GMs running for new players, I reminisce about some of the GMs that have inspired me and lessons I learned from them. >
Apr 26, 202251:23
Unchained 8 - Differences between D&D and Pathfinder ft. Secret Nerd Podcast

Unchained 8 - Differences between D&D and Pathfinder ft. Secret Nerd Podcast

I talk with Navaar Jackson of Secret Nerd Podcast about the differences between Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and Pathfinder 2nd Edition. We go over everything from character creation, setting, mechanics, and more! The episode is 99% system neutral, as we try to compare and contrast each system for what it is and let the results speak for themselves. >
Apr 11, 202202:00:07
Session _ - A Zen Reading of the Game Master Screen

Session _ - A Zen Reading of the Game Master Screen

I read the game master screen for Pathfinder 2E. That's it. That's the episode.* >
Apr 01, 202237:30
Unchained 7 - The Botanical Bestiary ft. Matt Cavanaugh (Orfane)

Unchained 7 - The Botanical Bestiary ft. Matt Cavanaugh (Orfane)

Matt discusses his unhealthy obsession with Leshy's and his decision to turn it into a book >
Mar 29, 202226:08
Session 4 - The Good Conditions

Session 4 - The Good Conditions

We cover all the "good" conditions that players might want to have or aren't that bad to get. >
Mar 15, 202235:17
Unchained 6 - Table Turmoil ft. Eli Herman of Deadly D8

Unchained 6 - Table Turmoil ft. Eli Herman of Deadly D8

Eli of Deadly D8 discusses resolving player vs player conflict, ways we can avoid causing table turmoil, and keeping the game fun for everyone! >
Feb 28, 202242:25
Session 3 - Basic Actions

Session 3 - Basic Actions

We cover all the basic actions every player (and monster) can use regardless of class or skill level. >
Feb 01, 202250:52
Rise of the Rulelords Trailer

Rise of the Rulelords Trailer

Rise of the Rulelords is a Pathfinder Second Edition educational podcast. Join your Adjective 1 and Adjective 2 Rulelord, Pete, as I try to educate new players and GM's on the rules of #Pathfinder2E in a fun and casual way. >
Jan 27, 202201:19
#UnionizePaizo with Jason Tondro, Senior Developer for the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPGs

#UnionizePaizo with Jason Tondro, Senior Developer for the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPGs

Find out more about the effort to #UnionizePaizo at the United Paizo Workers website Follow United Paizo Workers on Twitter @PaizoWorkers Follow Jason Tondro on Twitter @doctorcomics Purchase merch in support of the union
Oct 18, 202156:06
Unchained 5 - Naltulth: Candulhurst ft Sean Fallon of Smunchy Games

Unchained 5 - Naltulth: Candulhurst ft Sean Fallon of Smunchy Games

Naltulth: Candulhurst is a third-party Pathfinder 2e TTRPG setting live on Kickstarter! The frigid northlands of Naltulth are icy cold and covered in mountainous regions, wastelands, tundra, and snow as far as the eye can see. It has some of the harshest winters, some of the shortest summers, and is by far one of the most dangerous places to adventure in. >
Oct 12, 202137:51
Unchained 4: Using Lore in Your Games ft Gloria of New Thassilon (Victoria Sullivan)

Unchained 4: Using Lore in Your Games ft Gloria of New Thassilon (Victoria Sullivan)

Gloria of New Thassilon (Victoria Sullivan) goes over the lore of Golarion and how to create your own unique setting >
Oct 05, 202141:29
#PaizoAccountability

#PaizoAccountability

I am joining the call for #PaizoAccountability. A number of allegations were brought up against Paizo and upper management. I would like to see better conditions and protections for workers, an independent investigation of the allegations, and management being held accountable for any misdeeds. I do this not to "cancel" Paizo but because I want to go back to loving the company that creates one of my favorite products. Sources: Compendium of allegations against Paizo Management Add your voice
Sep 23, 202124:16
Unchained 3: BattleZoo Bestiary interview with Mark Seifter and Stephen Glicker

Unchained 3: BattleZoo Bestiary interview with Mark Seifter and Stephen Glicker

Roll For Combat, a licensed Paizo partner, is excited to launch a Kickstarter on August 31, 2021, for the RPG Superstar Battlezoo Bestiary, Adventure, and Dragon Ancestry books. >
Aug 30, 202101:29:43
Session 2 - The Quick and Dirty Guide to GMing

Session 2 - The Quick and Dirty Guide to GMing

Ready to learn how to be a gamemaster for Pathfinder 2e? We go over GM basics, and cover C.H.E.E.R.S. - Challenges, Hazards, Environment, Encounters, Rewards, Story. >
Aug 24, 202157:52
Unchained 2: GM Soft Skills with Quinn Murphy, Aubrey Knotts, and Vanessa Hoskins

Unchained 2: GM Soft Skills with Quinn Murphy, Aubrey Knotts, and Vanessa Hoskins

On this episode we talk with experienced GM's and gain bonuses to wisdom and intelligence from their advice on being an effective game master! >
Aug 03, 202101:20:54
Unchained 1: Dave of How It's Played

Unchained 1: Dave of How It's Played

We talk with Dave of the YouTube channel How It's Played! Incidentally, the channel just reached over 10K subscribers! >
Jul 20, 202155:13
Session 1 - The Quick and Dirty Guide to Playing Pathfinder

Session 1 - The Quick and Dirty Guide to Playing Pathfinder

Need to learn how to play Pathfinder in under an hour? This episode of Rise of the Rulelords covers character creation and almost all the rules of Chapter 9: Playing the Game! >
Jul 05, 202156:57
Session 0 - Intro to Pathfinder 2E + Resources

Session 0 - Intro to Pathfinder 2E + Resources

Is Pathfinder 2E the right game for you? In this session, we go over the history of 2E's development, the top 5 reasons to play, and resources to learn more! >
Jun 21, 202141:34
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Jun 13, 202101:22