Shadowdark Shadowdark Discussion Thread [+]

[Scribe]

If I need a verification code to view their KS I don't need to view their KS.

In other news, the Alchemist will be probably be out tomorrow. I just ginned up a spot ad for the release. Thoughts?
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Add to you kit.

5th bullet.

 

[Mannahnin]

nvm

 

[Fenris-77]

I'm on a design roll lately. I have another supplement that will be done quite soon, Traces of Magic. It's an attempt to take OSR magic and make it and it's traces more diegetic, specifically that magic leaves residue (of various sorts) that can be sensed by characters with the right training.

Why? Several reasons. First, it adds a wrinkle to dungeon play, it's one more thing you can add to room descriptions, that magic was done here, that the characters have a system to explore further. Second, and maybe more why I wrote this, it makes magic and the doing of magic something that can act as a clue for investigative scenarios after the fact. In most games the magic gets cast and disappears like it never was. I want our PC sleuths to be able to not only 'taste' the magic to get an idea of power and recency, but I also want the caster of that magic to have a unique magical fingerprint. Obviously, I'm drawing heavily on vestigium and signare from the Rivers of London books, but that's the functionality I want.

Anyway, it's an idea that been in the back of my mind for maybe years. IS this an idea that you guys think you'd be able to make some good use of in your games?

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I add a lot of details to detect magic in various games for similar reasons. So I think it's a good idea.

 

[zakael19]

Daggerheart’s Sorcerer can Detect Magic at will, so I’ve been enjoying having my players fill in the details of what magic feels like in our settings to somebody with that sense. Lots of smell-based stuff in one game, and skin sensations and energy in another.

Certainly more interesting than “magic was done here! I can tell by the magic and the symbols.”

 

[Fenris-77]

My new Alchemist class is live

DTRPG and Itch

 

[The Soloist]

Afaik the thread starter has several people banned, so they can not participate.

Off Topic: Same for me. I started a thread for Dragonbane [+] for the same reason.

 

[Byrd]

I'm on a design roll lately. I have another supplement that will be done quite soon, Traces of Magic. It's an attempt to take OSR magic and make it and it's traces more diegetic, specifically that magic leaves residue (of various sorts) that can be sensed by characters with the right training.

Why? Several reasons. First, it adds a wrinkle to dungeon play, it's one more thing you can add to room descriptions, that magic was done here, that the characters have a system to explore further. Second, and maybe more why I wrote this, it makes magic and the doing of magic something that can act as a clue for investigative scenarios after the fact. In most games the magic gets cast and disappears like it never was. I want our PC sleuths to be able to not only 'taste' the magic to get an idea of power and recency, but I also want the caster of that magic to have a unique magical fingerprint. Obviously, I'm drawing heavily on vestigium and signare from the Rivers of London books, but that's the functionality I want.

Anyway, it's an idea that been in the back of my mind for maybe years. IS this an idea that you guys think you'd be able to make some good use of in your games?

Also consider the sensory range of magical creatures/races like elves, dragons, etc.

If they have experienced an anti-magic effect (and the species weakens and eventually dies in an area/plane without magic) are they are more likely to sense magic, having experienced its absence?

["Squibs"] Or an elf with a low Int.
Can sense magic with training, but not cast spells.

 

[Scribe]

My new Alchemist class is live
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Jealous. I haven't even opened Affinity in probably 4 or 5 weeks.

 

[Fenris-77]

Jealous. I haven't even opened Affinity in probably 4 or 5 weeks.

This one came together quick, they aren't all like that. You can do it!

If anyone here decides to pick the class up, or, heaven forfend, use it at the table, I'd love any and all feedback.