The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Shadowdark RPG – The Gloaming Session Zero
Aug 25, 2023
The speaker prepares for their Shadow Dark RPG campaign and discusses the campaign setting of 'The Gloaming'. They delve into the setting and motivations of the Shadowdark RPG game, as well as a specific scenario involving the recovery of a hostage from the Redthorn Bandits. They explore the tower layout, discuss encounters and obstacles, and express anticipation for the session zero of the Shadowdark RPG.
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Understanding Before House-Ruling
- Mike advises understanding a game system before heavily modifying it.
- He recommends playing Shadowdark as written before house-ruling.
Choosing Cursed Scroll 1
- Mike chose Cursed Scroll 1 for his Shadowdark campaign, setting it in a dark, cursed forest.
- He considered other settings but was drawn to the folk horror theme.
Minimalist Design of Cursed Scroll
- Mike finds Cursed Scroll's minimal information a stark contrast to typical campaigns.
- He likens it to sourcebooks like Fizban's or Bigby's but even more concise.