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Halloween 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…

What 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…

Halloween 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…

Cryptid 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…

They Huffed and they Puffed…

Ah, reminiscing about the 80s, I recall the thrilling adventures in the company of friends, amidst an abundance of candy and soda. Together, we triumphed over dragons, battled monsters, and embraced heroic pursuits. Yet, unbeknownst to us, there lingered a shadowy menace beyond the realm of the game. It pervaded every corner of existence. Alas,…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Idrid Cold

We took liberties with the exact appearance of Indrid Cold. We found there were differing accounts, all that claimed they were encounters with Cold. The alien known as Indrid Cold remains shrouded in mystery, but here are some of his reported characteristics and a few links for further information. While researching Indrid Cold, I couldn’t…

Making Your Game More Fun for Everyone

Hey, hey, hey, Crow Crew and Role-Playing Game Comancheros! Are you ready to kick your game up a notch? If you want to ensure everyone has a great time, there are a few things to keep in mind. In this post, we will go over some tips on how to behave at a Role-Playing Game…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Flatwoods Monster

Do you believe in cryptids? West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature surrounded by mystery and folklore. For years, it has been the subject of speculation among role-playing gamers and pulp enthusiasts alike. But what do we know about the fearsome Flatwoods Monster lurking within our imagination? In this blog series, we will take…

Tabletop RPGs are Socially Relevant

Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) have been around since the 1970s, and they have only grown in popularity since then. These games are unique in that they allow players to create their own characters and storylines, immersing themselves in a fantasy world of their own choosing. But RPGs are much more than just a game –…

Sixteen Years and Still Going Strong

On this Independence Day, Scaldcrow Games celebrates our 16th year. We want to express our gratitude to our dedicated contributors and loyal players who stood by us through the years. Without their unwavering support, we would not be where we are today. It’s hard to believe how much time has flown by since we first…