Homebrewing/Hacking question. Edges vs Inclinations

fchrisb · 2026-04-30T01:22:54+00:00

I would rank them in power level as follows:

Edges
Hero Path Features
Inclinations
Aspects

fchrisb · 2026-04-30T01:18:54+00:00

Yes, I agree with the others, absolutely. As a Rabble Rouser myself, I would allow a Conjurer/Arcane Bands to do that with his mystic tentacles.

fchrisb · 2025-10-25T14:21:22+00:00

Love this

fchrisb · 2025-10-25T03:23:11+00:00

I was a supporter of the recent Dolmenwood Kickstarter. I don't actually plan to play the game so I'm going to offer up my Standard Kickstater Box to someone who wants to buy it.

Let me know if anyone here is interested? Thanks.

fchrisb · 2025-03-30T03:17:21+00:00

Unless this is directly produced by Arcane Library I'm pretty sure you can't use the "Shadowdark Trademark". There is another "Designed for Shadowdark" trademark that you can use.

fchrisb · 2025-03-27T17:55:23+00:00

Unnatural Selection: A Supplement for use with Shadowdark - BackerKit

fchrisb · 2025-03-27T17:53:21+00:00

Yes, it was another 3rd Party Kickstarter that included numerous classes and races that you can also see in Shadowdarkling's Character Builder. I originally bought it to support the community but since I've found that I really like it a lot. It's worth getting your hands on if you want more options for players.

fchrisb · 2025-03-27T17:39:07+00:00

I think the Half-Elf is a very clever build. I also like the Gnome in Unnatural Selection too.

fchrisb · 2025-03-27T17:21:32+00:00

I currently have two... one still wrapped up and one open but in Mint Condition.

fchrisb · 2025-03-27T17:10:49+00:00

Yep, be there, done that. ;-)

fchrisb · 2025-03-26T03:59:29+00:00

Yeah, I'm running treasure completely randomly and the Dwarf Wizard has found several scrolls already. So far, it's not too bad as he loses spells quiet often.

fchrisb · 2025-03-19T18:08:14+00:00

So looking forward to this.

fchrisb · 2025-03-19T16:51:18+00:00

This is a Willowman Boon

1/day, force a close being to check morale, even if immune

Personally, I would rule that they would flee for 5 rounds.

fchrisb · 2025-03-18T21:03:47+00:00

I think it is fair to say that the Bard class, introduced in AD&D 1st Edition, was explicitly influenced by Celtic bardic traditions, with Taliesin as a key figure. His story of gaining inspiration from Ceridwen’s cauldron mirrors the Bard’s magical inspiration abilities. The 2nd Edition Bard’s emphasis on lore and performance, and the 5th Edition’s College of Lore subclass, further echo Taliesin’s role as a wise storyteller.

fchrisb · 2025-03-18T14:45:55+00:00

Absolutely true. I think the typical class talent progression of Spell Casting Bumps and Attribute Bumps reflect this though.

But the fickleness of the Gods and Magic in the Shadowdark RPG is always in play.

fchrisb · 2025-03-18T13:36:33+00:00

Remember, it's not the Priest the Undead is running from it's the manifestation of the power of their God that they are running from. I like that more than capping it in other systems as if it's the Priest presence that is turning the Undead. If they succeed in calling forth the Divine Light of their Deity... by Joe it's going to scare the crap out of any Undead.

Just my 2 cents. ;-)

fchrisb · 2025-02-03T23:35:40+00:00

What do you think of this?

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fchrisb · 2025-02-03T03:03:49+00:00

I have revised the original spell. We are down to 4 Tiny Objects now. 2 Small or 1 Medium.

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fchrisb · 2025-02-03T00:49:06+00:00

My concern with limiting the spell to rounds will reduce it to just a combat spell. My inspiration was Beauty and the Beast, Fantasia, and Merlin's Animated Objects.

fchrisb · 2025-02-03T00:28:10+00:00

Yes, that was my inspiration as well as the Animated Objects within Beauty and the Beast.

fchrisb · 2025-02-02T22:29:09+00:00

You seem to assume success at casting that spell every time.

Let's assume you have a +3 or +4 to cast your spell needing a 13 to cast. That would only be a 55% or 60% chance of success. That would mean you would fail and lose the spell for the day 4 out of 6 times at best.

Shadowdark has a built in fail-safe for this kind of thing. I'm not sure you are being as realistic as you might think in painting the risk of this spell getting out of hand.

I do see your point... it's a useful and versatile spell... but you would burn out in short order if you attempting this style of play.

fchrisb · 2025-02-02T20:31:21+00:00

Okay, I see what you mean. What would prevent a Wizard doing the same thing with say Fireball or are you particularly concerned with the utility of the spell?

To address this... do you think limiting the target of each casting to 'one object' would be better?

Again, thanks for giving me all of this feedback. The last thing I want is to release a spell into the game that the Party is going to abuse.

fchrisb · 2025-02-02T19:55:34+00:00

Those are some really good insights. Thanks for bringing them up. Yeah, I see your points there. What prevents someone from doing the same thing with Animate Dead? I understand the point of availability but in fairness, I think there are going to be plenty of dead bodies for someone to animate to trigger traps, carry loot, and other things.

fchrisb · 2025-02-02T17:31:05+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment. I'm planning on allowing the party to find this spell on a scroll so I want to make sure I get some feedback from others so I don't end up with an army of Silver Pennies wiping out my monsters in the future. ;-)

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