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Since 2007, the Pathfinder community has been gathering around tables all across the world to roll dice and share exciting stories about dungeons, dragons, and their many magical acquisitions. Each week, we will drill down into a different RPG-related topic that has sprung up from conversations at our tables over the years. While the vast majority of our content is specific to Pathfinder 2nd edition, we occasionally dip into other staples of the modern rpg landscape.

  1. 12/12/2025

    Draconic Codex First look

    Send us a text 🍻Join the Goblin Tribe:  💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/TQTw4HUwUe 💰 Support the Show & Get Pro GM Games: Patreon.com/u77121302 Hey there, goblins! 👽 The dragons are finally nigh! We are reviewing the massive new Lost Omens: Draconic Codex, a 240-page "chunky boy" that completely reimagines dragons for Pathfinder 2e. From new anatomies to dragon gods, this book is packed with lore and crunch. Update: Our new $30 Pro-GM Patreon tier is already full for the first table!. Check the links to join the waitlist or hop into our Discord to find other community games. In this episode: What We Played: Eric runs a Starfinder 2e playtest involving PETA in space (and animals that want to be eaten) , and Robert mirrors scenes in Agents of Edgewatch while prepping for a spooky carnival. The Book: We discuss the massive physical fold-out art pages , the new "Dragon Pacts" subsystem , and why the Dragonblood Ancestry might be a little too powerful at level 1. Top Picks: We rank our favorite things, including the Time Dragon (the time police), the Mocking Dragon (the jester of dragons) , and the Pearl Dragon (the round, lucky boy).

    1h 47m

  2. 12/12/2025

    How to Build a TTRPG World in One Night (The Checklist)

    Send us a text 🍻Join the Goblin Tribe:  💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/TQTw4HUwUe 💰 Support the Show & Get Pro GM Games: Patreon.com/u77121302 🔗Link to template to follow allong: https://pricey-algebra-b31.notion.site/World-building-Template-2b7a99d780be80b8a8fed64b3d6454f5?source=copy_link Hey there, goblins! Worldbuilding is a massive topic, but today we’re cutting through the noise. We’re distinguishing between "Worldbuilding for Use" (getting a game to the table) and "Worldbuilding for Self-Indulgence" (writing lore that no one will ever see). We’ve created a 10-Question Framework to help you build a playable, lived-in setting without getting overwhelmed. We cover: Purpose: Is this for a one-shot or a level 1-20 campaign? Theme: Why you need ONE core theme (and 3 micro-themes). The Kitchen Sink: The debate between focused settings (like Ravenloft) vs. everything-goes settings (like Golarion). The Details: Hard vs. Soft magic, scarcity economies, and pop-culture inspirations. Plus: We announce our new $30 Patreon tier where YOU can play in a monthly game run by Eric!

    1h 47m

  3. 12/12/2025

    Starfinder Alien Core Top 10

    Send us a text Join the Goblin Tribe: 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq 💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302 Hey there, goblins! 👽 We're diving into the new Starfinder Monster Core, and this book is a "kitchen sink" of sci-fi goodness. It's packed with aliens, kaiju, space whales, and... Cthulhu-birthing cults? This is our first-reaction, top-ten list of the weirdest and coolest creatures in the new book. BIG NEWS! EriK is now a professional GM! Check out our new $30 Patreon tier to join a monthly TTRPG one-shot run by EriK on Foundry. Before the deep dive, we cover "What We Played." Erik ran a Disney-themed Peter Pan one-shot where the pets were the heroes (and Captain Hook's mother was the villain). Robert is speed-running Blood Lords and has discovered the secret power of the Dog Slicer. Then, we give our top picks from Monster Core. We cover: The Omen: Giant space whales you can live inside (hello, Treasure Planet!). Space Nymphs: A brilliant replacement for "sci-fi bugs," these are fey spirits for asteroids, black holes, and dwarf stars. The Akashic Dragon: An occult dragon connected to a dimension of all knowledge and experience. The Kaiocore: How to run a Godzilla-sized monster as a series of high-level hazards, not a stat block. The Midwives: A 13-member cult that helped birth a Cthulhu-like being from a planet. Paradox 17: A monster that is literally the concept of simulation theory... and Paizo gave it a 22nd-level stat block. The Babylon 5 Pick: Erik's #1 choice for a collection of monsters to replicate the show's factions. Is this book a must-buy? Let's find out.

    1h 28m

  4. 10/22/2025

    6 ESSENTIAL One-Shot Tips

    Send us a text Join the Goblin Tribe: 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq 💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302 Hey there, goblins! We're back! After a two-month hiatus, we're here to explain where we've been and dive into one of our favorite topics: how to build the perfect one-shot. This isn't just theory—it's our six essential, practical tips for crafting a complete and unforgettable TTRPG experience in a single session. A Strong Start: Learn the one-sentence method to focus your entire adventure. Shared History: The simple trick to get the action started faster and make your party feel like a team. Memorable NPCs: Why you only need two key characters to make your world feel alive. Time Clocks: How to use in-game and real-world pressure to create excitement and force dramatic decisions. One Great Encounter: Design a single, dynamic combat that changes mid-fight and goes beyond just killing monsters. The #1 Pitfall: Discover the common adventure element you should almost always avoid to keep the game moving. Ready to run the most focused and fun one-shot of your life? Let's get started.

    57 min

  5. 07/08/2025

    Are These the Most BROKEN Spells in Pathfinder?

    Send us a text oin the Goblin Tribe: 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq 💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302 Hey there, goblins! 👹 This week, we're doing a deep dive into one of the most unique parts of Pathfinder 2E: Focus Spells! But first... you asked for it, so you're getting it. We spend a good chunk of time recounting the absolutely WILD and epic moments from our recent games. We're talking... Edge Watch: The lynchpin of a three-year campaign is revealed!  Rise of the Runelords: An emotional cliffhanger involving family drama, a soup ladle, and a goblin siege!  Delta Green: A cinematic firefight at a strip mine!  After we recover from all that, we get focused! 🧐 We break down what Focus Spells are, how they've changed in the remaster, and why they're so important for defining your character's power fantasy.  Then, we go class-by-class through the Player Core 1 and pick our absolute favorite, most flavorful, and most powerful Focus Spells for Bards, Clerics, Druids, Rangers, Witches, and Wizards. Grab your spellbook and get ready to salvage the best damn spells in the game! ✨ 00:00:00 Intro & Preshow Banter 00:05:36 What We've Been Playing (The Epic Sessions!) 🎲 00:24:53 What ARE Focus Spells & Why Do They Matter? 📜 00:35:08 Best Bard Spells 🎶 00:45:11 Best Cleric Spells 🙏 01:01:28 Best Druid Spells 🌿 01:10:45 Best Ranger Spells 🏹 01:25:55 Best Witch Spells 🧙‍♀️ 01:33:43 Best Wizard Spells 🔮 01:46:53 Final Thoughts & Goblin Shenanigans

    1h 42m

  6. 07/08/2025

    Is the Starfinder 2e Worth Your Credits? (Galaxy Guide Review)

    Send us a text Join the Goblin Tribe: 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq 💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302 Hey there, goblins! 👹 This week, we're blasting off from Golarion and getting weird with the new Starfinder! Join us for our first look at the Starfinder Galaxy Guide, the very first book for the new edition, released even before the core rulebook. Is this a genius marketing move or just a cosmic tease? 🪐 Before we jump into hyperspace, we share what we've been playing : chaotic stories from our Delta Green campaign (CDC lockdowns , creepy babies , and homemade mustard gas ), plus tales of hag-slaying in Blood Lords  and Eric's play-by-post game of desert kaiju and sentient illusions. Then, it's all about the Galaxy Guide! We break down... - Who is this book for? Is it worth the gold for players & GMs?  - The Sci-Fi Kitchen Sink: How to run Dystopian , War-Torn , or just plain Weird  campaigns. - The Lore: We recap 300+ years of history, including "The Gap" , the Swarm , and the birth of a literal baby god. - Factions & Weird Ancestries: From Space Pirates  and Hellknights  to floating brains (Contemplatives ), body-horror shape-changers (Astrazoans ), and empathic dragons (Dragonkin )! So strap in, check your oxygen, and find out if the new Starfinder gets the Goblin Salvage Rites seal of approval! ✨🚀 TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Intro to Starfinder! 🚀 00:02:02 What We've Been Playing: Delta Green & Blood Lords 00:11:32 What We've Been Playing: Play-by-Post & GSR Setting 00:19:02 Galaxy Guide: Should You Buy It? 🤔 00:23:22 Publishing Strategy: Why This Book First? 00:26:43 Starfinder Lore & History: The Gap & Major Events 📜 00:37:17 How to Play: Sci-Fi Subgenres & Themes 00:48:26 Exploring the Galaxy: Ports of Call 🪐 00:52:46 Factions of Starfinder (Pirates, Hellknights & More!) 01:17:45 The Weird Ancestries Have Arrived 👽 01:20:06 Body Horror & Brains: Astrazoans & Contemplatives 01:25:13 Dragons & Fish People: Dragonkin & Kalo 01:31:41 Butterfly & Wolf People: Spathinae & Vlaka 01:38:52 Final Verdict & Who Should Get This Book

    1h 44m

  7. 06/04/2025

    Shining Kingdoms: Goblin First Look! (PF2E)

    Send us a text Join the Goblin Tribe: 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq 💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302 Well met, goblins! 👹 We are back, this time picking apart Paizo's brand-new Pathfinder 2E book, "Shining Kingdoms." Is this tome a treasure trove of classic fantasy goodness, or does it feel like something we've looted before? Join us as we give our first reactions to this hefty book, diving deep into its lore-to-crunch ratio, the "John Fantasy" nature of its regions, and whether it's a must-buy for players and GMs. Eric shares his... reservations about Paizo stepping back into very traditional fantasy, while Robert sees its value as a potential "gateway drug"  into Golarion. We'll ransack the gazetteers 🗺️, inspect the new player archetypes (are they distinct enough?), and, of course, discuss the most important question: how cool is that Crocodile Dragon?! 🐊 Plus, hear our thoughts on token dragons, the art and layout, and whether this book truly offers actionable content for your campaigns. So grab your sharp things , pour some rum , and tune in to see if "Shining Kingdoms" gets the Goblin Salvage Rites seal of approval! 👍

    1h 49m

  8. 05/23/2025

    Session 0.5 might just save your game!

    Send us a text In this episode, we introduce our take on the "Session 0.5"—a mid-campaign check-in session where we pause the plot and ask: 👉 Is everyone still having fun? 👉 Are the characters where they want to be? 👉 Does anything need to change before we keep rolling?

    1h 9m
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Since 2007, the Pathfinder community has been gathering around tables all across the world to roll dice and share exciting stories about dungeons, dragons, and their many magical acquisitions. Each week, we will drill down into a different RPG-related topic that has sprung up from conversations at our tables over the years. While the vast majority of our content is specific to Pathfinder 2nd edition, we occasionally dip into other staples of the modern rpg landscape.

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