I like combining Athletics action (Trip, Shove, etc) with Assurance on low(er) level enemies.
Very cool, thanks for sharing! I did not get a chance to read the whole thing yet but a skim+your comments make me excited. How do you think your system compares to others out there? I'm always looking for a great Pokémon ttrpg to actually get to the table!
I can relate. Our group's all time favorite NPC is literally named TBD 😅
Never realized Pathfinder 1e had hex crawl rules!
For tokens on the VTT I use: https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/ . I'm still experimenting with music but my group usually just throws on a random YouTube playlist.
Agreed, things like the Summoner's Eidolon also come to mind. As OP said, I imagine you could also find a group and adventure, potentially homebrewed, who just wanted to do an investigation/exploration and avoid fights but that is not bog standard Pathfinder and if that's your jam a different system focused on that style of play might be better. But back to your original question, I think it'd be tough as you need to do something in combat.
Like everyone else, I can't recommend Pathbuilder 2e enough! I even paid for it although the basic version does almost everything (with ads). The only bummer is that the app and web version are separate purchase.
Some other classics I love that I haven't seen recommended yet:
- Power Grid
- Ticket to Ride
- Puerto Rico
- Agricola
- Viticulture
I agree with pretty much everyone else too! There are a ton of great boardgames to explore and starting with Catan and a regular group is a great place to be in.
Recommended Apps?
cross-posted from: https://pathfinder.social/post/8123
What sorts of tools/apps/programs/etc do people use to journal or record their solo adventures? I would love to have a fancy notebook and roll physical dice but being realistic I think something I could run on my Android as either a web or native app and handle both dice rolls and journaling would be ideal. I'm currently considering RoleGate since I use it for some PBP games with moderate success but I'd love to hear what other people use or have considered, either as all-in-one or standalone journals/dice/etc to make a complete system.