Dubious Heroes

Category: Organized Play

  • Review: Kingmaker – Paizo – Pt. 1

    Review: Kingmaker – Paizo – Pt. 1

    The writer is playtesting Shadowfinder rules in Pathfinder 2 while adapting the Kingmaker adventure path. They appreciate the open-world nature, but find the conversion to Pathfinder 2 complicated, especially regarding stronghold building. Although initial sessions flow well, concerns grow about future campaign challenges, particularly after the third book’s conflict.

  • Czech Republic Fantasy Map

    Czech Republic Fantasy Map

    Preparing a Kingmaker campaign set in the Swordlands, a Czech Republic-inspired region. Multiple adventuring groups explore this monster-filled frontier. Custom hex and climate maps support terrain, weather, and exploration.

  • Review: Among the Living – Paizo

    Review: Among the Living – Paizo

    Among the Living is a flexible, Halloween-themed Shadowfinder adventure set in a gaudy opera house hiding dark secrets. Streamlined for quick play, it balances drama, undead threats, and tactical variety, offering a solid one-shot with adaptable challenge levels.

  • Review: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv – Paizo

    Review: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv – Paizo

    During our autumn coast trip, we ran Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv as a streamlined point crawl with fewer random encounters, focusing on key story beats. Adapted easily to Shadowfinder, though Paizo’s layout and excess lore caused some difficulty mid-game.

  • Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 1 (OSE Adapted for Shadowdark) – Pulp Hammock Press – Part 1

    Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 1 (OSE Adapted for Shadowdark) – Pulp Hammock Press – Part 1

    The author reviews “Forbidden North,” highlighting its extensive details and variety of encounters. Though adaptable to campaigns, the writing lacks clarity and organization, making it challenging for GMs. While Book 1 offers useful content, subsequent books fall short. Overall, “Forbidden North” shows potential but suffers from excessive details.

  • Wreckers (D&D 5E AL Adapted to Shadowdark for Forbidden North)

    Wreckers (D&D 5E AL Adapted to Shadowdark for Forbidden North)

    The author describes running “Wreckers” by William Beers as an introduction to a Shadowdark campaign in Daj Kodan, showcasing its adaptability for open tables. The adventure involved cultists and a sea monster, leading to an ambush that gave players a smuggling sloop. While requiring some adjustments, it emphasized action over narrative.