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6/30/2025, 3:23:41 AM
IDK if the guy that asked me (the Three Five Archive) guy to make a YouTube video about differences between 3.5 and Pathfinder will see this, but I did see your post and I plan to do it.
Essentially talking about why I think 3.5e is actually BETTER than Pathfinder, for multiple reasons. I actually am not a huge fan of CMB/CMD, for one thing.
I would say the changes to Dodge and Toughness, and the inclusion of Deadly Aim that lets you "power attack" at range a little bit, are some of the only nearly-objectively good changes in Pathfinder. But those are just feats.
When it comes to crit/precision immunity, I do like Pathfinder removing the immunity for undead/constructs, but not entirely. I'd make it a fortification thing personally.
But between Book of Nine Swords, Incarnum, and just the general more grotesque and bizarre nature of 3.5e monsters and stuff, it really leans into the Dungeonpunk aesthetic... I think 3.5e's a lot better.
Curious what other people think.
Essentially talking about why I think 3.5e is actually BETTER than Pathfinder, for multiple reasons. I actually am not a huge fan of CMB/CMD, for one thing.
I would say the changes to Dodge and Toughness, and the inclusion of Deadly Aim that lets you "power attack" at range a little bit, are some of the only nearly-objectively good changes in Pathfinder. But those are just feats.
When it comes to crit/precision immunity, I do like Pathfinder removing the immunity for undead/constructs, but not entirely. I'd make it a fortification thing personally.
But between Book of Nine Swords, Incarnum, and just the general more grotesque and bizarre nature of 3.5e monsters and stuff, it really leans into the Dungeonpunk aesthetic... I think 3.5e's a lot better.
Curious what other people think.
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