Tag Archives: metagame

Two is Better Than One (Altered State: Spell Sourcing)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by lostspherespublishing

Sometimes a gaming group in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game wants to engage a party that diverges from the normal metabalance of the game. Frequently this arises when a majority of the party (or all of it) want to play spellcasters. … Continue reading →

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Break Free (Around the Table: Breaks)

Posted on June 2, 2016 by lostspherespublishing

Back from PaizoCon it is always refreshing to see so many GMs and players in action. Each demonstrating as many different variations of how to play the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game on and OFF the table.The specifics of game logistics can … Continue reading →

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All I Need is a Miracle (A Visit to the Buff-et: Divine Channeler)

Posted on April 30, 2016 by lostspherespublishing

Yesterday we discussed the aether blade as a potential “fifth wheel” class of the “buff-er” or support role. A great support character can fill in for missing character roles or make the going much easier on a larger party. We’ll be looking at some of the … Continue reading →

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Strangeness and Charm – Shifting Your Gaming Venue (Destination Gaming)

Posted on September 24, 2015 by lostspherespublishing

Conventions are great place to find new gaming experiences but not everyone is inclined to them. You may find yourself with a stable and local group–and are pretty lucky if so–with little variation in group composition or sometimes even party … Continue reading →

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A Brief Guide to Sanity Maintenance at the Table (Meta)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by lostspherespublishing

*Succeeds Will save.* Sometimes it’s difficult not to get upset by differences in opinion in tabletop gaming. Sometimes we are surprised be the vehemence of reactions to new content, errata or FAQ. Take a breath before lighting the flame-war canon … Continue reading →

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