Pathfinder 2E Encounter Design | Tips and Tricks from Jason Bulmahn

Just getting started with Pathfinder Second Edition? Looking to create your own adventures but don't know where to start? Join Game Designer Jason Bulmahn as he works with his good buddy Dan (who has never designed an adventure) to create a thrilling and engaging series of encounters! This video includes tips and tricks for balancing encounters, getting the most out of the Pathfinder 2E encounter system, using encounters to round out a narrative structure, and making sure your player's come out feeling like heroes! Learn more about Pathfinder Second Edition here! https://paizo.com/pathfinder My friendo in this video: danServo - twitch.tv/dan_Servo The map was created using Blue Tiles, a series of map tile sets that allow you to build almost any map you can imagine! You can find them right here on DriveThru https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/5266/Minotaur-Games/subcategory/9971_36286/Blue-Maps-Map-Tiles and right here on Roll20! https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/publisher/519/minotaur-games Discover everything about Pathfinder 2E for free over on the Archives of Nethys: https://2e.aonprd.com/ Looking to pick up some Pathfinder? By using these affiliate links, I receive a small commission. Buy the Pathfinder Core Rulebook at https://amzn.to/3jAPm5Q Pick up the Pathfinder Beginner Box at https://amzn.to/3Y4K1m9 Follow me in all of the places! https://www.twitch.tv/jasonbulmahn https://twitter.com/JasonBulmahn https://www.facebook.com/JasonBulmahn #Pathfinder2E #TTRPG #JasonBulmahn This Video uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This video is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com. Title: Pathfinder 2E Encounter Design | Tips and Tricks from Jason Bulmahn Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Basic Story 4:38 - The Map 7:25 - Initial Theme 8:24 - Encounter Flow 9:54 - A Shocking Admission 10:02 - Understanding the Encounter Budget 13:26 - Benevolent 14:36 - Using Hazards 17:38 - Spicy Encounters 18:06 - Roughing Out Encounters by Threat 22:34 - Dan's Bar 27:39 - Encounter Area 2 35:25 - Encounter Areas 3 and 4 40:40 - Ghoul Maitre D' 43:30 - Encounter Areas 5 and 6 50:02 - Encounter Area 7 52:45 - Encounter Area 8 54:10 - Puzzles 56:11 - Encounter 9 1:00:40 - Dan is a Simple Guy 1:02:05 - Placing Treasure 1:04:37 - Conclusion