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A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 1st level adventure, People of the Pit by Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run it like a pro! If you're looking for a pulp fantasy RPG adventure -- perfect for one-shots -- filled with cultists and tentacles, check this adventure out! You can buy the adventure here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/102637/dungeon-crawl-classics-68-people-of-the-pit?affiliate_id=58615 (Includes an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you click and make a purchase. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) ——— 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... ⚔️For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ You'll find adventures for all kinds of game systems and genres, ranging from Dungeons & Dragons 5E, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: People of the Pit – RPG Review
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This video gives an overview of the savage Old World adventure ROAR OF THE TERRORGHORGER. If you're looking for a tough adventure that is equal parts survival, dungeoneering, and roleplaying - check this one out. Download the adventure for FREE at https://www.1shotadventures.com Available for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Old School Essentials / OSR D&D, and GURPS. Most include pregenerated characters, cool handouts, maps, and other VTT assets so you can get going right away! Get the new Lustria WFRP Supplement here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/388120/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay-lustria?affiliate_id=58615 And the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Starter Set here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/261941/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay-fourth-edition-starter-set?affiliate_id=58615 (Includes an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you click and make a purchase. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) 🔔Subscribe for more TTRPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL-8L5I-Ibk9nzVsrgnqA?sub_confirmation=1 ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos --- 00:00 Intro 03:28 Gravesend Inn 06:48 Catacombs 08:05 The Wild 11:18 Dangers 14:06 Escape 15:42 GM Tips
RPG Overview – Roar of the Terroghorger – Warhammer Jungle Doom
A review of the Everyday Heroes/D20 cinematic adventure, Highlander - A Measure of Revenge. If you're looking for a century-spanning adventure that takes the players from medieval France to modern-day New York, check this adventure out. You can get Everyday Heroes, a new RPG compatible with D&D 5E, here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/415709/everyday-heroes-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=58615 (Includes an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you click and make a purchase. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) ——- And download unofficial handouts, tokens, video logs, and VTT assets for the Kong adventure here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... ⚔️For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ You'll find adventures for all kinds of game systems and genres, ranging from Dungeons & Dragons, OSR, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos --- 00:00 Opening 00:19 Everyday Heroes 03:37 Review 08:14 Flashforward 10:09 Canon Police 15:25 Finale 16:18 Final Thoughts
Everyday Heroes/D20: Highlander – RPG Review
A discussion on why monetizing TTRPGs like videogames probably won't ever work. 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... ⚔️For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ You'll find adventures for all kinds of game systems and genres, ranging from Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Why Monetizing TTRPGs like Videogames Won't Work
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 1st level adventure, Across the Veil of Time by Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run it like a pro! If you're looking for a gonzo time traveling RPG adventure -- perfect for one-shots -- filled with demons and danger, check this adventure out! You can buy the adventure here: https://goodman-games.com/store/product/dcc-rpg-across-the-veil-of-time-free-rpg-day-2024-pdf/ ——— And download unofficial VTT assets for it here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... ⚔️For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ You'll find adventures for all kinds of game systems and genres, ranging from Dungeons & Dragons 5E, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Across the Veil of Time – RPG Review
A review of With Gnashed Teeth and Howling, an introductory adventure for the Shadow of the Weird Wizard D20 RPG by Schwalb Entertainment. If you're looking to get started with a new fantasy TTRPG, give this review a look. Get With Gnashed Teeth and Howling here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/511840/with-gnashed-teeth-and-howling?src=fp_u5&affiliate_id=58615 Get Shadow of the Weird Wizard here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457226/shadow-of-the-weird-wizard?affiliate_id=58615 (Includes an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you click and make a purchase. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/c/1ShotAdventures ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures for Call of Cthulhu, D&D 5E, GURPS, and more, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ ____ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Shadow of the Weird Wizard: With Gnashed Teeth and Howling – Starter RPG Review
Lots of RPGs start the same way - a lost treasure map, the village under attack, or pesky rats in the sewer. But if you're looking for new ways to hook your players and kickoff an adventure in an amazing new way, check out this video! Doesn't matter if you play Dungeons & Dragons, Mutants & Masterminds, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, or more... the Public Embarrassment will help any gamemaster! ⚔️ For FREE one shot ttrpg adventures, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ __ FOLLOW ME ON BLUE SKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Great RPG Openings: Public Embarrassment!
Chaos in Kansas: The Dire Dreamer is one of the last of the 1980's GURPS adventures. Set in 1927, the adventure challenges the PCs to track down the son of a missing oil tycoon. Does this pulp horror adventure still hold up over 30 years later? Find out in this classic RPG adventure review! You can buy Chaos in Kansas here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/233794/gurps-classic-horror-chaos-in-kansas?affiliate_id=58615 And can get GURPS 4th Edition here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/224830/gurps-basic-set-characters?affiliate_id=58615 (Includes an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you click and make a purchase. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) ——— Download my unofficial VTT maps, handouts, and tokens for Chaos in Kansas: The Dire Dreamer here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/c/1ShotAdventures ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
GURPS Chaos in Kansas – RPG Review (The Greatest Horror Villain??)
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