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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How The Party Became Heroes
- The party arrived in Bogbottom broke and became local heroes by stepping up when no one else would.
- Jason Buhlman recapped their origin and how they decided to help the swamp town.
Match Tactics To Terrain
- Use environment details to evaluate tactics before attacking; soggy swamp wood makes fire less effective.
- Consider nonfire options like collapsing floors when terrain prevents sustained burning.
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.