We talk with Derek White, one of the minds behind DarkSpace, a science fiction rules hack for Shadowdark. Together with his co-creator Than Gibson, they created and released the basic rules through DMing the World and DriveThru RPG Now they’ve got a Kickstarter for an expanded version that quickly blew past their $15,000 goal and […]
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When is a monster not a monster? We’re talking about those classic threats known as oozes, cubes, and puddings. These creatures appear as puddles, cubes, and rolling masses of ick … and they’re sure to challenge your players. Want more Shadowdark? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Oozes and Puddings00:08 Grey Ooze05:50 Zomblob11:32 Gelatinous Cube16:35 Cran Gelatinous
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The Arcane Library’s Shadowdark RPG is a streamlined version of Dungeons & Dragons. It cuts away the complexity of skills and feats, simplifies spell management, provides basic class-based talents, and introduces its signature element: light as a resource. In Shadowdark games, none of the player characters (regardless of ancestry) can see in the dark. But
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The Lair crew continues their Shadowdark actual play by venturing deep into the Lost Temple, exploring its strange environs and encountering factions within the group defending it. Chapters 0:00 Intro & Party Recap5:00 Gorgoroth’s Offer & The Blood Chalice13:00 Ruby Theft & Suspicious Snake Rooms22:00 Drum Ritual & Prepping the Ambush29:30 Total Darkness & The
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The Lair Crew takes on Shadowdark as they play Kelsey Dionne’s free Raiders of the Hidden Temple adventure. In the first actual play episode, they venture into a snake-infested dungeon, discovering dangerous monsters and potential allies. Chapters Cast of Characters Zorax the Unready (Chris) – Wizard A classically trained wizard with a spell book full
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