Uni-the-Unicorn!
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OK, I only skimmed the thread - I though @CapnZapp was looking for suggestions / feedback. But they didn't reply to my thread - so maybe your correct!Uni, our dear Cap'n has stated (after "the many, so very many, detailed attempts at analyzing and fixing various parts of PF2 that does not work well") that he no longer wants to fix issues with PF2. He would have liked it to work exactly right, straight out of the box, and since (in his opinion) it doesn't, the game is hot trash.
Cap'n, I hope I haven't mischaracterized your position.
Personally, I still maintain that low-level spellcasters in PF2 are fine as-is. They just have to realize that when they are facing really tough foes (more than a level above theirs), they can't expect to touch them with save spells or targeted spells. At those times, they need to either (1) buff their party members, (2) do something that affects the environment favorably, or (3) use magic missile or force bolt, which always hits. Or do any number of other things to help the party win the day (aid, maneuver, etc).
EDIT: I see the Cap replied to your post defensively, but didn't address mine. Not sure what that means?