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Frights & Fables: Who Then Knocks?
Ah, why, my dear weavers of wonder, should you labor over crafting an intricately tangled character history, replete with haunting details and steeped in dark, shadowy richness?
Read MoreMazes & Mondays: Pulp Fantasy Characters
Creating a barbarian character in a pulp fantasy setting is all about capturing the energy and drama of the genre while crafting someone unique and memorable. Barbarians thrive in worlds of grand adventure, where untamed wildernesses and brutal conflicts test their mettle.
Read MoreFriday Frights and Fables: Horrorcraft Tips
Ah, honored conjurers of shadows and storytellers of dread, allow me to welcome you to this exploration of weaving the perfect tale of terror. Horror, you see, isn’t just about dread—no, it’s about engagement, the palpable investment of your players as you lead them by trembling hand to the brink of darkness. Creating a narrative for a horror campaign is not merely about what you tell; it is about how you deliver it, how you tighten the rope of suspense and masterfully weave the web of paranoia.
Read MoreMazes & Mondays #2: The Throne of Soraven
A TTRPG Adventure for 3-5 Players Introduction “The sun fades, and the once-bright land of Endaimos sinks into the grasp of endless dusk. An eternal night is rising, spreading cold despair across a kingdom bereft of hope. At the heart of this curse lies Soraven the Flamecaller, an ancient sorcerer whose return heralds disaster. His…
Read MoreBuilding Uneasy Worlds: World Building Tips
When we speak of crafting worlds for dark tales, we must look beyond mere settings of wood, stone, or soil. No, no—these worlds must be characters. Breathing, scheming, oh-so-delightfully alive. They observe, manipulate, and toy with players just as surely as the horrors lurking within them.
Read MoreMazes & Mondays #1: Allure of Fantasy
What is fantasy, and why does it speak to something primal within us? Simple as a question it may seem, defining fantasy is like trying to catch the light of the moon in your hand. The genre is vast and multifaceted, shimmering with endless possibilities. From tales of brutal warriors carving their legacy in blood…
Read MoreFriday Fears and Fables 2: Fear of the Mind
Psychological horror brings a unique kind of dread to tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Unlike other forms of horror that rely on external forces like monsters or gore, psychological horror focuses inward on the mind. It thrives on paranoia, internal conflicts, and the disintegration of reality itself. Players find themselves questioning what’s real, often forced to face their deepest fears and vulnerabilities. This genre doesn’t just unsettle the characters—it sinks its hooks into the players, creating a deeply immersive and deeply personal experience.
Read MoreFriday Frights and Fables #1: 1970s Horror
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the very first chapter of an odyssey into the dark, twisted realms of horror and imagination. Scaldcrow Games is proud to present Friday Frights and Fables, a beacon for those who seek the macabre, the mysterious, and the marvelous within their stories. Here, we will traverse the uncharted shadowlands of terror,…
Read More31 Days of Halloween in January: Deep Red
Deep Red (1975)******* (7 out of 10 stars)Directed by: Dario ArgentoStarring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, and Clara Calamai “You’re walking through a dark tunnel, but somewhere there’s a tiny sliver of light.” – Carlo Deep Red is not a film designed to comfort or coddle. Giallo, by its very nature, thrives on discomfort, confronting…
Read MoreAdventures at Mythic Con
Much has changed since those days. I’ve put that initial game on the back burner and shifted my focus to the Worlds of Pulp and the original Bare Bones System.
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