Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff CZM Book Club: Pathfinder: Dawn of the Frogs, Part Two
Nov 9, 2025
In this engaging session, Jason Buhlman, Director of Games at Paizo and a skilled game master, leads the party into the treacherous Bogbottom swamp. They face off against creepy beetles and a massive monitor lizard, debating whether to sneak by or launch a fiery attack. Tension rises as they confront lurking boggards and rescue unconscious villagers from a perilous cage. A mysterious fungus adds urgency to their mission, showcasing both clever strategy and teamwork. Jason's expertise brings the adventure to life with twists at every turn!
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Sleeping Lizard Scheme
- The group sneaks up on a sleeping monitor lizard and debates using oil and alchemist fire to immobilize it.
- Their plan involved pouring oil, throwing alchemist's fire, and Spite shielding the thrower.
One Action Can Spark Full Combat
- Lighting foes can trigger instant combat and change initiative order dramatically.
- Small decisions like throwing oil can convert stealth approaches into full encounters.
Caged Villagers Discovered
- Squash climbs the ladder and finds a top floor with a cage holding two unconscious villagers.
- He spots no one else immediately and hopes to free them, prompting careful rescue planning.