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@@jnlsnfamily8747 So glad you enjoy them!!

In what timeline Shadowdark is harder to learn that 5.5e?

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​@@Timikator In the same timeline in which D&D 5e is more complicated than previous editions of the game, taking into account that it's the most streamlined of all past D&D (maybe with the exception of B/X), was highly celebrated for that when it came out, and also because Shadowdark uses basically the same 5e core mechanics of the 6 main stats, ascending AC, advantage/disadvantage, attack bonuses and conditions, etc. If we were comparing AD&D, 3e, 3.5, Pathfinder or 4e to Shadowdark, then yes. But we aren't doing that.

@@hectorrodriguez9382 what the fuck. 5e sure is streamlined, but it's still a crunchy system focused on combat. There is no way it's easier to learn properly than Shadowdark, in which all of the crunch is basically stripped away. Also, the book layout is 500 times better and user friendly.

​@@Timikator Well, of course it's focused on combat, it's a wargame rpg, same as Shadowdark (again, same core system), or now Shadowdark is a roleplaying-focused experience, like VtM? And I disagree that "there is no way to learn it properly". In fact, I found it easier to learn and teach it when it came out, and I'm saying that based on my experience running the game RAW with different tables and with different people (with various degrees of experience with ttrpgs, from very experienced to absolute zero). I've never encountered any crunch in 5e (and by "crunch" I mean dragging the game to a halt bc of number crunching, but I don't know anymore what people mean by "crunch", because everytime I have this conversation, a new meaning appears). Also, "user friendly"? Dude, it's a book. You turn pages, and if you need to look for something, use the index. Also, the book layout, that's personal taste (that I partially share, tbh), but not a fact. And about the price... almost the same that 5e's phb (the difference is minuscule where I'm from, at least) for a tiny paperback size booklet that looks like it's going to fall apart by looking at it? I bought FATE Condensed for a third of that, the rules are simpler than tic-tac-toe, waaaay less pages (around 60, with big letters and good format), it's all you need to run the game, and it fits in a small handbag. Following that logic, it should be the best game ever created. You like Shadowdark, fine, it's ok, enjoy it, more power to you. My table didn't like it, they wanted a little more substance for their character creation and developing. And the "real time torch tracker" rule was the first thing we threw away. I'm not saying that is a bad game, don't get me wrong, but all the praise it gets, like it's "fresh" and perfect in every way... dude, please. It's basically the same thing. D&D 5e is not a perfect game (there is no perfect game), but the thing is that a lot (and I mean A LOT) of Internet criticisms today (because until like, a year and a half ago, it was a very liked game) about 5e are subjective, or worst, completely fabricated, to the point that, in some extreme cases (and this is not one of them, I should point that out), I wonder if they've even played the game.

@@knghtbrd This was absolutely fabulous. I totally agree that the Shadowdark format is not only easier to craft inside of but engaging in how to fit unique class options onto one page with minimal text.

​@@Runehammer1 Omg Runehammer commented on my video 🥹 My ansuz rune tattoo feels blessed....hopefully?? What about: "Why Shadowdark is better than *corporate* D&D"?

@@ToddPutnam Do you have rotating players at all? I do find Shadowdark does well even if you have a level 1 fighter join a lvl 6 wizard for a dungeon crawl

@@Nashcraeft So I have been running a strange setup. Instead of XP or Milestones, since we only can play once a month this year, I level them up after every adventure. If they die, they start a new character at the same level but with only starting money and gear. All magic items and cash is lost. I then created my own Carousing Tables that gives different benefits instead of XP. "Saved a Priest who will now remove 1 curse from a magic item", etc.

@@ToddPutnam Wow I really like that exchange for the Carousing result for a benefit like the priest removing the curse! We always drot them down until a player can think of a useful thing exchange. Removing curses is a great idea. Bards for carousing results, etc

@@Nashcraeft I can give you a list of my carousel outcomes after work.

@@ToddPutnam I created a $1.75 supplement that adds 42 new outcomes but been meaning to figure out an exchange rate or loose rules for the ally results. Greatly appreciate!

🙏 I’ve played some regular Borg but need to get my hands on CY and Pirate Borg. That map was actually just the custom map I made with Inkarnate for my campaign! It’s the same one my players see and you can tell that some of my points of interest are just drag and drop hexes ripped straight from the Shadowdark Cursed Scroll expansions, like Myre Keep or Howling Caves.

@@Nashcraeft they're all really cool (Death in Space is also one of them to me!), Pirate Borg is the only one I've gotten to the table and it was awesome fun for a one shot Wow, great job! It is very cool, would love to play in it myself! That's very okay, it's okay to take prewritten adventures and integrate them into our worlds!

@@ryan.1990 Agreed. Shadowdark had been a blast, along with a few others like Vaults of Vaarn to throw in the mix!

​@@Nashcraeft Shadowdark with Vaults of Vaarn is such a great idea! I hope you'll do a video on Vaarn!

@@juauke ask and ye shall receive! Jokes aside, Vaarn is seriously a wonderful game.

@@Nashcraeft ohh 😮 that's great news! Found the Deluxe Edition book recently and devoured it in two nights! I'm so looking forward to putting players in its setting one day!

What are your thought about old-school essentials?

@@Going_Bonanas Yes! Rolling to cast has been a nice change from Vancian magic systems. More intuitive and less of a headache to track. 💯 agree!