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So for those stumbling in here for the first time or sent here via a link, I'm Tyler and this is my blog for teaching my players the Pathfinder gaming system and my houserules modifying it, and the rules to everyone else who might be interested. I'll probably be modifying this piece as I codify the greater visual key to show off what posts are what but for now, I hope you enjoy the content and that I hear from everyone who is interested.

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