The infuriating design of Pathfinder: Kingmaker shows the value of a Dungeon Master

OPINION: Here’s the kind of game Pathfinder: Kingmaker (Owlcat Games, PC) is. It opens with a fairly linear tutorial that lasts about an hour, introducing players to mechanics, characters, and the effects of choices. It’s possible to die during it, sure, but it’s not excessively difficult  Excellent. Then, I get into the main game…Read More