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I ran this adventure for an adventurer’s league table. Did they struggle with with investigation and chase sequences? Yes. Did they figure it out? Yes. Did they feel owning a pub that they couldn’t keep as their characters continued because it was adventurer’s league was silly/dumb? Yes. Did...

Vaesen is dark fantasy even if its timeline is set past the medieval time period. You could easily change your timeline to match whatever you hope to capture with its rule set

Vaesen might suit your style. It has the mythical creatures, horror, and is designed for investigation to be at the forefront of an adventure. Combat can be extremely punishing, especially if investigation has been rushed or ignored. Bonus for having some of my favorite art in an rpg.

I drive a 14 year old around pretty often, I have been caring for him about 10 years, and he loves this show. We have discussed issues of race and justice frequently over the past year, and nothing has really made him understand racism and its consequences until he watched the show. He came to...

I suspect that ‘false racism’ is an echo of the systemic nature of racism rather than an actual threat. In the U.S. racism was and still is supported by government through rule of law. If the principles of a country are built on setting aside rights of certain individuals, that idea will find...

I knew things were going to be off when Walker said he always wanted people to feel safe. The actions taken to feel or make others feel safe can often harm others.

I had a goblin warlock with a staff of the python. He regularly rode it, used it a way to help barbarians reach things, and loved his pet ‘Noodle.’ Noodle died to an adult black dragon heroically distracting it from party members. If you want to have a dangerous pet, I would suggest a reskin or...

I second Ironsworn.

I thought the banker did not even know who Sam was, until Sam gave him a hint. This can imply that he is not a personal fan of falcon, he is unfamiliar with a family who has used this bank for generations, and/or his unconscious bias is showing that he does not differentiate between people of...

The family fishing boat loan scene and the reveal of Captain America also set up the fact that despite being a hero, in America, he is still subjected to racism

It is interesting that the character that is catching flak for not seeing consequences for their actions is the Scarlet Witch. Perhaps centuries of bias against women feared for their “powers” persists even today.

Vaesen does not fit many of your criteria, but has some great ideas and mechanics based around dealing with folklore and mythical beasts. It may be worth checking out if only to give you a reference on how a system designed around dark mythic folklore approaches the subject.

My wife, a high school teacher, was informed that they could sign up for the vaccine, which they don’t have enough for all to receive. She would then have to travel 35 minutes to where they would give it to her, between 9 and 4, during a school day, which they are required to take a personal...

I hope your friend does get better. Diabetes does not really downgrade from type 1 as that means he no longer produces insulin. Type 2 may vary in how bad it is depending on various factors, but it mostly means that they do not respond to insulin as well as they would normally.

Can confirm, added bonus for the rules being very accessible.

This section has convinced me that I will certainly make a purchase. I have like everything previous, but this is great. Looking forward to its final form.

Is fear of the police, not knowing where you can safely stop to eat or relieve yourself, or having to constantly make choices based on how others may perceive or misconstrue your actions not looming or dreadful enough? The fact that the “horror” elements are openly discussed shows that they are...

I appreciate the juxtaposition of racism and horror inviting those who have not experienced racism personally to realize that it is more terrifying than shoggoths or ritual sacrifice because it is always there. No matter what choices you make, how well you play the game, or even how skilled you...

I would submit that the racism plays the role of lovecraftian horror. The fact that racism can strike whenever and for whatever reason makes it even more implacable and terrifying than any eldritch horror.

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