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The Surprising History of Solo TTRPG Play
Solo TTRPG play has been part of the hobby since the 1970s, serving as practice space, a creative engine with oracles, and now evolving with AI.
Posts tagged with “Shadowdark”
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Mounted Combat in Shadowdark TTRPG
Streamlined Shadowdark mount rules: melee bonus, charging with polearms, risks of bolting, gear and barding, mounts and costs, plus travel flavor.
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The Roleplaying Origins of Early Dungeons and Dragons
Classic modules show early editions centered on negotiation and player ingenuity, contrasting with later skill-driven, performative approaches.
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Foraging for Herbs in Shadowdark
OSR-inspired herbalism rules add strategic foraging, preservation checks, an expanded herb list, Ranger balance notes, and GM tips to your Shadowdark games.
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Design Goals of Etherea
Outlines a Shadowdark homebrew where belief shapes reality, with lore-driven monsters, risky magic, and evolving hooks for adventures and towns.
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Introduction to the World of Etherea
After the Echofall shattered Etherea, emotions spawn Echoforms from the Umbraweave as Weavers and the faithful vie amid perilous ruins and volatile magic.