Top 5 Reasons to Play Pathfinder 2e on Realm VTT
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Free ORC-Licensed Content
ORC-licensed Pathfinder 2e content modules are automatically linked to every new Realm VTT account — creatures, spells, feats, conditions, and game data from Paizo's open content, ready to use immediately. No purchases, no imports, no setup.
2.
Free Dynamic Lighting & Fog of War
Dynamic lighting with real-time line-of-sight is free for every campaign. Darkvision, low-light vision, and light sources all work out of the box. On Roll20, the GM needs a paid subscription ($5.99+/month) just to enable dynamic lighting.
3.
Animated Battle Maps & UVTT Import
Native animated map support with weather effects, fire, and environmental hazards. Import Universal VTT files from Dungeondraft with walls and lighting pre-configured — ready for Pathfinder 2e's grid-based tactical combat.
4.
Generous Free Tier & No Player Limits
Realm VTT's free tier includes dynamic lighting, animated maps, and ORC content — features other platforms charge for. No player count restrictions, and Paizo's ORC openness means your content is never locked behind a platform.
5.
Three-Action Economy Icon Support
Realm VTT displays Pathfinder 2e's action icons — one-action, two-action, three-action, reaction, and free action glyphs — on spells, abilities, and features, so your players can quickly understand what each ability costs during play.
Realm VTT vs Roll20: The Best VTT for Pathfinder 2e
Dynamic Lighting
Realm VTT: Free for every campaign. Real-time line-of-sight with darkvision, low-light vision, and light source support built in.
Roll20: Requires Plus or Pro subscription ($5.99+/month). Free-tier PF2e games are stuck with manual fog of war.
Battle Maps
Realm VTT: Animated maps with weather, fire, and environmental effects. Native UVTT import from Dungeondraft with walls and lighting pre-configured.
Roll20: Limited animated map support. No native UVTT import — maps lose wall and lighting data.
PF2e Content
Realm VTT: ORC-licensed content modules auto-linked to every new account — creatures, spells, feats, and game data ready immediately.
Roll20: Community-created content scattered across paid add-ons and third-party character sheets.
Ruleset Editor
Realm VTT: Custom ruleset editor included free. Modify PF2e rules, create homebrew content, tailor the system to your table.
Roll20: Custom character sheet editing requires paid Pro subscription ($9.99/month).
Token Creator
Realm VTT: Built-in token creation tool. Make custom tokens from any image — no external tools needed.
Roll20: No built-in token creator. Requires third-party tools or marketplace purchases.
Pricing
Realm VTT: Generous free tier with dynamic lighting, animated maps, and ORC content included. No player limits.
Roll20: Free tier with limited features. Plus ($5.99/mo) and Pro ($9.99/mo) tiers for full access.
Feature | Realm VTT | Roll20 |
|---|---|---|
Dynamic Lighting | Free for every campaign. Real-time line-of-sight with darkvision, low-light vision, and light source support built in. | Requires Plus or Pro subscription ($5.99+/month). Free-tier PF2e games are stuck with manual fog of war. |
Battle Maps | Animated maps with weather, fire, and environmental effects. Native UVTT import from Dungeondraft with walls and lighting pre-configured. | Limited animated map support. No native UVTT import — maps lose wall and lighting data. |
PF2e Content | ORC-licensed content modules auto-linked to every new account — creatures, spells, feats, and game data ready immediately. | Community-created content scattered across paid add-ons and third-party character sheets. |
Ruleset Editor | Custom ruleset editor included free. Modify PF2e rules, create homebrew content, tailor the system to your table. | Custom character sheet editing requires paid Pro subscription ($9.99/month). |
Token Creator | Built-in token creation tool. Make custom tokens from any image — no external tools needed. | No built-in token creator. Requires third-party tools or marketplace purchases. |
Pricing | Generous free tier with dynamic lighting, animated maps, and ORC content included. No player limits. | Free tier with limited features. Plus ($5.99/mo) and Pro ($9.99/mo) tiers for full access. |
