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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!)

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Download my pregenerated characters and handouts for the Idol of Thoth here:
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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

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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:
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00:00 Intro
01:57 Review
04:55 Glipkerio
08:18 Combat Tweaks
12:40 The Temple Finale
18:56 Final Thoughts
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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!
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Dungeon Crawl Classics: Glipkerio's Gambit - RPG Review

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.
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00:00 Intro
03:27 Review
05:40 New Mechanics
07:58 Key NPCs
09:23 Locations
13:23 Escape
15:26 Final Thoughts

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⚔️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!
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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

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⚔️ 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

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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

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00:00 Intro
03:10 Grand Entry
05:12 Catacombs
08:05 Stark Promises
10:20 Parkour!
12:21 Final Thoughts

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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/

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00:00 Intro
03:21 Review
07:40 The Hollow
11:59 Finale
13:36 Final Thoughts

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🔔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!
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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/

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⚔️ 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

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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/

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00:00 Intro
02:21 Review
04:38 The Tower
08:15 The Cave
11:06 The Shrine
15:00 Final Thoughts

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⚔️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!
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Dungeon Crawl Classics: Tower of the Black Pearl - RPG Review

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