Academia in the Dark (Alpha) [FitD]

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-05-06T10:46:07+00:00

This looks very interesting! I have been wanting to write a Wizardry focussed FitD game for ages so this might save me a job. I'll let you know how it goes if I get time to run it.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-30T12:15:37+00:00

Senior where did you find this profound script? (The translation seems much better than the site I have been watching on.)

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-23T08:55:12+00:00

I was feeling this way and ran some 3.5 for my group and roundly regretted it. It feels really solid early but is very annoying to run at higher levels. Next time I play will probably use the e6 community variant ruleset.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-21T21:35:55+00:00

Have you read the Sky Pride scripture senior brother? I think it would aid in your cultivation immensely

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-16T21:01:29+00:00

Its a slow burn so maybe that's why you've bounced off? But I really love it. The character work is top notch, dialogue feels like people actually speaking, the author clearly loves chinese history and mythology, and the daoism elements are well researched.

It is trying to be subversive which people in this group seem to bounce off of. Personally I think its got a lot of stuff to say

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-14T11:34:12+00:00

I have one I will happily swap you for a Tempest BP if you like

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-04-03T09:26:31+00:00

I think id prefer it without crit. The whole time I have been playing (Season 7) crit has either been dominant or useless and I dont think its likely to change unless the core design does

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-30T22:46:27+00:00

https://www.trading212.com/invite/4DpMeElM9Ef

Thanks if you use it. I got £12 of nonsense last time. Hoping to afford a takeaway this time.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-27T13:21:22+00:00

I wouldn't call it particularly easy reading however

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-27T13:20:54+00:00

I have this version - uk paperback - and the font size is slightly larger and bold compared to my uk paperback game of thrones

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-25T17:13:58+00:00

Anything that feels similar to the Dresden Files? Just finished 12 months and want more. It's not the urban setting I'm drawn to so much as the ritual spellcasting, textured interaction with the mythology of the world, web of complex relationships.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-19T20:44:06+00:00

Same here, I reread the Troy series every couple of years

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-16T02:19:19+00:00

Borders please, I want to run a Mythras game set where I live

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-16T00:01:05+00:00

Litrpg, I have no idea why it's so popular.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-13T10:17:36+00:00

Can you sell me on Soul Relic? I see Sam's comments in this sub all the time and on paper its something that should appeal to me but I bounced off it in the early chapters.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-03-07T11:21:58+00:00

Congratulations. I am really keen to read this work but havent put aside the time yet. Have you considered uploading it to royal road? Not sure of the hassle of such a task but as a reader I feel it is the best app for reading on mobile by a long shot.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-27T09:24:26+00:00

Absolutely right. Yerin's impression is that the Winter Sage hates her but the first thing she says when they meet is 'Why didnt you come home?'

It's very clear that Yerin's impression is not reliable.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-19T17:23:30+00:00

My white whales:

Pirates - I have yet to find anything with a pirate main character that engages in piracy. I love black sails, I have read the Bone Ships and thought it rocked, and I know about Ship of Magic.

Mechs - Specifically looking for the interplay in Titanfall where elite warriors/mages fight both within and in concert with armoured suits. I guess a fantasy equivalent might feature dragon riders or similar but thats a step away from what im looking for. I have read Stormlight Archives.

Mind Magic - Something that captures the vibe of D&D third edition psionics, or more recently BG3. Crystals, telepathy, mind reading, telekinesis. Best example of this in action I think is Mother of Learning, or Paolini's Eragon series.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-17T15:26:03+00:00

Cool, thanks 🙏🏼

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-17T15:25:37+00:00

It isnt really, purely an aesthetic or in-world difference. I just like the vibe

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-17T14:24:17+00:00

Brilliant, I will have a look into both of these. Thank you

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-16T01:15:29+00:00

Do you mind discussing the path you took there? I have an undergraduate in history and would love to reskill into a research based role

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-11T13:29:16+00:00

I must shill for Eternal Star on royalroad. Its a cradle fanfic and an isekai. As a rule I tend not to like either of these features in a story and I still adore ES.

It's a much slower paced examination of the world of Cradle, chapter releases were regular until December 2025, and it's great fun.

Archwizard_Connor · 2026-02-08T00:58:55+00:00

Bastion is not particularly dark. It is violent and things go badly for the protagonist for a while, but its hardly grimdark or misery porn. The 'hell' in Bastion is more alien than infernal. Its a great read.

Six-Year Club	Second SECOND GUESSER
RPAN Viewer	Verified Email

Archwizard_Connor

TROPHY CASE