Pathfinder RPG Archive
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![Everyman Unchained: Bards The unchained bard clocks in at 27 pages, 1 page of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 23 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, the first page, beyond having a brief ToC, summarizes the design-paradigm of this class, and frankly, what’s here sounds feasible – the central focus lies on making the bard more interesting and versatile without requiring archetypes and other modifications, so let’s see how this fellow holds up! The unchained bard gets d8 HD as well as 6 + Intelligence modifier […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/241936-115x115.jpg "Everyman Unchained: Bards")
Everyman Unchained: Bards
Posted on June 8, 2018 | No CommentsEveryman Unchained: Bards The unchained bard clocks in at 27 pages, 1 page of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 23 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, the first page, beyond having a brief ToC, summarizes the design-paradigm of this class, and frankly, what’s here sounds feasible – the central focus lies on making the bard more interesting and versatile without requiring archetypes and other modifications, so let’s see how this fellow holds up! The unchained bard gets d8 HD as well as 6 + Intelligence modifier […] -
![Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Hollow One This installment of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-series clocks in at 15, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Note: This is part of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-tome and represents a single stand-alone path from the book. The series was crafted with an eye towards providing options for some of the more popular 3pp-materials: Psionics, pact-magic-based spirit-binding, temporal shenanigans (Time Thief and Warden), as well as e.g. Rite Publishing’s take of shapeshifting via the taskshaper. The pdf thus provides a lot of […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/151604-115x115.jpg "Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Hollow One")
Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Hollow One
Posted on June 7, 2018 | No CommentsMythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Hollow One This installment of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-series clocks in at 15, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Note: This is part of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-tome and represents a single stand-alone path from the book. The series was crafted with an eye towards providing options for some of the more popular 3pp-materials: Psionics, pact-magic-based spirit-binding, temporal shenanigans (Time Thief and Warden), as well as e.g. Rite Publishing’s take of shapeshifting via the taskshaper. The pdf thus provides a lot of […] -
![Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Godhunter This installment of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-series clocks in at 15, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Note: This is part of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-tome and represents a single stand-alone path from the book. The series was crafted with an eye towards providing options for some of the more popular 3pp-materials: Psionics, pact-magic-based spirit-binding, temporal shenanigans (Time Thief and Warden), as well as e.g. Rite Publishing’s take of shapeshifting via the taskshaper. The pdf thus provides a lot of synergy […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/151252-115x115.jpg "Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Godhunter")
Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Godhunter
Posted on June 7, 2018 | No CommentsMythic Paths of the Lost Spheres: Godhunter This installment of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-series clocks in at 15, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Note: This is part of the Mythic Paths of the Lost Spheres-tome and represents a single stand-alone path from the book. The series was crafted with an eye towards providing options for some of the more popular 3pp-materials: Psionics, pact-magic-based spirit-binding, temporal shenanigans (Time Thief and Warden), as well as e.g. Rite Publishing’s take of shapeshifting via the taskshaper. The pdf thus provides a lot of synergy […] -
![Steelforge Book 2 The second book of Dreamscarred Press‘ item-centric Steelforge-series clocks in at 27 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, ½ a page blank, leaving us with 21.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so first thing you should know, is that this supplement attempts to present an encompassing view – that means that it not only lists special item properties from Ultimate Psionics in its appendix, it also features the crown of chaos, dancing robes of Sharatwan, disruptor, dissonance, groundscorn boots of the twice-loved, heartstaff, helm of the hydra, Moldev, Severis and the Tempest’s Blade from Ultimate Psionics – basically the whole psionic […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/225535-115x115.jpg "Steelforge Book 2")
Steelforge Book 2
Posted on June 6, 2018 | No CommentsSteelforge Book 2 The second book of Dreamscarred Press‘ item-centric Steelforge-series clocks in at 27 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, ½ a page blank, leaving us with 21.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so first thing you should know, is that this supplement attempts to present an encompassing view – that means that it not only lists special item properties from Ultimate Psionics in its appendix, it also features the crown of chaos, dancing robes of Sharatwan, disruptor, dissonance, groundscorn boots of the twice-loved, heartstaff, helm of the hydra, Moldev, Severis and the Tempest’s Blade from Ultimate Psionics – basically the whole psionic […] -
![Tyrants of Saggakar: Path to Ambition This adventure clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page record sheet, leaving us with 37 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreons as a prioritized review. Now, this is an adventure for characters level 3 – 8, intended for use with the Tyrants of Saggakar living campaign, and as such, the pdf comes with 2 pages of patron notes, depicting briefings for factions. A pretty big plus: The module also features a wealth of different handouts – no less than 7 player handouts are presented, and while they are laid out like a regular page […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/167559-115x115.jpg "Tyrants of Saggakar: Path to Ambition")
Tyrants of Saggakar: Path to Ambition
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsTyrants of Saggakar: Path to Ambition This adventure clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page record sheet, leaving us with 37 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreons as a prioritized review. Now, this is an adventure for characters level 3 – 8, intended for use with the Tyrants of Saggakar living campaign, and as such, the pdf comes with 2 pages of patron notes, depicting briefings for factions. A pretty big plus: The module also features a wealth of different handouts – no less than 7 player handouts are presented, and while they are laid out like a regular page […] -
![What Lies Beyond Reason #4: Sanitarium The much-anticipated fourth installment of the high fantasy horror AP by Micah Watt clocks in at 80 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page KS-backer-thanks, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 74 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As before, we get a selection of pregens, 5 to be precise, should you choose to replace a fallen PC or dive right into this. However, I do recommend playing the series; while deliberately slow in the beginning, the third module remains one of the best haunted house modules I know, and if this one can retain that level of quality, then we’re […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/242046-115x115.jpg "What Lies Beyond Reason #4: Sanitarium")
What Lies Beyond Reason #4: Sanitarium
Posted on June 4, 2018 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beyond Reason #4: Sanitarium The much-anticipated fourth installment of the high fantasy horror AP by Micah Watt clocks in at 80 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page KS-backer-thanks, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 74 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As before, we get a selection of pregens, 5 to be precise, should you choose to replace a fallen PC or dive right into this. However, I do recommend playing the series; while deliberately slow in the beginning, the third module remains one of the best haunted house modules I know, and if this one can retain that level of quality, then we’re […] -
![Haunting of Hastur #2: The Buried Zikurat (5e) The second installment of the Haunting of Hastur-series clocks in at 28 pages of content if you take away the editorial, ToC, etc., but that does not really represent the module properly. This review was moved up in my queue due to me receiving a print copy of the adventure. You see, that page-count only covers the core adventure sported, and the book comes with two supplemental tomes: The first would be the Map and Illustration booklet, which provides full-page, high quality renditions of the artworks, as well as all the full-color maps of the module. These are provided in the pdf as well, and oddly, the maps in the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/215987-115x115.png "Haunting of Hastur #2: The Buried Zikurat (5e)")
Haunting of Hastur #2: The Buried Zikurat (5e)
Posted on June 1, 2018 | No CommentsHaunting of Hastur #2: The Buried Zikurat (5e) The second installment of the Haunting of Hastur-series clocks in at 28 pages of content if you take away the editorial, ToC, etc., but that does not really represent the module properly. This review was moved up in my queue due to me receiving a print copy of the adventure. You see, that page-count only covers the core adventure sported, and the book comes with two supplemental tomes: The first would be the Map and Illustration booklet, which provides full-page, high quality renditions of the artworks, as well as all the full-color maps of the module. These are provided in the pdf as well, and oddly, the maps in the […] -
![Shadows over Vathak: Gamemaster’s Guide to Ina’oth This GM’s Guide to the region of Ina’oth clocks in at 62 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with a massive 58 pages of content, so let’s take a look! First things first: While this does not require the Player’s Guide to Ina’oth, it is interesting to note that there is no overlap between them per se – the two guides have been crafted to complement each other, which is a big plus as far as I’m concerned. Instead of getting an unredacted version of the Player’s Guide, we get basically a massive amount of new material and a glimpse behind the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/220147-115x115.jpg "Shadows over Vathak: Gamemaster’s Guide to Ina’oth")
Shadows over Vathak: Gamemaster’s Guide to Ina’oth
Posted on May 31, 2018 | No CommentsShadows over Vathak: Gamemaster’s Guide to Ina’oth This GM’s Guide to the region of Ina’oth clocks in at 62 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with a massive 58 pages of content, so let’s take a look! First things first: While this does not require the Player’s Guide to Ina’oth, it is interesting to note that there is no overlap between them per se – the two guides have been crafted to complement each other, which is a big plus as far as I’m concerned. Instead of getting an unredacted version of the Player’s Guide, we get basically a massive amount of new material and a glimpse behind the […] -
![Places of Power: Tibol-Korrin This installment of Raging Swan Press‘ classic Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, the name “Tibol-Korrin” did evoke an expectation of elven settlements for me, perhaps due to being close to the Tiri Kitor of Red Hand of Doom in the melody of the word; however, Tibol-Korrin is something else. It’s something genius that I haven’t seen done in any comparable supplement. This place is a strait, important for seafaring merchants, as it is one of the few ways to access the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/228795-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Tibol-Korrin")
Places of Power: Tibol-Korrin
Posted on May 30, 2018 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Tibol-Korrin This installment of Raging Swan Press‘ classic Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, the name “Tibol-Korrin” did evoke an expectation of elven settlements for me, perhaps due to being close to the Tiri Kitor of Red Hand of Doom in the melody of the word; however, Tibol-Korrin is something else. It’s something genius that I haven’t seen done in any comparable supplement. This place is a strait, important for seafaring merchants, as it is one of the few ways to access the […] -
![Mini-Dungeon Tome This massive compilation and expansion of AAW Games‘ beloved Mini-Dungeon-series clocks in at 322 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,2 pages of ToC, 4 pages of KS-backer-thanks (including a heart-warming “Thank you note from Jonathan G. Nelson, 1 page SRD, 1 page of advertisement, leaving us with a mighty 312 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Full Disclaimer: I have, over the years, reviewed 81 of the mini-dungeons contained within this book prior to their respective revisions herein. I have also contributed two mini-dungeons to this book. As such, this differs from my usual review-style in that, being a contributing author, I will refrain from providing a final verdict and instead will endeavor […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/240154-115x115.jpg "Mini-Dungeon Tome")
Mini-Dungeon Tome
Posted on May 28, 2018 | No CommentsMini-Dungeon Tome This massive compilation and expansion of AAW Games‘ beloved Mini-Dungeon-series clocks in at 322 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,2 pages of ToC, 4 pages of KS-backer-thanks (including a heart-warming “Thank you note from Jonathan G. Nelson, 1 page SRD, 1 page of advertisement, leaving us with a mighty 312 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Full Disclaimer: I have, over the years, reviewed 81 of the mini-dungeons contained within this book prior to their respective revisions herein. I have also contributed two mini-dungeons to this book. As such, this differs from my usual review-style in that, being a contributing author, I will refrain from providing a final verdict and instead will endeavor […] -
![Legendary Kineticists II The second of Legendary Games‘ expansion books for the kineticist clocks in at 40 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of introductions, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 32 pages of crunch, so let’s take a look! We begin this supplement with a selection of new kineticist archetypes, starting with the bestial kineticist. Here’s the thing. It’s not for your CHARACTER. It’s for your animal companion! A bestial kineticist may select any feat that requires kineticist levels, using HD as kineticist levels, as companion feats. Additionally, if the companion and master know the same kinetic blast of the same […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/207126-115x115.jpg "Legendary Kineticists II")
Legendary Kineticists II
Posted on May 25, 2018 | No CommentsLegendary Kineticists II The second of Legendary Games‘ expansion books for the kineticist clocks in at 40 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of introductions, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 32 pages of crunch, so let’s take a look! We begin this supplement with a selection of new kineticist archetypes, starting with the bestial kineticist. Here’s the thing. It’s not for your CHARACTER. It’s for your animal companion! A bestial kineticist may select any feat that requires kineticist levels, using HD as kineticist levels, as companion feats. Additionally, if the companion and master know the same kinetic blast of the same […] -
![Intrigue Archetypes This collection of archetypes, nominally associated with the Curse of the Crimson Throne plug-ins, clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 2 pages ToC/explanation of references, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We first begin this supplement with a total of 10 different archetypes, the first of which would be the Cityscape hierophant, a druid who receives a modified class skill list (losing nature skills, but gaining social skills, Knowledge (nobility) etc.) and similarly, proficiencies are modified: The archetype gets access to clubs, crossbows […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/203792-115x115.jpg "Intrigue Archetypes")
Intrigue Archetypes
Posted on May 17, 2018 | No CommentsIntrigue Archetypes This collection of archetypes, nominally associated with the Curse of the Crimson Throne plug-ins, clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 2 pages ToC/explanation of references, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We first begin this supplement with a total of 10 different archetypes, the first of which would be the Cityscape hierophant, a druid who receives a modified class skill list (losing nature skills, but gaining social skills, Knowledge (nobility) etc.) and similarly, proficiencies are modified: The archetype gets access to clubs, crossbows […] -
![Everyman Minis: Family Options This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 2.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf focuses on an underutilized component of character development – families should matter. All too often, there are no tangible benefits apart from kidnapping or tragic deaths for a character to have an extensive family. This is a huge component of untapped potential. There is no AP that lets the players play a family-chronicle/enterprise, and we have very few options that interact with familial ties, apart from hereditary curses. This pdf seeks to somewhat change that. On the first page, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/228995-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Family Options")
Everyman Minis: Family Options
Posted on May 16, 2018 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Family Options This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 2.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf focuses on an underutilized component of character development – families should matter. All too often, there are no tangible benefits apart from kidnapping or tragic deaths for a character to have an extensive family. This is a huge component of untapped potential. There is no AP that lets the players play a family-chronicle/enterprise, and we have very few options that interact with familial ties, apart from hereditary curses. This pdf seeks to somewhat change that. On the first page, […] -
![Hybrid Class: Godsend This hybrid class clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 14.5 pages of content, laid out in 6’’ by 9’’, which means you can fit up to 4 pages on a sheet of paper. This hybrid class is a blend of paladin and porphyran assassin, which remains one of my favorite PFRPG-takes on the assassin. As a righteous killer, they must be good and get d8 HD, 6 + Int skills per level, proficiency with simple weapons plus hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow and short sword as well as light armor. They get an aura of good and may use detect evil at will. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/225061-115x115.jpg "Hybrid Class: Godsend")
Hybrid Class: Godsend
Posted on May 16, 2018 | No CommentsHybrid Class: Godsend This hybrid class clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 14.5 pages of content, laid out in 6’’ by 9’’, which means you can fit up to 4 pages on a sheet of paper. This hybrid class is a blend of paladin and porphyran assassin, which remains one of my favorite PFRPG-takes on the assassin. As a righteous killer, they must be good and get d8 HD, 6 + Int skills per level, proficiency with simple weapons plus hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow and short sword as well as light armor. They get an aura of good and may use detect evil at will. […] -
![Transcendent 10 – Feats of the Lost – Figures Forlorn So, Lost Spheres Publishing, back in the day, began with the Transcendent 10-series. While these represent the early works of the company, the company flew under my radar for a long while, so it’s high time we took a look at the series, right? It should be noted that the company has evolved since then – reviews of more current books will hit sites soon as well. But how do these early works hold up against the test of time? Let’s find out! One thing I really enjoy about this series would be the designer’s commentary that is provided for each respective piece of design – they help a […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/112398-115x115.gif "Transcendent 10 – Feats of the Lost – Figures Forlorn")
Transcendent 10 – Feats of the Lost – Figures Forlorn
Posted on May 15, 2018 | No CommentsTranscendent 10 – Feats of the Lost – Figures Forlorn So, Lost Spheres Publishing, back in the day, began with the Transcendent 10-series. While these represent the early works of the company, the company flew under my radar for a long while, so it’s high time we took a look at the series, right? It should be noted that the company has evolved since then – reviews of more current books will hit sites soon as well. But how do these early works hold up against the test of time? Let’s find out! One thing I really enjoy about this series would be the designer’s commentary that is provided for each respective piece of design – they help a […] -
![Transcendent 10 – Feats of Synergy – Heartbound Heroes So, Lost Spheres Publishing, back in the day, began with the Transcendent 10-series. While these represent the early works of the company, the company flew under my radar for a long while, so it’s high time we took a look at the series, right? It should be noted that the company has evolved since then – reviews of more current books will hit sites soon as well. But how do these early works hold up against the test of time? Let’s find out! One thing I really enjoy about this series would be the designer’s commentary that is provided for each respective piece of design – they help a GM […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/108909-115x115.gif "Transcendent 10 – Feats of Synergy – Heartbound Heroes")
Transcendent 10 – Feats of Synergy – Heartbound Heroes
Posted on May 14, 2018 | No CommentsTranscendent 10 – Feats of Synergy – Heartbound Heroes So, Lost Spheres Publishing, back in the day, began with the Transcendent 10-series. While these represent the early works of the company, the company flew under my radar for a long while, so it’s high time we took a look at the series, right? It should be noted that the company has evolved since then – reviews of more current books will hit sites soon as well. But how do these early works hold up against the test of time? Let’s find out! One thing I really enjoy about this series would be the designer’s commentary that is provided for each respective piece of design – they help a GM […] -
![Spellbooks of Porphyra And now for something completely different! This installment of the “…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 38 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with a massive 34 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction, we take a look at different spellbook styles, a section that, on its own, should already be considered required reading for many GMs. After all, why should all spellbooks be profane paper or vellum? Instead, this section talks about birch bark, jewelry, tiles, runesticks and magic itself acting as the medium to record magic. It may just be a page, but it is a page that can really jumpstart the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/217343-115x115.jpg "Spellbooks of Porphyra")
Spellbooks of Porphyra
Posted on May 11, 2018 | No CommentsSpellbooks of Porphyra And now for something completely different! This installment of the “…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 38 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with a massive 34 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction, we take a look at different spellbook styles, a section that, on its own, should already be considered required reading for many GMs. After all, why should all spellbooks be profane paper or vellum? Instead, this section talks about birch bark, jewelry, tiles, runesticks and magic itself acting as the medium to record magic. It may just be a page, but it is a page that can really jumpstart the […] -
![Spheres of Might (PFRPG/SFRPG) This massive rules-book clocks in at 238 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of ToC, 1 page forewords, 1 page blank,1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 229 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreons. All right, we begin this massive beast of a tome with a brief piece of introductory prose to get you into the proper mindset, before explaining the basics of the system: Each character gets a series of talents, called combat talents. The number of these is defined by the class, though a feat exists that nets you an […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/223758-115x115.jpg "Spheres of Might (PFRPG/SFRPG)")
Spheres of Might (PFRPG/SFRPG)
Posted on May 4, 2018 | No CommentsSpheres of Might (PFRPG/SFRPG) This massive rules-book clocks in at 238 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of ToC, 1 page forewords, 1 page blank,1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 229 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreons. All right, we begin this massive beast of a tome with a brief piece of introductory prose to get you into the proper mindset, before explaining the basics of the system: Each character gets a series of talents, called combat talents. The number of these is defined by the class, though a feat exists that nets you an […] -
![In the Company of Fiends (revised edition) The revised edition of „In the Company of Fiends“ clocks in at 45 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 41 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Now, as always in the series, we begin this supplement with an introduction to the race at hand, written from an in-character perspective. This time around, the race would be the nephilim, and the arguments fielded in favor are twisted, delightful and compelling, worthy of the logical leaps of e.g. Paradise Lost, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/238192-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Fiends (revised edition)")
In the Company of Fiends (revised edition)
Posted on May 3, 2018 | No CommentsIn the Company of Fiends (revised edition) The revised edition of „In the Company of Fiends“ clocks in at 45 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 41 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Now, as always in the series, we begin this supplement with an introduction to the race at hand, written from an in-character perspective. This time around, the race would be the nephilim, and the arguments fielded in favor are twisted, delightful and compelling, worthy of the logical leaps of e.g. Paradise Lost, […] -
![Demon Cults & Secret Societies The PFRPG-version of the massive Demon Cults & Secret Societies book clocks in at 214 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2/3rds of a page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 209 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so I’ll actually start the review of this book by covering the final chapter first – in it, we discuss the antipaladin class in a way that is actually helpful – we begin with a brief summary of how to handle the fall from being a paladin to becoming an anitpaladin – as the book astutely observes, the personality structure of the paladin is, paradoxically, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/204195-115x115.png "Demon Cults & Secret Societies")
Demon Cults & Secret Societies
Posted on May 3, 2018 | No CommentsDemon Cults & Secret Societies The PFRPG-version of the massive Demon Cults & Secret Societies book clocks in at 214 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2/3rds of a page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 209 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so I’ll actually start the review of this book by covering the final chapter first – in it, we discuss the antipaladin class in a way that is actually helpful – we begin with a brief summary of how to handle the fall from being a paladin to becoming an anitpaladin – as the book astutely observes, the personality structure of the paladin is, paradoxically, […] -
![Deadly Delves: The Dragon’s Dream This installment of the Deadly Delves-series clocks in at 49 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 3 pages of advertisement, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 41 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review as the request of my patreons. This is a high-level adventure, intended for characters of 16th level, and should bring them to 17th level by its conclusion. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! Cout Larom has ordered the excavation […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/237152-115x115.jpg "Deadly Delves: The Dragon’s Dream")
Deadly Delves: The Dragon’s Dream
Posted on May 2, 2018 | No CommentsDeadly Delves: The Dragon’s Dream This installment of the Deadly Delves-series clocks in at 49 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 3 pages of advertisement, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 41 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review as the request of my patreons. This is a high-level adventure, intended for characters of 16th level, and should bring them to 17th level by its conclusion. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! Cout Larom has ordered the excavation […] -
![Tyrants of Saggakar: Onero, City of Sins This supplement clocks in at 25 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/SRD, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 21 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by one of my patreons. Now, this supplement is situated in the Tyrants of Saggakar setting, which is intended as a vehicle for a “living” campaign. The setting has evolved out of the concept of LPJ Design’s NeoExodus, but has its very own theme and atmosphere. That being said, you don’t have to participate in the living campaign to make use of this supplement – what we have here is, in essence, a city, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/177444-115x115.jpg "Tyrants of Saggakar: Onero, City of Sins")
Tyrants of Saggakar: Onero, City of Sins
Posted on May 2, 2018 | No CommentsTyrants of Saggakar: Onero, City of Sins This supplement clocks in at 25 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/SRD, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 21 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by one of my patreons. Now, this supplement is situated in the Tyrants of Saggakar setting, which is intended as a vehicle for a “living” campaign. The setting has evolved out of the concept of LPJ Design’s NeoExodus, but has its very own theme and atmosphere. That being said, you don’t have to participate in the living campaign to make use of this supplement – what we have here is, in essence, a city, […] -
![Everyman Minis: Shapeshifter Options This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, 1 page blank, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, to make that clear: The options herein are intended for Everyman Gaming’s fun and flavorful Shapeshifter class, introduced in the Paranormal Adventures-book. We begin with a new feat, which represents a base engine tweak: Corrupt Adaptation allows the shapeshifter, whenever he would gain a shapeshifter adaptation, to instead gain a shapeshifter corruption. What’s that? Well, 5 are provided, and they are basically “creepy” and slightly more potent options: Abnormal reach increases the reach of a chosen […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/226654-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Shapeshifter Options")
Everyman Minis: Shapeshifter Options
Posted on May 1, 2018 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Shapeshifter Options This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, 1 page blank, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, to make that clear: The options herein are intended for Everyman Gaming’s fun and flavorful Shapeshifter class, introduced in the Paranormal Adventures-book. We begin with a new feat, which represents a base engine tweak: Corrupt Adaptation allows the shapeshifter, whenever he would gain a shapeshifter adaptation, to instead gain a shapeshifter corruption. What’s that? Well, 5 are provided, and they are basically “creepy” and slightly more potent options: Abnormal reach increases the reach of a chosen […] -
![Shadows over Riverton II: Against the Slavers The second adventure in the „Shadows over Riverton“-AP clocks in at 58 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 54 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. You’re seeing the review this soon because I received the copy prior to release to the public and thus had ample time to analyze and test it. Now, before we dive into the meat of this adventure, let me talk a bit about the series: The author was one of the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/239775-115x115.jpg "Shadows over Riverton II: Against the Slavers")
Shadows over Riverton II: Against the Slavers
Posted on April 30, 2018 | No CommentsShadows over Riverton II: Against the Slavers The second adventure in the „Shadows over Riverton“-AP clocks in at 58 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 54 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. You’re seeing the review this soon because I received the copy prior to release to the public and thus had ample time to analyze and test it. Now, before we dive into the meat of this adventure, let me talk a bit about the series: The author was one of the […] -
![Places of Power: Forgotten Athenaeum This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the forgotten athenaeum? It is a lost place of research, of knowledge – when the peaceful kingdom of Tirinos was besieged by the Venovian empire, this massive library was secluded in the astral plane to hide it from the fanatic assailants, who seemed to be following the old adage of every few centuries requiring the burning of Alexandria’s library. (Metaphorically speaking – the supplement does not presume a pseudo-historical […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/223777-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Forgotten Athenaeum")
Places of Power: Forgotten Athenaeum
Posted on April 30, 2018 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Forgotten Athenaeum This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the forgotten athenaeum? It is a lost place of research, of knowledge – when the peaceful kingdom of Tirinos was besieged by the Venovian empire, this massive library was secluded in the astral plane to hide it from the fanatic assailants, who seemed to be following the old adage of every few centuries requiring the burning of Alexandria’s library. (Metaphorically speaking – the supplement does not presume a pseudo-historical […] -
![New Paths Compendium Expanded Edition (Hardcover) This massive, crunchy hardcover clocks in at 170 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 161 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving the limited edition print version of this book. My review is mainly based on this version, though I have also contacted the pdf to ascertain the functionality of that version. It was also requested as a priority review. Now, first of all: This review is a HUGE monster, intended to help you ascertain for […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/229206-115x115.jpg "New Paths Compendium Expanded Edition (Hardcover)")
New Paths Compendium Expanded Edition (Hardcover)
Posted on April 27, 2018 | No CommentsNew Paths Compendium Expanded Edition (Hardcover) This massive, crunchy hardcover clocks in at 170 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction, 1 page ToC, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 161 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving the limited edition print version of this book. My review is mainly based on this version, though I have also contacted the pdf to ascertain the functionality of that version. It was also requested as a priority review. Now, first of all: This review is a HUGE monster, intended to help you ascertain for […] -
![Places of Power: Soulspur Inn This installment of Raging Swan Press‘ Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisements, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Soulspur Inn has always been there, as far as most folks are concerned – the much-beloved Inn is a sort of neutral ground for adventurers, both regarding legal and moral conflicts. The Inn’s mistress, a woman named Erlgamm, is an epitome of hospitality and oddly, her sharp tongue seems to actually succeed in keeping the tavern a neutral ground of sorts. She is also notorious for her thirst for knowledge, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/221588-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Soulspur Inn")
Places of Power: Soulspur Inn
Posted on April 25, 2018 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Soulspur Inn This installment of Raging Swan Press‘ Places of Power-series clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisements, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Soulspur Inn has always been there, as far as most folks are concerned – the much-beloved Inn is a sort of neutral ground for adventurers, both regarding legal and moral conflicts. The Inn’s mistress, a woman named Erlgamm, is an epitome of hospitality and oddly, her sharp tongue seems to actually succeed in keeping the tavern a neutral ground of sorts. She is also notorious for her thirst for knowledge, […]
