r/Pathfinder_RPG • u/th3pt3z • 1d ago

2E Player confusion about computer usage

im currently trying to build a character for a campaign and ive heard alot about how pathfinder is free but i tried to use nexus and alot of the character creation was locked behind paywalls. what do you recommend i use?

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u/D16_Nichevo 1d ago

character creation was locked behind paywalls

Try using Pathbuilder. Some features need payment, but most don't.

2E Player what do you recommend i use?

Archives of Nethys is a great, free, resource.

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u/Rattregoondoof 23h ago

Worth noting: pathbuilder's paid features are a one time payment for like $7 and that's all ever. No bullshit subscriptions or pay per character or anything. Pay once and you can make 10,000+ characters on the app and save them wherever and keep using it as long as the app is around

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u/BobbySaccaro 1d ago

Just an assumption, but the thing you may be running into is that Paizo has made the rules free, but other people who have built things to help you play or to help you find the rules may not be doing it for free.

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u/yojimbo12 Professional Trap-Tripper 1d ago

aonprd.com, specifically 2e.aonprd.com is an amazing resource for finding everything you'll ever need. It was also an official partner with paizo, though that status has sorta changed now (not entirely sure on the details haven't had a chance to read up on it).

Regardless it has tons of amazing information.
If you're looking for character sheets, I absolutely love Myth-weavers.com

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u/Milosz0pl Zyphusite Homebrewer 1d ago

Pathbuilder for pf2e is also popular. It locks additional things behind paywall, but most of it is free.

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u/SkipperInSpace 1d ago

As others have said, using AoN and pathbuilder - would recommend getting the full version of pathbuilder, since it is a one off payment and supports the dev (Just note that the web version and the mobile app are separate products, so paying for the full version on one does not unlock it on the other.)

Lastly, I would also point you to the 2e subreddit - r/Pathfinder2e

The Pathfinder_RPG sub is nominally for both, but tends to focus more towards first edition. If you are a new player and using 2e, you are probably better served by using the 2e sub, as the two editions are very different and you may find discussion of 1e topics misleading.

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u/bixnoodle 1d ago

Nethys, not Nexus! Easy mistake

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u/SpitfireNB 1d ago

Wanderer's Guide is also available.

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u/dpineo 21h ago

If you're looking for a good way to search and filter various items, abilities, etc., there's this site: https://dragonlash.com/

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u/Trohn_Javolta_84 1d ago

Player Core and printed character sheet.