Shadowdark RPG – Combat, Travel, and Downtime (MD 178)

Mastering Dungeons

21-02-2024 • 1 hr 32 mins

Episode 178 of Mastering Dungeons!

Main topic: Shadowdark RPG’s Combat, Travel, and Downtime!

Teos shares the exploits in a recent Shadowdark game, adding context as Shawn and Teos review Shadowdark’s rules for combat, travel, and downtime.

News: Hasbro’s D&D Finances and Strategy, 2024 Release Info, Humblewood on Beyond, and more!

Contents 00:00 More Dragons 01:26 Counterproductive Playtesting? 07:39 Designer Responsability? 15:17 D&D Release Schedule 15:44 2024 Conventions 17:31 Vecna Eve of Ruin 20:48 Making of OD&D 25:26 Infinite Staircase 26:34 Core Books 28:45 Converse Lego and Pop-Tarts 31:21 Roll20 Character Sheet 32:21 Humblewood on Beyond 34:30 Hasbro Q4 36:55 DnD Finances 40:58 Hasbro's D&D Strategy 43:10 Universes Beyond 45:27 Shadowdark Gameplay 45:56 Playing with Meaghan J 50:59 Hiding in Shadowdark 55:50 Surprise and Initiative 59:13 Actions 01:02:58 Rulings Not Rules 01:06:35 Damage 01:09:55 Morale 01:15:48 Death 01:20:01 Overland Travel 01:24:53 Downtime 01:29:33 Shout-Outs Thank you for listening! Get the full show notes with links on Patreon.

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