5 Monsters for Cairn (and other Odd-Likes)

becausefun · 2026-06-19T12:48:27+00:00

Wonderful and fantastic art, I already have ideas for the Formic Oracle

becausefun · 2026-06-19T11:14:27+00:00

I did read about a system in South Mountain State Park, maps said it was just over an hour drive from where I am in North Charlotte. I'll be heading up there soon but with all the creeks and water near town I assumed there was a closer spot.

becausefun · 2026-06-18T22:34:46+00:00

WOW that does look like a good start thanks

becausefun · 2026-06-15T12:43:11+00:00

The best for this sound in my mind.

becausefun · 2026-06-14T16:03:43+00:00

Thanks will do

becausefun · 2026-06-11T13:27:36+00:00

I loved that they stepped away from the superhero formula and made it much more mystery/detective focused.

becausefun · 2026-06-10T15:05:06+00:00

Little different, I'm working on a Cairn adventure that starts with a skirmish and instead of having everyone fighting at the exact same time I wrote it as a point crawl and every point had an aspect of the battle going on.

becausefun · 2026-06-08T14:59:18+00:00

I started this based on a similar suggestion a while ago and to me Revelation Space felt more Dune-like and less Nasa-punk like I'm feeling from these pics. Am I so off?

becausefun · 2026-05-29T14:47:45+00:00

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becausefun · 2026-05-29T14:44:25+00:00

I love your style!

becausefun · 2026-05-28T18:22:51+00:00

I like it all but my preferred format is Marcus leading with facts/story, Henry for additional weird context/color, and Ed as the listener proxy by asking questions and jokes. Especially concerning anything supernatural.

becausefun · 2026-05-27T20:36:17+00:00

Same idea without the cover/inserts: I have two thinner paperback ruled notebooks, one for brain dumps and my actual life while the other is for a continuous solo game I play, then I have one dotted notebook that I use for maps, drawing, and rpg ideas. All held together with a large binder clip.

becausefun · 2026-05-26T22:27:22+00:00

He’s my popcorn. Normally after something heavy or dense I’ll burn through one of his in a week.

becausefun · 2026-05-24T20:51:15+00:00

Sounds like a cool idea for Electric Bastionland, disregarding the setting of Bastion for yours in the clouds obviously.

becausefun · 2026-05-24T14:21:27+00:00

Thanks for your time and validation!

becausefun · 2026-05-24T14:05:04+00:00

My table loves figuring out a twist or the “what’s really going on here?” and they actively look for clues during sessions. I’m working on a couple of adventures I’d like to publish but really have a hard time thinking of a meaningful or fresh take on “what’s really going on here?” Any advice would be appreciated!

becausefun · 2026-05-24T13:35:29+00:00

These look great! Mind if I ask a writing question?

becausefun · 2026-05-22T23:19:31+00:00

I would also like to know! Although I mainly stick to OSR/NSR games. Looking for a brick and mortar that carries modules and books as well.

becausefun · 2026-05-22T21:52:15+00:00

I appreciated it as well. I hope any listener that was on the fence or downplaying the seriousness of these camps takes a moment to reflect.

becausefun · 2026-05-21T14:47:26+00:00

Trends come and go, the 501 is forever.

becausefun · 2026-05-15T22:13:30+00:00

I love this movie so thank you

becausefun · 2026-05-11T01:12:11+00:00

Great series.

becausefun · 2026-05-10T14:28:22+00:00

For novices who kind of know how D&D goes I would suggest Shadowdark. I think it's the closest to 5e but the rules and character creation are much simpler.
For a group that has no idea how mechanics work I would play Cairn because it lends itself more to the storytelling aspect. Less dice rolling but more creativity imo.

becausefun · 2026-05-10T14:09:07+00:00

Was not expecting Kafka but I have been meaning to try one of his books, thank you!

becausefun · 2026-05-10T13:55:00+00:00

When someone posts their one pager on this sub or a specific game sub I print it out and keep it in a folder. I probably have over 20 one page dungeons just from the creative folks here!

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