IS Pathfinder 2e nerfing casters? An analysis (The Rules Lawyer)

Описание: I address the current controversy raging online about the Pathfinder 2e "Remaster Core Preview" PDF released earlier this week, where some say that Pathfinder is nerfing spellcasters.
Is that true? Here's my take!

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"I analyze the Pathfinder Core Preview PDF! (Rules Lawyer)":
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Mark Seifter, Jessica Redekop on the purpose of the "Remaster Core Preview" PDF:
   • Let's Look at the New Remaster With Pathfi...  

Mark Seifter on wizard + 8 schools of magic constraining the design space (Roll for Combat stream, at timestamp):
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Mark Seifter on removing ability mods from spell damage:
   • Let's Look at the New Remaster With Pathfi...  

PaizoCon Remaster panel, on cantrips:
   • Pathfinder Remastered  

"Did Pathinder Over-Nerf Casters? (Rules Lawyer)"
   • Did Pathfinder 2E Over-Nerf Casters Compar...  

0:00 Intro
0:55 The brouhaha, what we know, what we don't
4:01 Removing the 8 schools of magic
14:42 Ignition doing less damage
22:33 Spicy take!
24:17 Low-level play
29:11 Final thoughts, what's next!

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