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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
Rebooting an Undercooked Adventure – The Final Voyage of Draengr Thar
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Rebooting an Undercooked Adventure – The Final Voyage of Draengr Thar

I’ve written a lot of adventures for this site over the years – twenty-seven in all! … Rebooting an Undercooked Adventure – The Final Voyage of Draengr TharRead more

by thalcos•June 6, 2022May 27, 2026•9
Anger Leads to Hate, Hate Leads to Inspiration – The Unknown Command
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Anger Leads to Hate, Hate Leads to Inspiration – The Unknown Command

I have sometimes found great inspiration when I am angry at the failed promise of another … Anger Leads to Hate, Hate Leads to Inspiration – The Unknown CommandRead more

by thalcos•April 27, 2022March 25, 2026•4
Motivating Players in… The Phantom Jungle
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Motivating Players in… The Phantom Jungle

Those of you who have read this blog know that I’m a big fan of cliffhanging … Motivating Players in… The Phantom JungleRead more

by thalcos•February 27, 2022April 6, 2026•1
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1Shot Reviews – Fantasy Edition

Part of the job of running a site full of self-authored RPG adventures is making sure … 1Shot Reviews – Fantasy EditionRead more

by thalcos•February 16, 2022February 16, 2022•0
Most Popular Adventures – 2021
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Most Popular Adventures – 2021

I started this roleplaying blog over two years ago now! My mission has always been to … Most Popular Adventures – 2021Read more

by thalcos•December 27, 2021March 29, 2026•6
Are Modern Bad Guys Broken? St. Cecilia’s Blasphemous Bordello
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Are Modern Bad Guys Broken? St. Cecilia’s Blasphemous Bordello

This month’s free adventure is St. Cecilia’s Blasphemous Bordello. It’s a creepy, investigative horror adventure set … Are Modern Bad Guys Broken? St. Cecilia’s Blasphemous BordelloRead more

by thalcos•December 18, 2021November 30, 2025•10
Vacations with Pirates – The Siren’s Citadel
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Vacations with Pirates – The Siren’s Citadel

One-shot RPG adventures are great for players and GMs. For players, one-shots offer a chance to … Vacations with Pirates – The Siren’s CitadelRead more

by thalcos•November 15, 2021July 21, 2026•5

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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/ ——— 🔔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
Players love great production values at a table. This video shows you how to make professional quality acrylic tokens for your RPG adventures, regardless of whether you're playing Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, GURPS, or some other roleplaying game. Get 1" Clear Plastic Tokens here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MQ62B5G?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_77MBMJSCGGZ8G6CKAA8C ⚔️ For FREE one shot adventures and the design behind them, along with unofficial VTT assets for some of your favorite adventures, check out my website at https://1shotadventures.com/ 🔔 Subscribe for more TTRPG content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxIL-8L5I-Ibk9nzVsrgnqA?sub_confirmation=1 __________ FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY @1shotjc.bsky.social FOLLOW ME ON THREADS thalcos
How to Make Cool RPG Tokens - GM Crafting
This video gives an overview of the free 19th century adventure, An Opera Unceasing, available for both Call of Cthulhu and GURPS. During the premiere of La Demoiselle aux Lanternes, the Paris Opera’s audience and performers vanished without explanation, plunging the city into fear and rumor. Drawn into the mystery, you must navigate the salons, streets, and shadows of 1879 Paris, where wealth, obsession, and forbidden knowledge intertwine… before the echoes of the opera draw you into something far worse than silence. Download the adventure for FREE https://1shotadventures.com/an-opera-unceasing/ The adventure includes pregenerated characters, cool handouts, maps, and other VTT assets so you can get going right away! Get the Call of Cthulhu: Cthulhu by Gaslight supplement here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/502743/cthulhu-by-gaslight-investigators-guide-pdf?affiliate_id=58615 And GURPS 4th Edition: https://www.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!) 🔔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 01:48 History 04:27 Act One 06:55 Act Two 10:19 Finale 13:26 Tips
RPG Overview - An Opera Unceasing - Gaslight Horror!
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!) Download the funnel frenzel song "Fill the Pit! Roll the Dice!" here: https://1shotadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fill-the-Pit-Roll-the-Dice.mp3 ——— 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
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