In this Flip Through Matt takes a look at the Pathfinder 2e Bestiary 3. It features an Asian influence, Clockworks, the new troop type and more. Special rules for creating Nosferatu.
After using this book for a few months, I have found that it is not just a compilation of monsters. Instead is an asset for gms that allows them to more effectively create adversaries for their games. It also gave us look at future releases.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2022 In this video Matt opens up the 3 level Brigantine ship bundle from CZYY and then assembles it. This kit is perfect for so many TTRPg’s its not funny.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2022 Out of the Abyss
Adventure
255 pp.
Retail 49.95
Published by Wizards of the Coast
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Being the fourth adventure book for Dungeons and Dragons 5th ed it has a lot to live up to. Like Princes of Apocalypse Out of the Abyss is also a full blown campaign for characters for levels 1 through 15. While it’s set in Forgotten Realms it gives us a totally new look into at this game world. It is the first look we get into the Underdark in 5th edition.
The first thing I noticed when reading this book was that it feel different or unique while still preserving a connection to Forgotten Realms. They did a good job of making the Underdark have a personality all its own. So many things they did make it a character that is full of danger, creepy and wyrd. There are hints and reflections of psionics throughout the book. Which brings a rising anticipation to the traditional Underdark motifs that we are used to, but with new interpretations and mechanics, the relevance of sanity.
Madness checks are a reinterpretation from previous edition. It was a very convoluted process that was awful to use. Now, the process is much simpler, and not so awkward that you will avoid using it.
Player Characters start at level 1 as prisoners of an enclave – that’s awesome! By the time they are down they can easily hit 15th level. That is if they live that long one wrong combat with a demon can end it for them. With small amounts of creativity a gm can easily use this as a sandbox for hundreds of adventures.
Out of the Abyss does require a bit of experience to run. There is decent amount of homework for you. I have found that studying and taking notes has helped me a lot more than in previous adventures for Dungeons and Dragons. This is especially true when trying to keep the NPC’s straight. So many of them have secret agendas, distinct personalities; but more importantly tracking who lives and dies can be bloody murder.
Your adventure will also take you on a geographical tour through several cities. As a GM you will get to cultivate them and define what makes them stand out in your story. While Out of the Abyss gives you plenty of detail, maybe your story calls for a spider family and one city is the best at it.
One of the greatest features of Out of the Abyss are the appendixes, New Underdark features, Magic Items, Creatures, and Demons. The first appendix aids you in altering character backgrounds so they are better suited for the Underdark. The second gives full descriptions of the magic items found between the covers, like Sunbringer. The third houses the stats for the new monsters. My favorites are the spore servants. The last appendix is a pretty meaty section on demons that are important to the campaign.
Out of the Abyss is a different kind of adventure, that takes a truly different campaign setting and creates a new world within Forgotten Realms. There is a lot of work for a gm running this adventure while players explore the darkness. But the fact that the Underdark is given so much detail sells me on this book. Even if i never run the adventure as it’s published and only use it as a reference tool I’ll get my money out of it.
This is our very first Misfits Markets Vegetable Box. This is the Madness size (the big box). Inside you can find everything from the staples of cooking to the things you may never have eaten before. They are all #organic
Here is what I have done with this box so far. We have used the lettuce in salads. The onions and celery were used in a variety dishes. I roasted the beets (used the greens in a salad), potatoes and the squash. The apples were just eaten and the parsley was used in about five dishes the best one being a herb crusted pork tenderloin.
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Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 I swung by the Free League Publishing Booth @Gen_Con to meet Tomas, he’s the Designer behind their latest project Alien the rpg. We chatted about how the Alien RPG is unique.
I have always love the Alien franchise I hope to play this so much in the near future.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 @Gen_Con 2019 I met up with Jon Webb the Miniature dude @Modiphius We talked about the Raiders, production fixes, Skyrim and how the game will hold true to the Video game. Liberty Prime, Dragons!
Just when I said I wasn’t going to get into another miniatures game Skyrim knocks on my front door!
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 I ran into Sam Webb @Gen_Con and we talked about Fallout the Rpg – Wasteland Warfare, It is a stand alone game. The Infinity Kickstatarter RPG and how the rules are similar to the miniature game, Then we got sidetracked talking about Star Trek Adventures. The Dune RPG. John Carters’ Mars and more!
I can’t believe how fun that was. I can’t wait to see what they do with Fallout! Next up His not brother Jon Webb the Miniatures dude!
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 I caught up with Oz From Privateer Press @Gen Con 2019. We spoke about the Infernals and how the new mechanics have an economy to them. They sound so cool. We also discussed Monsterpocalypse.
It looks like the Warmachine and Hoards world is about to change.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 I ran into Kyle from Mantic Games @Gen_Con 2019 where we discussed Vanguard, Star Saga, Deadzone, The Northern Alliance, the League of infamy, Kings of War 3rd edition.
I picked up a copy of Vanguard @Gen_Con and I hope to share my experience with you very soon.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019 I ran into Kevin Siembieda @Gen_Con 2019 and we spoke about the Garden of the Gods and how it will feature new deities and god, the Rifts Bestiary which has fantastic beast, and Titan Robotics. Run it’s ARCHIE!
Thanks Kevin!
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