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There’s also a “Hunter Mode” where players get XP = 1/2 a monsters level.

That’s exactly the plan for our group. Timing should be perfect - going through Age of Worms right now using 2024 5e and should wrap up by then. Not to derail the thread, but we can’t get over how fiddly 5e has become. The fighter in particular has so many options and things to remember- can...

An alternative xp approach (Hunter Mode) is to award half a monster’s level as experience points (instead of treasure).

Yep, all good changes if you want a more heroic campaign. I love how easy it is to tinker with the system like this. For example, I don’t like the halfling ability to turn invisible (feels too magical), so changed that so they start the day with 1d4 luck tokens. Also giving a luck token on...

A bit more than that. They typically include a sentence or two regarding the creature’s personality or goals, as well as important room elements. EDIT: see the post above this one! A big part of Shadowdark are random tables to handle everything from encounter types to reactions. There’s also...

The run the gamut. Lots on dungeons, but also city based adventures and (somewhat the focus of this KS), hex crawls/wilderness. There are no “adventure paths” ala 5e that I’m aware of. The adventures go for a minimalist design. Key elements are given, kind of similar to 1e modules but way...

IMO, the Slipcase pledge level is fantastic, especially if you missed out on the first three zines like I did. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowdarkrpg/western-reaches?ref=backertracker

Just backed the slipcase level. I never got the first three zines, so definitely the one for me. Only downside? Having to wait until December-ish to get my hands on it. Ps - now over $600k USD. Wow.

I would love if they included a fold out hex map of the Western Reaches as an add on .

That’s pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing the full Western Reaches map. Planning to start a new SD campaign this fall and this is high on my list to consider.

The Druid should shapechange into a porcupine and give the fish indigestion instead.

Come on in! It’s only a little darkness…

Wow, glad I just pulled the trigger the other day on a bunch of Shadowdark POD stuff. Right now their POD prices are very reasonable.

At the risk of another meme…

Seeing that Valda might be in trouble, Jack once again leveled his crossbow at the frenzied bear. He aimed carefully at its throat and fired. Jack attacks the bear again (no sharpshooter on this attack). Sneak attack with +1 crossbow: 1D20+10 = [8]+10 = 18 1D8+6+5D6 = [5]+6+[4, 4, 1, 5, 5] = 30

Given the whole D&D multiverse thing they are pushing, I wouldn’t be surprised if this was a reimagining of KotB versus a sequel to either of the modules. Looks good though, especially for beginners.

I appreciate the use of “when” versus “if” when referring to someone dying in Shadowdark.