Trailblazer Network
Trailblazer Academy
Join professors Caleb, Christian, and Robert as they teach you all about both 1st and 2nd edition of the Pathfinder Tabletop Roleplaying Game. We talk about game mechanics, review books and classes, discuss GM and player techniques, and much more! From beginners to experts, everyone can attend this class for a great time.
Meet the Professors
Meet the Professors
Caleb
Caleb does his best to give well rounded advice from both a player's and GM's perspective making sure to maintain experience as both. Among his experience is GMing for the Trailblazer Network show Trailblazers, many homebrew campaigns both long and short as well as a variety of experimental ones.
Christian
He picked up Pathfinder at his college's gaming club, and was one of the Head GM's for the club. Since being introduced to tabletop RPGs it has been his main hobby. Over the years he has been a GM and player in a plethora of campaigns both long and short, home-brewed and published.
Robert
He has been forever lost in tabletop RPG's since being introduced to them over 20 years ago. He has played, GM'd, and even homebrewed a number of systems throughout the years, but Pathfinder will forever be his one true love.
Episode List
Episode List
PLAYING [1E]
101 – Basic Mechanics [1E]
101 – Basic Mechanics [1E] (Extra Credit)
102 – Skills Detailed [1E]
102 – Skills Detailed (Extra Credit)
103 – Combat Detailed: Weapons [1E]
103 – Combat Detailed: Weapons [1E] (Extra Credit)
104 – Combat Detailed: Magic [1E]
104 – Combat Detailed: Magic [1E] (Extra Credit)
105 – Equipment [1E]
105 – Equipment [1E] (Extra Credit)
106 – Party Roles
107 – Character Creation [1E]
107 – Character Creation (Extra Credit)
PLAYING [2E]
101 – Basic Mechanics [2E]
102 – Skills Detailed [2E]
103 – Combat Detailed [2E]
104 – Magic Detailed [2E]
105 – Equipment [2E]
107 – Character Creation [2E]
GAMEMASTERING
201 – GMing Basics [1E]
201 – GMing Basics (Extra Credit)
202 – Player Types & Conflict
202 – Player Types & Conflict (Extra Credit)
203 – Character Death
204 – House Rules [1E]
205 – Making Good Encounters
205 – Making Good Encounters (Extra Credit)
206 – Rewarding your Players
207 – Romance
208 – Online vs IRL
208 – Online vs IRL (Extra Credit)
209 – Pre-mades vs Homebrew Campaigns
210 – GMing Philosophies
211 – Storytelling Tips
GAMEMASTERING [2E]
201 – GMing Basics [2E]
201 - GMing Basics [2E] (extra credit)
ADVANCED TOPICS
301 – Miniatures & Dice
302 – Roleplaying your Stats
304 – Inclusion
305 – Useful Magic Items and Gear [1E]
305 – Useful Magic Items and Gear [1E] (Extra Credit)
306 – Useful Feats & Traits
307 – Roleplaying your Alignment
308 – Horror
309 – Inspiration from Other Media
310 – Creating Good Villains
311 – How to Improvise
312 – GM Fiat
313 – Multiclassing
314 – Metagaming
315 – Society
316 – Play by Post
317 – NPC Builder [1E]
318 – Monster Builder [1E]
319 – Race Builder [1E]
320 – Comedy
321 – Player vs Character
322 – Mathfinder
ALTERNATE RULES
401 – Alternate Leveling [1E]
402 – Automatic Bonus Progression [1E]
403 – Alternate Alignment [1E]
404 – Alternate Skills [1E]
405 – Traits & Drawbacks [1E]
406 – Variant Multiclassing [1E]
407 – Alternate Action Economy [1E]
408 – Alternate Martial Combat [1E]
409 – Alternate Magic Combat [1E]
410 – Alternate Magic Items [1E]
411 – Alternate Armor [1E]
412 – Simple Monster Creation [1E]
413 – Mass Combat [1E]
414 – Kingdom building rules [1E]
415 – Hero Points [1E]
RACE Overview [1E]
Core: Dwarf
Core: Elf
Core: Gnome
Core: Half Elf
Core: Half Orc
Core: Halfling
Core: Human
Featured: Aasimar
Featured: Catfolk
Featured: Dhampir
Featured: Drow
Featured: Fetchling
Featured: Goblin
Featured: Hobgoblin
Featured: Ifrit
Featured: Kobold
Featured: Orc
Featured: Oread
Featured: Ratfolk
Featured: Sylph
Featured: Tengu
Featured: Tiefling
Featured: Undine
Uncommon: Changeling
Uncommon: Duergar
Uncommon: Gillman
Uncommon: Grippli
Uncommon: Kitsune
Uncommon: Merfolk
Uncommon: Nagaji
Uncommon: Samsaran
Uncommon: Strix
Uncommon: Suli
Uncommon: Svirfneblin
Uncommon: Vanara
Uncommon: Vishkanya
Uncommon: Wayang
Uncommon (B4): Gathlain
Uncommon (B4): Kasatha
Uncommon (B4): Trox
Uncommon (B4): Wyrwood
Uncommon (B4): Wyvaran
Uncommon (B5): Android
Uncommon (B5): Astomoi
Uncommon (B5): Dark Folk (Caligni)
Uncommon (B5): Deep One Hybrid
Uncommon (B5): Ghoran
Uncommon (B5): Orang-Pendak
Uncommon (B5): Reptoid
Uncommon (B5): Shabti
Uncommon (B5): Skinwalker
Uncommon (B6): Monkey Goblin
Uncommon (B6): Munavri
Uncommon (B6): Naiad
Uncommon (B6): Rougarou
Uncommon (B6): Yaddithian
Uncommon (UW): Gathlain
Uncommon (UW): Ghoran
Uncommon (UW): Vine Leshy
Uncommon (PA): Aphorite
Uncommon (PA): Duskwalker
Uncommon (PA): Ganzi
Monsters as PCs
PC Race Wish Lis
ANCESTRY OVERVIEW [2E]
Common: Dwarf
Common: Elf
Common: Gnome
Common: Goblin
Common: Halfling
Common: Human
Uncommon: Azarketi
Uncommon: Catfolk
Uncommon: Fetchling
Uncommon: Gnoll
Uncommon: Grippli
Uncommon: Kitsune
Uncommon: Kobold
Uncommon: Leshy
Uncommon: Lizardfolk
Uncommon: Orc
Uncommon: Ratfolk
Uncommon: Tengu
Rare: Anadi
Rare: Android
Rare: Conrasu
Rare: Fleshwarp
Rare: Goloma
Rare: Shisk
Rare: Shoony
Rare: Sprite
Rare: Strix
CLASSES [1E]
Core: Barbarian
Core: Bard
Core: Cleric
Core: Druid
Core: Fighter
Core: Monk
Core: Paladin
Core: Ranger
Core: Rouge
Core: Sorcerer
Core: Wizard
Base: Alchemist
Base: Cavalier
Base: Gunslinger
Base: Inquisitor
Base: Magus
Base: Oracle
Base: Summoner
Base: Witch
Alternate: Antipaladin
Alternate: Ninja
Alternate: Samurai
Hybrid: Arcanist
Hybrid: Bloodrager
Hybrid: Brawler
Hybrid: Hunter
Hybrid: Investigator
Hybrid: Shaman
Hybrid: Skald
Hybrid: Slayer
Hybrid: Swashbuckler
Hybrid: Warpriest
Unchained: Barbarian
Unchained: Monk
Unchained: Rogue
Unchained: Summoner
Occult: Kineticist
Occult: Medium
Occult: Mesmerist
Occult: Occultist
Occult: Psychic
Occult: Spiritualist
Occult: Spiritualist (Extra Credit)
Wilderness: Shifter
Wilderness: Shifter (Extra Credit)
CLASSES [2E]
Core: Alchemist
Core: Barbarian
Core: Bard
Core: Champion
Core: Cleric
Core: Druid
Core: Fighter
Core: Monk
Core: Ranger
Core: Rouge
Core: Sorcerer
Core: Wizard
Advanced: Investigator
Advanced: Oracle
Advanced: Swashbuckler
Advanced: Witch
Magic: Magus
Magic: Summoner
Guns: Gunslinger
Guns: Inventor
BOOK REVIEWS [1E]
Core Rulebook
Bestiary 1
GameMastery Guide
Advanced Player’s Guide
Bestiary 2
Ultimate Magic
Ultimate Combat
Bestiary 3
Advanced Race Guide
Ultimate Equipment
NPC Codex
Ultimate Campaign
Mythic Adventures
Bestiary 4
Advanced Class Guide
Monster Codex
Strategy Guide
Unchained
Occult Adventures
Bestiary 5
Ultimate Intrigue
Horror Adventures
Villain Codex
Bestiary 6
Adventurer’s Guide
Book of the Damned
Ultimate Wilderness
BOOK REVIEWS [2E]
Core Rulebook
Bestiary 1
Gamemastery Guide
Bestiary 2
Advanced Player's Guide
Bestiary 3
Secrets of Magic
Guns & Gears
Book of the Dead
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