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The Idol of Thoth is a 1920s introductory Call of Cthulhu adventure. This adventure challenges players to find a missing Egyptian artifact, an investigation that will take them from Boston into Arkham. Is it a solid horror adventure? Find out in this RPG adventure review! You can buy the Idol of Thoth adventure here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/the-idol-of-thoth?affiliate_id=58615 And the latest edition of Call of Cthulhu here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/150997/call-of-cthulhu-7th-edition-keeper-s-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!) Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC Download my pregenerated characters and handouts for the Idol of Thoth 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/ 00:00 Intro 02:14 The Setup 06:44 Investigation the Museum 08:57 Arkham Sanitarium 09:50 Doctor Explains 12:21 Miskatonic University 14:53 Clarence Butterfield 17:15 Finale 20:29 Final Thoughts ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Call of Cthulhu: Idol of Thoth – Starter RPG Review
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 2nd level adventure, Glipkerio's Gambit by Jobe Bittman and Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run this adventure like a pro! If you're looking for a short time travel adventure, check this one out. You can buy Glipkerio's Gambit in the Chaos Rising supplement here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/176112/dungeon-crawl-classics-89-chaos-rising?affiliate_id=58615 And the DCC core rules here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/101050/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg-dcc-rpg?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 tokens and new encounter tables here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ ——— Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC ——— 00:00 Intro 01:57 Review 04:55 Glipkerio 08:18 Combat Tweaks 12:40 The Temple Finale 18:56 Final Thoughts ——— 🔔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, Savage Worlds, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Glipkerio's Gambit – RPG Review
A review of the brand new version of Steve Jackson Games' GURPS, 4th Edition Revised. If you're looking for a review of the Generic Universal Roleplaying System, regardless of whether you're a newcomer or an old fan, check this review out! You can get the pdf version of GURPS Fourth Edition Revised here: https://warehouse23.com/collections/new/products/gurps-basic-set-fourth-edition-revised-pdf You can get the physical GURPS Fourth Edition Revised here: https://warehouse23.com/products/gurps-basic-set-fourth-edition-revised GURPS Powers https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/224850/gurps-powers?affiliate_id=58615 GURPS Magic https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/224847/gurps-magic?affiliate_id=58615 GURPS Ultra-Tech https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/224846/gurps-ultra-tech?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!) Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC ⚔️ For free, unofficial GURPS adventures in many genres, check out my website here: https://1shotadventures.com ——— 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... 00:00 Intro 01:38 Overview 04:23 Core Mechanics 07:42 Combat 10:37 Character Creation 13:39 Complexity 18:28 New Material 20:14 The Addendums 28:00 Final Thoughts ______ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
GURPS 4th Edition Revised – RPG Review
A review of the Pirate Borg adventure Lost to the Locker, found in the Down Among the Dead supplement, along with some tips on how to run this underworld pirate adventure like a pro! If you're looking for an adventure that does things a little differently... or one you can run right after a dreaded TPK - look no further! You can buy Down Among the Dead here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/555996/pirate-borg-down-among-the-dead?affiliate_id=58615 And the Pirate Borg Core rules here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/441728/pirate-borg-core-book?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!) Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC ——— 00:00 Intro 03:27 Review 05:40 New Mechanics 07:58 Key NPCs 09:23 Locations 13:23 Escape 15:26 Final Thoughts ——— 🔔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, Pirate Borg, Call of Cthulhu, Savage Worlds, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Pirate Borg: Lost to the Locker – RPG Review
The Forby Masterword is one of the scenarios included in the Cthulhu by Gaslight Keeper's Guide, but it its origin goes back to 1993. This adventure challenges players to navigate an old friend's madness, a family curse, and dark secrets. Does this horror adventure still hold up over 30 years later? Find out in this RPG adventure review! You can buy the Cthulhu by Gaslight Keeper's Guide here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/515008/cthulhu-by-gaslight-keepers-guide-pdf?affiliate_id=58615 And the latest edition of Call of Cthulhu here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/150997/call-of-cthulhu-7th-edition-keeper-s-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!) Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC ——— 🔔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/ 00:00 Intro 02:22 The Setup 08:04 Family History 14:00 Investigation 15:31 Final Thoughts 20:33 Icarus 22:19 Meddlesome Kids 25:26 Final Thoughts ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Call of Cthulhu: The Forby Masterwork – RPG Review
Escape from Planet Hulk is the adventure included in the new Marvel Multiverse Starter Set. Is it a worthy adventure, or should it be pruned from the timeline? Check out my full review. You can buy a physical version of the starter set, or get the full core rules digitally here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/518981/marvel-multiverse-rpg-core-rule-book-pdf-vtt-bundle?affiliate_id=58615 Buy the epic Cataclysm of Kang adventure here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/519086/marvel-multiverse-rpg-cataclysm-of-kang-pdf-vtt-bundle?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-8L5I-Ibk9nzVsrgnqA?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro 03:10 Grand Entry 05:12 Catacombs 08:05 Stark Promises 10:20 Parkour! 12:21 Final Thoughts __________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Marvel Multiverse RPG – Escape from Planet Hulk – Starter Review
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 0-level adventure, Sour Spring Hollow by Michael Curtis and Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run this adventure like a pro! If you're looking for a Shudder Mountains horror adventure, check this one out. You can buy Sour Spring Hollow in The Chained Coffin supplement here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/268202/dungeon-crawl-classics-83-the-chained-coffin-compiled-2nd-printing?affiliate_id=58615 And the DCC core rules here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/101050/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg-dcc-rpg?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 tokens and handouts here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ ——— 00:00 Intro 03:21 Review 07:40 The Hollow 11:59 Finale 13:36 Final Thoughts ——— 🔔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, Savage Worlds, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Sour Spring Hollow – Horror RPG Review
An in-depth, detailed review of the newest Conan RPG, published by Monolith Productions. If you're a fan of simple and savage action adventure, you should check this review out! You can get the free Quickstart for Conan: The Hyborian Age here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/485769/conan-the-hyborian-age-quick-start?affiliate_id=58615 And if you prefer OSR-type Conan games, check out Hyperborea: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/381205/hyperborea-3e-player-s-manual-2025-update?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!) You can find GURPS Conan here: https://warehouse23.com/products/gurps-classic-conan?srsltid=AfmBOoptlBmP3t82GmeyebFnFKZe6ygAZlI0HcJwVGBXi8oqSAwF7eCe Download the free adventure Queen of the Red City here, with versions available for Dungeon Crawl Classics, GURPS, and 5E: https://1shotadventures.com/writing-savage-fantasy/ ——— Like my channel and free adventures? Buy me a coffee! And any donations go right back towards new adventures, human artists, and supporting this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/1ShotJC 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL... ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures for Outgunned, Call of Cthulhu, D&D 5E, GURPS, Broken Compass, and more, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ 00:00 Anvil of Doom 04:12 Review 05:36 Core Mechanics 09:57 Combat 10:56 Death and Rest 12:32 Minions 13:44 Hero Creation 15:36 Skills 16:29 Just Combat? 19:13 Magic 21:49 XP and Bestiary 23:51 Adventures 25:22 Final Thoughts ______ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Conan: The Hyborian Age – RPG Review
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 1st level adventure, Tower of the Black Pearl by Harley Stroh and Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run this adventure like a pro! If you're looking for a horrific adventure based on old RPG history check this one out. You can buy Tower of the Black Pearl here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/310995/dungeon-crawl-classics-2018-convention-module-tower-of-the-black-pearl?affiliate_id=58615 You can buy the DCC Tome of Adventure 7 (which includes Tower of the Black Pearl) here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/525981/dungeon-crawl-classics-tome-of-adventure-7-magic-gods-and-demons?affiliate_id=58615 And the DCC core rules here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/101050/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg-dcc-rpg?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!) Check out cookiesandartbutt's fan-made maps for the adventure: https://www.reddit.com/r/dccrpg/comments/gxlyis/i_made_maps_for_my_favorite_adventurethe_tower_of/ Download tokens and the sea shanty here: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ ——— 00:00 Intro 02:21 Review 04:38 The Tower 08:15 The Cave 11:06 The Shrine 15:00 Final Thoughts ——— 🔔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, Savage Worlds, GURPS, and more! ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Tower of the Black Pearl – RPG Review
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