PF2e CLASS SELECTION 3 - Himbo Energy, Wicked Vibes, and Winglady Wisdom
Release Date: 06/09/2025
DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY ACTUAL PLAY - This Swamp Ain't Big Enough for All Our Bad Decisions
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Attention-Grabbing One-Liner: Ever accidentally summon an ancient mage, turn a wooden snake into a god, and commit light-hearted organ donation—all before lunch? Welcome to Daggerheart. A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsor: This episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by — the tool that makes prepping your next chaotic campaign way easier than bargaining with ancient swamp mages. From random traps to tactical encounter builders, DungeonFlow has everything you need to keep your GMing fast, fun, and possibly slightly cursed. Try it today! Episode Notes Join the RPGBOT crew as they...
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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY CHARACTER CREATION - Roll Stats, Choose a Class, Cry About Your Backstory
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Ever wonder what would happen if D&D and a therapy session had a magical woodland baby? Welcome to character creation in Daggerheart. Thank You to Our Sponsor – DungeonFlow.app: This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by — your new favorite GM tool for organizing campaigns, generating traps, and describing suspiciously pulsing potted plants. Whether you're prepping a one-shot or wrangling a West Marches campaign, DungeonFlow makes your life easier, faster, and way less covered in metaphorical blood. Try it now and streamline your prep time before the rogue does...
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SHINKICKING Remastered - Managing Difficulty and Tone in Combat RP
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Ever accidentally traumatize your party during a goblin ambush? We did—so we made a whole episode about it. In this remastered episode, the RPGBOT crew rolls initiative on one of the most delicate balancing acts in tabletop role-playing games: how to manage difficulty and tone in combat scenarios. Whether you’re a GM trying to run a gritty, high-stakes survival encounter or a player who just wants to dropkick goblins and crack jokes, this conversation explores how to harmonize challenge with narrative tone. The hosts unpack the psychology of danger, why tension doesn’t always mean TPKs,...
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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY CONCEPTS AND THEMES - Cue the Spotlight, We're Monologuing Through Combat
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We upgraded Foundry, discovered a few surprise “features,” and then dove headfirst into the hope-and-fear-fueled mayhem of Daggerheart—join us for mechanics, emotions, and at least one character death that felt really personal. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by , your one-stop shop for streamlining game prep and powering up your sessions. Whether you're navigating Daggerheart's emotional economy or just trying to remember what room had the spiky floor trap, DungeonFlow has your back. With encounter builders, random traps, and mood-setting room descriptions, it's...
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SHADOWFELL - Get Your Gloom On
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What if your depression had hit points and could punch back? Welcome to the Shadowfell. Huge thanks to DungeonFlow.app for sponsoring this episode—because even in the Shadowfell, your dungeon prep shouldn't be a nightmare. Sign up today at and start building better encounters, faster. It's free to try, easy to use, and unlike the Shadowfell... it won’t drain your soul. In this laughably bleak episode, the RPGBOT crew takes a torch (dimly lit, flickering with existential dread) and dives headfirst into the Shadowfell—D&D’s very own Plane of Gloom, where your hopes go to die...
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LIGHT AND DARKNESS Remastered - Because apparently no one packs torches anymore...
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If you've ever wondered why your dungeon feels less like a terrifying crawl through the dark and more like a grayscale video game, this episode shines a light on everything wrong—and weird—about darkvision. In this remastered and updated episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts revisit one of their most debated topics: how vision mechanics function in tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. They dive deep into how different systems handle lighting, visibility, and the ever-confusing rules around darkvision. The episode unpacks the practical and narrative...
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WARHAMMER FANTASY ROLE PLAY Part IV: Review - Fate, Fortune, and Fragile Line Between Hero and Corpse
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. Explore the treacherous roads, clash blades with the forces of corruption, and roll the bones in the grimdark world of Warhammer Fantasy. Whether you're a grizzled veteran or fresh meat for the dice gods, Ash has a seat at the table for you. Show Notes: In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts venture deeper into the grim and perilous world of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. The conversation centers on how chance, mechanics, and narrative intertwine to create memorable and brutal gaming experiences. From unlucky dice rolls to warpstone corruption, the hosts unpack the intricate systems...
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WARHAMMER FANTASY ROLE PLAY Pt III: Example Play - Bring Gloves, Trust No One, and Never Sniff the Daisies
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If you’ve ever asked, “How do I actually play Warhammer Fantasy Role Play?”—this episode is your crash course, chaos crash cart, and comedy club all rolled into one. Grab your dice, pack your herbs, and don’t forget your gloves. Things are about to get weird in the woods. Thank you to our sponsor, DM Adamantine! If you're ready to play with an expert GM in a one-of-a-kind setting, check out Dungeon Master Adamantine at or find him on for custom sessions in Greece or online! In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into the brutal, baroque, and...
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DEITIES Remastered - Divine powers, celestial politics, and heresy to keep things interesting.
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Ever wondered what happens when your cleric starts a cult, your paladin questions their god, and your podcast host thinks he is one? Tune in and find out. In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew dives deep into the divine—and the deranged—as they tackle the topic of religion in tabletop RPGs. From the celestial bureaucracy of the Forgotten Realms to Pathfinder’s heavily codified pantheon, the hosts examine how religion shapes settings, drives character motivation, and complicates moral choices. The discussion explores the roles of deities, demigods, and divine casters, while also...
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PLANE OF ARBOREA - Where vibes are chaotic, food is suspicious, and trees hold grudges
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If you’ve ever wanted to party in a magical forest where the trees are judging you and the weather is trying to kill you, this is your episode. A massive thank you to Dungeon Master Adamantine for sponsoring this episode! Whether you want to explore mythic Athens in person or dive into the underdark from your living room, Nick Fotopoulos—aka DM Adamantine—runs unforgettable sessions across systems including D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and Vampire: The Masquerade. Book a game with him at or at . Episode Summary: In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the crew ascends to the upper...
info_outlineWhat do Pathfinder classes, Muppet horror, and himbo culture have in common? Absolutely nothing—so obviously we made a whole episode about it.
Big thanks to Dungeon Master Adamantine for sponsoring this episode—if you want to roll dice in Greece with a professional GM who can out-roleplay Zeus himself, summon Nick at dungeonmasteradamantine.com or book him Startplaying: https://startplaying.games/gm/dmadamantine (but maybe not during a boss fight).
In the third (and arguably most chaotic) installment of our deep dive into Pathfinder classes, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew goes full gremlin. Join Ash, Randall, and Tyler as they discuss the remastering of Pathfinder, family hijinks, the unexpected depth of 'himbo' culture, the musical Wicked, and how to reimagine Sesame Street as a TTRPG murder mystery.
Also, yes—we talk about actual Pathfinder classes. Probably more than you’d expect given how much time we spend dunking on action economy and imagining eldritch Elmo.
This episode features critical evaluations of the Animist, Exemplar, Gunslinger, Inventor, Kineticist, Magus, Psychic, Summoner, and Thaumaturge classes. Which ones are too complex for beginners? Which are secretly brilliant? Which would Kermit play? All this and more in an episode that sounds like it was brainstormed on a sticky note found in a Waffle House parking lot.
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RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes
- PF2 Starting Classes Part 1
- PF2 Starting Classes Part 2
- Dark Archive Review
- Guns and Gears Remastered Review
- Rage of Elements Review
- War of Immortals Review
Key Takeaways
The Vibes:
- Podcasting is hard. Podcasting while discussing Muppet horror fiction? Harder.
- Humor is a necessary survival skill—especially in family life and game design.
- Yes, you can enjoy Wicked without knowing the entire Wizard of Oz lore tree.
- Himbo culture is more than just muscles and charm—it's a way of life.
Classy Evaluations:
- Animist – “What if your divine caster was also a spirit medium with an emotional support ghost?” Surprisingly elegant.
- Exemplar – A mythic powerhouse designed for epic-level play. Great if you like spreadsheets and divine empowerment.
- Gunslinger – Surprisingly tactical. Better than expected. Imagine Yosemite Sam, but with feat optimization.
- Inventor – Simple. Straightforward. Hits things with science. Ideal for players who want to cosplay as Iron Goblin.
- Kineticist – Offers power and flavor, but the mechanical complexity is dense. Approach with coffee and patience.
- Magus – Action economy is a problem. Looks amazing on paper, but in practice, it’s like juggling flaming swords while solving a Rubik’s Cube.
- Psychic – Big flavor, intimidating mechanics. Could be brilliant, could be brain-melting. Much like psychic powers, really.
- Summoner – You share HP with your pet kaiju. It’s a relationship built on trust, trauma, and tactical retreat.
- Thaumaturge – A fan favorite. Big bag of tricks, satisfying mechanics, and good for players who like yelling “Your weakness is friendship!”
Creative Chaos:
- Elmo as an unknowable horror from the Darkest House? Canon.
- Kermit the Frog: bard? gunslinger? morally neutral cleric? All viable builds.
- You can adapt Sesame Street to a Pathfinder game, but you probably shouldn’t. But if you do, please invite us.
Meta Moments:
- Some Paizo devs are probably listening. Hi! We love you. Please don’t smite us.
- Podcast guests matter. Good ones make everything better. Bad ones get reincarnated as spellcasters with 3-action teleports and no way to cast them.
- The community continues to influence Paizo’s design—your feedback does matter.
Listener Homework
- Build a Thaumaturge with a Sesame Street theme. Bonus points for cursed items shaped like puppets.
- Try Wicked. Then stat out Elphaba as a Witch with the Hex trait.
- Ask yourself: Are you the himbo in your party?
- Complain about Magus’ action economy online. It’s tradition.
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