Dungeons and Daddies [BONUS] Shadowdark One Shot - Trial of the Slime Lord
Jan 14, 2026
Dive into thrilling dungeon crawling as a group navigates a cultist lair, facing an ooze-worshiping menace. The players craft bizarre level-zero characters, grappling with the dangers of their slimy surroundings. They encounter mysterious multi-colored slime and puzzling statues, culminating in a heart-pounding ambush from a gelatinous Slime Lord. Amidst chaos, new alliances form and hilarity ensues, making for an unforgettable adventure filled with twists and laughs.
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Old-School Dungeon Tension
- Shadowdark emulates old-school OSR play with high lethality, minimal rules, and dungeon-crawl tension.
- Will emphasizes turn-based initiative and scarce light as core mechanics that shape emergent play.
Explore In Initiative Rounds
- Use initiative for all exploration so every round you can describe actions and react to hazards.
- Move deliberately in rounds to handle traps, encounters, and time-limited resources.
Manage Light As A Resource
- Treat light as a consumable resource and plan around torch timers to avoid being plunged into darkness.
- Keep extra torches or light strategies on hand and search rooms quickly before light runs out.
