Exploring Randomness and Magic Items in Shadowdark

This chapter analyzes the necessity of GMs providing spell scrolls for wizards in the Shadowdark game, focusing on random treasure distribution and the game's reliance on randomness. It delves into the challenges of distributing powerful magic items to characters, introduces key NPCs like Olgar and locations such as Nighthaven, and compares the gameplay style of Shadowdark to both old-school RPGs and newer narrative-driven games.