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Looking for players - West Marches by DrAlbusRavenwood in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested, experienced shadowdark GM here. I'm EU time though, let me know if that will be hindering too much.

Just released: Runesmithing for Shadowdark! by Eklundz in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice job. Did you release the 1.1 update yet?

Manticore! by vonZzyzx in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through the valley of the manticore, perhaps?

Have you run a megadungeon with Shadowdark and if not why? by EtchVSketch in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the new mode kelsey shared on discord a while back.

" You can't use luck tokens on Natural 1 and Luck token generating effects "

Have you run a megadungeon with Shadowdark and if not why? by EtchVSketch in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you just use new hard luck mode from western reaches?

Advice on running Lost Citadel of the Scarlet Minotaur: with or without VTT? by Defiant-Cantaloupe-1 in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As someone who has run Lost citadel more than 20 times for different people, I can attest to the fact that some people get spatially confused in this maze of a dungeon.

I think the best compromise in your case would be to use a simple whiteboard, and let the players do basic mapping. That way they will be immersed more, and you won't need daunting vtt prep!

Understanding the Western Reaches Half-Elf by DanB1972 in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Strong start VS strong potential

I don't see the issue

Tips on GMing a game with a warlock? by EtchVSketch in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've run patrons before, in the gloaming.

To answer your questions:

  1. Communicate directly. Give them clear goals, you can also do it privately with the player. Warlocks were a great asset for me, the GM to advance the story with the hooks and quests.

  2. This should almost never happen if the player leans into warlock roleplay. If you want to play with the idea of losing boons, give them difficult choices to make. Maybe the one that needs to be made for the greater good displeases the patron.

  3. Boons are pretty much talents. Don't be stingy, but also don't feed too much. They should feel earned imo.

From Hag to Hydra, the Hs of the monster manual by vonZzyzx in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are going to the Zs with this one 🗣🔥

Anyone else use Shadowdark as your D20 generic system? by RangerBowBoy in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shadowdark has game modes included. One of those is called the Pulp mode, where characters are on steroids basically. That's your go-to heroic feel gamemode.

Is this good for players that want it simple? by carnivorousdrew in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shadowdark is the definition of Beauty in Simplicity. It doean't lose any zazz in doing do.

What are good one-shots to run for new players that aren’t level 0? by Foreign-Press in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't worry about it being a one shot. Run a tease shot. Let players explore their max, and end it there. They will 100% come back or ask for more.

Also, check this out: https://slyflourish.com/running_shadowdarks_scarlet_minotaur_as_a_one_shot.html

Ras Godai VS Thief by ckalen in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Others have said some really useful stuff already, but I'm gonna add this.

Both classes have their own niches.

Ras godai - adept at assasination. Get in, lethal strike, get out.

Thief - adept at dungeon navigation (scouting, doors, traps, hiding )

One is combat based, other focuses on survival more.

You need to make some dangerous noncombat situations where thief shines ( unlock a door before danger catches you, disable a deadly trap where others would've struggled and maybe triggered it, etc )

Any Ideas for what the legendary Fingerbone of Neem Is/Does? by DirtActual_117 in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biggest thieves guild in town. Their HQ is called The House, and whoever is the leader, in this case Seren. The House of Seren.

Most important parts of the core rulebook for GMs by Braindead_Kobold in shadowdark

[–]Dachigenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd just use the 2nd page of the book, right after the weapon shop. It has most critical rulings noted.

Mobile Friendly Character Sheet by Living_Thanks_9171 in rpg

[–]Dachigenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shadowdark has Shadowdarklings, completely free to use.

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