Reviews of tabletop RPG stuff I’ve actually used in my games. Your mileage may vary.
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DCC Session Recap: 11/8/2024 – Gongaii Games
The adventurers arrive in Pitden to address orc attacks and soon face a troll terrorizing local farmers. After defeating the troll, they learn about a nearby orc stronghold. Following a series of encounters, they capture an orc named Nag, negotiating his exchange for their captured dwarf companion, Dunger.
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 11/7/2024 Holy Divers – Online
The adventurers return a golden wolf-shaped torque to the Wolf Family Vineyard, discovering signs of violence and a group of orcs led by Ghazat inside. After a fierce battle, they rescue Master and Lady Wolf, gaining intel on a dragon and evil warlock. They later free the servants and return for a celebration.
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Vengeance at Trollbridge By Pickpocket Press (adapted for Shadowdark)
Adventure Framework 31: Vengeance at Trollbridge offers an adaptable, engaging RPG experience, featuring trolls, innovative vertical maps, and dynamic treasure discovery. The session showcased intense role-playing moments, though future exploration of the troll den remains uncertain due to PC losses.
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 11/1/2024 Geeks & Games – Shadow Deaths
Summary The party discovered a ruined gatehouse with a bridge spanning a chasm, their curiosity drawing them to explore further. While clearing rubble from a stairwell, they were suddenly attacked by a troll that nearly killed one of their companions before dramatically leaping into the chasm while engulfed in flames. After camping and returning the…
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DCC Session Recap: 10/25/2024 Gongaii
A party of adventurers – Blurgan (a mutated wizard’s apprentice), Elmar (an elf), and Dunger Stoutheart (a dwarf warrior) – ventured into a brass-walled dungeon on behalf of a hobbit occultist named Furry Milespan. After battling Skeletal Dogs and discovering various mysterious chambers, they confronted a Halfling Mob performing rituals around a silver statue. The…
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Whitestone Tower By Pickpocket Press (Shadowdark)
Adventure Framework 42: Whitestone Tower by Pickpocket Press seamlessly adapts to Shadowdark RPG, offering an engaging 3-hour session featuring a manticore and unique player interactions. The adventure’s rich setups enhance gameplay, reflecting Pickpocket’s quality.
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 10/18/2024 Geeks & Games – Shadow Deaths
Summary The Shadow Deaths, a brave adventuring party, found themselves approached by two individuals after a period of revelry in the city of Pitden. Giselle, a local herbalist, hired them to hunt a fearsome manticore dwelling in a ruined tower northeast of the city, offering gold and potions as payment. A barbarian woman named Thraani…
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 10/17/2024 Online – Holy Divers
The Unholy Divers, an adventurous group, explored the Temple of Aberlach, facing challenges and battling animated Stone Guardians. They discovered a skeleton with a silver warhammer and a mysterious lantern, sparking discussions about the dungeon’s history. The journey involved strategy, exploration, and overcoming obstacles in a perilous underground environment.
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 10/04/2024 Geeks & Games – Shadow Deaths
Summary The party, consisting of Grimdar Thunder, a dwarf priest, Ember, a kobold wizard, and a dwarf warrior named Thru, embarked on a perilous journey through a swampy region. Their adventure began with a whimsical encounter with mischievous Fairies before they reached a mysterious cave entrance. Upon entering the cave, they startled a Lone Goblin…
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Shadowdark Session Recap: 10/03/2024 Online – Holy Divers
The party traveled from Barglen to Needle over five days, encountering fleeing soldiers and discovering a devastated marketplace due to chaos involving dragon-headed soldiers summoned by a wizard named Khemsha. They sought information from Archmage Asmodie, who assigned them to explore ancient ruins to the west. There, they faced hazards, giant lizards, and battled giant…
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