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Ptolus: Monte Cook’s City by The Spire

Aug 21, 2023
Discussion on the TOLUS tabletop game, exploring the city of Toulas, its unifying forces and darker side. Learn about characters, guilds, and species in the city. They also discuss changing RPG systems, combat expectations in D&D, and desire for more role-playing opportunities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ptolus: City by The Spire is a massive urban and dungeon crawl game set in the declining empire of Pramel with extensive information on districts, NPCs, and organizations.
  • The TOLUS game offers a range of character backgrounds and factional affiliations, providing players with diverse options and opportunities for character development.

Deep dives

Overview of TOLUS City and its Setting

TOLUS City is a massive urban and dungeon crawl game in the Cypher system. The city is ancient and unearthing its dungeons has brought about a surge of adventurers. The game is set in the declining empire of Pramel, with the city being an important but uncertain part of it. The game offers both urban and underground adventures, with players having the option to explore dungeons or engage in city-based quests. The detailed book provides extensive information on the city's districts, NPCs, and various organizations.

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