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Episode Synopsis
Mike dives deep into the dungeon crawler RPG Shadowdark RPG
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Shadowdark RPG
Show Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:38 One of Three Videos
01:29 What Is Shadowdark RPG?
03:54 Key Features of Shadowdark RPG
04:04 Torches and Lighting
05:38 Always On Initiative
06:56 Really Flat Math
10:04 Slot-Based Encumbrance
11:44 Treasure-Based Experience
13:47 Differences with 5e
13:56 Very Different Style and Focus than 5e
15:39 Other 5e Differences
18:55 Convincing Your Group to Play Shadowdark RPG
19:58 Running the Gauntlet
20:56 An Opinionated RPG
24:25 Abstract Distances and Double-Near??
26:08 Awesome Monster Design
30:41 I'm Excited to Try It!
Links
Visit the Sly Flourish Blog
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Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast
Support Sly Flourish on Patreon
Buy Sly Flourish Books
Shadowdark RPG
Show Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:38 One of Three Videos
01:29 What Is Shadowdark RPG?
03:54 Key Features of Shadowdark RPG
04:04 Torches and Lighting
05:38 Always On Initiative
06:56 Really Flat Math
10:04 Slot-Based Encumbrance
11:44 Treasure-Based Experience
13:47 Differences with 5e
13:56 Very Different Style and Focus than 5e
15:39 Other 5e Differences
18:55 Convincing Your Group to Play Shadowdark RPG
19:58 Running the Gauntlet
20:56 An Opinionated RPG
24:25 Abstract Distances and Double-Near??
26:08 Awesome Monster Design
30:41 I'm Excited to Try It!
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