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A Journey of Imagination and Adventure
Seventeen years ago, a spark ignited a flame that has been burning brightly ever since. Founded in 2007, Scaldcrow Games officially launched at Origins in Ohio with its first product, “The Dark Fantasy of Sundrah.” Today, we celebrate not just the anniversary of a company, but the passion, creativity, and boundless imagination that has fueled…
Read MoreThe Transformative Power of Play
My dear friends, are you contemplating the idea of joining a group? Or perhaps you already belong to one, but have lost sight of the joy that drew you into the world of gaming. Either way, I invite you to make yourselves comfortable and join me as we delve into this fascinating topic. Let me…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman
From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Snarly Yow
The Snarly Yow is a cryptid that has been reported in the mountains near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, possibly since the first Germans settled in the upper Potoma1. The creature is often described as a large black dog-like apparition and is known for the yowling sound it makes through a mouth filled with teeth2. What…
Read MoreWorlds of Pulp-Savage Twilight™, 2024
A good friend recently asked me about my plans for Worlds of Pulp in 2024. I’m proud to say that I’ve already produced several successful titles, including Davey Beauchamp’s Amazing Pulp Adventures™, Rotwang City—The City of Shadows™, Ron Fortier’s Cape Noire™, and Wild West Horse Opera™. But there’s even more exciting content on the horizon!…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Cave Creature
As the leaves turn orange and red, and the winds turn chilly, our minds turn to the supernatural, the unexplained, the spooky. In the spirit of Halloween, we’ll be delving today into the realm of cryptids, those mysterious creatures that may or may not exist beyond the fringe of mainstream science. Our focus will be…
Read MoreWhat Kind of RPG Would You Make?
What’s up, my fellow role-playing Comancheros! I hope you’re all having a totally righteous day. I got a question for ya: what if you could create your very own role-playing game? Imagine designing a game that is precisely tailored to your style of play and personal interests. Well, today, that’s exactly what we’re going to…
Read MoreHalloween Cryptid Series: Grafton Monster
Critical Evaluation The Grafton Monster, as it is commonly referred to, is a creature of imposing stature, reported to stand between seven to nine feet tall and four feet wide. The skin of this purported beast is said to be strikingly white and oddly similar to that of a seal’s. Its most bizarre characteristic is…
Read MoreFueling Your Game: The Power of Snacks
Hey fellow role-playing Comancheros! Danny Jackson here, and today we’re talking about the fuel that helped us power through our epic role-playing games. Snack time, baby! My thief may have had a magic dagger in one hand, but he had melty slice in the other. We all know that selecting the right munchies is as…
Read MoreCryptid Halloween Series: Sheepsquatch
The Sheepsquatch, also known as the “White Thing,” is a creature with woolly hair that has been reported in many counties in West Virginia, especially in the southwestern region of the state. Boone, Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties have had the most sightings, with a surge in Boone County during the mid-1990s. Witnesses describe it…
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