Pathfinder downtime is that time between adventures, when the players step back before the next chapter starts. During downtime, you can sum up the important events of a whole day with just one roll. That helps the game move more quickly when the group is not fighting monsters or exploring dungeons. The system of downtime … Read more

Making a character in Pathfinder depends much on skill points and how you spend them determines what your hero can do. The rules set that different classes get different amounts each level. For instance, Paladin gets 2 skill points each level, but Rogue gets much more; around 8 plus whatever comes from Intelligence modifier. Here … Read more

Carrying capacity in Pathfinder is the amount a character can bear before it starts to slow him. The strength score of every companion or animal companion determines that skill and how heavy burden they contribute to the group. This system is made up of two parts: the weight of the armor and the total weight. … Read more

  In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the spell save DC is basically the magic number that determines whether target succeeds to dump the effects of spell. When you use spell that forces some to make a saving throw this happens; if they roll high enough to match or beat your spell save DC, they … Read more

Leveling up in DnD is basically a reward for the character because of killing enough monsters or completing big quests. When a character experiences adventures and beats challenges, they win experience points. Reaching a set amount of experience means improvement of skills. This progress you call gaining a level. Every new level gives new class … Read more

Point buy in DnD 5e is an optional way to set the six ability scores of a player: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma. Instead of rolling dice, players get 27 “points” to use. All scores start at 8, and the higher you want it, the more it costs. For example, choosing Strength 15 … Read more