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Surprising No One, <i>Pathfinder</i> Still Incredibly Confusing In Video Game Form

OpinionImpressions

Surprising No One, Pathfinder Still Incredibly Confusing In Video Game Form

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has too many classes for my pitiful brain and limited calendar

Renata Price

9/16/21 3:45PM

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