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Unleashing 1980s Spielberg Horror – Spectral Tides
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Unleashing 1980s Spielberg Horror – Spectral Tides

“The next time you see sky, it’ll be over another town. The next time you take … Unleashing 1980s Spielberg Horror – Spectral TidesRead more

by thalcos•November 28, 2023March 14, 2026•11
Some Adventures Don’t Work… My Failed Starts
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Some Adventures Don’t Work… My Failed Starts

This adventures blog now has over thirty free adventures for my fellow GMs to use, steal, … Some Adventures Don’t Work… My Failed StartsRead more

by thalcos•November 20, 2023April 7, 2026•3
Rebooting the Planet Killer – The Clear Light of Doomsday
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Rebooting the Planet Killer – The Clear Light of Doomsday

A couple of years ago I found an old FASA Star Trek adventure that didn’t quite … Rebooting the Planet Killer – The Clear Light of DoomsdayRead more

by thalcos•October 1, 2023March 13, 2026•9
Savage Fantasy Sandbox – Roar of the Terrorghorger
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Savage Fantasy Sandbox – Roar of the Terrorghorger

In previous posts, I’ve said how much I enjoy savage fantasy — fantasy adventures set on … Savage Fantasy Sandbox – Roar of the TerrorghorgerRead more

by thalcos•August 20, 2023March 13, 2026•15
Learnings from Other GMs – Writing Horror
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Learnings from Other GMs – Writing Horror

Over the last few years, I’ve written over a dozen free horror adventures that you can … Learnings from Other GMs – Writing HorrorRead more

by thalcos•May 15, 2023May 15, 2023•1
Hacking Cyberpunk Adventures – Amethyst Reign
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Hacking Cyberpunk Adventures – Amethyst Reign

In our modern era of generative AI, cybercriminals, and tech company failings, and the metaverse as … Hacking Cyberpunk Adventures – Amethyst ReignRead more

by thalcos•March 30, 2023March 13, 2026•20
The Unthinkability of Superhero Adventures – A Bombshell of Tomorrow
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The Unthinkability of Superhero Adventures – A Bombshell of Tomorrow

It occurred to me recently that the best, most classic RPG adventures come from a small … The Unthinkability of Superhero Adventures – A Bombshell of TomorrowRead more

by thalcos•December 21, 2022March 13, 2026•6
Historical One-shots for Halloween
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Historical One-shots for Halloween

Horror makes for one of the best genres for one-shot RPG adventures. Horror adventures are usually … Historical One-shots for HalloweenRead more

by thalcos•October 14, 2022March 29, 2026•1
More Eldritch Obscurity – A Flaw in the Lens
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More Eldritch Obscurity – A Flaw in the Lens

Last year, I did a fun game design experiment where I asked Call of Cthulhu fans … More Eldritch Obscurity – A Flaw in the LensRead more

by thalcos•August 26, 2022March 9, 2026•11
1Shot Reviews – Undead Edition
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1Shot Reviews – Undead Edition

This month, I followed the trail of some good one-shot adventures, and discovered two fantastic ones … 1Shot Reviews – Undead EditionRead more

by thalcos•July 16, 2022July 16, 2022•0

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A review of A Treaty of Blood, a Vaesen adventure published in the Mythic Carpathia supplement by Free League . If you're looking for an adventure that combines old history, Transylvanian lore, vampires, and horror... check this review out! You can buy Mythic Carpathia here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/527682/vaesen-mythic-carpathia?affiliate_id=58615 And the excellent Vaesen Starter Set here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/542476/vaesen-nordic-horror-roleplaying-starter-set-roll20-vtt?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 handouts and assets for A Treaty of Blood here, including bonus handouts and pregenerated characters: https://1shotadventures.com/more-vtt-assets/ If you're a fan of Vaesen, be sure to join the fantastic Vaesen Central Discord server! https://discord.gg/5qEmYNA3Xy 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/c/1ShotAdvent... ⚔️ For FREE one shot horror adventures for Call of Cthulhu, D&D, GURPS, and more, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ ____ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos 00:00 Intro 01:21 Kickoff 04:54 Vlad's History 08:34 The Castle 11:00 The Village 13:12 Playing Vlad 14:51 Finale 18:17 Final Thoughts
Vaesen: A Treaty of Blood - RPG Review
A review of the eight Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 0-level funnels I've run or played! If you're looking for a perfect 0-level adventure to weed out your player groups, check this video out! You can buy the funnels here from Goodman Games: Creep Scrag Creep https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/282856/dungeon-crawl-classics-horror-5-creep-skrag-creep?affiliate_id=58615 Danger in the Air https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/389046/free-rpg-day-2022-dcc-danger-in-the-air?affiliate_id=58615 Portal Under the Stars (Main DCC Rulebook) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/506125/dungeon-crawl-classics-107-forgotten-dangers?affiliate_id=58615 Sour Spring Hollow (The Chained Coffin) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/268202/dungeon-crawl-classics-83-the-chained-coffin-compiled-2nd-printing?affiliate_id=58615 Forsaken Vault of the Crimson Oracle (Goodman Games Yearbook 11) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/496381/goodman-games-yearbook-11? affiliate_id=58615 Hole in the Sky https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/153387/dungeon-crawl-classics-86-the-hole-in-the-sky?affiliate_id=58615 Sailors on the Starless Sea https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/102448/dungeon-crawl-classics-67-sailors-on-the-starless-sea?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!) ——— 00:00 Intro 02:34 Creep Scrag Creep! 04:42 Danger in the Air 06:30 Portal Under the Stars 08:37 Sour Spring Hollow 10:05 Grave Robbers of Thracia 11:22 Forsaken Vault 13:38 Hole in the Sky 15:11 Sailors on the Starless Sea 17:32 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: 8 Funnel Reviews
Dead Man Stomp is a classic 1991 Call of Cthulhu horror adventure. This adventure challenges players to navigate 1920s Harlem, its flourishing jazz scene, mobsters, and occult secrets. Does this horror adventure still hold up over 30 years later? Find out in this classic RPG adventure review! You can buy the newest version Dead Man Stomp in the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/260810/call-of-cthulhu-starter-set?affiliate_id=58615 And the full version 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!) ——— 🔔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 01:43 Review 06:56 Funeral Home 09:48 Leroy 12:14 Garage 15:31 Final Thoughts ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Call of Cthulhu: Dead Man Stomp - RPG Review
A review of Three Kings, a 1930s pulp horror adventure for Achtung Cthulhu, Call of Cthulhu, Savage Worlds, and more. It sends the investigators behind enemy lines in 1939 Czechoslovakia to uncover horrors best left undescribed. If you're looking for an open-ended pulp horror adventure that combines action, exploration, and roleplaying, check this review out. Get the adventure for Trail of Cthulhu here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/114381/achtung-cthulhu-three-kings-trail-of-cthulhu?affiliate_id=58615 Get the adventure for Savage Worlds here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/102940/achtung-cthulhu-three-kings-savage-worlds?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!) ——- Get my VTT asset pack and GURPS characters 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 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
Achtung Cthulhu: Three Kings - 1930s Horror RPG Review
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 0-level funnel adventure, Grave Robbers of Thracia by Bob Brinkman 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 the massive re-release of Caverns of Thracia here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/539174/original-adventures-reincarnated-9-caverns-of-thracia-5e?affiliate_id=58615 You can buy Grave Robbers of Thracia here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/539162/dungeon-crawl-classics-111-grave-robbers-of-thracia?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!) ——— 00:00 Intro 02:15 Review 03:38 The Legion 06:30 The Shrine 09:14 Sabazios 10:52 Gallus 12:12 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! ttribution Code "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Grave Robbers of Thracia - RPG Review
A history and review of Steve Jackson Games' Toon, the 1980s zany RPG that let players play looney cartoon characters. Whether you're a fan of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck or Rick and Morty and SpongeBob, Toon lets you dive into roleplaying comedy hijinks. Check out the crowdfunding campaign for Toon: 2nd Edition https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/steve-jackson-games/toon-the-cartoon-roleplaying-game (This video was not sponsored by SJ Games) 🔔Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/c/1ShotAdventures ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures for GURPS, Shadowdark, D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and more, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:30 1984 02:24 Designing Toon 04:44 Game System 08:22 Fine Tooning 09:50 Expansions 12:55 End of an Era 13:31 2nd Edition 14:37 Final Thoughts Cartoon Explosion Stock Video Thanks to Vecteezey ____ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Whatever Happened to Toon? RPG History - Cartoon Roleplaying
A short history of one of D&D's most famous creatures.
D&D History of the Gnoll #rpg #dnd #horror #shorts
A review of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG 1st level adventure, Gnole House by Michael Curtis and Goodman Games, along with some tips on how to run this horror adventure like a pro! If you're looking for a horrific adventure based on old RPG history -- perfect for one-shots -- check this one out. You can buy the adventure in Forgotten Dangers here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/506125/dungeon-crawl-classics-107-forgotten-dangers?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!) ——— 00:00 Intro 01:04 History of Gnolls 03:35 Gnole House 12:41 Final Review ——— 🔔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: Gnole House - RPG Review
Hope's Last Day is the adventure included in the new Alien: Evolved Edition RPG. Players take on the role of the doomed colonists of LV-426... but this time, can they escape? Find out whether this Alien adventure is worth playing, along with some tips and tricks on how to GM it like a pro! Buy the new Alien: Starter Set here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/521240/alien-rpg-evolved-edition-starter-set?affiliate_id=58615 Buy Free League's Alien: Evolved Edition RPG here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/520969/alien-rpg-evolved-edition-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!) ——— 🔔 Subscribe for more RPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL-8L5I-Ibk9nzVsrgnqA?sub_confirmation=1 Check out VaeVictis99's awesome tips and comparison to the original here: https://www.reddit.com/r/alienrpg/comments/1km5sqw/hopes_last_day_review_and_thoughts_1e_to_2e/ 00:00 Intro 02:36 Overview 05:19 Hadley's Hope 08:04 Dr. Komiskey 10:40 Escape 11:57 Final Thoughts __________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
Alien: Hope's Last Day (Evolved!) - Starter RPG Review
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