About this episode
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss variant rules. We examine the difference between house rules and variants, and review a collection of our favorite variant rules for DnD 5e and for Pathfinder 2e and debate which ones you should or should not use and why. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Articles on RPGBOT.net The Fundamental Math of Character Optimization Oops All Elves The Monsterizer DnD 5e Dungeon Master's Guide ( affiliate link ) Chapter 8 under Adjudicating Area Effects Chapter 9 under Resting and under Combat Options Pathfinder 2e: Gamemastery Guide Chapter 4 https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1297 Other Stuff DnDBeyond Campaign Level Spread Chart – Taken from a video in 2019, so may be outdated You can find more information at https://rpgbot.net/ - Analysis, tools, and instructional articles for tabletop RPGs. SUPPORT US AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rpgbot Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpgbotdotnet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpgbot/