Trailblazer Academy

Detailed overview of the 1E Cleric class published in the Core Rulebook.

Detailed overview of the 1E Paladin class published in the Core Rulebook.

Detailed overview of the 1E Monk class published in the Core Rulebook. Caleb's audio may sound strange due to him using a new mic he had incorrectly configured. Future episodes will not have this problem.

Detailed overview of the 1E Summoner class published in the Advanced Players Guide.

This episode covers the differences between being a player and acting as a character. Featuring the late Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson.

This episode covers everything you need to know about multiclassing.

Detailed overview of the Lizardfolk race (also known as Iruxi) published in Lost Omens: Character Guide (2E).

This episode is a must-listen for any first-time Pathfinder 2E players. Professors Caleb and Rob go over the basic mechanics of the game with something for new and knowledgeable players alike.

This episode reviews the Core Rule Book (2E).

This episode covers the differences between good and bad metagaming. Featuring special guest Marcus 'djWHEAT' Graham, Head of Creator Development at Twitch.   Visit djWHEAT's twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/djwheat

We're out of Hiatus! We've renamed the podcast Trailblazer Academy and new episodes will be coming out for both 1st and 2nd edition, alongside remasters of our back catalog!

This episode reviews the Advanced Player's Guide (1E). This is a clean version of this episode. You can find the full episode with 40 minutes of additional content on this feed.

This episode reviews the Advanced Player's Guide (1E). There is a clean version of this episode on this feed as well, should you prefer that.

This episode covers ideas on how to utilize comedy in your game. Featuring Brockett Vola & Dan Hall from the Biggest Fan Podcast. This episode had to be recorded via Skype and all on one track, as such there is reduced audio quality - our apologies.

Detailed overview of the 1E Rogue class published in the Core Rulebook. Featuring Dan Tharp from Paizo.

This episode covers the 3rd party 1E book Ultimate Psionics published by Dreamscarred Press. This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

After having a lot of experience with the Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest we're ready to give you our feedback on the playtest system. From playing through and GMing the entire Playtest Adventure Path Doomsday Dawn on the feedback schedule, to GMing our own home games afterword, we spent a lot of time with the system. We will be discussing the system at it's most current updated state (1.6). This episode was recorded on 12/19.

This episode covers how to handle GM Fiat and lying to your players.

Join us as we celebrate 150 episodes of quality teachings the only way we know how - talking about Catfolk! Featuring special guest, Paizo's own Franchise Manager, Mark Moreland!

Detailed overview of the 1E Druid class published in the Core Rulebook.

This episodes covers ideas around using and being inspired by other media.

We got together 5 guys from the interwebs including Andrew formerly of Tales from the Lich, Rob past guest of Trailblazer Academy, Johan voice-over arist for the Trailblazer Network, Christian co-professor of Trailblazer Academy, and Caleb founder of the Trailblazer Network to play games and shoot the breeze. We're so proud that you guys choose to spend your time listening to this network and the shows on it. Please make use of the Discord server to talk with the Trailblazers crew and fellow fans! You can find a link at the bottom of our site www.tblazer.net. Note: This episode includes adult humor. Listener discretion is advised. Visit Johan's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/GrethSC/

This episode covers rules and tips on how to utilize Horror in your game. This episode builds off of concepts introduced in Horror Adventures (1E).

This episode covers the Book of the Damned (1E). Featuring special guest Perram from the Know Direction Podcast.   Listen to Perram's podcast Know Direction: http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/

This episodes covers rules on how to build player races in 1E using rules presented in the Advanced Race Guide.

This episode covers rules on how to build monsters in 1E using rules presented mainly in Bestairy 1 and expanded on in the further Bestiaries.

This episode covers the Adaptive Shifter arcehtype for the 1E Shifter introduced in Distant Realms.

This episode covers the Ankou's Shadow arcehtype for the Slayer introduced in Legacy of the First World (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

Detailed overview of the Gnazi race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

This episode reviews Mythic Adventures (1E).

Detailed overview of the Duskwalker race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

This episode covers the Mass Combat subsystem introduced in Ultimate Campaign (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

This episode reviews Planar Adventures (1E), the last book in the core 1st edition line. Springtime by Pierre-Auguste Cot (nsfw art): https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438158

This episode covers the Archaeologist archetype for the Bard introduced in Ultimate Combat (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

This episode covers rules on how to build NPCs using the specific classes made for NPCs.

Detailed overview of the Aphorite race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

You can sponsor an episode about nearly any subject to have Caleb & Christian record an episode on it! Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

This episode reviews the GameMastery Guide (1E).

In this extra credit we go over the Phantoms' stats and emotional foci.

Detailed overview of the Spiritualist class published in Occult Adventures (1E).

In this episode we cover a large list of useful mundane items and gear. The show notes contain the list of items as well as criteria we used and list of books we had access to when looking at the items. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1soiO1y3ZcVsSElT9yr0OMlbUPYDoYC-idPuLL4PHLCo/edit?usp=sharing

This episode covers topics of inclusion, answering three foundational questions that TTRPG players will inevitably come across. Featuring special guest Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson.

This episode covers traits and certain uses of villains so you can create good villains for use in your games.

Detailed overview of the Fighter class published in the Core Rulebook (1E).

Detailed overview of the Gunslinger class published in Ultimate Combat (1E).

This episode covers a large list of useful magic items. Gear will be covered in the extra credit. The show notes contain the list of items as well as criteria we used and list of books we had access to when looking at the items. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1soiO1y3ZcVsSElT9yr0OMlbUPYDoYC-idPuLL4PHLCo/edit?usp=sharing Editor's Note: There are a few times (mostly in the beginning of the episode) where my plosives make a weird effect on the audio. This is because I was too close to my mic, sorry about that.

Detailed overview of the Bard class published in the Core Rulebook (1E).

Detailed overview of the Barbarian class published in the Core Rulebook (1E).

This episode reviews the Core Rule Book (1E).

This episode covers how to and whether you should roleplay your alignment, and what effects the Alignment system have on the game. Featuring special guest Johan from GrethSC. Visit Johan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesqVQjpqMSeuuzFa8sJiaA Sandwich Alignment Chart: https://i1.wp.com/media.boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/C-wyhyfXYAALcbz-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C825&ssl=1 Bread Bag Alignment Chart: https://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bread-bag-alignment-chart.jpg