Pathfinder RPG Archive
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![Skill Challenge Handbook This handbook clocks in at 79 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 3 pages of advertisements, leaving us with 71 pages of content, so let’s check this out! This book was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. It is no secret that I never liked D&D 4th edition. I tried the game and I’m not trying to discredit it or its playstyle – it just wasn’t what I considered to be enjoyable and in contrast to PFRPG and 5e, it didn’t let me tell the stories I wanted to tell. That […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/211041-115x115.jpg "Skill Challenge Handbook")
Skill Challenge Handbook
Posted on July 17, 2017 | No CommentsSkill Challenge Handbook This handbook clocks in at 79 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 3 pages of advertisements, leaving us with 71 pages of content, so let’s check this out! This book was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. It is no secret that I never liked D&D 4th edition. I tried the game and I’m not trying to discredit it or its playstyle – it just wasn’t what I considered to be enjoyable and in contrast to PFRPG and 5e, it didn’t let me tell the stories I wanted to tell. That […] -
![LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. So, before we start, a little history: The Living Greyhawk campaign back in 3.X was a campaign I would very much have enjoyed playing in; I always liked Greyhawk’s relatively down to earth and classic tone. In particularly the region of the bandit kingdoms would have tickled my fancy, for the Bandit Kingdom summary-book I read really made its shades […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/208852-115x115.jpg "LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets")
LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets
Posted on July 17, 2017 | No CommentsLG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. So, before we start, a little history: The Living Greyhawk campaign back in 3.X was a campaign I would very much have enjoyed playing in; I always liked Greyhawk’s relatively down to earth and classic tone. In particularly the region of the bandit kingdoms would have tickled my fancy, for the Bandit Kingdom summary-book I read really made its shades […] -
![Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp) This massive book comes in two versions: One that focuses on PRD-options only, and one that also features 3pp-content. My review is based on the latter option, since it also encompasses the former. For completion’s sake, the PRD-only version clocks in at 180 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, for a total of 171 pages of content. The PRD + 3pp-version clocks in at a MIGHTY 352 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 10 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 337 pages of […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/137843-115x115.jpg "Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp)")
Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp)
Posted on July 16, 2017 | No CommentsEchelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp) This massive book comes in two versions: One that focuses on PRD-options only, and one that also features 3pp-content. My review is based on the latter option, since it also encompasses the former. For completion’s sake, the PRD-only version clocks in at 180 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, for a total of 171 pages of content. The PRD + 3pp-version clocks in at a MIGHTY 352 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 10 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 337 pages of […] -
![Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items – the first of these would be the low-cost accursed thorns – really cool magical caltrops that temporarily affect the unfortunates with a deforming curse, halving their land speed. The second item would be the silvered apple, which detects nearby lycanthropes and may be eaten to temporarily silver the unarmed and natural attacks of the person consuming it. Nice! Also included in the deal would be 6 natural items, including tatzlwyrm […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/209855-115x115.jpg "Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed")
Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed
Posted on July 16, 2017 | No CommentsDeadly Gardens: Dream Weed This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items – the first of these would be the low-cost accursed thorns – really cool magical caltrops that temporarily affect the unfortunates with a deforming curse, halving their land speed. The second item would be the silvered apple, which detects nearby lycanthropes and may be eaten to temporarily silver the unarmed and natural attacks of the person consuming it. Nice! Also included in the deal would be 6 natural items, including tatzlwyrm […] -
![Maximum Xcrawl This massive hardcover clocks in at 155 pages, 151 if you take away editorial, ToC, etc. This review is based on the hardcover of the book, namely the Swimsuit Edition 2014, which comes with a nice wrap-around variant cover. This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print version of this book. All righty, so first things first: What is Xcrawl? If you haven’t seen this unique setting/playstyle, then let me enlighten you: On one hand, the proceedings take place in an allotopia, an alternate world akin to ours, though it also borrows from near-future/cyberpunk as well as fantasy. What do I mean by this? Well, the setting itself is one wherein […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/133571-115x115.jpg "Maximum Xcrawl")
Maximum Xcrawl
Posted on July 15, 2017 | No CommentsMaximum Xcrawl This massive hardcover clocks in at 155 pages, 151 if you take away editorial, ToC, etc. This review is based on the hardcover of the book, namely the Swimsuit Edition 2014, which comes with a nice wrap-around variant cover. This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print version of this book. All righty, so first things first: What is Xcrawl? If you haven’t seen this unique setting/playstyle, then let me enlighten you: On one hand, the proceedings take place in an allotopia, an alternate world akin to ours, though it also borrows from near-future/cyberpunk as well as fantasy. What do I mean by this? Well, the setting itself is one wherein […] -
![Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters This collection of pregens for the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne AP clocks in at 34 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 26 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All right, so first things first: The characters herein have been created with a 20-pt.-buy method, but for GMs and groups enjoying the added challenge, scaling notes for 15-pt.-buy characters can be found – nice! The presentation follows the by now tried and tested (and really nice) way of the pregen-books released by Legendary Games: We have a gorgeous full-color artwork […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/198583-115x115.jpg "Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters")
Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters
Posted on July 15, 2017 | No CommentsCrimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters This collection of pregens for the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne AP clocks in at 34 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 26 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All right, so first things first: The characters herein have been created with a 20-pt.-buy method, but for GMs and groups enjoying the added challenge, scaling notes for 15-pt.-buy characters can be found – nice! The presentation follows the by now tried and tested (and really nice) way of the pregen-books released by Legendary Games: We have a gorgeous full-color artwork […] -
![Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon This installment of the Racial Prestige-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 10 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. If you’re somewhat of a Japanophile, you’ll certainly appreciate the pdf specifying the origin of the word “kyubi” as a bastardization stemming from “kyuubi no kitsune” – and btw., if you’re looking the currently by far best take on the kitsune race as a proper race with options galore, be sure to check out the Dynastic Races Compendium. Anyways, let’s move […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/214293-115x115.jpg "Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon")
Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon
Posted on July 14, 2017 | No CommentsRacial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon This installment of the Racial Prestige-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 10 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. If you’re somewhat of a Japanophile, you’ll certainly appreciate the pdf specifying the origin of the word “kyubi” as a bastardization stemming from “kyuubi no kitsune” – and btw., if you’re looking the currently by far best take on the kitsune race as a proper race with options galore, be sure to check out the Dynastic Races Compendium. Anyways, let’s move […] -
![Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk) This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I received an advance copy in order to have the review done on release day. So, what are the Yroometji? Kangaroo-folk. They gain +2 Con and Cha, -2 Int, are Medium, get low-light vision, +2 to Acrobatics made to jump (and are always treated as having a running start, +1 natural AC and a natural slam attack (cosmetic complaint – you need to resort […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/216384-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk)")
Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk)
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk) This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I received an advance copy in order to have the review done on release day. So, what are the Yroometji? Kangaroo-folk. They gain +2 Con and Cha, -2 Int, are Medium, get low-light vision, +2 to Acrobatics made to jump (and are always treated as having a running start, +1 natural AC and a natural slam attack (cosmetic complaint – you need to resort […] -
![Everyman Minis: Kumiho This Everyman mini clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first things first: After the introduction, we learn what a kumiho is – in the context of the game, it is a take on the fox spirit that is neither benevolent, nor malevolent, blending the different takes on the trope from real world mythology. The Kumiho is also something you should FEAR. It is Tiny. You’ll stop laughing once you take a look at the impressive defensive capabilities of this CR 17 shapechanging magical beast that can stop time, has […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/204908-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Kumiho")
Everyman Minis: Kumiho
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Kumiho This Everyman mini clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first things first: After the introduction, we learn what a kumiho is – in the context of the game, it is a take on the fox spirit that is neither benevolent, nor malevolent, blending the different takes on the trope from real world mythology. The Kumiho is also something you should FEAR. It is Tiny. You’ll stop laughing once you take a look at the impressive defensive capabilities of this CR 17 shapechanging magical beast that can stop time, has […] -
![Gunslingers Unchained This pdf clocks in at 35 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 31 pages of content. It should be noted that these pages are formatted for booklet-sized supplements, meaning you can fit up to 4 pages of the pdf on a given sheet of paper when printing it out, provided your eye-sight’s good enough, that is. The unchained gunslinger presented herein gets d10 HD, 4+ Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves, as well as proficiency with simple and martial weapons and firearms as well as light armors. They begin play with Gunsmith and blunderbuss, musket or pistol as choices. The gunslinger must maintain the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/205781-115x115.jpg "Gunslingers Unchained")
Gunslingers Unchained
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsGunslingers Unchained This pdf clocks in at 35 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 31 pages of content. It should be noted that these pages are formatted for booklet-sized supplements, meaning you can fit up to 4 pages of the pdf on a given sheet of paper when printing it out, provided your eye-sight’s good enough, that is. The unchained gunslinger presented herein gets d10 HD, 4+ Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves, as well as proficiency with simple and martial weapons and firearms as well as light armors. They begin play with Gunsmith and blunderbuss, musket or pistol as choices. The gunslinger must maintain the […] -
![The Shapeshifter Base Class This new base class clocks in at 37 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 33 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreon. All right, so another take on the shapeshifter? This’ll be interesting! Chassis-wise, the class gets d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level as well as proficiency with light and medium armor and simple and martial weapons. They get full BAB-progression as well as good Fort-saves. At first level, the class gains a pool of primal energy equal to the class levels. Primal energy […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/207277-115x115.png "The Shapeshifter Base Class")
The Shapeshifter Base Class
Posted on July 12, 2017 | No CommentsThe Shapeshifter Base Class This new base class clocks in at 37 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 33 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreon. All right, so another take on the shapeshifter? This’ll be interesting! Chassis-wise, the class gets d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level as well as proficiency with light and medium armor and simple and martial weapons. They get full BAB-progression as well as good Fort-saves. At first level, the class gains a pool of primal energy equal to the class levels. Primal energy […] -
![Veranthea Codex: Forever Dark This expansion to the Veranthea campaign setting clocks in at 86 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 79 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, this massive pdf represents the underdark sourcebook for the world of Veranthea, which, as you undoubtedly have surmised by now, is called “The Forever Dark” in this setting. We begin the survey of these realms with a general list of the peculiarities of the place, including the ever-present darkness, animals having an instinctual fear of the place, shifting mazes, Trekth remnants (represented by a variety of hyperlinked traps and then proceed to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/200590-115x115.jpg "Veranthea Codex: Forever Dark")
Veranthea Codex: Forever Dark
Posted on July 12, 2017 | No CommentsVeranthea Codex: Forever Dark This expansion to the Veranthea campaign setting clocks in at 86 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 79 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, this massive pdf represents the underdark sourcebook for the world of Veranthea, which, as you undoubtedly have surmised by now, is called “The Forever Dark” in this setting. We begin the survey of these realms with a general list of the peculiarities of the place, including the ever-present darkness, animals having an instinctual fear of the place, shifting mazes, Trekth remnants (represented by a variety of hyperlinked traps and then proceed to […] -
![Places of Power: Fraywrack This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! On a lonesome shore of rocky headland, known as the Harpy’s Head, there lies the wrecked ruin of an erstwhile powerful ship – and it conceals an alliance most peculiar: You see, a flight of harpies has lured the vessel ashore – but the wreck contains no signs of slaughter, but rather an impromptu war-camp, for the harpies thus forcefully recruited the crew of survivors as soldiers in their desperate fight against Dagon […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/209565-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Fraywrack")
Places of Power: Fraywrack
Posted on July 12, 2017 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Fraywrack This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! On a lonesome shore of rocky headland, known as the Harpy’s Head, there lies the wrecked ruin of an erstwhile powerful ship – and it conceals an alliance most peculiar: You see, a flight of harpies has lured the vessel ashore – but the wreck contains no signs of slaughter, but rather an impromptu war-camp, for the harpies thus forcefully recruited the crew of survivors as soldiers in their desperate fight against Dagon […] -
![The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan This massive tome clocks in at 221 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 216 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I was a backer of the KS that made this book. I was not in any way involved in the production of this book. However, there is one thing you need to know: I am a Japanophile of sorts and as such, I am predisposed to liking this book. But what exactly is Kaidan? The short answer, obviously, would be “A Japanese […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/198983-115x115.jpg "The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan")
The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsThe Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan This massive tome clocks in at 221 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 216 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I was a backer of the KS that made this book. I was not in any way involved in the production of this book. However, there is one thing you need to know: I am a Japanophile of sorts and as such, I am predisposed to liking this book. But what exactly is Kaidan? The short answer, obviously, would be “A Japanese […] -
![Corruption Codex This pdf clocks in at 33 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction/ToC, 5 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so if you’ve read my review of the Horror Adventures hardcore, you will have noted that I am slightly ambivalent regarding the corruption system taking away player control at high level; I also noted that this aspect could be eliminated from the respective corruptions with a minimum of fuss, making that a definite mechanical strength for tweaking the corruptions in question. Now, I will not hold it against this pdf that it mirrors the design-paradigm of the Horror Adventures corruptions, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/195042-115x115.jpg "Corruption Codex")
Corruption Codex
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsCorruption Codex This pdf clocks in at 33 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction/ToC, 5 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so if you’ve read my review of the Horror Adventures hardcore, you will have noted that I am slightly ambivalent regarding the corruption system taking away player control at high level; I also noted that this aspect could be eliminated from the respective corruptions with a minimum of fuss, making that a definite mechanical strength for tweaking the corruptions in question. Now, I will not hold it against this pdf that it mirrors the design-paradigm of the Horror Adventures corruptions, […] -
![Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines (revised edition) The revised and expanded edition of this pdf clocks in at 58 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, 6 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, leaving us with 47 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, I’m not starting with the subject matter, but with the houserule mentioned on the first page: It’s kinda weird that bloodline spells are learned later, so the pdf provides an interesting and concise way to fix that without increasing […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/179630-115x115.jpg "Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines (revised edition)")
Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines (revised edition)
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsEchelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines (revised edition) The revised and expanded edition of this pdf clocks in at 58 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, 6 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, leaving us with 47 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, I’m not starting with the subject matter, but with the houserule mentioned on the first page: It’s kinda weird that bloodline spells are learned later, so the pdf provides an interesting and concise way to fix that without increasing […] -
![Book of Heroic Races: Advanced Compendium This massive book clocks in at 255 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 248 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Okay, so this is a massive book for the…let’s say, more unconventional races out there. The respective write-ups have a couple of things in common, so let’s start with establishing that: For the most part, the races have either not been properly covered in the respective books that introduced them or […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/204828-115x115.jpg "Book of Heroic Races: Advanced Compendium")
Book of Heroic Races: Advanced Compendium
Posted on July 10, 2017 | No CommentsBook of Heroic Races: Advanced Compendium This massive book clocks in at 255 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 248 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Okay, so this is a massive book for the…let’s say, more unconventional races out there. The respective write-ups have a couple of things in common, so let’s start with establishing that: For the most part, the races have either not been properly covered in the respective books that introduced them or […] -
![Incarnate Hybrid Class This hybrid class clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 10 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The incarnate is a hybrid of oracle and barbarian and receives d12 HD as well as 4 + Int skills per level and proficiency with simple and martial weapons, as well as light and medium armor and shields, excluding tower shields. Incarnates draw spells from the cleric spell list, which are first gained at 4th level. The spellcasting is spontaneous and governed by Charisma. They don’t require a divine focus and may not swap mystery or cure/inflict spells when leveling up […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/182991-115x115.jpg "Incarnate Hybrid Class")
Incarnate Hybrid Class
Posted on July 10, 2017 | No CommentsIncarnate Hybrid Class This hybrid class clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 10 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The incarnate is a hybrid of oracle and barbarian and receives d12 HD as well as 4 + Int skills per level and proficiency with simple and martial weapons, as well as light and medium armor and shields, excluding tower shields. Incarnates draw spells from the cleric spell list, which are first gained at 4th level. The spellcasting is spontaneous and governed by Charisma. They don’t require a divine focus and may not swap mystery or cure/inflict spells when leveling up […] -
![Horror Adventures This massive hardcover clocks in at 255 pages – if you take away editorial, index, etc., you still arrive at 249 pages of content, which is A LOT. I was gifted a copy of this book for the purpose of a fair and unbiased review. My review is based on the hardcover of this book. Now, the first thing I’d ask you to do, is to read the series of Miscellaneous Musings I wrote on horror gaming in general. Or least the last one. Why? Because it is my firm conviction that one has to establish realistic expectations in order to review a book such as this. Here is Part I. Here is Part II. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PZO1135_500-115x115.jpeg "Horror Adventures")
Horror Adventures
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsHorror Adventures This massive hardcover clocks in at 255 pages – if you take away editorial, index, etc., you still arrive at 249 pages of content, which is A LOT. I was gifted a copy of this book for the purpose of a fair and unbiased review. My review is based on the hardcover of this book. Now, the first thing I’d ask you to do, is to read the series of Miscellaneous Musings I wrote on horror gaming in general. Or least the last one. Why? Because it is my firm conviction that one has to establish realistic expectations in order to review a book such as this. Here is Part I. Here is Part II. […] -
![Mythic Magic: Horror Spells This installment of the Mythic Magic-series clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, I know – it does sound a bit like a contradictio in adjecto – horror and mythic gameplay? Well, once one thinks about it, that seeming contradiction is immediately resolved: After all, when dealing with potent, heroic characters, why not even the playing field with high-powered, mythic villains? At the same time, the corruption of true paragons of virtue and demi-gods can indeed make for an intriguing […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/192432-115x115.jpg "Mythic Magic: Horror Spells")
Mythic Magic: Horror Spells
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Magic: Horror Spells This installment of the Mythic Magic-series clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, I know – it does sound a bit like a contradictio in adjecto – horror and mythic gameplay? Well, once one thinks about it, that seeming contradiction is immediately resolved: After all, when dealing with potent, heroic characters, why not even the playing field with high-powered, mythic villains? At the same time, the corruption of true paragons of virtue and demi-gods can indeed make for an intriguing […] -
![Fabulous Archetypes This pdf clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 1/3 pages of SRD, leaving us with 9 2/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that the pages are formatted and laid out for a 6” by 9” booklet standard, which means you can fit up to 4 of these pages on a given sheet of paper if your eyesight is good enough to cope with the letter-size. We begin with a brief Yeats-quote as well as a short definition of what “fabulous” means within the context of this pdf before moving on to the unicorn rider cavalier archetype, who is locked into good alignment and a properly statted […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202748-115x115.jpg "Fabulous Archetypes")
Fabulous Archetypes
Posted on July 6, 2017 | No CommentsFabulous Archetypes This pdf clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 1/3 pages of SRD, leaving us with 9 2/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that the pages are formatted and laid out for a 6” by 9” booklet standard, which means you can fit up to 4 of these pages on a given sheet of paper if your eyesight is good enough to cope with the letter-size. We begin with a brief Yeats-quote as well as a short definition of what “fabulous” means within the context of this pdf before moving on to the unicorn rider cavalier archetype, who is locked into good alignment and a properly statted […] -
![Encounters Series: The Tidus Tomb This module clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The module does come with a high-res jpg of the map of the complex featured herein – while keys have been purged from it, the secret doors are still on the map. HOWEVER, I do applaud how they’re implemented – when cutting up a printed version of the map or partially concealing one in VTT, you don’t have the tell-tale “S” in the wall, but rather after it, making the map featured actually pretty player-friendly! Kudos! It should be noted […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/202099-115x115.jpg "Encounters Series: The Tidus Tomb")
Encounters Series: The Tidus Tomb
Posted on July 5, 2017 | No CommentsEncounters Series: The Tidus Tomb This module clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The module does come with a high-res jpg of the map of the complex featured herein – while keys have been purged from it, the secret doors are still on the map. HOWEVER, I do applaud how they’re implemented – when cutting up a printed version of the map or partially concealing one in VTT, you don’t have the tell-tale “S” in the wall, but rather after it, making the map featured actually pretty player-friendly! Kudos! It should be noted […] -
![Tangible Taverns: The Bull & The Bear This installment of the Tangible Taverns-series clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,1 page foreword, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review is based on the revised version of the tavern and was designated as a prioritized review by my patreons. All right, so, the tavern does feature paraphernalia galore, representing the two eponymous animals, but just short of being cluttered. Patrons frequenting the establishment are scrutinized by two guards – Evie, a young human female, and Durgul, a similarly young half-orc – while flirtatious, they both are […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/156518-115x115.png "Tangible Taverns: The Bull & The Bear")
Tangible Taverns: The Bull & The Bear
Posted on July 4, 2017 | No CommentsTangible Taverns: The Bull & The Bear This installment of the Tangible Taverns-series clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,1 page foreword, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review is based on the revised version of the tavern and was designated as a prioritized review by my patreons. All right, so, the tavern does feature paraphernalia galore, representing the two eponymous animals, but just short of being cluttered. Patrons frequenting the establishment are scrutinized by two guards – Evie, a young human female, and Durgul, a similarly young half-orc – while flirtatious, they both are […] -
![The Illuminator’s Handbook This installment of the Spheres of Power-expansions-series clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1/2 a page blank, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 19.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction and explanation on how to use this book, we move on to new class options, the first of which would be the astrology hedgewitch tradition, which nets Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (planes) and Perception as class skills and the Light sphere as a bonus magic talent. As a tradition power, these gals may project a so-called celestial aura as a swift action, which affects all allies (including the hedgewitch) within 30 […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/187523-115x115.png "The Illuminator’s Handbook")
The Illuminator’s Handbook
Posted on July 4, 2017 | No CommentsThe Illuminator’s Handbook This installment of the Spheres of Power-expansions-series clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1/2 a page blank, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 19.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction and explanation on how to use this book, we move on to new class options, the first of which would be the astrology hedgewitch tradition, which nets Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (planes) and Perception as class skills and the Light sphere as a bonus magic talent. As a tradition power, these gals may project a so-called celestial aura as a swift action, which affects all allies (including the hedgewitch) within 30 […] -
![Alternate Paths: Social Characters This massive installment of the Alternate Paths-series clocks in at 87 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with an impressive 83 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, what is this book? One could picture this supplement, as a whole, as a spiritual heir to both Ultimate Intrigue and Campaign, but I’ll get more into the nit and grit of that later. In case you have not discerned that – this may not be the book to get if you’re looking to run a murder-hobo dungeon-crawling […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/211520-115x115.png "Alternate Paths: Social Characters")
Alternate Paths: Social Characters
Posted on July 3, 2017 | No CommentsAlternate Paths: Social Characters This massive installment of the Alternate Paths-series clocks in at 87 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with an impressive 83 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, what is this book? One could picture this supplement, as a whole, as a spiritual heir to both Ultimate Intrigue and Campaign, but I’ll get more into the nit and grit of that later. In case you have not discerned that – this may not be the book to get if you’re looking to run a murder-hobo dungeon-crawling […] -
![Veranthea Codex: The Black Knight 2.0 The second version of this module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that 6 level 1 pregens, making use of the unique Veranthea rules for races and characters, are included in the deal…and they are all pretty strong, which is probably a good thing, considering what awaits the PCs herein. This pdf is intended as an introduction to the continent of Grethadnis in Veranthea and can be used as the first module, which, in combination with Spring of Disorder and Grualroth’s Rot, to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/200078-115x115.jpg "Veranthea Codex: The Black Knight 2.0")
Veranthea Codex: The Black Knight 2.0
Posted on July 3, 2017 | No CommentsVeranthea Codex: The Black Knight 2.0 The second version of this module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that 6 level 1 pregens, making use of the unique Veranthea rules for races and characters, are included in the deal…and they are all pretty strong, which is probably a good thing, considering what awaits the PCs herein. This pdf is intended as an introduction to the continent of Grethadnis in Veranthea and can be used as the first module, which, in combination with Spring of Disorder and Grualroth’s Rot, to […] -
![10 Wight Magic Items This expansion of magic items for the less than stellar playable wight-race clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with the bone breaker club, which inflicts +50% damage versus “skeletons and creatures with exoskeletons or brittle construction.” Oh boy. This is not starting off well. So a) 50% of WHAT? Str-mod included? Precision damage? Before or after crits? MESSY. Also: “skeletons” are a specific creature – so not to skeletal champions […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/211589-115x115.jpg "10 Wight Magic Items")
10 Wight Magic Items
Posted on July 3, 2017 | No Comments10 Wight Magic Items This expansion of magic items for the less than stellar playable wight-race clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with the bone breaker club, which inflicts +50% damage versus “skeletons and creatures with exoskeletons or brittle construction.” Oh boy. This is not starting off well. So a) 50% of WHAT? Str-mod included? Precision damage? Before or after crits? MESSY. Also: “skeletons” are a specific creature – so not to skeletal champions […]
