Reviews of tabletop RPG stuff I’ve actually used in my games. Your mileage may vary.
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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.
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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.
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Coast Trip Autumn ’25: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv, Pt. 4
The Freebooters braved jungle traps, undead, and winged horrors. They uncovered sinister ruins, strange relics, and corrupt secrets while aiding allies, battling foes, and awakening ancient forces that await their return.
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Coast Trip Autumn ’25: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv, Pt. 3
The Freebooters braved jungle traps, undead, and winged horrors. They uncovered sinister ruins, strange relics, and corrupt secrets while aiding allies, battling foes, and awakening ancient forces that await their return.
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10/08/2025 – Gongaii Games – Silverhex Chronicles, Pt. 2
Ashla’s discovery led to ancient tech, deadly hunters, and strange powers. Battles with spiders and elves followed, ending in victory, sacred spoils, and a tavern brawl that sealed future trouble.
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Coast Trip Autumn ’25: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv, Pt. 2
The Freebooters braved jungle traps, undead, and winged horrors. They uncovered sinister ruins, strange relics, and corrupt secrets while aiding allies, battling foes, and awakening ancient forces that await their return.
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Coast Trip Autumn ’25: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv, Pt. 1
Shipwrecked beneath the Genevieve, the Freebooters battled beasts, cannibals, and snares, uncovering Captain Kovac’s twisted log, lost supplies, and dark threats. With Iyana the Varisian scholar missing, they pushed inland, danger mounting at every turn.
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10/01/2025 – Gongaii Games – Silverhex Chronicles, Pt. 1
Yohei’s past resurfaces as Ulycia vanishes, leaving a list of dangerous tasks. The party investigates a cursed mausoleum, dodges the law, and uncovers sinister hunger magic in Cannibal’s Grove. With mysteries mounting, they chase Ulycia’s next cryptic clues.
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09/19/2025 – Geeks & Games – The Shipwreckers Finale
This session, the Shipwreckers opened a door into the Stygian Library.
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09/06/2025 – Gryff’s Pub – Alma’s Mercs
Alma’s Mercenaries secured the monastery, fought pugwampis, and claimed relics of Sarenrae. Scouting Kelmarine revealed fresh gnoll threats led by Kardisuane, a blue-skinned warlord rivaling the Carrion King. After rescuing a prisoner and surviving a monstrous ambush, they gained vital intelligence: pit fights, monsters, and a growing alliance of chaos. With Andrus safe and danger…
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