Search results

  1. R

    What AI art can't do. And why maybe that doesn't really matter :-(

    AI serves well for plugging the holes and for prototyping. It is - at this moment - incapable of serving a complete and polished product (note that there are agentic workflows that - seemingly - work well enough for some tasks to rectify that). And it's decent for managing research in large...
  2. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    A small update - just in case anyone was interested. I have created a dungeon stocking generator that runs in Python and stocks a dungeon based on Shadowdark dungeon stocking tables. Actually, I have used Shadowdark tables, imported them into YAML file, and used ChatGPT to generate necessary...
  3. R

    Press Savage SLA Industries Worlds Coming Soon

    Here. Get this: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TabletopGame/SLAIndustries
  4. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    And here it is. Several bits of information: SWW is missing random OSR tables. Shadowdark imports them, supplementing this functionality. Dungeon Turn aka crawling round is an experiment to find out if it helps with putting time-based pressure on the players. The encounters are meant to be hard...
  5. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Creatures: Summary x Stats Room #1. NPC, Captive Room #5. Monster mob, Reckless, Outcasts Room #10. NPC, Captive Room #11. Boss monster, Guarded by minions Room #13. NPC, Wounded Room #14. Boss monster, Supreme sorcerer
  6. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Shadowdark Maps (stocking) DANGER LEVEL (d6): 1 - Unsafe SITE SIZE (d6): 12 - Large SITE TYPE (d6): 6 - Ruins Rooms: Type x Expanded description (NPC, Captive, Shrunken Head Trio) Broken stairs (difficult terrain) lead down (previously up) to a (former guradroom) slightly skewed room sporting...
  7. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Supporting Systems The system is Shadow of the Weird Wizard. The characters number 4-5 and are of 2nd level. Tier: Novice. The expected difficulty levels are Easy: 4, Average: 8, Hard: 12. Dungeon Turn/Crawling Round: 10 minutes. Each search action, each listening action and every longer...
  8. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Map #1: Killer on the Run Hook: The heroes are following tracks of an assassin. Shadowstone Manor Status: Barely modified to fit the setting and background story. Forgotten ruins of a manor in the hills off the Ranger's Path. Originally located atop a hill, it literally slid down into a lake...
  9. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Here it is. Series of posts documenting the process and end result. DUNGEON STOCKING MANUAL Sources Inspirations Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example by Reynard Maps Dyson Logos maps thread Watabou's Procgen Arcana, One Page Dungeon Generator Recommended settings/workflow: r-click...
  10. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    @Reynard Hello there, just finished stocking my dungeon. Mind if I attached it to this thread? Note: While I used Shadowdark Dungeon Stocking method, I have used Shadow of the Weird Wizard and my campaign as an underlying game system.
  11. R

    Shadowdark: Stocking A Dungeon Example

    Beautiful. I think you just have sold me on Shadowdark dungeon stocking generator. Thank you.
  12. R

    Best practices for easy-to-run modules [+]

    The elements of a good module that make me enjoy using it. There are actually quite a few of them, however, this being a mobile device and the time being almost an hour past midnight, I'll focus on priority stuff. One, provide a quick 'what has gone before' section to ensure that a GM can...
  13. R

    RPG Print News – Vaesen, Castles & Crusades, Liminal Horror, and More

    Could anyone familiar with the new (4th) edition share a list of changes/impressions?
  14. R

    GURPS 4th Edition Revised Announced

    GURPS is like a big box of LEGO bricks, while modern systems (like Cypher) provide ready-to-use assembled models, a few spare items and information how to mix and match. Your character pool should not be needed. Also, roll under systems break too easily. :)
  15. R

    GURPS 4th Edition Revised Announced

    GURPS, the system I cannot bring myself to hate. The system that boasts incredible resources and legions of potential players who broke their teeth on optional options and page turning bits. sigh If I were to make a wish on fourth, nay, fifth edition, it would be something like this: let me...
  16. R

    Critical Role Reveals Soldiers' Table and Motivations

    I understand your perspective. I really do. As a GM, I've lost a long campaign over such an event. Another time, my PC have died and caused TPK also under similar set of circumstances. Being more experienced person, that I like to think that I am now, I would order a short break, and then, once...
  17. R

    Gaming Journalist Rob Wieland Passes At Age 48

    He will be missed.
  18. R

    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    No worries there, good sir. It would definitely not help you. It did help me, and I like having statblocks at my fingertips. :)
  19. R

    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    I would believe you, good sir, weren't it for several Kickstarter projects of yours. Unless you insist that you just made them on the fly. :)
  20. R

    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    There are several methods and tips for constructing queries. Generally: 1. Try to limit the scope of the query. 2. If your query is complicated, initially form it as a request to form a query to itself. In this way you'll learn about hidden or non-obvious assumptions. 3. Try to split bigger...
Top