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Question for ERTW: Are there any plans to update the conversion to pathfinder 2E?

Hi ERTW,
We've been using your conversion in my home game for years now and all my players have really enjoyed it. Right now we're in the process of starting up a new campaign and we're bringing the Spheres of Might system into our game to replace Path of War. I had a few questions regarding how you feel the beguiler should interact with SoM:
1) On the Spheres Wiki it outlines the process of trading feats for a spheres progression, but explicitly prohibits the use of this for classes with "High Caster casting progression (including classes that grant 9th level spellcasting or an equivalent)". This would include the beguiler, but given the limitations on a beguiler's casting do you feel that the class should be exempt from this limitation?
2) I noticed you offered a few PoW and psionics based templates in your conversion, is a SoM archetype or template for the beguiler something you would consider?
3) Do you have any intention of making a Spheres of Power or Champion of the Spheres (a combination of SoP and SoM) version of the beguiler?

Is there any update on this project?

I'd be interested in seeing a vishkanya or nagaji mesmirist.

We all know there are massive problems with the alignment system. Late last night, in a fit of inspiration, I had an idea that could help improve this broken aspect of the game. Right now the biggest issue is that the system is wrought with mealy-mouthed and ill defined terms (what is good? what is evil? what is lawful? what is chaotic?). My suggested fix is to give the two axises of alignment real, palpable meaning.

Lawful-Chaotic becomes Idealistic-Pragmatic. This axis gives definition to how your character personally approaches problems/dilemmas. Does he strive to live up to a set of morals/code in all cases? Idealistic. Does he do what he needs to to get the job done regardless of the consequences? Pragmatic.

Good-Evil becomes Heroic-Antiheroic. This axis gives definition to how your character is perceived by others. Is he heralded as a shining exemplar when he enters town? Heroic. Do civilians cross the street when they see you coming? Antiheroic.

I really think this system would work well, especially because it doesn't carry alot of the baggage of the old terms (ex. I'm chaotic so I have to act SO RANDOM LOL). Also none of the alignment restricted classes would need a redefinition (paladins would still be heroic-idealistic, monks would still be idealistic, etc.)